The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-19
General Houston.

fatterng notice Of this gentleman, contained in the Au-
gusta Age We do the more cheerfully because we
believe that heretofore nothing has appeared in our
paper in regard him. but also do SO in order that
we may reafirm intention TO keep aloof from any
course OF action which justify the suspicion that the
paper under control be enlisted as the partisan OF
any asprant the nomination OF the democratic party
Impartiality as to individuals motto until the party
itself assemblies in convention and selects the candidate
around whom can be rallied with the most probability OF
success all those who desire the true principles and
doctrines OF democracy restored again to their ascendency
in the administration of the federal government.
From the Augusta tMe, AZ.
The Next Presidency.
The selection by the democratic party of candidate
for the presidency of the Notwithstanding, as
does from the ST. Croix to the Rio Grande, and from
ocean TO ocean, and comprising population OF more
than twenty three millions OF souls united in confed
eracy of hiryone sovereign States, with institutions
dissmilar interests conlctive, pursuits diversified and
sentiments oppugDant in essential particularss At all
times, and especially at this lme matter OF great I'M
portance, we'll of considerable difficulty and deli
cacy. Upon the wisdom OF such selection will, in
great degree depend the Of the party the polls
In order to command the undivided support OF the deoc
racy of every section Of the country the nominee must
the confidence of the whole people, only in his
ability and the soundness OF his political views, but also
in his disposition do justice between different sections
and conflicting interests, and in his determination to Id
minister the government in the spirit OF the constitution,
as well according to the letter of that instrument
1t is because we believe that General Houston would
unite the democracy, North and South, East and West.
more thoroughly than any other man that We in
cline towards his nomination as the next candidate.
Yet, it should turn out full canvass OF the ques
ton, that some other name would rally the party better
and lead its hosts certain victory nobody will
be found ready TO make or preferences
entirely subsidiary to the Of the demo-
Selves for the success OF the party and its principles
is the great end to be accomplished, and the main in
Equry should be how it best be accomplished With
the Sights now before u.s." decidedly of the
opinion that the nomination OF the Hero OF San Jacinto
would suit the people better and be responded to with
greater enthusiasm than that Of any other In this
opinion many of our democratic contemporaries in differ
ent parts OF the country coincide. a..
AS among the many evidences of the setting Of the
popular current in favor of the old hero, copy the
following extract from article in the Newburyport
Daily Union, which, according to apprehension.
does not overstate the case th
at seems that, of all named General Hous-
ton is gathering more strength, and Is available in
all parts OF the Union than any other He has in his life
and character all those incidents and qualities that would
give him popularity in the contest and fitness TO perform
the duties OF the office after the election No other name
could be presented around which cluster many thrilling
and interesting events, the bare mention of which would
the people with degree OF enthusiasm such has
been witnessed in ranks since the days of
the hero of New Orleans whose pet and companion ana
bosom friend he was and under whose auspices be first
came into public life. Ii is much in estimation that
such man Jacksonso discerning, good Judge Of
men, well read in human character-should have Sc
lected Sam Houston worthy OF hs confidence and de-
serving of his praise and if there be any man now before
the q b. char
hickory there II was seen as clearly at San Jacno
at New Orleans.
grow old, as most other Men who start with the
warm blood coursing in their vens feel il coly
and sluggshy as years come upon them their pulse
ceases to beat in unison with the popular heart their
liberalism becomes conservatism, and the democracy OF
their youth buried in the grave OF the past but
with Houston To-day he is as fresh and green as ever
Ru aphr a =
with the of these times prepared for the stirring
and the mighty changes that Transporting around
us, and with enlarged views and mighty intellect he
sets himself to the work before hm hence he can and
will command the young democracy OF the country when
others stumble and fail els. 5#H
Look a, him in whatever light you villas military
hero leading the armies Of his country TO battle and vic
tory collecting around him his handful OF men in the
deep shades that overhnng him. and inspiring them by
his daring acts to breast and defeat the thousands
against them a statesman, when that had passed,
organizing government where there resources
no fund.- and no credit, but wha, his fertile genius ere
ments as the President OF that young republic, which
was as it were his own child, bearing his image
and keness-Bpon which, in its every part be had made
his mpress-battng with foreign foes and foreign
intrgues, I'LL she borne triumphanty through his
own shoulders and set down at the door of the Amer
can Union, and admitted to the sstehood Of States =;
wherever you find him, and under whatever circum-
stances he is recognised by no borrowed light but by
the real merits of the mandy that intrinsic and inhe
rent greatness and power which qualify him for the
highest military or civil station
"Snce the annexation, senator IN Congress he has
borne himself most nobly. That Senate is composed OF
the ablest and most talented men in the Unions but
among the ablest who has been uer As an orator and
statesman, he is acknowledged by all to stand in the
first class-with Benton and Clay, with Webster and
Cass Irreproachably does he fill his place public
man Descending to none of the clap-trap and dema-
gogusm OF the day, he has unhesiiaingy the great
questions presented and spoken and written and voted
without fear compromise with the North the South
The dsunonsts OF both extremes stand rebuked before
him. His patriotism is of that kind which regards no
sectional feeinQa. hut embraces the whole
every movement and every word has shown that the
constitution was his rule OF action and his guide in life
We hardly doubt but General Houston will be the
democratic candidate in 1852. He is the only strong
man the South present. and AT the same time, he
would unite all shades of the party at the North. In
scribe his name upon the banner and with rress
Bile power the democracy will bear down all opposition
and achieve complete triumph Let Houston and me
Union be the raying-cry, and its echo shall roll I'M
broken from the Atlantic to the Paci6cfrom the old
thirteen to the youngest-bom State of all the family"