The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-24

Survey OF the Two Parties.
The democrats Of Maryland are beginning to rally io
the coming elections, and are holding primary meetings
Tor Organizing the party; and il they profit by the warn
ing which Is rung IN their by of the late cleo
tons IN Virgniaif they will thoroughly rouse them
selves and act and not indulge too overweening conf
dence IN ther own strength but select strong cand
date, FORM associations, distribute documents and ad.
dress The people, then they may succeed in their object
Otherwise, we are bound to tell Them and every demo-
Graf IN every State whose election is about to take
place-they will fail, as the democrats in the old dis
rcts oil Leake, and Tredway and Chapman and Hopkins
have failed in the Old Dominion
The democrats OF Carroll, in Maryland have begun
well lhey have set fine example to the other coun-
ties OF Maryland The delegates from the various dis
rcts OF that county met at Westminster the 18th May
Tor the purpose OF choosing delegates to the gubenatora
convention which is to be held at Annapolis the oath
June, Mr. Jacob Powder in the chair, and Messrs Elias
Brown and Isaac Shrver secretaries. We have nowhere
seen more striking survey of the positions occupied
by the two parties than is set forth in the following ad
mrable resolutions adopted by this meeting
l. Resolved, That it is with pride and pleasure view
the h consistent, and upright course OF the great body
OF the democratic party of the Union in relation to all
the great questions OF national policy Instead of grasp
ing at temporary expedients which promise short-ived
triumph they advocate with patriotic zeal such measures
only as Will conduce to the best interests OF the chofe
country and promise to preserve unimpared the integrity
of our glorious Union.
= hesofCea mat the course OF the wing party rs IN
striking contrast with the conduct of the democracy.
With singular Inconsistency, they have pursued by turns
every speclous project that promised speedy triumph
AT one time their great hobby national bank, which
was urged as ndspensaby necessary for the good OF the
country; but when that became 60 obsolete idea" Gn
the language of Daniel Webster1 nothing but tariff of
protection for the sake of protection, in their estimation
could save the country from perditon When the mus
tee OF their tariff OF 1912 was clearly shown and dem
ocratc tariff adopted under which all the great
interests OF our country manufactures included have
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forget all their l-bodlng prophecies which, one year
SINCE asied many stout heart and cast their hopes Of
political salvation opposition to the war with Mexico
Discovering, perhaps that the patriotism of the people
would Illustrate that scheme, they seek to steal our
hunder and in order to turn to political advantage the
iriumph of the war, attempt press bodily into their
service hero whose popularity has been acquired solely
by his good conduct in prosecuting that successfully
We predict however, that those wing presses and poll
tcians that have nominated old Rough and Ready" for
the Presidency will be anxious TO forsake him
as they now to support him. and that will be found
in the end that the democratic party are his best and
most consistent friends
This of course will depend (as far as relates to his
political prospects) upon his political principesas far
relates to The war; their sympahes generally stronger
for him.--UNIoN.l
8. Resoued, That the administration OF James X. Polk
has accomplished wonders, and proved that a master
dangerous question: the Oregon territory dispute which,
in feeber hands, would have remained fruitful
OF contention Tor many years more has been Peaceaby
heard-oi opposition and camor, has been brought back
TO constitutional principles and seetR we trust, on
basis of equal justice to all The Mexican has been
glorousy and successfully prosecuted Our flag waves
everywhere in triumph. In New Mexico--on he far
distant coast OF Californa---aong the Rio Grande-
through the difficult passes Of the Sierra Neyadaover the
walls and castle OF Vera Cruz; and is being borne
in triumph from the well-conested pass of Cerro
Gordo to wave the capital of Mexico. While every
just tribute of praise given to gallant and skilfu
officers and brave men in the field our admiration also
due to the skill and judgment which has planned the
ous campaigns, supplied the vast resources required at
such great distances without single failure and gained
for country such glorious name within the space OF
n single year
4. RESOLVED, That regret the natuation OF Mexi-
co, which has rendered this war inevabe when the
exercise of the least prudence her part could have eff
ected an honorable arrangement OF all disputes We
believe that reasonable person, who understands the
matter, come TO the conclusion that this could
have been eventually avoided on our part without dis
honorable concessions. Our country should exhibit for
bearance whilst it is honorable to do so but cannot
crouch humble itself before the unjust arrogant
peensions OF others 1t should take the lead in Danish
ing from the world the horrors of war; but must not be
bound hand and foot to be bufeted by those who cannot
and will not appreciate those generous qualities which it
is the duty of all nations to foster.
s. Resolved That ia the State of Maryland the advo-
cacy OF democratic principles is particularly needed The
ancient constitution of State contained many aristo
cratic features. such property qualifications of voters
inequality OF representation, which caused the minority
to ruethe denial to the people OF the right TO elect their
most important officers, &c of which features
have been reluctantly yielded to the perseverng demands
of the reform party Yet much remains to be done and
is now incumbent all te friends of reform unite,
and speak their wishes in tones that be heard and
cannot be avoided.
H. RESOLVED, That this convention recognise the great
importance of the congressional convention which has
been called in Baltimore the ed of June next
to nominate candidate for Congress Tor the third dis
trc and urge upon the districts of this county
take measures 10 the attendance theea of full
delegations from each for which purpose recon-
mend that primary meetings be held in each of the dis
trcs of this county the first Saturday of June next
choose fre delegates from each TO said congressional
convention.
H. Resolved That we believe the democratic party of
Carroll county is willing and anxious to effect thorough
union and organization-a contamination devoutly to be
wished for and indispensaby necessary for the welfare
of the party; and that for this purpose recommend
st The appointment of a central committee, to be
posed of nine persons-one from each dstrict-whose
duty shall be to meet at Westminster often occa
sion requires, take a proper steps, and recommend
such measures they may believe necessary for the
welfare of the party.
I'd That convention of the democratic party of this
county be held the first Saturday in August next, at
the court house, for the purpose OF nominating delegates
to represent Carroll county in the next general assembly
Of Maryland &C., &c.
FRo,t RIO JANErRo.--The ~ y Herald learns from Cap
tain Higgins of the brig Orbit from Rio Janeiro, which
Mace he left the 10Th ult, that the whale ship Sarah Es-
Tho, iGs Oea,p had bann aoi,,