The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-08

Missouri.
address of the Democratic State Corresponding Com
anifeev 10 the DeDlOcracu of Missouri


which assembled in the capitol of the State expressed
its cordial concurrence in thepopcsiton to hold nation
al convention in the city of Baltimore on the first Mon
dates to be supported by the democratic party for the
offices OF President and Vice President the election in
November lSis 1t also recommended TO the democratic
party OF Missouri to held State convention at the CITY
OF Jefferson, the fourth Monday in March next for
the purpose OF nominating suitable persons TO be support
Cd by the party for the Offices of governor and lieutenant
governor at the election be held in August lSiS suit
able persons to be voted for elets of President and
Vice President of the United States, at the election In
November s4s and also delegates to be appointed 10
the proposed national convention at Baltimore 10 give
satisfaction to the whole party and to secure IT'S uhdyi-
ded support of the OF the State convenuon the
meeting earnestly recommended that the entire democratic
party OF Missouri should be represented m SAID conven-
ton and the Importance and necessity OF attending the
State convention urged by the meeting each dele
gate who may be appointed to il.
These recommendations, faithful to the usages OF our
party, and expressing the feelings OF the democracy,
appeal in the strongest manner to our zeal and vigilance
Only by we succeed; and to overthrow ede-
ralsm must deliberate, as well act in concert.
Vain will be councs-impotent our action--f we
permit our strength to be relaxed by division, To pre-
the priceless legacy bequeahed to by the fathers
of our faith and to transmit it to poserty undmin-
lshed, must unite, and to that union should be added
vigilance and perseverance, On this platform, all per
sonal pejudlces-all private anlmoses-a bitterness OF
feeling nnk,nness, and secret opposition, should be
rendered5 and remembering the cause, not men, we
should unite on but candidate BY this vic
tory in grasp; failing to adopt it, powerless,
o'6"f'A@e'oii
cert of our adversares.
Before us the prospect is bright and full of cheering
hope. During the administration of President Polk,
have the shackles which monopoly fastened on
trade stricken Oft, and the legaliged piracy, which,
under the name of protection to American industry,
created exclusive class, sweed the bloated fortunes
of the manufacturer and obber and rendered the OF
the community hewers of wood and drawers OF water
Tor the moneyed astocracy of iederasm botted from the
policy OF government and in its place established tariff
based principles of justice, equality and constitutional
right We have seen, by the operation Of the independ
ent treasury SYSTEM the currency OF the country restored
to Its constitutional character, purified and made perma-
| nent
Agriculture the principal source of national wealth
and social prosperity long depressed by unwse and
farmers reaPng in good prices and active markets the
rewards of their indusry while throughout the length
and breadth OF the land in every branch of enterprise
smu hs an beam M prosperity shows se Inns
ed by democratic unlon-and that too amid the SCOTS of
our advesares and the prophecies of ruin and universal
bankruptcy, so tondly declared by them We have
with pride the rumphs which have attended arms,
IN war prosecuted for the vindcaton Of honor and
rights, while the vigo and Promptlde with which it has
been conducted reflect the highest honor on the sagacy
and patriotism of Chief Magistrate On this question
the democratic party know but side--and that is.
their country and both IN principle and feeling they will
sustain to the utmost of their ability that line OF policy
WHICH is best designed to chastse treachcrous foe
NO other course be recognised by it, and by
the votes OF the democratic party will dishonorable
peace suy the brilliant page Of our military glory.
In this state OF national prosperity it might be supposed
that the federal party (bafied by the signal failure Of
their prophecies, and satisfied that they could longer
delude the peope) would, if not convinced of their
errors, at least their opposition But true to its
Instincts federalism cannot submit TO democratic rule
and continues its struggles for power hoping for
only IN division. Arrayed against us in all its
strength of banded monopoly; with its auxiares COM
posed OF broken factions, the field and organized
i awaits the contest Its forces need but eaderand
ples-or in spite of their opposition to military chief
TAM Qf suited to their purposes and avaabe,) he may
be taken from the army while the enemy is in the field.
has assumed in the last few years. its principles remain
unchanged. No disguise which it may take, how spe
cous soever may be- deceive the vgant democrat
distribution of the proceeds of the public lands the
my OF the graduation policy, and the opponent OF every
measure intended reduce the price of the public lands TO
the ability OF the laborlng man to purchase them.
Give this party power, and the frauds Of paper money
will again convulse the land. Place them in authority
and they will be found protecting the manufacturer and
the poor, making distinctions between classes of industry
and charerng exclusive privileges In the speedy repeal
OF the law creating the Independent treasury system,
they would unsettle the constitutional currency, expel
from circulation the precious metals and force the govern
men, which, under the operation OF this system, and in
the midst of war; has managed its fiscal affairs with
and safety to become suppant for loans to irrespon
sble and unpnncipled banking institutions.
10 preserve our rights, and retain the powernow ad
minstered by the democratic party is necessary that
we should promptly prepare for the coming elections.
Experience has shown us that, by means OF national
convention, our party can, in the most efficient manner
select Its candidates for President and Vice President
Throughout the vast extent of Union, there will
necessarily be conflicts the choice of men-sectional
feelings and local preferences These div sons of sent
ment will be reconcied by the deliberations of national
and, in the place of dssention, harmony
OF feeling and concert of action succeedsat the
presage and means of victory. Similar results will also
attend the nomination OF governor and lieutenant gov
ernOr by the State convention.
In some of the States of the Union, brethren have
already held meetings preparatory to the election in 1s4s
Shall the democracy of the "banner State hold back In
the darkest hour of party Missouri has hesta
ted faltered but has shown her devotion democrat
principles, and her zeal in the by Overwhelming
majores. Another field of victory is before us Let
us then unite, organize and rally the recues Let the
democracy of each county, at the earliest day which may
suit their convenience, hold either meetings townships
or in mass, and send delegates to the State convention
The meeting of the Sth January last after much discus
sion, fixed the day for the convention the fourth Mon
day March merit On that day, then, let assemble
and organize for the canvass We have increased
orty Let it not be lost by negligence and apathy, but
let give force direction and to strength by
union and concert
JEFFERSON Cry, August IA, 1si7.
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