The daily union., 1852-05-12
The New York Democracy.

The subjoined article from the Troy Budget--one OF
the Oldest democratic prints in New Yorkconains
timens which we deem worthy of general appreciation
BY the democratic party throughout the Union. As the
period for the assembage of the delegates Baltimore
approaches, more clearly the wisdom OF those
counses which have recommended the oblivion OF past
differences and the restoration Of the harmony and con-
cord which have always prevailed when the prnci-
pies of the party in ssue and not obscued by
sectional and personal infuenxs s.te ss.5
That in canvassing the merits OF the many distinguished
men in the democratic ranks who are worthy OF the
chief magstracy of the Union. there should be in
New York. elsewhere, strong preferences felt and
pressed is not extraordinary, Indeed, such is the
natural exhibition of an intelligent constituency, ar
IDENTIFY attached to principles and inaexibly determined
TO maintain those principles. Here and there an ind
vidual or political press may have indicated wish
to carry too far personal wishes and local preadices
but, as far as we can judge from the general tone
Of party action in New York, these exceptions are rare,
and do not weaken the force Of the statement of the
Budget. that "he the press who seeks to intro
duce dssensons in the camp will be regarded with susp
cion, and OF course will be poweress Of injury" This
but saying that although New York has distinguished
her midst that she desires place in the presi
dency and will omit no honorable means OF favoring,
she ye, stands ready abide in good faith by the judg
ment OF the nominating convention and il some other
individual out OF her limits should receive that Domina-
,on che will nobly redeem the pledge made by her dele.
gates in convention September last, when the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted
"Reolped, That the democratic parry Of New York
he great principles or the party Of the Union as
declared in the National Democratic Conventions held at
Baltimore in S0 1884, and lSiS and look forward in
GoPs a Pss a'd ''nhd'''' 70 me complete parry
"Rsoiped That we congratulate the country upon the re-
settlement by Congress Of the questions which have
unba ppily divided the people Of these States u
~S ise bsesn sas ia oser s,sis, in Sa.ooa Com
ventoo and that iH cordially support the candidates
nominated hereat according TO the usage' OF The
party OF the Union" #tla ..s.a lt
This is the language Of patriotism and Of duty; and
one acquainted with the Of the democracy OF the
Union can doubt that they appreciate they should
and that conforming their actions to the sentiment il in
spires the campaign OF 1852 will compel the whig party
TO give up the reins Of power those competent
to manage them All that is necessary to do this, is
firm resolve to bansh past feuds and sink all other
standards Of public me, but those which created by
the true principles Of the party and the determination to
ertnsush whatever tends to array one section of osr
Union against another. withhold from any OF our
States their clear constitutional rights
"Tur Bsrrxonk CosvKsrrosThc interest that gather,
aronnd the action Of this body increases the for lis
assembling draws The best feeling generally per-
RANKS Of the democracy Of the whole Union and
we have no doubt that result which the deliberations
of the may lead will be almost unanimously
concurcd in by tho whole party. Tho efforts that have
been made in isolated distract and dis
tnrb the friendly sentiments that have hitherto prevailed
ave met with little sympathy and countcnsnce by the
party at lsrge that their power for harm will be easily
and Is evidently confined within very
limits Though hcro and there democratic pscss Is
found reckless having little regard for the interests
the party To threatening and dictatorsl
si,ion yet hardly beevs that they will be willing
stand opposition the wishes Of tho democracy, as
pressed by the National Convention The disposition TO
abide the decision or that convention and 10 support is
nominees by nearly every press and every democrat ofthe
State gives the encouraging assurances of success
Though there personal preferences and though s the
right and privilege Of every them, yet there
appears, with perhaps single exception, determination
on the part of the entire press OF tho State give the
anddsies nominated warm, united, and efficient sup
port that will undoubtedly Tor the democratic NJ
ddstcs the electoral vote Of tho Empire State IL 10 rarely
indeed that observe amy claiming be democrat
who seeks advance the interests Of biz particular
choicc by asck d'spsrse-ment ofa dvsLcsnd
dsse aud all swch attempts, when they made. el
with prompt and di-oot condemnation that shows ie
the party and ,h- Of the gs~
nrsss OF ia member. together. unicdy and zvsiouy
IN the coming cenpsign. Tho man the Press who
seek, TO introduce dssenson In the camp, win be regarded
with suspicion and Of will be powees for injury