The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-13
Governor Dodge

Governor Dodge
We in possession Of the proceedings (Which are
published in another column) OF meeting in Racine
county. Wisconsin, presenting the name OF this disn.
guished senator the choice OF the meeting for the presi
dency Thaddeus G. Kellogg, esq. was the chairman,
and Pho White, esq, its secreary-the latter OF whom
is well known 10 the citizens OF North Carolina, where
he received many proofs OF confidence and favor from
the democratic administration Of General Jackson and
his successors. The resolutions express sentiment
that is not strictly democratic, and indicate for the tried
statesman famed candidate for the presidency no
wish to press his claims, should the decision of national
convention be in favor OF different individual Their
only object 10 place him by the side Of those other
inent men who have been similarly presented 10 the
sdeation OF the democratic party, and not OF whom
would make his success dependent any circumstance
tending TO impair the strength OF those general prin
cipIes and measures which constitute democracy.
1t has been our aim, subject delicate tina,
which relates 10 the choice the democratic party may
make OF its candidate Tor the presidency TO do equal JUS
ce TO all lis most prominent members II there some
names that have been oener advered to in columns
than others, it is because they brought into view
points OF attack by the wing party, and that their defence
was necessary in connection with general principle
measure which was deemed TO be common to the whole
party. We have felt that only duty was to guard
that platform OF principle and policy which the past &C.
ton and the plainly doctrines OF the party
bracea. In all other respectswheher referring to the
paraes OF particular localities for individuals or 10 the
connexion with important events given by cir
cumstances TO such indivduals-we trust that no as
suranees be necessary TO satisfy all portions OF the
party tba, have shaped independently OF all
personal preferences. This shall be our position until
the period arrives when the party itself, acting in its
usual national convention, shall select the persons
deemed be most suitable to carry into execution its
policy and wishes. When this shall have been done, we
trust that shall be found among the jealous in
fighting the battle OF the democracy under its chosen
standard bearer.
We set out with settled conviction that the execution
and faithful maintenance of the Compromise a
situ,ional obligation which no considerable portion Of
the democratic party would reject Under the circum-
stances which gave rise TO that measure its abandon
ment would be tan,amoun TO declaration that the
right of the southern in Union to his property
insecure. and that this extent least our fed.
eral system failure Hence placed that meas
ure far above the ordinary questions OF administrative
policy, and TO be vndicatcd would national in
dependence when threatened by foreign foe II in.
providing for the ordinary Of the people as the
recognition OF the fac, that the political rights and priv.
eges OF the people equal in the sense in which the
constitution had declared them. II the southern States
entered the Union upon the condition tina, their property
in slaves no, 10 be disturbed. il obvious that
measure essential the maintenance OF this condition
must be enforced tina, the Union would be destroyed
On this ground, whilst purpose has been faithful to
h. olI.n a.
the country, we have moi been unmindful Of the
prejudices which were inseparablc from subject
long mixed up with the sectional action Of parties and
liable still TO be enlisted in the ambitious schemes Of
individuals. To remove such preudices by presenting
The motives which existed for the cultivation OF those
patriotic affections which united one people. and
which could not be brought disturb the constitutional
rights OF any, defined by the original compacts Of
union, has been the chart by which have regulated
editorial labors this difficult and delicate subject
In this and in other respects we have looked 10 the
duct and maxims which have guided the great OF
the democratic party, and we have for a moment
doubtedthat the people would rally again. formerly in
support OF the compromises OF the constitution and in
favor OF those sentiments which ncucae an abstn ence
from whatever can tend to ALLEVIATE portion OF the
country from another To maintain and execute the Com
promise was but to acknowledge the force Of the const
tuition, and the existence OF that spirit Of moderation.
justice. and brohey Kindness which has preserved
Union against all the blows aimed al j, by sectional
prejudice.
On this platform the democratic party has been in times
past the party OF the Constitution and the Unon and we
fear not that il will out OF the present agaions
with it's title TO the public confidence and favor made
stronger than In 1900, in 1872 and in the war
with Mexico, this party that boldly assumed The
responsibility OF that policy which reformed our system
end carried forward s influence despite the opposition OF
foreign powers II is the same party which has saved