The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-03

brompttuds, and as will appear by the following pro-
esdings, commenced operations in good earnest We
live the list Of delegates appointed to tho National
Union Convention proposed 10 be held in this city on the
2d Of February next 10 pursuance OF the resolution pro-
hiding Tor their appointment We presume other States
will take proper follow the example of Geor-
kia 1t was right that this noble State, which gal
)any fought the first great battle of the Union should
lead of in this movement 1t is due to her fidelity as
well as the OF the Union itself that every State
in the confederacy should be fully represented. We
therefore suggest TO the friends of the Union in every
county and State in hold meetings at once and pro
vide for the selection of cool men and true to represent
bhem in this body For this purpose political party distinc-
hons may be laid aside and such men chosen from
both indscrimnately will sustain the glorious cause
|of the country with 6rmness. dignity, and wisdom. We
hope that neither doubling falterng, nor facous men
will find place among its members. We have already
expressed the opinion that the proceedings of this
|venon should be confined to the declaration and avowa
|of general principles, substantially the those
adopted by the Georgia and Jackson conventions. We
trust that no other political views or objects but those
Immediately and properly connected with the preserva
ton OF the "Union within the guarantees of the const
tuition" will be allowed 10 intrude themselves into this
patriotic assemblage Lei no political party
organization be attempted Let the democratic party
and the wing party manage their political AFFAIRS of
national character, in their respective modes We
also give place to letter from intelligent correspond
lent OF the Baltimore Sdn living in Georgia. explaining
very satisfactorily the condition OF things in that State
is evident from various that distinct union
organization is deemed advisable embracing the friends
Of the measure, belonging TO both parties, in Georgia.
Mississippi, and possibly in Alabama In South Carolina
anomalous organisation is kept up, which will neces
sarily produce party friendly TO the Union when the
sober second thought" of the descendants Of Marion
Sumter. Lowndes and other noble spirits of kindred
nature has had time 10 exrn IT'S mnurnur. reg arn
contest for the support OF the Union, for its dissou
lion. 10 be waged in each State separately in the
Arst instance. The States created and alone de-
sroy the Union. Each is accordingly distinct battle
field, to be lost or won by the people inbabing under
such organizations as they fit to adopt. Georgia,
Mississippi. and South Carolina very differently sit
uaied from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. In
the first three States there is certain body of
tive, jealous unscrupulops friends and advocates of
disunion for it's sakt and those who oppose them
have perfect right, and are indeed prompted by the
highest OF duty uphold and advocate the Union
upon the platform which they have deliberately adopted
This at draws the line, and creates OF itself
constitutional Union and dsunion party. The or
ganization, therefore, in those States founded this
difference OF principle, natural, necessary and just,
and casts each party into its true position In the three
last Of the above Staies there very few dis.
unonsts per There such party no such danger;
and would be folly desire or TO expect any such
organization.
No doubt, while there is active and vigorous effort at
work in those States where, unfortunately, dsunionss
to some extent found, this organization will con-
tnue. The Union party OF South Carolina is no, nu
merous. but is patriotic and high spirited. 1t
never has despaired Of the republic We hail it God
speed The Union parties OF Georgia and Misss-
sppi ION the Georgia Jackson pa,fom) are composed
OF large portions Of both the other political parties and
are ac'uaied by high minded generous and patriotic
impulses as ever entered the hearts Of men We have
no fears OF the issue They deserve triumph and il
the people OF the free States perform their duty TO the
Union faithfully, and justify their confidence and their
hope they will the constitution from all danger
and bear through the fiery furnace unscatbed The
wishes and the prayers OF all good for their victory
ascend high Ought to be doubted in such
cause
Venus, repeat that the safety Of the Union is in the
hands Of the North II the Compromise be faithfully car
ried outfit the fugitive law be energecally executed
Vermont should rescind her obnoxious statute and the
other States do not initiate her unfortunate exampleand
no future aggessions be attempted against the South
then disunionlsu will be senccd in the South and the
friends OF the Union in Georgia and Mississippi may dis
arm, and dismiss their organization Otherwise, the
current may in the other direction not only in these
States. but throughout, the South
The spirit Of dsunion has somewhat abael in the
II IL ~ a.,
has adopted the admirable PLATFORM on which the friends
OF the Union not only in the South but in the North
may properly Standard since, too. the great Union
meetings have been held in the North, and stronger
spirit manifested to carry out the fugitive law-the dis
union fever is somewhat reduced, and the necessity of
Union organization has been diminished II the North
continues do her duty, the number of dsunionss in
the South will decrease We earnestly hope ha, the
and the consequence may both continue
AT meeting OF the constitutional linton party of oeo
gle, held in tho State house ar Miedeevie, Friday
night, the 18th instant motion OF Mr. Alexander of Mus
Rsotp.d That the president of this meeting be and he
hereby authorized and requested TO appoint represent
alton the o tho constitutional union party Of this
State Of the number from each county,
Of Washington on the 21d OF February next
Lta Of DseEafss appo,mfsd BY The Presd,nf for the
raj Courfiss.
Jacob Moody, John Coley, A. kenan. A. II. Powers,
- BIRD Peter Cone, John Wbiehesd, - Borl, n Bacon,
W NJ Butt, T. Chandler, l. Tumlio, X r. Cuyler, M |
Montgomery, j. X, Wike, Howell Cobb, Benjamin Sim !