The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-26
The No-Psrty Movement.

10 Governor H. WILSON.
The No-Psrty Movement.
Some of the wing papers do not hesitate to express
themselves most decidedly against no-party candi-
date and in favor of avowed whig Among these, is
the Cincinnati "Alas," which employs no ambiguous
language upon the occasion:
PRNclpnEs NOT MEN.-We have been surprised by the
inquiry of several friends, whether the Atlas will suppota
candidate for the presidency We had though;
that decided open of this paper in favor OF the
we'll known principles of the wing party, would be regard
ed in all quarters satisfactory assurance that we will
never support any for the presidency but avowed
decided iat-fooed whig We are whig-not for men,
but for prncpes-sncerey believing wing measures ne
cessay the prosperity of the country We are whig-
the sake of putting or in office, or turning out
D-but for putting practical measures in operation
Wemeet with another of the opponents OF "no party
candidate in the ''Cincnnat Gazette Ia wing paper)
ga FUSION OF PARTIES THE New Orleans Commercial!
Times for whose opinions generally have much
spect proposes fusion Of parties This idea is in the
same spirit and of the same philosophy with that which
calls for 'nopary candidates." We nonconcur-mosi de-
cidedy. We have much faith in parties as in princi-
PIES while the thing honestly represents the other
For what are 'prncples without "partes 2" Just what
truth is without enbodyng words to give 1t vitality and
prac teal force. Mere Notwithstanding more
This whole idea Of ga fusion of parties and no-party
candidates. be founded in very great mis-
apprehension of both the and objects of parties
Society exists and is under certain laws established Tor
ts@elare and these laws make themselves felt through
what is called government In operation, this government
which in itself is but abstraction assumes distinctive
concrete individual FORM In the hands oil bad admins
traitors, overlooks laws and anscends the power
conferred upon it by others portion OF the people-a
part this socieydeclare, for certain specified reasons
the administrators dishonest that they do not exer
else their authority the general welfare thai
the ismade to Cypress instead OF bless them
They league together and thus become payhey en-
body and unite their reasons, and these become their
principles" Now, without the party where Is the VI
tally OF the principles? What can they do in their
original character of simple reasons! They are mere
distractions, almost without FORM equally without
power Still they are principles" but principles
without parties, having active strength with winch
to effect change, matters OF conemp or, II not So
can be crushed under the heel Of government in mo
ment Give though the embodiment and strength OF
"party adoption and enforcement, and government az
once feels power denies their correctness and organ
ICES its dispute their establishment and prevent
the changes which they aim Here them Is anofne'
s'party' with for its organization which are us
''pncples" Now, Notwithstanding that these latter rea-
sons have already an embodiment and power-spfngng
as they the government and supported as they
are by authority and patronage OF its
STILL what would they be, wherein would consist their
strength to resist calm deliberate unalterng assaults
of the "prncipes that have declared against then with
out taking form and receiving the life and vlgor OF par
typ They would be swept before the contendng force
as stubbe before the flame. The truth is, principles are
next to nothing without sparties;" and he who uph Ids
the one and opposes the othcror who asks for ga fusion
of parties" without the time proposing an ADAM
ouent prncplesis, mind guilty OF an absurd
ity from which he will find it difficult to escape himself
Proofs are thckening upon that many of the wings,
and especially the leaders, will go for other than
decided, avowed, "aat-footed whig" who will place
himself boldly upon wing princples-and that General
Taylor will not be their man.
The recent correspondence with the Mexican govern
ment seems to have elected but opinion among all
parties in regard to the Secretarys letter Among these
the Albany "Atlas" expresses the following opinion
"The rumor that the Mexican Congress had summarily
again rejected the of negotiations for peace, has
been followed by prompt contradiction but the den ia
evidence just ground of hope that the propo-
sion will be well received by the Mexican Congress- That
body had acted it, had acted other interest
ing subjects before itand indeed owing to the absence OF
large number of its members, appears to have been In
no condition Only I5 out Of Is States We're repre-
ened Congress the vote the presidential election
and as of three ourh required to con-
cudc choice, election made This Is another IN
dcaion of the dsorganizaton OF Mexico in which WIZ be
found the great difficulty will encounter in command
| ing and maintaining peace.
'Ofthe letter OF Mr.. Buchanan, the Pennsylvanan re
marks with force, that is luminous and conclusive
gument which, while is worthy of his own high fame
at time dspes host of ignorant msePresenta
tons invented and circulated by the opposition press IN
regard to the object Mr. Trss mission. But it is chiefly
worthy of applause account of its strength as argu
ent and its significance the avowal OF the future
policy of government in regard TO the war Mexico
WILL we predict, longer demand which is alike
preposteous and UNJUST and she will learn that while we
always ready for peace, we are resolved oyed none
of the striking advantages of the while peace is in ne
collation. In this respect Mr. Buchanan's despatch strong
ly commends itself the approval OF every citizen who
loves his country.
s'The Courier des Etas Uns, which is well informed
in relation the national politics of Mexico, has ette
from resident of the city of Mexico, which give:
| "'MExIco, 10Th June, 1917.
"sWe the point of seeing the Americans enter th
oity they were leave Puebla yesterday according tC
sone-accordin to others, to-day. Preparations ma
king to ri them reception; in the interior OF the
cty tile Ameda and Paseo have been fortified. think
the American generals will have occasion to regret no
Having avaed themselves Immediately OF the stupor pro
duced by the victory of Cerro Gordo, and the entry int
Puebla. -,
"The riAng advantages reaped by the guerilas upor
the Vera Cruz road embodened every here
the Americans make single backward step, they
my Judgment lost Nevertheless all are oil the opinion
that the propositions of the Americans ought to be Listened
to- this very different state OF feeling from that cx
sng months ago, and holds out the hope oil peace
arrangement.
ut is said General Scott has not than 5000 men
We have twice that number here; and II the least ava
nge be obtained him. be assured that than 30 100
guerlas will be ready oil the of the Amer
cans, who represented as Astounding in gold
:" Heaven direct that matters be amcably settled an
that be spared the horrors Of city taken by ASSAULT
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THE MExroo.-As of conten
poraes affect doubt the correctness of the iron
Mexico, in reference the rejection OF propositions
peace, which laid before readers exclusively