The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-15


We notice with great satisfaction the evidences brought
70 US In our exchange papers OF the preparations which
our friends in the States where elections are soon to be
held are now making rally the entire mass Of the de-
mocracy to the polls Yet we must be pardoned for sug
gestng that there is both room and necessity for still
greater effort The importance of the coming congress
sona elections cannot be overestimated They will de-
ermine the political complexion Of the next House of
Representatives not only in reference the great ques
ton of the war, but in relation also to all the other in
teress of the country they involved in the issues
between the two parties. This fact is of the greatest mo-
ment 1t should bring emery democrat, especially in the
States where congressman to be chosen to the polls
Nor is the contest less interesting less important in
those States where the coming elections for State
officers only These well as tbs other will decide
or at least if against us. will be taken by opponents
as deciding politics the State, and as expressing the
verdict OF the people upon the great of the ad
mnisration Ii wing State officers chosen, the OPP
position will insist that the people condemn the tariff and
the war; and all the issues of our party They will thus
go into the next national with higher hopes and
stronger zeal If our apathy permits them now to pre-
vail against stronger and arduous effort will
be necessary to beat them in 1918. Let the democracy
everywhere, them be up and doing. Let our organiz-
alton be completed Let personal preferences be
forgotten in the common struggle. 1t is well known
that the wing gains of the past year have, in the
great majority OF cases, been caused either by I'M
seemly euds in ranks else by too confident Sc
cury in strength. It's old federal trick to per-
feet their party organization in secrecy and silence Let
not friends in any State district be put to sleep
or, when they awake late, they may find themselves
put to shame. We hear of danger in some quar-
tiers from the apathy and the too great confidence Of the
democracy Let our friends Of the country press, wherever
this may be- sound the alarm, and let every friend of the
ancient and honored democratic rally to the good
work OF its support Let it be said that the demo-
cratic patriotism of the country forgot its vigilance, when
the administration of its choice is conending at once
with foreign var abroad and with INSCRIPTIONS and un
relenting faction home Now is the time to clear the
course in the States for the next presidential canvass
Let the democracy in each election district be true to
itself, and the result is safe. We copy with pleasure the
following timely suggestions from the Portland (Mane
Argus in reference the election in that State which
took place yesterday:
Again, there national bearings connected with the
election near at hand There four Congressman TO be
chosen--men who will sustain the national administration
its patriotic endeavors protect the integrity Of sol
md the public honor involae, who viii afford aid
and comfort to the enemy by erdeavorng embarrass
and illustrate the efforts OF the government Conquer
the power elect their candidates and if they fail
VIII be their fault would be only extremely
extremely hazardous in permitting another wing member
to steal IN from Maine, when by proper effort it can b.
well the Importance of his vote A single ballot lost in
Maine may be the means OF completely overurnng the
suits hand commend the pablic favor and
postpone etefnaly the period of an no oable peace
with Mexico. We put the inquiry hohe then, evcry
democratic voter in Mane--hars yom each duly con-
sdersd the Importance Of inairidnal pote? IL
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the regular democratic candle ate should lose gov
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nome and commanded respect and admiration abroad
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Democrats of Maine. you'll have been accustomed to similar
and you may therefore regard these as mere iae words
But be assured there is DANGER great danger 70 be aPpre
argue with the intelligent Democracy upon the importance
OF the issues at stake Our only danger is in apathy and
woke young of party, efficient middeaged
ranks the old and weltried veterans Our
cause to devote one days at least the
18th instant triumph worthy of themselves, their State
and their country.
Everything depends upon the energy of the republican
party. They ought to be fully organzed-c ommittees
appointed to address and up the peopeto classify
the voters-to appeal to and ALL bring every republ
vote to the polls and persuade every voter bring
his neghbors along with him. The press of the youngest
sister, yet the Union, sets noble example in this
respect The Wisconsin Democrat is full of exhora-
tons to the voters 1t says to the democrats "Upon
you and your efforts depends the character of the election
Shall it be pleasure and prde one week from
to-day, to announce glorious triumph for democracy
in Waworth countysuch your efforts have secured for
years past! We will not doubt it. We know you have
the pocer to effect such result What you have done
heretofore, you do again. Democrats of Walworh
county! Your enemies must not have the exuation
from any neglect of yours-from any ver-conhdence-
of heradng abroad the humatng fact that YOUR county
has wheeled, at last, into the federal platoon Every
democrat is conscious that there is no necessity for such
apprehension. We have only to DO OUR DUTY,
and success is indubitable. Then, fellow democrats,
for strong, determined general effort and the
exultng consciousness OF having contributed to Water
loo defeat of the common foe will be your rich remu-
neration"
We cannot dismiss this rapid article from our hand
this appeal to the best feelings of the democratic party
without devoting single moment to our brethren in
Georgia We learn this day, by letter addressed
friend in Washington from OF the most distinguished
citizens of that State, that the prospect of Colonel
Towns" for the governors chair Chat able and high
minded republican, sis fair and have prospect of
majority in the legislature This would be certain if the
regular nominees in four five counties could be
permitted to run without democratic opposition" We
hear of this difficulty, confess, with establishment