The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-11
The UNION.


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The fact that Connecticut has now democratic gov
ernof proves that the democratic triumph in the late
election in that State was thorough and complete.
On "Wednesday. May lst. the legislature assembled NJ
New Haven and organized by the choice Of democratic
presiding officers for both branches On the next day
they proceeded in joint convention 10 elect the governor
and the result was the choice Of Thomas H. Seymour
the democratic candidate. He forthwith notified OF
his election and at once proceeded from his residence al
Hartford TO New Haven. the capital, where he was re-
ceiyed with great enthusiasm by immense concourse
OF people. He Immediately inaugurated. and dev-
cred the customary message such occasions. We
have read the document with great pleasure II is sound
and practical in lis views. finely written. and in every
way credtabe to enlightened democratic chief magis
trale. Alter touching briefly but pointedly and per
spcuousy upon the various topics affecting the local
affairs Of the State. Governor Seymour INDUCES in the
following sound and patriotic remarks upon national
affairs
AT no time in our history State and nation has the
legislature assembled under favorable circumstances
Though but lately emerged from which. Il was
posed by many would affect njurionsy the valuable in
which lie the foundation of growth and
as nation, the country has gone on in It's triumphant
career of prosperity and happiness.
To this stability in affairs, cannot but think we are
indebted in important manner, 10 the enlightened legis
aon which has given equal protection TO the giant inter-
of agriculture manufactures and commerce. and to
thar remarkable financial measure the independent
ury SYSTEM which has well subserved the purposes
Of Its creation, without wasting depress
ing any branch Of trade--a measure which than
other has contributed give steadness the business
Of the country under all the Of the last
years of trial nj home and abroad
The great system Of free government, which fathers
established, is entitled 10 unfalterng attachment.
Choosing rather be "happy citizens than subtle dspu-
an,s they laid its foundations broad and deep the
affections OF the people, All the difficulties of the people
all the difficulties which they had to encounter Al the time,
growing Of the diversified interests and sectional pur
poseshey had the wisdom settle in spirit of generous
compromise. Thus the Union was formed, and II only
in that spirit il can be preserved.
Since adoption Of the constitution OF the United States
various questions have arisen, involving often the exercise
of doubtful powers Of legislation which have seriously
the overthrow OF Institutions But the spirit
in which the constitution formedthe spirit Of
promise and concession the rights Of the several States
has saved the Union when severely tried The con-
troversy which, for some time past, has seriously endan-
gered all the best interests Of this country provoking ami
osties and exciting feelings Of jealousy and distrust
between different portions OF the controversy grow
ing of acquisition of territory which is the common
property of all the people Of this countys have
psc. of .eeeSs settlement Of he several questions which
have sprung of the extension of territory regard
died. as trust they viii be. on broad and liberal basis,
extending over the Unon one and indtvsbie, we shall
have harmony restored all paris of the country.
State will be brought into the Union, add its strength.
increase the nstonal wealth. and extend the blessings
the republic. With longer any disturbing causes
threaten the overthrow Of admirable form OF govern
ment we shall continue TO be Tee prosperous, and
happy people.
| The democracy Of Connecticut may well be proud OF
their new governor, as well on account Of his un-
doubted ability his heroic and brilliant conduct in the
battles before the city Of Mexico The democracy Of the
whole country feel honored in their choice.