The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-07

Ourssivss.
our readers, we are sure will acquit us OF any dspo-
zion 10 interpret in selfish and vain the judgment
beh has been passed by many Of our intelligent colem
,oaes on the effect OF the which has been pur-
.ad By the Washington Unon But feel that il is dae
mol 10 ourselves, 10 the OF the cause in whose
osress we took charge OF this Journal that should not
! .,ossshet closed 10 ihs evidence which exists that
oum,rous attempts TO undervsue its character have no
encouragement in the minds Of those who, from long
prsnce weested fidelity, and undoubied democratic
ohodoYy. would have been the first to condemn us if
there had been any real justification for the attempts re-
t,rrsd to- Hence we took occasion to notice, short
lime since the appreciation which had been accorded to
u. by such able journals the Boston Post and
the Detroit Free Press; and we trust we may now
transfer to our columns similar token from the
Albany AVus-a journal whose position at the capital OF
The Empire State has connected it konorably and as
prominently with the sentiment OF national democracy as
hen great canal and railroads do the State itself with the
commercial interest prosperity and harmony OF the whole
Union. The remarks of this last journal, which we sub
,nstatng, they do, in terms OF too much Partially,
the estimate placed labors-do not, however, mis-
conceive the difficulties which lay in way arising
from the Earring elements which local prejudice and
tsna strife had produced To prevent such difficulties
from securing the wings the political ascendency which
thew have acquired and exercised without administering
,hs government according to platform recognised by
their party and in harmony with its past action and ult
mate purposes there other for the demo-
cratic party but to appeal to the great landmarks which
had been left by their old leaders, Jefferson and jackson,
and to invoke the people, the Of those raterna and
patriotic affections which had saved US from consoda-
lion in 1900, and from anarchy in 1929. On such basis
will not be doubted that the peopethe bone and snew
Of the country--are always willing to commune, and 10
correct The dangers which may spring from the too great
zeal OF their agents. when long subjected 10 the in
huences which tend to commit them partsans OF Sec
onal instead Of national character and interest All that
was wanting was occasion-a measure which could
be approached with confidence, dictated by just re-
spec for the rights OF Ill sections OF Union and with
sincere disposition TO avoid in future whatever had the
aspect OF interference with the equal rights Of all the mem
hn Of our, confederacy. This measure was Tie Com
promise Of the last session Of Congress and hence we
hailed ii as the medium through which the Myaism en-
gsndsred in the beginning by blind anaties in favor
Of mpsaccabe liberty. but iostered and perverted in
the end lever by which the original principles Of our
would make Of unlimited powers, could be banshed
forever from our land That did not mistake the feel
ing and judgment of the great body OF the people, we
think sufficiently at.esed by The popular elections
in all quarters and that were equally correct in the
anticipation put forth in our inaugural address respect
ing the ascendency OF the democratic parywhch would
be the result OF in harmony, both in It's spirit
and letter. with the constitutions denied now by none
but those party organs which are blind 10 any demon
srstion that oreshadows the defeat of their schemes to
poong power not acquired by just means, and not
able to stand the test of agitation which had its orr
gin in none Of the doctrines and maxims Of the true
school Of democracy.
From Albany Argus. .
The WASHINGTON USIoN.-There never has been
time since the organization OF parties when il was
difficult. in the conduct OF political Journal to give
general satisfaction 10 both extremes OF opinion and
views as during the agtated scenes through which the
country has passed, and the end OF which, II is TO be
element its height the spirit OF compromise which
led the establishment Of federal Union, and which
essential 10 its preservation, seemed TO have become
extinct Sectional jcalouses and pejudces appear 10
have taken its place. and section OF the country
thought it right to require what another could not or
would not yield In this strife unfriendly feelings were
sogsndered which threatened the integrity OF the Union
Those who sbored TO avert such calamity by compro-
nang difficulties naturally gave dissatisfaction 10 both
extremes and yet the highest CONGREGATIONS oil PATRIOTISM
imposed such q course upon them.
The Washington Union--the organ OF great national
ary-fea,les placed itself national ground, and has
stood firmly by the compromises OF the constitution Act
ing under consciousness OF duty 10 the whole country
has pursued unfaltenng course looking 10 results
Tor its vihdcatOn and reward. Ii has done much to
bring jarsing elements into harmony and TO prepare the
democratic party for glorious triumph in the election OF
1861 For this promising conoi.ion OF things large
share OF credit is due to the ability and wisdom with
which il has been managed through fearful crisis.
The following resolution, unanimously adopted at
meeting oil the democracy recently held in the Dis.
tnct Of Columbia, we will find ready response
from democrats OF all sections OF the country:
Rssapsd, That recognise, with cordial satisfaction
and approval, the patriotic and judicious OF the
whole democratic party upon those time honorcd demo
cratic prnc pies which have heretofore guided
70 prosperity and honor and that congratulate our
democratic brethren OF all sections upon the existence OF
central democratic organ the OF lie federal govern
ment In all respects worthy OF the noble cause, which IL
maintains with eminent ability and success"
We transfer to our columns. from the New York
Herald the subjoned we'll written and judicous article
upon this very important subject The Hcralds view Of
The magnitude Of these sntspses and Of the energy,
skill, and success with which they have been and still
are prosecuted, il in nowss overs,aed In every point
Of view hey are grand and striking displays of that