The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-20

We have already announced the result OF the recent
election in New Hampshire. Later returns and infoma-
ton from sources which may implicitly rely salts
y us that the success of the sterling and noble democra
CIV of the Granite State, is complete democratic gov
enor a democratic council Senate, and House OF Repre-
sentaves are the rich fruits Of the splendid victory which
they have so gallantly and gloriously achieved We
confess that it has rarely fallen to our lot to record an
event more gratifying feelings than the redemption
of that old and veteran democratic State from the dis
grace Of federalism into whose power she had temperate
* aen and her reinstalaiion prominent in the phalanx
Of republican States
But the event. and the causes of it, deserve more than
passing notice. at our hands. They are full OF warn
ing as well as encouragement to the democracy OF other
States of the Union.
From the beginning. We were satisfied that the people
of New Hampshire democratic in their sentiments
and principles For eighteen years successfully, they
had faithfully and unwaverngy supported the democrat
ic cause achieving brilliant victories in all their
tests with their ancient enemy-federalism- But,
unfortunately as too often happens differences in regard
to local Legislation, sprang up among them, which led to
dissersion and partial esngemen Of those who should
have been friends Supcradded to their internal difficult
ties, treason rank from its unbushng impudence, and
base from lis mesenary seshness, exhibited itself
the person OF John p Hale. who, originally fedealst
had acted for few years with the democratic party and
who became of its most vrulent and INSCRIPTIONS
enemies, opposing, all occasions, its principles and
measures, as well its candidates He succeeded in
drawing off other individuals, of lesser note, who
hanging loosely upon the skirts OF the democracy,
hungry for Office but ready to desert to any party offer
ing them better opportunities for ndulging their unap-
peasabe appees for place and spoil This band of rene
gades with Hale at their head rallied under the black
flag of aboltonism but at the time acted in close
alliance with federalism 1t from such causes, and
through the nsrumentay OF such foul and Disgusting
alliances. that the indomtable democracy of New Hamp
shire was temporarily overthrown.
The success of the allied factions of federalism and
abotionism unexpected and Notifying to the
democrats of New Hampshire, it to their breth-
rem elsewhere and led at once to harmonizng Of all
elements Of dissension among themselves and union of
means and energies in noble effort to recover their lost
position AS man they entered into the late contest
with firm determination to succeed, and to redeem the
character of their State, famed for its peerless demo-
cratic character, from the remoach of federalism.
They began the contest under the most unfavorable
circumstances. They had in the first place. to contend
against all the influence and patronage OF the State govern
ment then in the hands Of the allied factions They also
had combined against them all the power and influence
Of the large manufacturing corporations, welding capt.
tai Of ten Millions at least and owed and controlled by
the wealthy federasts Of Massachusetts OF course
pecuniary appliances abundant and means of brbe
ry when they would answer, and intimidation when
bribery failed, not want wanting to secure the
success Of the federal allied factions Such were the local
elements Of opposition with which the democracy of the
Granite State had to contend
In addition to the influence of those means in the
hands Of their enemies they had the moral influence Of
the overwhelming defeats of the democratic party in
Pennsylvania. New York, and other States in the fall
elections Of 1885, to acknowledgements causes of dis
couragement than all others put together. Yet the
staunch democracy of New Hampshire resolved to re-
deem their State from the pollution OF federalism, and
they have nobly succeeded They fought the battle inch
BY nch and have goriously triumphed Perhaps under
all the circumstances, brilliant victory was never
achieved by any portion OF the American democracy
Another gratifying circumstance attending the late
contest in New Hampshire is, that it was waged upon
the principles and measures of the democratic party Of
the Unon as defined and set forth by the resolutions Of
the Baltimore convention, and carried out in successful
practice BY the present administration The democracy
OF New Hampshire fearlessly planted themselves
upon the revenue tariff OF lsaG, the sub-treasu-
ry, and the justice and necessity of the Mexi-
can war, and waged the battle upon those issues At
rs they were met by their antagonists on those issues
but long before the contest brought to close by the
election the federass were driven from every one Of
them, and at last sought refuge, appeared from the
press on that side in the parrot cry Of slavery "slave
ry" which they in their desperation raised against the
democracy Thus is the late victory in New Hampshire
proud verdict in favor of the measures and policy of the
President who has faithfully attempted to carry out
the will OF the democratic party Of the Union.
In conclusion, we would respectfully appeal to our po-
ca brethren OF other States observe the example set
them by the patriotic democracy of New Hampshire In
our opinions the great battle for the next to
be fought in the elections Of the present year. Our oppo
nens view it in that light and are making efforts com
mensurate with the stake at ISSUE Every effort win be
made by them to retain their ascendency in the great
States Of New York and Pennsylvania Hence no
exertions or money will be spared effect the great OBJ
iect OF defeating the democracy of those States in the
elections to take place during the approaching autumn
Already have they organized committee in this District
Tor the purpose of preparing and ranking documents
INTO the States which they regard as the great battle
grounds OF the contest 1t true that they are a,tonded
at the loss OF New Hampshire which they hoped would
be secured permanently through the over-estnated in
huence OF the renegade Hale, and of Massachuse,ts
money and Massachusetts interests located in that State