The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-17

day. They have proved themselves worthy OF their DO
son and o. The confidence and gratitude Of their po
ths country We uus that further reflection on the part
Of shose democratic who voted for Sumner viii convince
them o The Inconsistency and improperly OF their course
in this respect induce them to abandon the support
of Of the ultra opposers Of every democratic
administration. from Jacksons down. that ever cast
vote. There Is now glorious opportunity presented to
redeem the democracy OF from the repoach
that has been cast upon ito present example to the
nation that will rebound to The lasting honor of our
psryxn opportunity to do to commend IT to the
favor OF the national democracy than has before been Of
fered for years and years II Mr. Sumner defeated the
nation will perceive in the fact devotion the Union
which viii have salutary effect in calming the ag
taslOn which has proved detrimental TO the genera
vcsrs while il will tend essentially to the restoration
81 thai muua confidence between the several States upon
which rest the strength, the happiness. and the pros
No democrat can violate principle or enforce his
science who steadily votes for but democrat TO be
his representative in the national councils NO party mas
moral right call upon its members, against their hon.
est convictions vote themselves out OF the pale OF
their party in its broadcast national No caucus
bind TO sacrifice their personal integrity and
their 6dsly TO the principles OF her party Inc sale
none but democrat, all that relate TO the
national principles and measures OF the party.
tAEe >fs
Who CAN TRUST HIM One set of Charles Summers
friends say they have letter from him which he de-
claes himself to be in favor OF rREETRADE policy and
Of the sub-Isasary!
letter in which he goes with them for PROTECTIVE
TAaIyr.
Which does Mr.. Sumner mean to chea,'
From he Boston Courier, {whgJ Jan. is.
The BEGINNING OF THE END.--The political melo'
drama which has been upon the in
for time past begins unfold its last developments
Yesterdays performances the State house had truly
dramatic interest Few exhibitions in genuine tragedy
comedy attended by audience more highly
exalted the tptoe OF expectation than the lookerson
at the spectacle the house of representatives Truth
10 stranger than felton, and in this proves much
more interesting, The history Of Stale legislature
has no parallel to offer to the events which have
drawn the eyes of the whole country 10 our own State
u spectacle which is well calculated to excite aston
ishanent, when old Massachusetts, firm and seadfast
she has ever been known TO the world, seen toerng
on the brink of dishonor, and threatening plunge head
long downward. The catastrophe, however, thank
Heaven, has not happened:
The ballong for senator took place yesterday in the
house. and two successive trials resulted IN the cleo
ti0n al Mr.. Charles Sumner whom the barganers sup
ported with their full force. body Of twentysx
or twenty eight among the democrats refused to bargain
away their honest conscences and the national principles
Of their party These individuals scattered their votes.
and thereby prevented election So far, they have
saved the democratic party from the disgrace and morh
cation OF sending to the Senate Of the United States
aboliiionist-sn agatora promoter Of party strife. and
m instixator of sectional animosities II they continue
resolae the calamity will be ultimately arrested What
Als with asonshment is the fact that their number is
not larKer-that tue other members of the democratic
party in the house do open their eyes the dscred
table and disastrous consequences of the into
which they have been drawn.
The strange conjuncture of affairs, and the general
feeling that the honor and reputation OF the Common
wealth were implicated in these proceedings and stood
critical hazard drew unusual crowd OF spec.
taiors to the State-house So deep and absorbing an
Anxisy before witnessed within those walls
Every countenance sobered with thought the bal
that single vote might decide the election gave every
bit OF paper that dropped character Of Importance
ior many day The impahence with which all waited
for the announcement of the result is hardly to be de-
scnbsd Hopes and fears about equally balanced.
eIoadss and .oaaden, face Suddenly whisper ran
thsough tbs ball the result OF the ballot had leaked
dloslh he key-hos Of the committeeroom and ii be-
czme known that no senator chosen Faces
lighted up with the smile Of EMULATION, rs srkingy
etosded by the sombre hue Of disappointment. The
scene was dramatic-s mans politics nigh, have been
known BY his countensnce. s- Hes
second ballot resulted in gain OF one vote for Mr.
Winthrop. II was evident that no more of the demo-
cratic members could be brought to the bargain.
The dissenent gentlemen OF that party stood firm 10 their
p.ancPles and t. the resolution which they had formed
= u eonusnesmsn. OF these proceeding The attempt
tril. II may be resumed possibly to-day.
But with what hopes the part Of those who support
Mr.. Sumneri The conscience, the sober reason, the
deliberate and impartial udgmen, Of the reople Of this
sios : dishonorabe act. There is a feeling on this
sabeae disconnected with party preiudices and pepos
asoos, but springing out OF deep and unerring in
aincsa feeling which rsvolts from the contemplation of
dssd Of this nature. The moral of the commu
nifty would be shocked BY the consumma,on OF scheme
in which senatorial dignity and honor sold price,
and placed upon level with the meanes wares that
III Tks reader OF history will call mind the descrip
toa By Gibbon Of the sale OF the Roman empire for
money TO Ddus Julianas, and the universal grief shame
and Indignation which filled the corrupt people OF
the declining empire this outrage upon their character
and feelings The historian calls this act "the most
solAnt excess OF military license" What would he have
rid bad he Witnessed such traffic The hands OF the
representatives. of free people,
Will the supporters OF Mr.. Sumner disregard public
opnioa and the strong expression of popular sentiment
IN ts muater by pers sting in giving him their votes
We will not believe it. A voice OF honest and resolute
indignation rises from the people, and cries in their
you must not do this thing"
the Boston Advertiser, Jan Is.
SENATORIAL ELEcTIoN--The attempt in the house OF
representatives, yesterday to choose senator fof the
next Congress, proved failure. Two ballots were
taken, the first of which Mr. Sumner received 1856
votes Mr.. Winthrop 1857, and there IS scattering
making majority against Mr.. Sumner of There
were besides three blank votes which not counted
On the second ballot there an increase OF two
votes, one OF which given for Mr. Winthrop. and
the other added to the number OF the scattering,
nakine majority against MIR. Sumner of li--there
beng ID number of votes for him. and OF blank
vu1ss, - before Mr.. Summers plurality MIR
Wathrop the first ballot 10, and the second 10
This Foent had the relative strength OF parties only
been segnrded, would have excited surprise, except
from the act tha the representative OF the smallest ot
Tires parties should the greatest number OF voss
To great majority of the pubc-who OF course regard
the election q political, and not personal ransac
0on-the result ia highly satisfactory Tor no one can
sapPose that Mr. Sumner would truly represent the sent
n.nu OF the people of the State on the most prominent
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