The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-24

anatcism should induce portion Of the southern dem
,crats 10 decline cordial union with those Of ,hs
rest OF the country, the democratic party will sweep III,
field as was wont 10 do in the pamy days Of its vic
oTy and lis strength We trust there is danger 10 h.
feared from this source. The potency OF abolition All
siion appears be gradually subsding and with The
downfall OF that Dsgon the harmony Of the democracy Of
all sections will be restored
g. As we declared in the article to which the Republic
is replying, perceive scarcely anything bu III,
slavery agitation to distract disturb the unity Of The
democratic party Even that element OF evil we ,c,,,
is fas, disappearing the free soil faction cannot oov
subsis il the very basis OF liz organization be ,sks0
away There is not rood of soil left TO contend ahon
in wide domain The question has been settled ma
these soilers have nothing further to do They can
only fall back into their old party places or 20 owe,
openly to the abolitioniss. Few OF them will do n.
latter They might be willing TO engage ia scheme
for arresting the further advance of slavetybut very
few willing 10 become the fellow aborers IN III.
same vineyard with Garrison aud Fred. Douglas
Some may adopt this II they do, il is matter
Of very little public concern. The portions which for
mery belonged 10 the wing and democratic parties re-
spectivey, will probably coalesce with their old party
associates when the present excitement has blown over
II is almost superfuous for us to add that those Dr..
tended democrats who have entered into coalitions with
the aboonists unworthy OF all fellowship and a,
not to be distinguished from their traorous confsdeaes
We cut off, without reserve. all such corrupt members
and would spurn victory purchased by their aid
The stumbling-blocks OF the tariff and internal in.
provements suggested by the Republic are not alarming
to any very great extent for the differences Of opinion
existing in the democratic party in reference TO them a
comparatively small We take il for granted that ID. old
notions Of American systems." protective tarE,"
" national banks" and railroads over every hill and
canals made in every valley by the federal government
are almost entirely exploded and abandoned They will
scarcely be revived or sought to be RECONSTRUCTED
This branch Of public policy was thoroughly dn.
posed Of and reduced 10 system on the true founda
ton during the brilliant administration Of Mr. Pok
The great measures then established will stani I'm.
disturbed-we trust for generations The principles
on which they rest are sound; they will endar.
the test Of experience; and we may at least hope
these mooted questions are finally adjusted. Should
slight amendments in the details and regulations becou.
can be made without disturbing or convusng the demo
cratic party Let the Republic rest assured that such
trivial differences as these will not be suffered to cloud
the brow or sour the feelings Of any trueh hearted dem
ocrai of any quarter OF the Union. Mr. Jefferson has
said that "erry difference of opinion is vol dfaaa
of principle The democrats feel and appreciate this
great political truth !, is the very breath e life 10 The
party, as the party Of the Union, embracing the whole
AMI every part. s8
T. We agree with the Republic that the course Of Pres
den Fillmore has far been generally commended b,
has performed only great leading act however wAxh
has been particularly considered and that isto appovst
measures of the compromise, and to give assurances III
he will faithfully carry them into effect These measures
are grounded on the democratic doctrine OF non.intsv
ton and thus far he has displayed praise worthy 4u
OF devotion TO his duty We hail his recognition of
noble principle OF the democracy. We wish he had so~
further We did not approve the full extent Of hs sat
message on the affairs OF Texas, and consdet /
him too chary in retaining the federal marshal in Boston
We trust. too, that the complaint made by Mr. ReAas
son. OF III inos about the marshal in his State, in rsu
10 the fugitive slave law, will duly receive the ponr
attention Of the President The Republic is mistaken
supposng that all The doctrines Of his message are Y
proved. They have not been brought into quest;os ~
discussed. II they were ii would speedily appear Aa
there were two sides 10 most OF them. ,lst.H
We again repeat after this very cursory survey Of ~
ground, that the democratic party is the party Of The Con-
stution and the Unionthe party in favor OF both Id
eral rights and State rights. in whose hands each &
been preserved in its pristine vgor and in whose ban
they will be all maintained--we hope forever Faa
The great purposes Of federal administration. il is "cH
and ndivisible," and is bound together by IDENTITY
principle by fraternity Of feeling aAd by the sops
ecollections OF half century Of struggles and tunp
% ge,her We have got good party to stand by, 10
I has stood by us |, has borne us safely through
battle and the breeze. Under the republican bannet
has for so many years conducted the administration
o advance our country 10 une xampled prosperity w
rust will now dismiss local and individual jealous"
Ind differences, and rally Of yore under the same ban
,er as il did in the times OF Jefferson, Jackson, and Pof
Ind the personal friends OF every candidate for the
iona executive will prove whoever be the selected o0e
hat though they edo no, love Cesar less. they 70"
Rome more" They will trust TO the future fo that u'u0
which they may think has been at pre.en, withheld no
will they trust in vain it il certain u be awarded
,ording 10 The merits Of the man.
The argument OF the Republic is sucidal-for one POI
ion of i, destroys the other II s immoral, also-o
caches every one to be a Vicar OF Bay; II incueaS
he lesson that duty sanctions the dictates oil lnseN
when il points to maoriiy-,o power az the true am
tate .men The Republic contends that the party in pos
the democratic pary-thai the majority Of prs
1 the ballot box determines the character Of part'
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