The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-16

/ We copy with pleasure the following manly card OF
Mr.. Forney, which appeared in the Pennsylvania Of
Monday. II is such had right to expect from the
heightened magnanmity Of the whose talents and
virtues adorn the cause which he has espoused and
which he uphods with vigor and energy unsurpassed
by any Of his comparols OF the press It makes us the
more regret his late defeat The future, we believe
will show him that his cause and his fortunes are en-
balmed in the hearts Of the democracy Of the Union who
WILL the appropriate tme testify their abundant re.
gard for him, and do him ample justice:
CARD After pro,racted aud exciting struggle the
democratic party IN the national House Representatives
has been defeated in the election for Clerk As the demo
cratic nominee for that position Is due should
thanks the democracy the House for the enihus
site and striking unnnimy with which, during days
baloting, ] sustained. They repeatedly within
four of an election and Thursday the Sd instant
but for the unexpected absence OF Mr. Wallace OF South
Carolina, and the refusal of Mr. Bingham Of Michigan to
support the regular democratic candidate majority the
House would have confirmed the selection of the demo
cratic proud OF the distinction OF having beca
the object Of this ardent support Ia body where the
denocr ratio party s clearly la minority doubt may
well entertained in regard the choice OF any democrat
especially when, in my case he has not hesated in
the discharge Of his party duties, whether in opposing
the wings, in exposing the ntrigues Of those who pro-
Tess be democrats, In resisting attempts array
section Of the Union against another All my friends
know that felt the full orcs Of these circumstances,
ard sa when receiving vote equal TO liz a full
House, candor compelled me declare tina, favorable
lar from certain. ltdocs become COM
nent, in this place, upon the which led few
southern democrats for southern whig thus sepa-
rating themselves from the Of their political
from the South, and magnanimousy deciding in favor Of
those who voted for Vermont aboonst rather than
In democrat Nor 10 IL necessary that should point
indignant democracy the manner in which like
David Wmot and Preston King, Congress by dem
ocatic votes, have for long weeks, distinguished
themselves by promoting Reorganization Of Congress,
leading the expenditure Of large Of public money,
and by constant and indus rious efforts break down
the democratic party itself Their conduct has been
watched intensely from the first day Of the session, by
democrats OF the whole Union, have awakened
feeling OF wide aud inepressble Indignation To the
swerving democratic members of the House, who, even
with plurality OF have been defeated by these cir
cumsances, return my wsrmest thanks. With many OF
their number have formed friendships, during my stay in
Washington that viii end only with life while all am
indebted for marks Of courtesy and confidence Of the
gratifying character In the editorial chair OF the Pennsy
varau to which gladly return, shall have many oppor.
unes of conversng with those distance, and Of using
c Information. gathered during the last exciting
weeks, in such benefit the great democratic
party which, whether In defeat victory, Is entitled
the energies and the prayers Of every lover Of the Union
/ JOHN w. FORNEY.
PHILADELPHIA, January Ii, 1850.