The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-23

able feuds OF distracted portion of our family Shall
we be divided, by the Interpolation OF into
our creed, and thus be defeated Or, shall not
stand together again like a band OF brothers, unfurl-
ing the banner of republican principles, and again
pledge TO each other 30 lives fortunes, and
our sacred honor in their preservation Four years
have passed away since the democracy met at the same
place to nominate the champion OF our faith The gio
rous administration which has succeeded, has stamp
ed with its good deeds the good work which then
done The wheel has again rolled around. The demo
cratic convention is once more in session in the
same Monumental City We shall surely find
eminent republican to succeed the distinguished man
who now presides over the government Let do
the work in good and in good spirit; and then
the Baltimore Convention Of l54s, like that of It's prede
cessor in 1874, will not have met in vain. In
ION with these desuory remarks, lay before
readers the following article, which is in good
From he Post, May 10.
The NATIONAL CONFERENCE.-The Democratic National
Convention will Monday Baltimore, and
the country viii look with intense interest 10 It's delbera
tons and decisions IL will be composed of of the
distinguished and powerful advocates of the democ
racy and when the inege PATRIOTISM and long devo
ton to the republican OF its members considered
there is every hope that the questions that will
up for discussion viii be proper temper
Those of preliminary nature, especially, viii demand
spirit of forbeaTanee and detern nation yield much
for the good of the payinvovlng, IT'S success does the
good of country 1t is not however, intention
discuss these questions For the sake OF the FUTURE il Is
be hoped dat spirit Of harmony viii preside its
tire action and that this spirit diue Itself throughout
the party.
The convention have plain with regard to the
PRONUNCIATION OF their principles On this point there has
been change in the party with regard to fundamental
points, for nifty years for they constitute solid basis
which the country has prospered and been kept united
and SO long principles adhered TO- good faith
there predict continued prosperity and union
The democratic creed IS simple II IS profound and
application seeks restrict the general government
matters strictly of a national character and maintain
the governments for oca purposes, in all their nteg
ty 1t is maintain, with sacred fidelity the great prin
cpie This the safeguard of
tye Union insuring protection of the Saues local egs
laon local This simple creed, clearly
in by the democratic statesmenthe Jefer-
sons and Madisons-of early days, and powerfully
mantined in opposition the Capitalization doctrines
the Hamions and Adamses, still remains be watched
over The convention will again proclaim the allegiance
of the democracy H. and its readiness discard every
thing tends conflict with it, On the other hand,
should wings get power it is that there
in the armament, tina, they would attempt TO revive
all pernicous, cenalizin schemes that have
much put down-such national bank, high tariff,
doctrine OF internal improvements and land distrbu-
ton. Whggsm is based privileges and all these
splendid privileges that u would deal mon
ous scale TO keep in power The convention will dee are
opposition all this while, the issue that has
up the question, the convention VIII unques
tonaby embody the patriotic political sentiment of the
majority of the country On all these issues therefore
there need be ground for dissension. Democrats can
come together with political creed broad enough
the whole country and agreed to sand fall with
When such is undoubtedly the fact with regard a dem
PLATFORM there ought TO be no valid ground OF d
vision with regard candidates. They will be selected
carry these principles and provided the candidates
nom mated them and capable of conducting the
affairs of country, there would be good
son for not supporting them. Now this ground there is
no OF the prominent democrats who stand
before party nomination, there who wouio
tie offices with credit to himself, and honor 10 The
country We in saying thar, from their
RED x perience public affairs, their long tried fidelity
the democratic party, their acknowledged ability Under
either them the country would possess administration
worthy guide its onward march, and keep III
high ciesny-nameiy unfold the wonderful power o
free principles promote human happiness On this poin
we quote the following remark OF the Union =:
t not within eneh o. sud be an nst or
the pianest duty OF democrat VIII
the election Of that nominee may effort
hencfh The practical test Of adherence the Democratic part
throughout the cosnfry'
Without disparaging the merits Of either of the candi
dates something due the position OF the democracy
New England. Though it has struggled long and labor
ousy by side of brethren of other sections OF the
country has yet been honored with candidate
fton its ranks 1t sustained with fidelity Jefferson, Madi
son, and Jackson through perfect storm OF opposition
Drawing federal calunny, when friends were few
worth having through the tremendous with Grea
Britain abroad, and the monster bank at home and
found side by side with the party carrying
war with Mexico II in this crisis she bring forward
candidate worthy be the democratic sanda d-beaer
surely her claims ought to be considered.
But the nominations be from either section Of tn
country OF the party clear 1t is TO b
ready TO support them zeaiousy, efficiently unitedy
Meetings ought be called to respond themorganiza
ton ought 70 engaged in immediately promote thei
sucness II is useless wink Of sight the fact that be
fore triumph be gained, there has 70
much work DONE The wings, though beaten in argument
in votes have by no means laid down their The
W come into the field strong and will hesitate pou
out money like water their success Democrat
mns he prepared TO meet them by zeal and efficient
,,i-rtioa The support of the nomination be mad
rhe test of adherence the democratic party those VIII
lido not come in with the party must be counted agans
i,s working with irs deadly enemies. Every effort Wi
m made by the wings divide the party and every plans
lille ouestion will got up that promises to split the rank
in single local isrct Will patriotic democrats loo
~ i.7 Ist Them remember that under their principle
,be country has prospered country prospere
e,re and has enjoyed uninterrupted of dome
fi pence and thai the faithful application OF these prime
rlcs in FL ,r. is only necessary secure it, To maintain
his is due 10 themselves their postcri and TO the
of freedom throughout the world
i The ThIrticth state In the Union.
\ The bin for admitting Wisconsin into the Union ha
p,ssed both houses OF Congress. From the good oil
thirteen States the confederacy has grown up to thirty