The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-09

introductory.

II for he
are in the field Our cause ana Prhclpes are oie '''
forth in the resolutions OF the aie Baltimore IohVehuop
O,h On energy and eloquence of expression which well
ompo with the sound doctrines and patriotic sentiments
h;.b they embody Never was the bright and glorious
Al, Of democracy unfurled to the breeze under ccum
,snces more suspicious and more encouraging IL bears
anon lis ample and radiant folds the most spiristirrng
creed for which any party ever contended' ana iiuSnous
names of which every patriot may be proud ana whlcn
command the admiration and confidence OF the country
We therefore summon every democrat TO rally under
b glorious standard OF his party and invoke him 10 pre-
1 ,re for the momentous struggle which is impending
Az we have remarked our banner bears upon its folds
robIest notical creed which inspire the enthusiasm
and call forth the energies of party First. we con-
od for the right of man to self government This great
ocrne lies at the basis of all true and rational liberty
A is the foundation of all just, social, and political sys
toms and Institutions, and aims to to every citizen
degree of freedom limited only by the sacred and in
oable rights of Others and the preservation of the
mon veal pesupposes the capacity of the people for
seleoyernmen and therefore it confdes in their intel
gence their virtue their integrity and their love OF
country 1t and maintains freedom at home, and
svmpahzes with and encourages the efforts of the Cypress
ed abroad who struggling to secure the same glorious
uryieges which the people of this country enjoy De-
ocacy is indeed the creed of hope, of confidence, of
sympathy, and OF fraternity
If is the creed of patriotism The heart of democracy
ever with its country 1t beats only for her honor, her
plory and her prosperity When assailed by foreign
foe democracy rsshes to her defence and rescue When
insuted, and her rights trampled upon, democracy is
prompt to repel the insult, and avenge the outrage I'll
in,
for foreign enemy 1t never opposes its country in
lust and righteous war, in any war; for where its
country concerned if approve it will not con-
DENIM 1t scoms the foucst and basest disgrace to
give "ad and comfort to the enemy" by speech or ac
ton 1t bears brand of "moral treason" upon It's
BROW to disgust mankind and to repel its followers I'll
is the creed of honor of courage, OF patriotism and
| fidelity to country.
Such is the democratic creed in the abstract In prac
teal application 10 the affairs of government, it contends
for strict construction of the constitution. II asserts
The sovereignty OF the individual States the involablity
Of their domestic institutions, and their absolute right of
internal administration. 1t opposes national bank,
high and unequal tariff the distribution of the proceeds OF
the public lands an unconstitutional system of internal
improvements and all legislation which tends to create
monopoes and privileged classes, thus building up the
few at the expense of the many. 1t contends for the
glory and honor Of the republic and for its increase and
expansion as time and circumstances may demand TT
does not believe that the Mississippi should have been its
Ultimate boundary that its present boundaries should
permanent but holds that this great and glorious
Union shall grow and expand and duse the blessings
liberty over other contiguous States and Territories
destiny may dictate, and humanity and justice APP
prove.
Such are the sentiments and creed of the democratic
party of the Union That great party procaims boldly
its faith and its principles, trusting confidently that their
simplicity and beauty will invite the friends of liberty
everywhere to embrace them. 1t has no concealments
gives promise to the factious. the treacherous
that its principles have become obsolete and that its or
gnizaion is therefore useless. Nor by disavowing its
principles and forcbly attaching itself 10 leader the
only inscription upon whose banner is No Party" does
seek decoy its standard the false or the unwary
Of other parties 1t scorns corrupt and seduce or to
misead and entrap by allurements and rewards by
device and ickery the rank and file of its enemy, and
by such disreputable and sinister to attach them
10 its Its principles and its practices neither shun
nor fear the light
Equally worthy of our confidence and our enthusiastic
support are the candidates whose offered for
the suArages of the American people for the highest
ofces within their gift. In the name of LEWIS CAss,
we hail the great and distinguished statesman of the
West, whose long and brilliant public life has been de-
voted to the honor, glory, and welfare of his country
More than thirty years ago the Of Cass became dis
hnguished in his countrys history. When lowered
over the frontier and the territory which has since grown
INTO great and powerful States threatened to be
run by our British enemy and his savage allies, General
Cass was among the first TO rush the defence of his
country against the peril which threatened her All
familiar with the courage and the patriotism which he
exhibited that occasion, and how earnestly he strove
to avert the disgrace which fell like chilling frost
upon the heart of the country in the surrender of Hull
All know that in the councils which preceded that dis
graceful event. the voice of the heroic and patriotic Cass
was for battle. confident of victory Had his coun-
sells been followed, the war would have opened in
triumph and in glory, and the country would have been
saved from the disgrace and Encouragement which fol-
lowed from the cowardly surrender of General Hull.
Since them the of LEWIS CAss has been constant
succession of civic riumphs He has filled the most con-
pcuous and responsible offices in the gift OF the Execu
tive and the peoples the duties of all which, he has dis
charged with consummae ability In all the positions
which he has been placed he has displayed talents of the
hs ORDER and an integrity unimpeached And through
out his long public his heart has been de-
voted to his country In what controversy with foreign
power enemy has Lewis Cass been found against the
land of his birth' When was he ever found advc.