The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-03-14

an irresponsible cabal. under the name
of a cabinet, who are not chosen by
the people and are TOT accountable to
them at theballot-box.
Such are, in general the principles
which the Union" will advocate, and
in performing the duties which they
have Jointly assumed the Undersigned
are aware, that in the present crisis 1t
will devolve upon them to discuss the
policy and measures Of the party In
power with freedom, and perhaps. on
some occasions with severity. But in
executing their high functions as con-
ductors Of the public press, they vii.
not forget the dignity nor the amenities
dnc to their position, while they Pc
form their duty 10 the people with the
Grmness and fidelity which the occasion
may demand.
Aware that the "UNIoN" is the sole
organ at the seat Of government OF the
great democratic party which repre-
sents the people Of the United States
not only in principles and sentiments
but also in numbers the Undersigned
will endeavor to conduct it in that liber-
al and catholic spirit which the true
interests of their country and party de-
mand at their hands. They are not
blind to the fact that a republic so ex-
~tensive aslhis, and embracing such a wide
range of latitude and climate, different
interests and different institutions must
spring up apparently conflicting with
each other, but, in reality each contrib
uiing to t c advancement Of the whole.
This apparent conflict Of interests and
institutions ofcourse give rise to sentl-
menls and opinions as apparently di-
verse, but which, rightly understood,
and under just restraint, can do no IN
Jury to each other. With regard to
these conflicting sentiments and opini-
ons, growing out of local causes and
institutions, it will be the object of the
undersigned not to interfere except 10
inculcate~ concession and fo%rbearance on
all sides and to secure TO each the Just
protection which the constitution pro-
misses.
Our endeavors will be to unite all
The elements ofthe democratic party in
support of its common principles and in
an effort to regain its ascendency,
which has been lost bv tho, mistaken
trust and confidence which some Of its
members have reposed in a man, now
occupying the presidency, who had
gained high military honors in a noble
and patriotic cause, and who, in order
to attain the highest civic honorS, made
promises and pledges which he has
from ncapaoiry To fulfil his duties, or
from intentional design grossly violat-
ed, thus betraying to The enemy those
who confde in him and bringing dis
grace upon the Presidential Office.
In carrying out these purposes and
intentions the undersigned feel that
they shat stand in need of the active
and e~neree,:;c cooperation and sup
port of the undiv,I I'd ,,smocracy oflhe
country. The party IN power has Secu-
red its ascendency by Il frand upon ire
people, and has most shamefuIly viulal
ed all the pledges " hich it made TO at
tain power. 1t will endeavor to main
tain its ~ascendancy by tho same un-
scrupulous means.
1t is the party representing the for
eign sentiments and principles now too
openly prevalent in this country, and
which are at war with the principles
of our government and with popular Ii.
herty. 1t is the party which always al.
lies itself with every foreign enemy
with which our country may happen lC
be at variance. Ii is the party that es
poused the cause OF Great Britain il
the war of 1912 and leagued will
Mexico III the war Of l645. Soundpo
lltical morality, fidelity to republican
principles and that 81 irit Of true patri
otism which ever frowns upon treach
cry to ones country require that thi
party shall be expelled from the powe
which it has gained by such reprehensi
BILE means and is now exercising 70
such uniustifable ends. And in thi
great work we invoke the energetic an,
untrring aid of every patriot and ever
friend TO popular liberty and free gov
eminent, assuring them that we shaI
S endeavor not to be wanting in homes
: efforts TO accomplish that part of tn
/. work of reform which may devolve o.
S US.
d But while the "Unlon" will lie main
:, " devoted to politics, it will not ovel
y look the demands of the domestic Gil
9 Gle. It will contain all the importau
news of the day, and devote a reasonu
bic portion Of its columns to matter q
interest relating to science, the arts
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