The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-21
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE
New YoRK. October Is, 1851

II Retrospect.
II Is very seldom that have the opportunity OF re-
ccdlng the OF many events which may be
considered subjects for congratuaton 10 the democracy
have TRANSFERRED within the last few weeks; and rarely
may add, has short period that which has
elapsed since the adjournment OF the last Congress al
oded such gratifying evidence of the progress of psbc
sentiment towards perfectly sound and healthy condi.
ton Upon the passage OF the great measures of pacf.
cation sensation Of relief and satisfaction was expe-
renced by the friends of tranquility and good order,
which destined too 10 be disturbed Scarcely
had they time 10 give cursory glance around the po-
ltical horizon before the fair prospect, which they had
Aaered themselves they were 10 enjoy faded from their
view, and the skies, of late clear and bright, became
overcast with clouds OF sinister sumise and dark fore
boding
In the North, where the wing party was then predomi-
nan 1t had TO great extent, combined with the abol
tionsts to defeat one-and that the mportantof
the compromise measuresthe fugitive slave law while
the alliance Of portion OF the democracy with the free
sellers, for purposes scarcely less Objectionable rendered
It, for the first time in the annals OF The republic doubt
full whether the popular party that quarter would
be found on the side OF the Union and the Constitution.
In the South, one State had openly and vehementy
protested against the Adjustment made by Congress-
unjust and oppressive She had taken her stand against
the federal her determination to
secede from the confedeacy and when she called upon
her sitter States below the Potomac to Join her, the
spouse so loud and apparently universal that the
hearts OF the bodest and ruest friends OF the Union
perenced momentary pang of dread and apprehension
For time the prospect before was dark and gloomy
ndeed-moe SO, II is true, in seeming than in reality;
for are always too prone 10 mistake the clamor and
noise OF the politicians for The voice OF the people, and
while the influence Of the former is estimated
sufficient allowance is seldom made for the virtue and
sound sense of the latter Still there was DANGER and
enough of to call into action all the energy and exer.
yhph adi ha If
permanence OF her free institutions heart Two new
parties each advocating principle, in the field
Though bitterly nimca TO each other they agreed
hng-n their hostility TO the best interests OF the Com
monwealth; while of the two old parties which had
heretofore divided without dstractng thecounry one
had nearly allied itself to the most dangerous OF the hos
tile factions, and the oherthe peoples party, the democ
racy the last hope OF the country in every time OF trial
was or seemed to be parayzed by internal dissen
sions that, unless aroused from its supor reliance
could be placed upon it in the crisis which was threat
ened.
Such were the circumstances under which, but few
short months ago, our country was forced to call upon
those of her who still remained true and faithful
for succor and relief; did she call in vain. Nobly
have they responded to her call, and most abundantly
have their efforts been rewarded In the northern por
ton of the confedeacy. Cass and Douglas, and Marcy
and Buchanan, with host OF able coadutors, sprung TO
the Some with their voices, and others with their
mocracy; while Others assuming the less prominent bu,
not less useful office Of peace-makes, sought 10 heal
the breach which divided the party, and recall those who
had sirayed from its ranks 10 their duty The result of
their labors soon became manifest The great States Of
the Northwest among the first to repudaie the
free soil heresy which had tainted portion OF their popu
aiion and exhibited itself in some OF their public
proceedings Illinois and Indiana enrolled themselves
the side Of The country The legislature Of Pennsylvania
struck from their book the dsgaceiul act which
virtually made foreign State OF the federal government
and endorsed the of compromise and pacifca
ton The State OF New Jersey hosted the democratic
standard elected congre ssonal delegation OF the right
faith and placed the gallant Stockton in The senatorial
chair which had previously been filled by Seward wing
who had bated in the foremost ranks of the disorgan-
izers In New York the dangerous and almost fatal
schism which has long divided the democratic party,
after a long and strenuous effort, only the part OF
the leading politicians, but that of the press has been
closed, the final contamination having been effected chiefly
by the persuasive powers and sklful management OF
Governor Marcy. New Hampshire true and faith.
ful, has than held her In Connecticut and
Rhode Island, democratic victories have been oh.
aned and fresh declarations OF attachment the Union
promu gated In the other States OF the North and East
and West, the democracy have been aroused, their ad.
herence the Compromise pledged, and they abide the
future with determination which augurs well Tor success
Such the fret fruits of the efforts OF the demo.
cratic leaders and the democratic press in the North but
though much had been done, still remained TO do
In the great State OF Ohio the prospect at least
doubtful while in Pennsylvania, the Keystone of the
Arch the whgs rallyng their allies the aboonsts and
dsorganzes OF every description, entered the field with
desperate resolve reelec Johnston, and place their
State once more in position OF armed hostility as
garded the federal government.
Within the last few days the battle each OF these
contested grounds has been Tough, and Yesthanks
10 the ndomtabe energy OF the democratic party, and It's
attachment the Union and the Constitution
Ohio and Pennsylvania too, have enrolled their names
the side OF the country Wood has been elevated TO the
executive chair OF the former and Bgler to that of the
latter while Johnston is left console himself with the
bill which he has held TO enacously in place OF
his gubernatoraf commission.
SO much for the doings OF the democracy OF the North
subject OF congra,uation enough but IN our ex
utation let US forget that though much has been
DONE sl remains 10 do Especially let our friends
in New York remember that struggle of unwoned des-
pera,ion and ferocily awaits them in November.
Bot what shall we say OF the South-the glorious
South-tbe field of labor where Fooe, and Cobb, and
King and host Of other worthless, have toed and raised
and reaped so glorious harvest We lack words TO
press our appreciation OF their heroic efforts and
admiration Of the generous people who have so promptly
and checrfuy responded 10 their appeal The dsafec.
ton in the South always considered fraught with
far real danger than the scditious and nrbuleu,
spirit which exhibited in the North--in the first
place, because it had more rational and substantial
foundation; and, next because it possessed certain
fixed and concentrated nucleus and more formidable
organization Secession was fixed fact in South Caro-.