The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-09

ral overtnres again made them by our government from
mat moment the war shousd be promptly renewed anc
vigorously prosecuted without interruption,
Resoivsd. That the preservation of the uron of thes.
HI winch are involved the hopes of freedom through
out tho world, well pros periiy safety. and
national existence Is object of para mount importance
never be endangered for particular interests ssc
ced 70 abstract oPinons that our happy constitution n
sell was declared by its august aers TO be the result
spirit of amy and of mutual deference and concession
which The peculiarly Of our political situation renders 40
greet the existence of institution of slavery we con
strained to believe that by the compsmses oil the consli
ton the subject wholly given TO the jurisdiction Of
those States which have the misfortune be burdened
with the sysem therefore, deprecate and condemn al
intern discussion and unnecessary agitation OF the
subject calculated TO endange the permanence of the
Union without efecting any corresponding good.
the Democratic National Convention soon to assemble al
Baltimore, with something of soicitude but without dis
believing that it will be composed of clearheadec
and high-mnded men, who will Danish discord from the
councils and whose action will be such the crisis and
the times demand and we hereby unreservedy and un
condtionaly pledge cordia! support the whom
they may select to bear the standard of principles
lead us on 10 victory
Resoped That in General LEWIS CAss we recognise q
who by life of arduous service in various response
b, posts has evnced the highest endowments of the sol
der and salesman The dplomatist and patriot. His emf
nent attachments, his unsullied iame and uncomproms
ing devotion to true American principles in times of the
severest trial. mark him suitable candidate for the
highest office in the nations gift. And while THUS
preference for him that responsible station
we at the same time agree to abide uncompainingy b,
the decision ofthe convention whatever it may be.
Resoped That cherish the most enthusiastic REGARD
for the and character of the Hon. LEVI Woodbury.
we forget the ability and frmness with which he
administered the Treasury Department Of the government
during the panic crisis. the energy and power viii
which he resisted the odious tariff Of 1872 hs eminen
public and private worth, his gigantic intellect his repnb
lican simplicity and proverbal courtesy constitute com
bnaton qualities which peculiarly fit him for the hghes
station in the peoples gift in the of his nomination
by the Baltimore convention he will receive our earnes
and undivided support
Resolved, That totally indifferent to whom In,
Wing National Convention select its standard beare
in the approaching strife whether be the OF such
endless and nconvenent contrariey of sentiments al
questions of national concern the who boasts tina
he has not had, and never will have, any opinions
upon any subject OF civil nature either neither case
convinced that the triumph odemocratc principles
whoever their chosen exponent be, will be as sigma
and complete in the approaching campaign in that mem
oabe struggle which resulted in the reelection of the
triotc Jackson.
Resoped That delegates in the Baltimore convention
be, and they hereby, instructed act in that body
unit, and to their votes every question major
ity of said delegates may agree.
On motion of Mr.. Truett,
Resolved, That have entire confidence in the talents
integrity patriotism, and democracy of George NJ Dallas
James Buchanan, and Martin Van Buren,; and Shout,
either of them receive the nomination of the national con
venton he will receive the united support of the democra
cy of this State.