The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-27
From the Detroit Daily Free Press, Sept, u.
The Democrats Party 81 new York.

The democratic party OF New York. seen al this dis
lance, II would SEEM again thoroughly united IL rs
subject oil congraluiaon to HE whole country mat me
party IN that State--or years divided and quarrelng-
have again met upon the common ground OF devotion TO
the Union OF the States, aud in determination 10 main
tain, with integrity and frmness, the constitution of
common political brotherhood On this subject we have
frequently the opportunity To what has become,
IN the progress OF parties in the United States HISTORICAL
that the people must rely upon the liberal sentiments and
the wise principesthe great truths ndeed@~oi that party
10 MAINTAIN their government III II were not enough 10
support this proposition TO point to the present range OF
our national pocyS TO the past rejection by the Amen.
can people OF every OF opponents, begin.
ning with their alien and sedinon laws, and run
ning through the whole catalogue OF whig meas.
ufesi their restrictions upon commerce. their proec
i've TARIFFS their banks; their internal improve
ments by tho general government their land dis
trbuton their anti American sentiments and practices
concerning the extension OF territory Florida IN
Louisiana, in Texas, and in California we mig still
lind our proposition made good in the narrow. sectional
organization OF Their friends in establishing geographical
boundaries Tor That patriotism which, 10 be rue must ex
tend over the whole country and embrace al its interests
The democracy OF New Yorkdisngui in times past
Tor lis faithful devotion 10 the constitution OF the United
States troWnng upon every effort TO create sectional pre-
JUDGES and local anmoses uniting with their brethren
OF the South, The East, the West in the common work
OF extending the blessing OF our country to all true 10
ITS own rights and not less faithful the rights OF others
earnest in the maintenance OF what her due, but for
bearing and liberal IN concessions to the demands Of
others-has name in the annals OF party warfare OF
which she may well be proud.
1t was an evil day when our friends in that State
thus exalted in the esteem OF their fellow democrats of
other sections OF the Unon--departed from the line of
policy which not only them their distinctions, but
elevated the character and promoted the interest OF The
whole country II is rot often, indeed, that quarres
among friends terminated without injustice being
done on both sides The of difficulty not so
exquisltey balanced to lace the right all side
and The wrong all The other Passion and consequent
prejudice not safe and Just abters 10 decide the ea
tive rights of individuals OF nations; and yet It must
be conceded that they have to great extent been the
umpire called 10 determine the grievances between our
friends in the Empire State. As might have been expect
ed decisions promulgated from such tribunal could be
Now, however, the people of New York, not fogeifu
OF their past deeds-not torgetu OF the victories
they have their federal opponents while
acting band OF brolheIs-unted IN the common
work of advocating liberal and principles
and eleyating individuals 10 effect the welfare OF
all whose single aim was their countrys good
have discarded all past difficulties and entered the field
and TO conquer OF old the motley forces OF their oppo
nens. The work will not be difficult Prejudice may
blind the eyes OF people for day but soon
later, trusting TO the conqness oil TRUTH the de-
mocracy must be triumphant Granting the Importance
OF the principles local their character which have d.
vided the democracy Of New York. they sink into moth
ngness compared with the Importance OF administering
The federal government upon national basis. Ihis or
that question, affecting national policy should be deter
mined by the constitution OF the United States What
ever that instrument, demands, atmavey comedies,
should be yielded and taken, aud should determine our
political course so Tar general action IS concerned
Within that range know Of :. higher laws" II is
supreme within the sphere Of lis power, limiting every
President and Congressman, and guiding them. This is
the platform now OF the democracy oil New YORK, IN
| union with the democracy of the West and South