The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27
THE UNION.



From the Lincoln (asins) Democrat. Apru ~.
Ths DeuAocEsslo Party and the Presidency.
The position which the national democratic party will
assume and maintain IN the approaching political cam
paign 10 OF the utmost importance, and perhaps more
essential TO The bee. Interests OF inc country man ~ any
tive necessity Of perfect union OF the party throughout
the country, without reference to geographical dsnc
ons liked i.e and. besides \ such union s cannot
should bss themselves and be prepared Tor the con-
test
mate triumph OF the party are very hailerng and evDce
The determination oil The national democracy 10 10 their
whole duty Things look WE'LL and tend to that de-
sirable point--he general UNION q ne party -,
That code OF principles known the baltimore plat
form" is basis upon which we all, Norm and South
unite. II was drawn up in 1910. and is simply re-
affirmation OF the doctrine OF Jefferson and Madison. II
Is national code OF national party. adopted and main
tanned for the good OF The whole Daon and as long as
il is cherished in lis true spirit the democracy are ~ no
danger As the abstract and strict principles OF the
party concerned conceive that there is no differ
OF opinion. Upon the distinguishing characteristics
Of the democrats and wings, all agree. What is there
then, existing that prevent the union OF the democ-
racy which is so much desred Is any element in
the ranks which lmay tend to division and defea,s
The only danger is the reopening OF the slavery aga-
on Ii reckless and selfish demagogues for the purpose
gaining little notoely, advocate The incorporation OF
abOuonism into the national creed, the maintenance OF
the party might well be abandoned The diversity OF
opinion upon this slavery NATTER and the bitterness with
which factious contests have been carried on, have
already produced dsgraceiul defeat Of the party The
part, OF the national creed BY portion
OF the democracy secured the triumph Of the wings in
ls4s. II the of action is repeated, worse
defeat awaits in 1884, Upon those who would pre-
TO distract the party by submitting new tests OF de-
mocracy would inevitably and forever rest the shame
Since the last presidential campaign the country has
passed through tremendous crisis, and the excitement
has not yet entirely subsidized The contest between the
unonists and dsuni0nss long and bitter, arising out
OF this continual and Contemplate slavery agitation The
safety OF the republic was for while greatly jeopaded
and had il not been for the devotion and ahoTs OF few
patriots who forgot all political differences in the com
mon cause, the result must have been terrible. But
thanks the efforts and influence Of those gallant few
the compromise measures were passed, and brighter
day dawned upon the nation The basis OF the settle
OF the question evinces the wisdom and patriotism
OF its thors, and its popularity is well attesed by the
paudts which have gone up from an overwhelming ma
iority OF the American people.
There is platform now upon which the democracy
everywhere consistently and unedy stand. strict
adherence the letter and spirit OF the compromise
passed by the last Congress is the bounden duty OF
every democrat in the country. Wherever and whenever
he peceiyes disposition manifested 70 break away from
the obligations OF that Compromise he should check its
progress aud his best endeavos preserve nvoaie
the requirements OF The constitution. Every democrat
from tue Aroosiook 10 the Rio Grande should feel him
self called upon special advocate enforce the faith
Jul observance of that glorious compact the object OF
which settle the slavery question and TO unite the
country L this course OF procedure is adopted all will
be well, and the triumph OF the party is inevitable We
repeat that the sigma OF the times are very favorable for
the democracy strong disposition manifested to 60
be hs 10 e
This is il should be- In isc there is no other course
TO pursue The South are willing to meet the North
They expressed their determination to abide BY the
Compromise, PROVIDED the North will faithfully observe
it, and particularly that part Of it known as the fugitive
slave law That the democracy OF the North will perform
their part have doubt That they will resist any at
tempt to modify repeal IT, is certain. We repeat,
that il care hg for the issue OF the contest OF 80.
we must cling to the basis The triumph OF true princ
ples the OF party the permanence and prog
oil institutions, and The continuance and strength
OF the Union, depend upon II.
In this State the democracy seem determined to do their
part towards the permanent, union Of the national demo-
cratic party II Judge anything from the tone OF
the democratic press, and from the expression OF public
opinion, with which have endeavored 10 make our
selves familiar the sentiment OF the State is decidedly
and strongly in favor of sustaining the Compromise
Maine j. ready TO abide by the compact and we expect
that legislature at its next will take strong
ground in It's favor. There is, we admit, little niger
ism lett in the State but OF email amount that II is
rather be despsed than feared We have hesitation
in saying that Maine for the constitution and its CON-
promises.
The Augusta Age Of the l0lh instant, in article
upon the democratic party and the slavery question:"
says;
1T THE democratic paryl should support the rendition
claim of South, merely because OF the
Of the late Congress nor because I'M. constituted
the State and Of the Union Is pledged to its upholdmen
tho compact which constitutes the chart OF the ePnb
The Bangor Democrat uses this language:
"The path Of duty is Ms clear sunbeam 81 MONDAY
The democracy co. and will go, into the
ta election upon other basis than that OF substantial
slavery compromises OF the late Congress-
and particularly other basis the
law than that Of sfrmi~.d ,ssisfanes a~y
modification chich ru impair Efficiency This is the
m pom which the battle OF 1852 be fought
no well formed man doubt for moment"
The other democratic presses in Maine generally COIN
eide with these views. Our own humble position, we
trust is not equivoca. We are opposed 10 any modhca
lion or the compromise measures, beng strongly
WINGED that is The only method preserve the integrity
and union of the democratic party, and to promote the
best interests OF the country Moreover any attempt 10
modify them, no trivial the amendment might be,
would excite the jealousy OF southern brethren, and
might lead TO serious and very obnoxious alterations
The democracy OF other States coming up noby 10
the work The press evnces grand purpose he uni.
ted in the coming contest, and commendabe willingness
good OF the whole Pennsy Ivania, Virginia. New Hamp-
SHIRE through their public meetings and assemblies have
spoken openly and fearessy in behalf OF the great
OF the national democracy Other States rapidly
following suit Tennessee il doing well Al congress
sional con venon recently held in that State, the sub
Joined resolution was enthusiastically adopted:
"Rssoipsd, That will divorce ourselves from the
northern democracy, but will meet with them in nsfions
convention. and glory in cooperating with the champion
Of the Union and constitution long they
and abide by the true spirit and meaning OF non-inerven
ton"
This is the right doctrine and should he cnzraven on
the banner OF the democracy everywhere Let such a
spirit animate our friends III roughout the length and
there 10 strength and victory and time has there
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