The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-19

bemocrnuc Association OF Washington.
The friend who furnishes us with the following in
taresng communication informs us "that il would have
done heart good if we had been present 1t the
best meeting we ever had" The spirit which was
breathed throughout that animated meeting and SO
worthy of the Spartan Band of Washington is not con.
fined to that indomtabe body 1t prevails among all
the democrats with whom we have conversed There is
not the slightest giving way faterng of action or
bowling of the spirit But rally around our principles
raise alot the democratic fag-stand your arms-and
await the of the incoming administration such
the determination of every democrat throughout the
length and breadth of the land
For the Union.
On Friday evening last the Democratic Association of
this city held its first meeting since the result of the cleo
uon was ascertalned
1t well attended; and the echoes of Jackson Hall
reverberaed to eloquent language express
ing the firm determination of democratic hearts stand
by the principles OF democracy under any and all ccum
stances.
Although The democracy of Washington could not re-
joce victory they seemed determined to bear their
defeat like men, and not despondng look word
to be seen or heard.
The meeting addressed by several of the members
with great force of language, and in strain of remark
giving evidence that though the democracy beaten
is conquered The spirit of Independence pervaded
the assembly and we could not but feel that sit good
for to be there" We never felt prouder to rank our
that time. .#l.
This government has gone onward in prosperity
for nearly three quarters OF century, and of that time the
de nocacy has held the rens of power than fifty
years We certainly have no cause for despondency
We afford TO be generous, and let the wings
make all that they of General Taylor-and when we
consider the ''congomera,on OF pares' a friend OF
expresses it, by which he has been elected,
inclined to doubt whether that will be much-for the
next four years Ii events should shape themselves
as TO make the old hero the regular democratic cand
date for election at the end OF his first term, would
not surprise half much as did 10 find the Great
Useiup of Lindenwald in the field soil cand
date during the late canvass!
We hope and pray that this Union may be preserved
for centuries to Should this hope uctiiy should
this prayer be answered, hundreds of presidential cleo
lions hereafter occur. Judging the future by the
past, the democracy will govern at least tenths OF
the time; and with this view spread before from the
summit of our Pisgah we are now content
But TO return to the meeting of the Association. We
wish all the speeches there delivered could be published
but particularly do wish that the very eloquent re-
marks of Gen. McCaa could be read by every citizen
south OF Mason and Dxons ine aud by every friend
of this country within It's widely extended boundaries
With elo1uence and solemnlty which we have sci
don heard equaei, Gen Nice alluded 10 the position in
draw his conclusions of the ultimate result unless
Gen. Taylor shall redeem the pledges which he has so
often made Nothing could say would do Justice TO
his remarks We only admit that they startled us,
and caused to reflect deeply than did be-
fore upon the inestimable value OF this Union
After general discussion OF some two three hours
it was generally understood that the association should
proceed to no definite action; but submitting, good cit
liens ought, to the will of the majority expressed
through the ballot box that it would wait until the com
ing administration should develop its principles and It's
Intentions.