The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-25


Resoipsd That the democratic party OF New York are
proud ayow their fraternity with and their svoton TO
the great principles Of The democralc of the Union
at Baltimore in Isi0 1914 and 1913 and they look
ward in hope and confidence 10 the complete triumph of
Rssoivsd, That congratulate the counry upon
cent settlement by Congress OF the questions which have
| nnhappiy divided the people of these States
Rssofoed, fuher, That the constitution of the United
States Is the only bond Of union ainong alike obligatory
upon the several States and the people thereof and
preserve this Union unimpaired requirement of the
Rsso'usd. Tha, the democra,ic parry of New York will
venon, and that shall cordially support candidates
nominated heIsa according TO the usages OF the demo
Rssclvd That devoted the principles and form
confederation mindful to the blessings has secured
to ourselves and mankind and regarding the citizens
all section. Of our country as members Of common broth
political eoyenant and that deprecate all sectional a
iaons the North South calculated impair It's
crod obligations 10 threaten its perpetnity.
| Mr.. CHANDLER. Did the democratic members from
New York vote for the compromise resolutions the other
dayt , -
gentleman cannot desire me TO read the journal of the
/ House for him. ta
| Mr.. Chairman. these resolutions which have read
were adopted unanimously before any nominations
made and, at the first election after it, the democrats
elected more than half OF their State ticket and last fall
elected Tue whole ticket with one exception caused by
local question By these two victories they have obtained
the control OF the canal board which, in the hands the
wooly wings has been such terrible engine OF corrup-
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In regard TO this matter, recent investigations show
clearly that this canal board, in whg hands, used for
the purpose OF controlling elections and supporting The
hangerson of the Albany junto. That its immense rev.
enues instead oil being applied as the constitution d.
rects to the completion OF the canals and the payment OF
the debt created for their construconhat with these
vast and the patronage of the board they have
subsidized the press brbed the banks, corrupted the
legislature. and attempted invade the temple OF
JUSTICE the last sanctuary OF popular and constitutional
liberty
A MEMBER Will not the democrats use il 10 control
elections now!
| Mr. DEAN. Mr.. Chairman. the gentleman inquiries
whether these canal revenues will not be used by the
democrats in the same way Sir he must be ignorant of
Inc PSSoa history m syvs1vhod o. as cSuay S. s matter
ways honest in the administration OF the public funds
that the wigs have an exclusive monopoly of the
TEN of "ppe-ayng" and "Galphnism." (Laughter]
As the wings have lost this source Of patronage
and corrupion and divided, is there any doubt
that The democracy OF that State, united they
under the excitement OF presidential canvass, with
ddaes The representatives OF their principles, out
number divided and already defeated
party know something Of The feelings Of the people
there, and know that they only want fair opportunity
to show to the democracy OF The nation that when united
they can carry the State against all opposition That the
National Convention WILL by its wise. temperate, and
iudicous action. afford this doubt It will
not needessy force upon us the memory OF past divs-
ions forgotten contests. 1t will not thus chain
mbs paralyze tongues but give Tree action to the
Young Lion OF the North.
/ A MEMBER. The Young Giant
Mr. DEAN. No, sir; not the !" Young Giant" Of the
Northwest; and, lest may be misunderstood, by
that expresson--the Young Lion"-the yoang democ-
racy Of New York the young men. who determined.
forgetting all past divisions 10 place and keep New York
where she should beat the head Of the democratic
column.
As who the nominee should be express no opinion,
except that he should be the with sound and known
principles, for whom the entire democratic vote of the
nation be polled TO whose support the sound of
the bugle the clans will rally from the forests OF Maine
the everglades OF Florida, aud the paceIs of the gold
State
OF one thing am certain. New York has no desire to
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ownthe late distinguished Secretary of War-who is
mentioned IN connexion with this nomination We know
him, the nation knows him. to be true man, and
| liable and and sound democrat | say more. am
not his advocate; have not the honor OF his ac
quantance; nor have had any correspondence with
him We ask only for the convention to do with him
II shall deem best for the OF the entire party.
We present no claims OF the man or the State, and
acknowledge no claims OF any other man State. We
came 10 Baltimore 10 ls44 believing that we had and
the democratic party cannot have forgotten that
when disappointed and aggreved, puying all
and remembrance OF the past took own Wright
rank OF the bate where thele was no alternative but
political death, and carried the State against
even Harry Clay, at the bare mention Of whose name
every wing within our boundaries stirred TO the
widest enhusiasm and that, by this action part.
the field was won For this make claim upon the
party now, except FOR opportunty-wh open field,
unfeered by sectional issues. free from any overpowe
ing incubus OF sure deleat-to meet the enemy, and
will take care Of ourselves We not under whose
name or what flag he fights.
We have the fullest confidence in The wisdom and
patriotism Of the National Convention We know that
body OF politicians will 60 madly and blindly TO
make nomination with the certainly that any consider
able portion of their party, either OF the States of
Pennsylvania New York, will not rally in its sup
podthat any portion is lukewarm, and will stay away
from the polls even. H. however any party shall do
hs 1t needs not the ken OF prophecy to foete In the
result, another evidence OF that aphorism Quem deus
perders, prus demsnkt" As 10 which section of the
whg party shall succeed in the slaughter house conven-
ton is quite immateria TO the democracy OF New York
or OF the Union; for we must expect the whole party
with slight exceptions, will 60 for the they nomi-
nate. We can rely upon no organized opposition We
must therefore prepare ourselves TO and defeat the
whole party But how Not by quarreng about the
prospects claims OF candidates. discussing abstract
questions. which have practcabiIty in them in the
next There is work enough for to DO with
out attending TO amateur matters-work, real workn
directing energies TO feretng out the frauds and
uptons, and exhibiting the exravagances OF
this administration, and bringing all in proper shape be-
fore the country. Why, the whole nation was aroused
IN ls4o BY the cry OF exlravagance and corruption be-
the annual expenditures OF the government, inclu
ding the Florida war, exceeded S2o,O0O.o00 But now,
in me OF profound psice, the Secretary of the Treasury
makes to this House. and puts down the expend
iiures OF the government for the last fiscal year al
$50 goa So Is it duty to bring these matters
before the country, and show the people how these
pendtures have been nader That they have originated
in part speculaons OF government officers the gov
eminent seli-by giving to connected with the pub
lie service contracts at exorbant prices, which they
never intended execute themselves but by which they
have made large sums in selling to Others Shall we not
take eiectual TO drive off these vermin
who are nfestng the capital and fauenng upon cor
nd ION tbcre Il the nrettv lit,le honn. ot oxoo o