The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-20

al" there be any among us who would wish to dissolve the
disturbed as OF the safety with which Error Of
opinion may be Tolerated where reason IS left Tree . com
bat it"-JDrson's Inaugural Add,ess, Much Z, 1901.
From the hour when this noble sentiment was enunc-
ated by the great apostle and founder of the democratic
party OF the Union, has been active principle and rule
OF action with the great and-ihIough nearly tho whole
period that has since eapsed-the predominant political
organization in This countryside organization that has,
in jact, shaped the destiny, under Providence OF ibis mas
sye conedeiacy twus the sentiment incuicaiedb by the
Fatber OF his Country in his Farewell Address Its
proclamation By Jefferson, upon taking the fens OF gov
ernmeBt, after desperate struggle with the then federal
party TO 1t the force OF law for the party that placed
him a. the executive char, and acknowledged him as
their leader and champion In this light has it been
garded ever since by the national democratic party.
Without exception, it has been Embodied in the resolu
uons OF every democratic national convention caucus
that has been held since the time when proclaimed by
Jefferson, the first democratic President OF the United
States During all this period, the democratic party has
been the Union parry OF the country and has illustrated
It's nationality By its bold. unwayeIing and patriotic adj
herenceto the constitutional compact lis aud
compromises, against the efforts designs OF section
oU:o" II se e u'u sentiment Ii sss's which n a"' nas
more Than any other peculiarly distinguished the demo-
cratic party from their opponents IS that mootie in
the memorable declaration OF General Jackson al lime
olgicatperil 10 the confederacy The Union ruR and
shall Be preserved ~ The entire democratic party of the
country responded to that familiar and shed sentiment
with one united voice Amen - the answer that
came back from every democratic heart III this broad ma
ton 70 The ears OF the !" old Hero"
THIS patriotic and sound sentiment no less demo-
cratic now than IL has been-ceriainy not less
democratic because il has become pervading and
more controlling rule OF action. The ground which
ney be said 10 be hallowed by the footprints Of such
pafrlos and sages Jefferson and Jackson n deserted
by The restless maconens OF the new.igh Mormon,
o abolition school, for The congenial field OF
tona agitation and disunion, becomes the inviting
aud desirable 10 true democrats, who are at home there
and 10 all who know how 10 value the Union and who
feel the importance OF It's preservation in its integrity anc
vgor. No true Disciple OF Jefferson and Jack son--no
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they preached and illustrated in their administrations
witness winout wed attachment his political faith
and confidence its Ultimate adoption by The
the American people, the spread OF the glorious sen
m<nt that the Union the ark Of political safety
the source oil national prosperity and kreatnesshe bond
that I" must aud shall be preserved" That chimney
'scorner sloneg pobciansihe parl,ssns who live
only in the smoke Of excitement and aga,ion-should
deride and SCOT al this sentiment AZ natural is de-
ssbe its prevalence death 10 them and their narrow
and sehsh seLemes OF personal revenge and ambition.
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