The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-17

CharactczsstSc--s.naorai Ts~sson."
The Boston Daily Wing" after reviewing. in lead
og article the course Of our military operations in Next
"a thus far has the following views OF the policy which,
IN lis Judgment the federal party bound to pursue IN the
os Congress. We cite them for the purpose OF showing
hs coun, the in which the leading organs OF led
,.m would if il were in their power strip all our past
s and victories OF their fruits, and sacrifice the honor
and interests of the country to the foreign foe The M
.orelation which the "Whig" puts upon the result OF
be recent election in Virginia is too transrenty false
= oure particular refutaoa There is the best reason
:, believe, Notwithstanding the local divisions which
have partially and temporarily impaired our success in
hat State and the too oyerweenng confidence ana 100
,meuable apathy OF the republican party in some dis
;c,s and other eyanescent causes, that the admnstra
ian was never popular in the Old Dominion than 1t
!. \, present The wisdom and vigor with which the
war has been conducted and the spirit OF justice in which
!, was commenced have combined with the glorious sue
.ss Of our arms to place the administration the high
=. ground in the view OF the enlightened patriotism of
Virginia
..Ir,be war goes on TO next autumn, the wings must
make up their minds to stop by wiihdrawing ,ie troops
Standing army of fifty thousand men IN Mexico WIN leave
ne no more liberty than win the Mexicans Dictator
Yin viii follow and il win be forgotten that there ever was
ch n thing as constitution rights reserved to The
stat, states or individuals Tha, the conservative interest Of the
onntrv should have been blind to this danger Is perfectly
nzing 10 u.s. Ii has been false to its duty, both TO God
and man Andcyen now 80 far from coming to the rescue
n,l,s ao aAicay We say 10 il, awake Take courage We
nave been ghng Your battle for you at home, while you
sss sHsg 70 Sds a IN
states stand up nn be a bold So Thought iss mse eh
ron. Don't 90 to the shareholders They VIII miseayoa
The way to make them come to YOU and they VIII
..We are well aware Of the awkward position in which
those wings are likely stand who have assumed the
wholly ansnabe ground Of opposing the unjust and
unnecessary, and yet of refusing IN any way TO cooperate
ald nhs MON the change in the popular opinion which
might put them in the majority bound to carry out In ac-
the sentiment adverse 70 the war seems lh even
the policy Of Mr. Polk would be apptovedeven in Virginia
where wing politicians We're afraid OF meeting the war
directly as question-even in Virginia, the public
voice gone beyond the leaders, and has condemned he
administration Then why not carry out the sentiment 10y
ordering retreat? This measure still remains open as
matter OF choice have suffered reverses to make
appear one of necessity If the Mexcans continue una
BILE unwilling to make peace, this step must DE ken
and as we value institutions, ought to be taken
immediately"
We subioin letter which we have Just received from
Virginia as proof that the "Boston Wing" is mistaken
about the politics of that State.
FLuvANNA, Va, May IA, 1s47
To the Editor of the Union:
Fear not that the democracy OF the Old Dominion has
met in the recent elections with complete overthrow
Such is notthe fact for have been so long accustom-
ed here to defeat opponents Waterloo syle that
Of late have become lehagc, and it might be said
cmnay apathetc with regard to our national concerns
Besides this consideration 20 strong the conviction
in the minds of democrats OF the correctness OF the prn-
cpes and policy OF the present administration, that many
very many, thought utterly needless to express Their
APPRECIATION OF the adopted and pursued by our
present wise, patriotic, and energetic Executive Rely
upon it, his course the Mexican war has not lost him
single aiheren in this quarter of the State, but on the
IDENTIFY espouse his cause With all intelligent minds,
Mr. Polk has character Tor honesty ability, and stead
fasness Of purpose that has hitherto been enjoyed by but
few Of his predecessors indeed, has been remarked
that he has had no superior the executive chair since the
days OF Washington This was asserted but the other
day BY one of the influential citizens of our coun-
tya guondam ederalst and gentleman Of the highest
lar favor with what face with what eirontery and har-
hood can opponents declare that Mr. Polk Is SINK
ing in popular esteem! Great must be their delusion
supeatveIy foolish their vaunts Because OF the aPpl-
cation OF every party screw their ranks and the
consciousness OF victory sde which always IN
duces supineness, they may think that the result will
tenure to their benefit but, alas how dreadful VIII DC
the reibutve Justice dealt TO them in all our future
elections Our temporary defeat this spring. ought 70 be
looked upon OF the happest events that could be-
fall TIE democratic party II will teach us ever to be on
the alert and learn the value OF that well known max
i'm of our own llustrious Jefferson: eternal vigilance
is the price OF liberty"
You have doubtless, been appraised, this, OF the
contested election in this the 4h congressional district
Me- Irving, suppose, relies upon federal House OF
Representatives but if there be justice in that House.
whether federal democratic his hopes are destined TO
be blasted for at least 80 bad votes were gwen Tor nun IN
Fuvanna county aone and not than six or eight for
Mr.. Bocock, the democratic candidate. The number OF
bad wing great, that Neil b. Gay our long,
tried democratic candidate for the House OF Delegates,
has been induced to contest with federal Sllman. who
has the return and it has been conceded BY the know
ing cnes Of both parties that Gen Gay will get the seat