The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-08

somewhat difficult OF application when those sought 10
be overcome are firmly bound together by community OF
high and noble sentiment What the wings, in
their anxiety to avail themselves OF their only chance
OF succcss-a division of the democracy-eagerly
sumed TO be an evidence of its weakness IN
reality one great element OF its strength The very
fact that we had many well tried and well-descrv
ing leaders, each worthy of the highest place. and
each supported for by his ardent friends and ad
mers has served, by their union for the maintenance of
lofty democratic principle and the elevation Of expo
nent Of upon whom all could agree, to inspire the
party with fresh energy and power, and enabled it to
cenrate. and bring 10 bear force which will be found
irresistible in the coming contest. Never
egregousy mistaken hopelessly disappointed than
they who have calculated that the democracy would be
dsbanded and its organization broken up by the feuis of
ambitious asprants, that in its momentary hesitation
which Of its gallant select its standard bearer,
il would lose sight of the leopard the we'll
fare OF the party or the country.
For our own part, not for instant have doubted
that all would be right when the convention came to-
getherneyer for moment has confidence in the har
monious action of that body been shaken. We knew
tina, the democratic party had fallen the guardianship
and maintenance of those great principles upon whose
and the constitution and the very existence of the
republic. We felt that il conscious OF that trust
and OF its momenoas character and that neither the
party its representatives in whatever capacity, could
ever be,rsy it, |, was with such feelings, and in the
full assurance that could not be deceived or mis-.
taken. that we have all along predicted that entire
unanimity, and wise and patriotic adjustment OF all
differences would characterize the result OF the la
-. 1t, a. D,i,. We
our opinion has been called in question: and our prog
nosticaons soeered at by proessed friends well
foes but convictions have been deeply seated, and
have not hestated to express them freely and boldly
How fully presenments have been carried out, how
noby the convention has met and satisfied the hopes and
expectations of the party and the country, the record Of its
proceedings will best explain. We asserted that though
divided upon men, would be found unitel upon prin-
cples. and that there magnsnimy and self deyo.
ton enough among the different aspants to the nonina
ton and their supporters, 10 sacrifice without murmur
individual claims and preferences TO principles. for the
public good Have they not done so' Has not the con-
vention fulfilled prediction TO the vey letter ,
Quietly aud coolly, without undue excitement or
angry feeling, the friends OF the candidates whose
names had been most prominently before the public
broagh forward the objects OF their choice and 10 the
course OF proraced and animated but friendly contest
running through ortyeght ballots, gave to each fair
chance. and paid to each 10 turn high compliment OF
handsome and wel-sustained support The result was
such convince every that he had been fairly
dealt by. but that he not the choice OF the united
party and that the time had for him to sacrifice his
aspirations 10 the general welfare. The magnanimty
the loyalty the aacry, with which this appeal was met
by the great leaders OF the democracy and their steadas
adheents, above all praise The only question seemed
TO be, who is the upon whom all can unite and who
shall give him the cordial hearty and efficient back.
ing
The prompitude and generosity with which all came
forward when the selection bad been made and pledged
their aid and strongest efforts in the canvass is
ready everywhere known and appreciated Ia an assembly
where such spirit predominated, happy conclusion OF
its labors. faithful and satisfactory execution OF its
trust, neither distant doubtful What had gone
before simply amicable attempt to adjust conflict
ing claims, all OF which now waived by mutual
consent OF parties Interested The real business OF
the convention taken up transacted, and concluded
without dissentieni voice, in half day.
II our present purpose speak of the eminent
qualifications Of Franklin Pierce for the high and re.
sponsible Office TO which he has been nominated or 10
dwell upon the acknowledged merit of the distinguished
gentleman who has been named for the second place oil
dignity and elevation in the peoples gift Ample time
and opportunity will not be wanting to do justice to them
hereafter Our object has simply been to draw the at
enton OF our readers and the public to The wisdom the
patriotism, and the unanimi,y which have characterized
the proceedings OF the convention and the happy augury
that may be drawn from them OF the prospects OF the
party for the future. They have given us a cand
date for the presidenoyone who has no unfortunate
antecedents, preudccs to overcome. no disappoin
cd competitors TO reconcile and sectional bostlites
TO assusge He is known TO be upright, sieadfas and
firmly grounded in the vital, the fundamental principles