The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-10

From shs Richmond Enquirer, Augustc.
OsUAsssstioa Of ths Democracy.
The following address, emanating from the central
democratic COMMITTEES OF the State. has been prepared
and il published Ia pursuance OF resolution heretofore
adopted by that committee lis ud'cious and earnest
recomme ndatons will doubt not BE- promptly and gen
orally responded to BY the party Upon the energy and
activity OF our friends during the next I'VE months de-
ponds merely the political character OF thus State fo
long series OF years. but Is we soiemnly believe IN
great measure. the permanency OF the Union Itself
Nothing but the ascendency OF the democratic parry IN
the administration OF the general government VIII save
the Union The triumph OF that party will be The eer'
nal kne OF northern political fanaticsm. twill remove
the OF southern irritation, and defeat the mad de-
signs of southern secessonlsts II will again put the
ship Of State upon the republican tack Il will take her
out of the hands OF ncompelency and neicency, and
place her IN hands which will restore universal security
and confidence. Virginia must be true to herself true TO
her past history and to her great principles, or this
result The prosperity OF the State the
peace and permanency of the republic, depend in great
upon the energy OF the democracy OF this State
during the ensuing hye months
address of the Democratic State Central Committee to
the democratic party of Vrginia.
FELLOW CITIZENS Charged with the duties OF the
democratic State central committee, organized the
instant for the discharge OF those duties, and adopted
the two following resolutions:
Resolved. That it is sxpeden to hold State democratic
convention, and that il be recommended the democratic
party in the countless cities, and towns OF the State to aP
9n me s0"ssno" 10 be nsd Q"
Rsoivtd, That Messrs. Robert G. Scout, VIM. M Fulton,
and Yua ss address. ssna s Of M
ing delegates TO the proposed conventions and urging
prompt action on the subject.
That it may be better understood for what purpose the
proposed convention OF the party is to be held we now
Our State Reform Convention has just completed its
work and adopted constitution, which will be submitted
70 the people Tor adoption or rejection on the fourth
Thursday in Ocober next II the new constitution De
adopted you will be called on early in December to elect
by general ticket governor Lieutenant governor, and
attorney general, and at the same time to elect for the
countless cities and towns Of the State members Of the
and of the house OF delegates On the 4h Thurs
day n October next the law requires the people make
elections of members of Congress and Of The general
senbly under the existing constitution. These last will
be superseded in office if the constitution be adopted
by the members OF the general assembly who shall in
that contingency be elected in December next. la view
Of these facts and urged by the necessity for activity and
vigilance, union and by the party in all OF these
elections the central committee appeal 10 you to appoint
delegates without delay from your respective counties
cities, and TOWNSHIP the convention proposed 10 be
held on the 24lh of September next Stanton Let
it be remembered that this is common OCCASION and
that acting under no ordinary circumstances.
II the constitution be adopted. the future political
character and destiny OF the State will be materially
involved if not permanently hxed by the result of the
first elections held under it. II, by oar apathy, our
those elections they NAV become possessed OF the
political power of the State for long time. Such
calamity would give them The Executive for TOUR,
and the leg slaye department for two Does not
then, become spare honorable effort TO avoid
labor and 10 all proper means TO rally and unite the
democratic party IN such crisis! In all time past this
party has irumphed in State, whenever we have ban
shed divisions and dissensions and drawn to the polls
in its full strength We should especially strive 10
accomplish these ends; and this cannot by any other
be surely attained by meeting in convention,
and there. by free and frank interchange of opinions
and views, coming fresh from The people. give union and
energy TO our party We shall ihas produce saIutay
tnH,v tn ho hold in md
moral effect OF these will be conirongy fell
those TO be held con,ngen,y in December Prudence
will command most probably me pe,io,msnee OF .no,he,
early period the oath OF September on the adop
ton or rejection OF the new constitution yet by that
time such developments of public sentiment will
probably have been made to Indicate with almost
tire certainty what The result OF that vote will be- tmay
Then become the high and important duty of the
toD should public opinion Indicate the adoption OF the
constitution. to nominate suia BILE pesons to be voted
for by the democratic party governor, lieutenant gov
ernor and attorney general OF the State. To delay the
meeting OF the convention until after the fourth Thurs
day in October would leave sufficient time for our
complete organization for the December elections, and
have therefore, selected the 2ah OF September the
| time for holding IL
We invite you then. by meetings OF the people, held
after full notice, promptly 10 appoint delegate to this
venton Pardon us Tor rendering you here sugges
tons In con forming TO this invitation select such per
sons delegates as will atiend the convention, and
knowing your and wishes. will take faithfully
| 10 represent them. Desirable and important
sder the convention TO be, its practical usefulness will
depend much on the materials OF which II may be CON-
posed Let your delegates. a majority OF them at least
stand bound to attend the convention.
The great and abiding interests OF State are deeply
involved in the success OF the democratic parya party
whose principles have been upheld and cherished BY the
people of the State for than fifty years Let
success be compromised for the want OF vigilance
and energy lmpelled by these considerations We invoke
you 10 proceed TO make appointments o! dstnuu 10 the
State convention withou, delay, and 6xsn1Se By the
appointment OF large and active committees Il vgance
| in your counties, cities, and towne
| JOHN RUTHERFORD,
Chairman