The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-14
Tn. Adars.. or ,As Albany C.nyen,,on.

Inc Ao"ress OF the Albany Convention.
we publish this able paper this evening and we shall
as soon possible, follow it up with the proceedings Of
the convention which SIT at Utica on Wednesday In
giving to these proceedings, respectively place in our
columns, we wish to be understood as expressing no
opinion as 10 Their comparative claim to regularity and
authority as representations of the democracy OF the EN-
pre- State That issue between them is purely a local
one ana we have no wish to NEEDLE with it, In SO
lar as the Interpolation OF the Wmot Proviso doctrine
INTO The democratic creed has been avowed as an OBJ
ec OF the leaders OF of the sections of the New York
democracy we have lost opportunity to manifest our
opposition 10 H. as measure at unreasonable and
unjust and plainly fitted to isolate the democratic
party IN New York from the democracy of the
country In this view we were strongly opposed TO the
convention recently held at Herkmer We rejoice to be
ieve that the of the democratic party OF New
York do not at present differ with us in our regret and
dsapproval OF that convention its course and its re-
suit.
We look forward with hope therefore, to such action
IN the convention at Utica shall not only contribute to
diminish the local dssensions already existing in the
democratic ranks in New York, but shall at the same
time tend TO bring prominently forward in the next pres
idenal canvass, only those great and established issues
OF the democratic party of the country in which is the
secret of its strength, and upon which its trumphs have
been heretofore achieved
We copy with pleasure, in this connexion the follow.
ing article from the pen of correspondent of the New
York Evening Post. We regard it as written in the
main, wisely and Justly; and we cannot but regret that
the Post, in giving it publication, should have thought
proper to withhold its from the positions of the
writer.
From the Evening Post
What at the present day is the democracy few
years SINCE this question would be answered by declaring
our opposition to United States bank-to high protec
tive ta-n favor of the independent treasury, and other
measures calculated lessen the burdens increase the
happiness and secure the benefits of government legisla
non to the masses, instead of individuals classes
These great questions which agated the country
short time since, have all been settled of the denoc
acy, with prospect OF the decision being reversed il we
remain true to the faith of fathers Is there any
question, calculated to create DIVISION and work TIE de-
sruction OF our party! We have the Mexican war; in ref
erence to which the wings the same position the
old dera party did towards the of 1872 They called
that, Jim Madison's they style this Folks war.
They spoke and voted against supplying and
money for carrying the of 1872 They do the same
thing now They then burnt bueghts, and encouraged
the enemy In various ways they give aid and comfort
sympathy and encouragement enemy OF the
day So, in reference to the simple question of war;
nave nothing TO lear from our opPonents their
doons them But IN connexon with the war, there
question OF grave import some by others deemed
loss and unnecessary, but which, persisted in, will effect
the overthrow of party in this State and probably in
the Union, scattering our forces to the four winds of
heaven. refer 10 the ''Wilmot proviso There are thou
sands who sympabze with the sentiment Stree labor
for territory now Free, but seeing the objection and oppo
sltion made 10 this Of democracy they
make it new article Of faith.
Any expression of opinion by Congress- mandatory or
Otherwise would be of effect only while such acquisition
such territory becomes State of the Unon Congress has
right to interfere with its local affairs is it an object
then, worthy of moments considerations to insist upon
measure temporary in ITSELF if the defeat of our party is
be effected thereby and all the great measures we have
been conendng for for years. and just carried into effect
10 be undone repealed and the doubtful not danger
Gus ones OF our opponents substituted for them This
question: trust is not to be made any mans de-
mocracy. | believe can be a sound and faithful
democ rat without subscribing to il. =
lwould say in reference the question of slavery in
this new territory not acquired let alone Introduce
no new test for our guidance but let give up bcker-
ngs and heartbunngs, sacrifice all pride Of opinion
Tor the common good unite who has been
faithful and true to all the great of the
party, 70 Tor him with will, and elect him. as we surely
can 1t united 1t is safe to learn wisdom from our enc
mics We may then adopt sentiment of who at the
time, was our opponents and apply onrselves The
union of the democracy for the of the Union" We
have with all the elements of success if we will bu,
make use of them alone. Introduce new subiects-new
tess-the mind becomes bewildered union is prevented
and defeat made certain Will the adoption of the Wilmo,
Proviso in our State compensate for defeat in the
Union at large
For do hope that the convention about to assemble
at Utica will force pledge of this kind upon the delegates
selected to the Baltimore convention Let them no un
trammeled by any ISSUE Select the best men thai
can be tound-men who have been faithful and true
to all the great interests of the party and country but lei
them go with no new rule Of faitno test whereby
the harmony of the convention will be deranged Adop,
tli and
President and redeem our own State from the weak
and miserable hands into which has fallen.
LEDYARD.