The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-27
From the Wheeling Argus.
A COotrast-A Patriot and n DisorKaaizer-Jahies
Buchanan and Martin Van Buren,.


Buchanan and Martin Van Buren,.
There is striking contrast between the course pur-
sued by James Buchanan and Martin Van Buren,, in rea
ton to the presidency The of prove him to be
pure patriot, nconuptibe democrat, and an honest
man; while the acts of the other exhibit him in the light
OF selfish politician reckless disorganiner, and
traitor to the democratic party.
In ls44, Mr. Buchanan (says the excellent paper from
which we quote, the Pttsburg Posp was prominent
candidate for the presidency; and indeed is the general
opinion that his chances for the nomination better
than those of any other But in the goodness of his
heart, and without advice from any of his friends he
withdrew his from the list of candidates, for the
sake OF harmony In order that obstacle might be
placed in the way of Mr. Van Buren's nomination. The
national conventions however, thought it advisable to
take up new man. who would not be obnoxious 10 the
democracy In any section OF the country; man against
whom preudces had been entertained by any consider
able portion OF thepeope Jas Polk received the nomi-
naon and the democracy rallied to his support IN every
part of the country Where did James Buchanan stand
He went to work like honest democrat and did every
thing IN his power to secure the triumphant election OF
Mr. Polk, And what was the course of Martin Van
Buren, during the campaign, He retired to Undertook
with hundred thousand dollars in his pocket received
out OF the national treasury and refused to say word
in favor Of the election of Mr. Polk and meanwhile, his
particular friends, doubt through his advice were
flooding the country with secret circulars, intended TO
prejudice, if not defeat, Mr.. Folks election.
The democratic National Convention assembled in
May 1913, again to nominate candidate for the presl
dency. MIR. Buchanans name was brought forward by
his political friends for nomination. Mr.. Van Burens
name was not before the convention, for the simple rea
whatever but, nevertheless, his heart upon the
nomination ardently ii ever After spirited
contest, fairly conducted the "brave old volunteer"
Lewis Cass, selected the standard bearer of the
democracy And where the patriotic Buchanan
again found? Dad he show, any bitterness of heart, and
endeavor to get up opposition feeling in Pennsy
and other States against the election of Gen Cass No;
lar from It, Like true democrat, who Is governed by
the usages of the party, and wishes to democratic
principles triumph he unhesatinsy went to work, and
has used all his powerful influence secure the triumph
ant election OF his Stu rival the National
veniion.
But mark the course of Martin Van Buren, In the
face of all the opinions entertained and expressed by him
in days gone by he acts the part of rank dsoganzer,
and turns traitor to the democratic party He
candidate opposition to the regular nominee of the par
ty and in this way he hopes to the election Of
federal President Rule RUM, is now his motto.
But, thanks to the intelligence and patriotism of the
American democracy, considerable portion of them
will be found following such leader They will remain
pure and uptible-fahful and true to their long
cherished principles They will spun all alliance with
traitors and disorganizers and will nobly rally in the
support of those pure democrats and popular leaders, Cass
and Butler.