The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-16

bsset by dangers from within and without. Influences
exist within its own ranks similar TO those which
have caused the division and disarmament Of the wing
party isMs sosfia Of opinion bslvsss As sztsmss.
" this lies ell the danger and it behooves every demo-
Graf 70 guard against it Let the fanaca and mpusys
extremes be controlled by the COOL judicous and modsr
ATE portion Of the party, embracing large majority Of its
members. and it will pass the existing crisis and ride out
the storm in safety But H. unfortunately for itself, and
still more unfortunately for the country. the cool, ju-
dcous and moderate centre Of the great national demo-
cratic party shall not stand firmly between the two
fcting extremes-the ultras at both ends-but shall
permit itself to become excited dividing and taking part
with the ultras, the party must encounter the fate
which has befalen the whg party. Its disointed fac
TONS like those Of the wing party must organize
tona grounds and sectional issues. Then would follow
combinations between the factions Of the two parties,
both in the North and in the South The northern portion
Of the democratic party, in the Of the settle
ment Of the slavery question. would unite with the
northern fraction Of the wing party and the southern por
ton Of the democratic party would unite with the south
fraction Of the wing party; and the unfortunate and
fatal result would be, UPON
SECTIONAL GROUNDS And If such were to be the issue
OF the pending sectional controversy, how long would
this Union stand the shock OF the fierce and fearful con-
ficts which would inevitably ensues We invoke all
patriots to pause and reflect upon the probable
quences Of such state OF things.
The events which have recently occurred show con-
clusivey that the wing party is disbanded and dissolved
It's nationality has been destroyedb by the peadng sectional
conflict No other fate could befa il. formed as il was
by two factonsone avowing and carrying on an ,un.
compromising warfare against the domestic institutions
Of that section Of the Union which the other faction
belongs without the least regard to the rights Of the lat
ter under the constitution The southern portion OF the
party was compelled by necessity and by the vital and
omnpotent principle Of self-preservaton to separate
from its northern party associates The two factions
could not compromise their peculiar sentiments and poll
Cyl Hence their disagreement and separation were in
evitable There is such necessity existing with the
democratic party for the which we have before
stated; and there is presented common platform
on which they unite and settle. trust forever the
pending controversy between the North and the South
the only cause existing WHICH can disturb the har.
mony and integrity of the democratic party; and that
platform is the compromise reported BY the Special Com.
itee of Tnirteen and nou pending before the Senate.
Let that be adopted, and not only will the unity and
onaty Of the democratic party be saved but also the
peace. the tranquility and perhaps the integrity Of the
Union itself. EN-
That compromise rests upon the great principle of nom
Intervention with regard to slavery for which the South
has always coniended and recognises and enfoces the
rights Of the South under the constitution which is all
she claims or desires II can therefore, with propriey
and upon principle, be sustained by every southern dem
ocra and every southern desiring to preserve the
constitution and the Union they We trust that
will be sustained by every southern man. the best and
easiest mode of couneractng and defeating the machi
nations and designs of the northern agitators. We
trust Also that it will be sustained by the democrats oil
the North, the best means of preserving the peace oil
the Union and the integrity and nationality Of the demo
cratic party.
In the course ofour discussions OF the questions grow
ing out OF the pending sectional dispute, have
times remarked that the destiny OF the great dem
ocrac party settle the present controversy, and thus
to give tranquility to the country and the Union
The events OF the few days past have confirmed and set
tied this conviction deeply in minds The dilapida
ton and disruption Of the wing party furnish ncon
testabIe proof of The correctness Of convictions and
present to the democratic party the golden opportunity
for the accomplishment OF its great mission Of pacfcaor
and peace Has the moral energy to meet the demands
Of the crisis, peace and safety to the country
to save the Union and thus to itself and pepetuat
iis power-n Short attain the climax Of its proud and
brilliant careeri The events Of few weeks will
show