The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-05
From the Lincoln Democrat.
Democratic Pledges.

Dsmoeratic Pledges.
In view OF the elections that have taken place.
and the success OF Union princlpesdemocrauc prlnc
pesit might not be out OF place to present some few
considerations readers in regard to the selection of
candidate for President in the coming election. The
principles OF the democratic party call forth from the
whom they wish to select for their candidate cor
responding principes-such their entire concur
in all national democratic topics The candidate
must, by his past present acts. show abundant and
unequvoca signs OF true and vital democracy, sufficient
TO command the hearty support OF the whole democratic
party. North and South. In fact, he must be man
whom the party trust with its honor and that OF the
nation
The first pledge asked for is. that he must be Union
ma,-havlng at heart the interests OF the whole Union,
without regard to sections local dierences-hrmy up
holding the constitution and It's compromises. AS
OF these compromises which, this time is OF
paramount importance insomuch daily threatened
by sectional parties with total destruction, thereby
danSerng the Permanency OF the national government
and causing jealousy between the two extremes of the
Union-,he fugihve-slave compromise be must pledge
himself by his words and his acts both public and pr-
vate, TO sustain and uphold
Secondly, he must be a man of decision. The people
ask it the country requires il at the hands of the demo-
cratic party; the patriots OF all nations demand it, the
only safeguard OF the American republic, which at
this present time the eyes of the world turned with
anxiety. He with caution and decision in rea-
ton TO all great questions with foreign powers, and,
above ALL give the powers OF the Old World TO under
stand rrevocaby that they must not shall not. interfere
with the interests OF this continent those countries the
government Of the United States bound to cherish
and Of foreign powers as advo-
Gated BY Madison and sustained by the voice OF the peo
pie he must guarantee 10 punish all offenders against
the laws and being OF the country any part
which the national government has jurisdiction, with
promptude, and protect American citizens at home or
abroad
Thirdly he must be of elaboration and cnution
weighing well the issues presented with reference TO the
best interests OF the country, and justice 10 all concerned
without compromising the honor of the nation in any
manner whatever
FourthIy. he must be candid man--presenting with
openness oil points OF discussion consideration, in
such that there be two meanings to his
ty Of any particular sect or interest.
Filthy, he must be OF practical knowledge and
sound all questions which may
De presented to his consideration, and dsposng them 10
the best interests OF all concerned.
And lastly, he must be true misunderstanding upon
he broad and sound basis OF the democratic platform.
laid down by the Baltimore National Convention of 1914
ana lsas, which will be the in 1859. He must
psose himself to its support in toto, without any com
euons OF conscence or any pickering about principles
principles OF the Baltimore platform are broad enough
!o1 .ne whole pary-suAciently clear and comprehen.
and West w 's Noi'" anu SCUM, East
oIcn e me main features OF the pledges required bv
party OF their candidate for the presidency
Anu VII say they are not consistent with the times
ana sue le9ufemeh,s OF the nmesi II is man who f.
q aavOo. - tns democratic principles that The partv
want ma ncn he party bound to have in their new
candideee. whoever he may be-wheher memhsr 81 ~
northern or southern extremity of the Coincidence Inon
this point the mind Of the party is made nm nv Il hsv
will abide IN theiF choice.