The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-18

has this ominous and balefu change been effected We
need scarcely say that it has been accomplished by an
entire revolution in the position Of the democracy OF the
south in regard TO The slave question.
The rejecting portion of the people everywhere were
astonished by The advocacy, The part of dstin
gushed well for their great talents as Tor political and
social elevation, OF creed upon the subject OF
slavery-a creed widely different froA that which was
entertained by the founders of the republic and the
fathers OF our political church at The south Instead OF
regarding slavery evil to be restricted IN It's spread,
far that could be consulonally and Justly done,
called upon TO regard IT as a blessing which
deserved 10 be perpetuaed Instead OF resalndns 'he
prevalence of slavery the progress OF the republic as an
obstacle be tolerated. because It's removal could not be
safely attempted claim OF favor was set up It's behalf
as constituting the sures basis Tor Tree institutions Are
vesa of the old policy was OF course, demanded by the
advocates Of this creed The success at the south OF
views so repugnant to the common sense and gene
RAJ feeling Of almost all mankind wa; but ,h e aP
when first broached had formed but imperfect concep-
tons OF the facility with which opinions and measures
which are claimed to be for the advancement of local IN
teress, may be promoted by connecting them with party
politics. Many who would without hesitation have at
tempted to arrest il if they that this could be
certainly done, fell IN with the current the safest
course Politicians, who the watch, suffer
themselves TO be alarmed by their apprchensons that the
pioneers OF the faith in the section Of country where
the feeling prevails, WILL by its means, Il il is left 10
their sole direction, supplant, in the public councils
those who dissent or doubt How far the doctrine to
which refer is indebted to this for lis
determine Certain it is, that lis progress in the slave
States has been sufficient 10 give rise to the present de-
mand Tor the extension OF slavery 10 territories where
Ii is by intention desire to arragn the
free citizens OF the south for originating Tor giving in
their adhesion to these extraordinary views upon the sub
lect OF slavery. They may have been able to satisfy
themselves that the aggressive position upon the subject
is better than the defensive, and that they have been
right in assuming it, Claiming in its penilude the right
of self-judgmen for ourselves, cheeruy award il to
them; and 1t is doing great injustice TO the democracy OF
New York 10 suppose that the difference in opinion which
has of late between their old and long tried political
friends and themselves has in the least degree affected
feelings towards them No such change has occurred
We, on the contrary, look back with pleasure TO the
many political battles which we have fought and won in
conjunction with them; TO The advance which the true
principles OF our government have received from the
exertion of our joint forces We sincerely DESTROYS
TO continue the same party corporation with them, so
long as this can be done without Individual sectional
degradation.
But demand of the citizens of this great State that,
after have, by seasonable action, and what was at
the time, though enormously, regarded great sacri
flee, succeeded in aboshng slavery from its borders,
they should, at this day. in the middle OF the 10th CEN
fury, in full view of the improved opinion of almost all
mankind upon the subjec-of the nestmable and meal
cuabe advantage in the increase ard prosperity OF our
State in small degree attributable to this very exenp
tuay, by action inacton, to the original institution OF
slavery BY force in territories which now exempt
from it, is most unreasonable indeed.
1t is what we are persuaded that no enlightened or
candid the south possibly expect hands,
however plausible the preences which the sacri
flee is asked, and for making which, upon the impulse OF
desire Tor political promotion, they could not fai to de-
Fourhly Although such are the opinions we entertain
upon this important question, and which we feel it to be
conscientious duty to maintain to the utmost unless
convinced OF their injustice and unconstitutonaty,
have sought to impose them upon Others still less
have we made an acquescence IN our views OF the sub
ect controlling test in election as has been unusty
charged upon us The annals OF party proceedings
may be safely challenged for the proof that any such test
has been advocated by We have neither made such
test will submit to it when made by others;
the democratic of this State be induced
tain those who do either.
Have dissenting friends acted in spirit equally
concliatory and fOrbearng After what has been said
in respect to interpretations upon the democratic creed by
the democracy of New York, il is due TO them, to their
determined and dsnerested devotion to the and to
TRUTH that this matter should be set right Not to deal in
general allegations, always SO unsatisfactory, and to
able statement to be refued il il be incorrect. we will
conne ourselves principally TO the acts of single State
We take that OF the highly respectable and patriotic State
OF Georgia
No one, we confident supposes that in making this
selection, are, in any degree, influenced by prejudice
or unknd feelings of any description. Every one con.
versant with political history for the last quarter OF
century, knows that during that period there has been
democrac Citizens and those Of New York These feel
ngs are not on our part IN the least diminished The
sacrifices which the democracy OF New York have IN
Cured supporting the particular wishes and interests
OF Georgia have been of no ordinary character 1t is
well known TO the OF that day. that by their efforts
to elevate Geogas favorte TO The presidency they
drew upon their party the most signal overthrow in our
State politics it had sustained-a defeat which
took years of patient toll and sacrifice TO that
this had scarcely been accomplished, and our wonted
ascendency in the State established, when the long
pending contest between Georgia and the Indian tribes
within her borders arrived at lis crisis The extent 10
which became connected with party politics, and inter-
woven with the religious feelings of community, in
consequence of the Imprisonment of the missionaries is
also known But the losses which the democratic party of
this State sustained by the part they took that aglang
controversy, are not so well known may have been
forgotten Believing Georgia to be right, the democracy
of this State threw themselves fearess into the contest
and sustained her side of the question through OF
the terces and for long time most doubtful canvasses
they had ever encountered 1t is too much to say
that the democratic party OF this State sustained per-
manent loss of 10000 votes by the part they took that
question
An occasion is approaching in which the democ
racy of New York will be called to act in con-
cert with their political brethren in other States,
in the selection and election of candidates for the
highest Offices under the government They enter
upon the performance of these important duties
under peculiar circumstances. Believing themselves
be right, they have long since taken their stand in
favor the exclusion of slavery from the present and
future territories of the United States in which does not
exist In the justice and constitnonality Of this
principle, as has long since been known through the
length and breadth of the land there unanimty of
opinion among her citizens of all classes secs, and par
ties which has scarcely if ever, been equalled Her
representatives in Congress- thirtyfo in numberdf-
ferng upon almost all other subecshad voted in favor
of this prncple with but exception Her legislators