The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-20

II VIII DO ssen from the article published below,
from the Kentucky Flag that the signs OF the times ind
0a'e triumph OF the democratic party such worthy
Of thst noble State in her best days Its candidates are
IN hne spirits, and meet all the questions which be
raised by The wings with the confidence inspired by the
evidence which the present condition Of the country at
lords OF the necessity OF returning The old
republican landmarks Col Powell the candidate of the
democracy takes up the leading OF the wing
party and finds difficulty in persuadng the people that
they have all failed. The constitutional treasury the
revenue tariff, the conformity OF the recent Compromise
to the views OF the constitution always insisted on by
democratic administrations are held up to the people
monuments OF the OF the wings and Of the reasons
which call for the election OF President who does not
found his claims to future confidence upon the mere as
suTance that he will execute the laws or upon the dis
covey that the democrats dissolved as party and
can do nothing unless they regard the Compromise as
the exclusive test OF their attachment to the Union If
we mistake not The public sentiment, the course OF ar
gnment pursued by Col. Powell will be not only
conclusive with the people OF Keatucky but with the
great mass OF the people in all sections OF our Union
Looking back at the past and forward the FUTURE there
nothing to create dstnst Of the doctrines OF the demo-
cratic party, but everything engender doubt il wing
administration continued in power This latter party was
warned time and again that its policy, in respect to the
bank. high duties, unlimited internal improvements, the
national debt. and the various other kindred measures
which grew out OF the exercise OF powers not clearly
granted, would endanger our Union. and would give
force and life to all the acous elements that uked in
our systemsuch anti masonry and anti slavery But
the warning disrsgarded. John Quincy Adams,
though driven from power was encouraged. under the
If Tho uhf of, 10
every engine Of prejudice and passion was brought to the
support of the party then and since identified with his
views Of the constitution Democracy. on the other
hand. unterred by defeat maintained its organization
now Does and relied on the tests OF experience to con.
firm its measures. And well may it be proud Of that
experience when il finds the leaders OF whiggery
incapable Of administering the government without the
aid of those measures.
Instead OF high tariffs, coupting money power, and
unlimited internal Improvements, the democrats contended
for revenue duty. constitutional treasury, and such
improvements as were clearly national, and no, local
They insisted the payment of the public debit strict
construction OF the constitution and the avoidance Of
whatever tended to beget sectional strife They regarded
the federal Union the force of the nation in compelling
foreign powers 10 respect rights and the State
thoIes as the guardian OF our individual interests-and
our liberties as depending the preservation OF both tie
federal Union and the States These are the doctrines
which Kentucky learned from Mr. Jefferson and we re.
oice to see that they have able advocate in Colonel
Powell.
i From the Kentucky Flag.
The GHbenaioiai Canras Gea Aeeiimg Of the People
al Cartists, Cynthiana, $e.-Co. PosesPs Spssehe.
Whatever may be the opinion Of the leaders OF the whg
parry in reference the result OF the present CUBE
mss indicate success to the democratic candidaes aud
great political Triumph tho democracy On every hand
the elements file With assord. heartburnings and
souses which forsbode the defeat OF the present demi-
nant party and mnny OF those who have hitherto been
looked and regarded IN the political affairs OF
the country readily admit that the time IL At hand
when there will be s end for the time being Of whx rule
aging prospects for the democracy and canno. be tina
they fail in the present contest provided .hey but dis
During the beginning OF the past week we had pleas
OF being present at three public meenxsone at Car
ise one At M!er.6urg, and Que AT % nthianA These
ing. %
ties and afforded unmistakeabe evidence OF the growing
Of Il css ss
crowded to Overlooking and not more iban one hall Tho
number present could gain M wa; . .ne ss,'
order and decorum were preserved throughout All
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sound and the able dc lender OF democratic prn-
s new on e ans 1s sgsen. The
cut court being In session. Judge Uoodloc adjourned
0as s assembled Col Powell arose :. the proper
time, and delivered OF the most powerful and argu-
speeches which from tho lips Of man
IL only eloquent but repete W h such facts and
good carried conviction 10 the mind OF almost
every man in the assembly, and Produced ,e happy
effect upon all who had the pleasure OF hcstlng 1t
He spoke In OF the most sublime ,io1uebce oil the
policy pursued by the dominant pafy IA le State aud
con,fased their policy with that advocated by the demo
craa he spoke Of the former mcsutes adyoc.ted by the
whiY pa rty a United States Bank. anu high tariff
&c-and alluded the fact that these issues had been
ndoned by their former advocates. In Short he spoke
of almost every measure OF policy VIII ca the whis pafy
leaders have advocated aud IN such mannef too
his hearers OF the unsoundpess and Inuff
cheney OF them all. IL indeed, one OF his happiest
efforts. OF which and sound logic shed light
csplenden than the rays OF the noonuay sun
like synopsis OF the brilliant effort let
IL suffice present 70 that his Arguments were u
answerabc, and plain that none could ish !" eomPre
| bend and undo island them
From Carlisle we passed on 10 Mtersbug, whcre ,o'
Powell spoke 10 large audience on Monday might HIS
remarks we're necessarily bric on account OF the shones
of time, but they wore well directed and wcureceivcd
The audience appeared highly grahed with everything
which he SAID and s-s-cosbie hour retired TO their
homes better posted in reference 10 tho political Affairs
of the State Than they had been before that time
attention paid the speaker and the kindness
| aud courtesy Of the people generally
From Miliersburg we went on Tuesday morning. 70 Gym
thaaa, where found the town literally crowded win
cause Every preparation had been made for he speak
lns. and Immediately after dinner immense meeting
conveRed in the large Christian Church. where Col row
oil spoke In the most powerful strains o c,oqsence Io
three hours during which time the VAST concoue
listened with the most profound attention
In this powerful effort be into general review OF
all which existed between the parties
and sustained himself and his party IN manner highly
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