The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-07


Al the last election in this State, You are well
aware the democracy were triumphant, notw hstand ing
thai Governor Johnston himself entered the list as the
Of this democratic triumph will be seen and felt in the
dsconnenance Of everything calculated 10 disturb the
harmony OF the Union. No interference OF an improper
kind relative to the domestic institutions OF the southern
States will find favor Al the hands OF the true democrats
in the legislature. Individuals there may be who will
lend themselves for their purposes 70 the agitation
counienance sympathy from the great body Of The
democratic party. Already they have shown the con-
servaye spirit which actuates them, by their determine
ton not pass the resolutions of instruction relative 10
the Wmo Proyiso. introduced into the Legislature some
Feelings Of hostility not only 10 slavery but to our
brethren Of the South were widely disseminated by Gov
Johnston in his electionserng speeches throughout the
State previous 10 the election Of lS4s Southern inst
tutons, and the South itself, violently denounced
and the tariff were the burden Of his cuckoo song
throughout the Commonwealth and as the accredited
leader Of party, he aroused feelings Of hostility which
had no %
sequence by agitang the question of slavery Succeed
ing as he did, bis triumph was ascrbed BY many to his
advocacy Of the Wilmot Provso, and his violent denun
Citations Of slavery; and the consequence was, mani
tested in State convention in the summer that few
democrats found to advocate similar policy But
the attempt was sgnay rebuked by our RATIONAL spirited
democracy, who refused to purchase even sup
posing could be so purchased) BY disturbing the har
mony of the Union. ea-sayl a I
The wings, still believing that Governor johnston sue
ceeded this way, have become much violent and
sectional than formerly 1t is 10 be hoped, however
that his influence do mischief in this way will decline
his popularity grows less; and this il s rapidly doing
His undignihed course in the last campaign-especally
in Philadelphia, where he made speech the old text
filled with low and gross ersonaes-disgusted his own
party as evnced By their Kissing parts OF his
most contemplate harangne. Here, with the democracy,
well with intelligent wings, matter Of aston
ishment how such man acquired much influence
with General Taylor and his cabinet II was known,
indeed that the Second Washington was not likely to
be very reader of character; but it sup.
posed his cabinet officers could not be long imposed upon
by such mama ignorant no less OF public affairs
than OF courtesy and propety But /" blind leaders OF
the blind" bring all to the ditch, where it would be well
for the country if the memory of both administrations
could be buried. Both are alike and alike in ALL No
later than yesterday the present secretary of the Com
monwealth, Mr.. A. L. Russell was going about from
Senate Of the United States, denying certain charges
against James Johnston nominated consul 10 Glasgow
and praying for his confirmation. vocation for
Secretary Of State, but perfectly adapted TO the mans
character and capacity To this work he doubtless
put by the governor, who well knew that il would re-
quire high official influence to get certfers to the state
ments contained in the petition. afH#
The next democratic State Convention will assemble in
June Wliamsport, to nominate candidate for canal
commissioner, when gentleman will be nominated who
will sweep the State clean of whgery for years to come
We shall not leave the wings than Congress
men to misrepresent us in the Thirty Congress-
This you may rely upon.