The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-05

B. Those marked estimated certain for
marked W. will go for the wings Those marked D. doubtful
The above table, reasonable in all it claims for the
nominees of the democratic party calls for their unani
nous support by LONG AND STRONG the Th
inst We shall more than fulfil its calculations We can,
if will, elect Cass and Butler We have the numeri-
cal foce against all factions and parts of factions to cleo,
them all competition, if minor differences be land
aside, and those calling themselves democrats to
the rescue. Can any be found in the length and
breadth OF our land who really in his heart can be
ieve that change of measures is necessary make
the country more prosperous than it is , Can any man
be found who believes that General Taylor would be
as likely to administer this government with wisdom
and discretion General Cass Why, General Taylor is
mere SOLDIER without political in:ormaton and were
he disposed, could administer the government upon
any safe reliable principles whatever If elected, he
must become nose Of lcar in the hands of most un
scrupuous and unprincped partya party which would
not fig for his reputation, in the eagerness and
haste with which they would seek rve the coun
try their most obnoxious and unnecessary measures
Gen. Glass; on the contrary, however is a civilian of
great eminence and distinction He has filled most i'm
poant political stations. requiring talents OF the highest
orders and he be elected doubt be entertained
that the government will be administered in to
continue the present prosperity enjoy and see every
where around us.
One thing should be borne in mind and that u.s. EVERY
VOTE MARTIN VAN buren, GIVEN TO
GEN. TAYLOR.
In this election, therefore, to vote against Cass and But
Ter is to vote the whg ticket and who aids
TO break down the democratic party hope here
after to enjoy its confidence Why should any "free
soil" democrat vote for Mr.. Van Buren, Can he be
elected? Not at all. The only effect of doing so may
possibly be to elect General Taylor; and do the "fee
so democrats expect carry their great democratic
measures and principles through him anti-tarif anti
bank, &c., &c. The northern the southern wings must
be deceived about the Wmot Provso or else one or the
other be prepared for abandonment of principles
they have long professed to cherish Which is it to be
In such a contestant Mr. Van Buren, being out of the
question-why should any claiming to be demo-
crat not vote for Cass and Butler'
Our prospects since 1874 have not decreased On the
contrary, with the exception of New York, there is
scarcely doubt that Gen Cass will carry every State
which voted for Mr. Polk. To compensate this loss
will carry Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa. and Texas Uhe three
last admitted since s44 making thirty-fve votes-one
less only than the vote of New York. But we have
chances, in addition these greatly improved by the
of this administration in its foreign and domestic
policy, which may give to Tennessee, Maryland Della
ware, New Jersey, and Connecticut These cacula
tons on the strength of OUR ticket. Now, what may we
not expect from the weakness OF the wing ticket The
wings have nominated "mere military man," without
principles, absolutely stutJqing themselves pre-
requisite to success-hopng that, by shutting their eyes
and rushing nth blind fury into the canuass, shouting
and hussang at the top of their lungs, the people will
forget sense patriotism, and propriey, and yield their
disgusting and contemplate mmicry what their argu
ments and principles denied them, when presented in
rational and decent In the two views above
presented, it may not be irrational calculation tina,
Gen Cass will be elected by overwhelming vote both
POPULAR and ELECTORAL