The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-16
Hon. Solomon u. Downs.

The limits prescribed TO as the conductor OF press
whose object it is to give effect the will OF the demo-
cratic party, have made it duty TO abstain from any
course OF action calculated identity with the aspl
ration or hopes of individuals whether looking 10 the
or vice presidency OF the United States Our
motto has always been the reunion Of the democratic
party upon its ancient platform OF principles acquescng
in the measures which been passed by Congress ad
ustng the slavery question, and requiring individuals,
in the spirit OF high patriotism and just Difference 10
public opinion, to yield cheerful support 10 the nom
nees of national convention OF the democratic party.
Hence have far as possible carefully excluded IRON
our columns whatever might be calculated 10 engender
ona or local dscod and have been content TO notice the
manifestations in favor of prominent public men only so
far as they seemed proper to enable national convention
to find the will OF the party, and make finally such
nomination as would meet general and cordial acqn-
escence In this have noticed through the
summer and fall what has occurred, showing the prefer
ence OF various localities for particular public men, and
is with this object that now give insertion TO the
following notice OF the distinguished senator from Lou
isiana which comes from high source, and which VIC
are sure contains no senmen, which will not be respond
ed to by the democracy OF the country. We publish it
with the more pleasure in view OF the pending canvass
for the election Of senator from Louisiana. which
hope will terminate by continuing this able man in his
present exalted station.
For the Union
HON. SOLOMON U. DOWNS.
While numerous active and anxious politicians are
bestrrng themselves for the purpose OF making up
eke for the next presidential canvass that will suit their
own views and perhaps please the people. there are not
few unobtrusive and sober citizens OF the republic who
are so well pleased with the honest and sraightfor-
ward course of the worthy senator from Louisiana, that
they would gladly see him placed before the people as
candidate for the vice presidency His unexcept'onabe
and patriotic course during the proaced discussion IN
the Senate on the compromise measures gained MN
many friends among that body OF our citizens
North and South, who know and feel that the salvation
of our country and the cause OF liberty throughout the
world depend upon the perpetuity OF our glorious
Union while his unassuming and gentlemanly dePoH-
ment enJeared him TO all who know how to appreciate
the highest qualities OF statesman when allied to be.
coming rnodcsy--a trait too rare among our pubic
men.
Though the name OF Mr. Downs has not yet appeared
upon any list of candidates for the vice presidency yet
in view of his services his talents and his devotion to
the true interests OF the whole country, u would by no
surprise those who have marked his course TO see
him placed before the people by the Democratic National
Convention the nominee for that honorable station
lie, the democracy OF the Northwest and Southwest think
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