The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-08

the country Delegates have already been elect
ed in OF the States, and among them may be iound
of the soundest ablest aud most patriotic defenders
of the republican 1t be hoped that the people
where have been selected will supply the ency
In This way noble assembly OF the wisdom aud experience
of the party will be convened such conventions IN Tue
present crisis the country Is urgently called for Strength
will grow OF H. Its recommendations cannot ia 10 carry
with them weight and with proper means beforehand to
lila irritation and proper eAertions subsequent 10 us ac-
lion opinion success VIII be certain FIRST,
beu LET each district take to send its repre-
this great council prepared TO weigh fairly the
preferences and positions OF the ealdstnuished
who viii come before them Tor nomination. and also
ore AIRED sacrifice much the OF the Union.
Meantime, until the meeting of the convention, a great
luy devolves every d;mocat, whether in private life,
occupying prominent station and especially by the
press in reference the distinguished
WHO preferred Tor the high Offices OF the
.nent IL is express their preferences good temper
and with courtesy towards those who may agree with
hem to men, but who in unison with them to
measures. An attack upon democratic candidate by n
democrat can only eoplrdize the One blow dealt
out by friend does more injury than dealt OUT by
enemy Such attacks the parent of aneor and dscod,
md in the ultimate result only tend produce defeat
our friends can express their preferences and state their
arguments without giving offence the patriotic and
lid; and such mode WILL besides, be far efectual
serving their cause, than harsh, sneering
wards others.
With general concurrence OF the democratic party
the time and place fjr national lion-a full and
fair representations concatory with regard TO
Notwithstanding will be wanting but union of effort
determination support the nominees,
The democratic party stand before the county, far
prnci pies and measures concerned UNNECESSARILY
perior to the wing party The issues presented by the for
Amerc and patriotic those the wings have
identified themselves with astocrac and Reasonable.
With wise counsels and candidates tried and tue-wilh
union and determined effort, what democrat will doubt
mother glorons triumph!
In the generous vein is the following excellent
trtcle from he Aurus tn (Maine)
NATIONAL DEMocaArrc CoNvsyrtoN.-We copy from the
Washington Union the proceedings Of meeting of the
publican members OF Congress- recommending that the
National Democratic Convention for the nomination of
didaes for the Offices of President and Vice President be
aed at the city of io the fourth Monday of May
next. Tne recommend alton will undoubtedly b, unver-
sally acquiesced by the democracy of the several States
and the questions pecng the time and lce of holding
the cow ,ntioa may therefore be .ded dentvey
ted
We epose undoubng confidence that the deliberations
md of the convention when assembled, will be char
acterZ ID by that exalted spirit of PATRIOTISM of wisdom
md OF harmony, which the crisis demands and by which
alone we can hope for success Although there not at
s tim exist any ,rked of public opinion
in reference to any particular individuals of the many dis
tnguished statesmen who divide the conf lence of the
democracy of the Union, nevertheless firm in the
aston that whoever the nominees of that convention
may be- they W Il, comm and the undivided enth sas
tic support OF the democratic party of the country Prin
cipa homines will continue be, it has been
the proud ana distinguishing motto OF the democracy AZ
tuated by this cnnobing sentiment, they comparative
Indifferent in respect the who may be selected
sandadbeafers they bs but we'll grounded in the great
principles of the democratic creed and thoroughly mbued
with the spirit of e ,dom and progress which anmatss
the OF the democracy and which enables them
lsce appreciate, and follow the results
t, which the destines of the republic Enthusiastically
point. Neither can they be seduced from their allegiance
to cherished principles either by the glitter the authority
IF great names but they demand rather thar candidates
should BIS selected Of those prime than