The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-02
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


Nav YoRx, Oct 80, 1851
Inc NsH Eketioa-Ihe Prospect. Sources of Anxisty
and Sources Of Confidence.
The great topic OF the day with us is Of course the
coming election and il approaches more nearly the
interest that is felt in the result is gradually absorbing
the attention OF the community, and withdrawing the ac-
tive politicians OF both parties from their usual ayoca
tons 10 an extent almost unprecedented The excite.
ment that is manifested is in fact worthy OF the occa-
sion, and the occasion, regarded in proper point of
view affords an ample excuse for the excitement The
question whether The great State of New York is 10 be
enrolled in the list with those members OF the coniede
racy which have renewed the sacred pledge OF their
glance TO the Union and the Constitution by esllyng their
adhesion TO the measures oil compromise or to fall back
INTO the ranks OF those who stand aoof In their coun
tys hour OF peril, Is one OF no ordinary importance To
place her IN her proper position before the country and
the world, the democracy have sacrificed everything but
principles Old grudses have been given up old anmos-
tiles have been reconcied the doors have been thrown
opens seceders and denquents OF every description have
been forgiven, and invited 10 enter and share freely
places and honos, on the simple condition OF renewal
OF their profession OF faith and recognition OF the stand
ard democratic platform No efforts in fact have been
spared either to eune the party 10 its
gies and enter upon 1he coming contest with con-
seriousness that from the righteousness and purity OF
purposes, the dsinteestedness OF motives, and the
assduity we have exhibited TO attain success, de
serve it, il We cannot command IT,
Is there any doubt then you will ask; and it is u
question which have asked ourselves with more and
more anxiety the time OF trial approached more nearly
But for circumstance, should consider brilliant
democratic victory certain and, with that against
US, not only hope for, but with good deal OF conf
deace expect that result There is but point in which
our position is not impregnable, and that point
we trust that the risk only sufficient 10 give interest
to what would otherwise be too easy contest We
refer to the advantage which The wings possess over the
democracy upon the canal question 1t is true that this
is but adventurous advantage, very unfair one and
one which only be successfully used by the exercise
of the grossest Misrepresentation and deceit but unior-
tunatey, the unwise policy and tactics OF portion Of
the party al the last session OF the legislature afford
our opponents handle by means OF which they can
bring bear upon The people of the interior constant
stream OF dangerous fasehood which will require great
exerton 10 turn aside.
The simple fact that they have il in their power to say
that the majority OF the democratic resigned their
seats for the purpose of defeating the canal bill will per-
vert the minds OF thousands and tens OF thousands OF hon.
est, we'll meaning, but ilnformed voters whose inter-
essperhaps whose only present means OF subsistence
depend upon the canal enlargement And when, in ad-
dilion this statement, they in situation 10 add
Now, support the canal BILL retain its friends (our
selves the whgs) in power. and will give you
tracts, constant occupation, COOL pay, and fair chance
at extra pickngs"-you will at once the amount Of
leverage they bring to bear upon certain districts OF
the country.
True il is that in reply, we say. /" We were moi
opposed to your canal bill; only objected to the
constitutional form of it !" AMI some OF our bes, and
abest have been for weeks assduoasy occupied in
endeavoring thus to correct public sentiment upon the
line OF the canal To the success OF their exertons
look with mingled anxiety and hope, for they have had
arduous task before them. Ii is not always easy
matter induce unetlered men, like the laborers and
hands employed in the construction OF great public
works, take abstract constitutional view OF prac-
teal question in which they directly and Immediately
interested Who votes for the continuation OF the
work. and who to suspend il r. is too generally all the
information they ask for will receive and when
opponents produce the record the chances are in
cases that the decision and the will be ganst
II we lose this election it will be because of the resgna-
lion of the democratic senator's We thought unw;se
and injudicous then, and now we see IT.
But we do not believe that shall lose the election.
The tide of democratic victory is not to be checked here
There is an impetus which is felt and will continue to
be felt until the polls closed and which will carry
us successfully through. The Union spirit, too, is
mighty il pervades the whole State. and its powerful
influence Is all with the democracy. So far can
form any opinion from the unanlmy and enthusiasm Of
our public gatherings this city all right, and will cast
an immense majority OF lis votes the right side In
our nominations we have decidedly the advantage
of the wings The operation OF the Union Committee
though recognised by neither party may be power
full than ia expected their agents are everywhere and
from fifteen TO twenty thousand names are pledged not
TO vote for any opposed to the Compromise This
is all in our favor Upon the whole, we 90 in to wp
and confidently trust tina, Tuesday evening will see
the democratic banner waving rumphantly over the
hills and valleys and rivers and plains of the Empire
State H.
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