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

southernghts democrats Each Of these parties
willing 10 let be bygones, TO acquiesce in the
legislation Of Congress dsposng of The slavery and terri
ora questions and 10 rally upon the old platform of the
patty
Letter from Mr. Chdstain
We find the following letter from Mr. Chaslain in the
Cassvie Standard, to the editor OF which it was adj.
dressed
WAsHINGTeN, D. c., March 10.
DEAR SiR have recently received numerous letters
fro various friends in Georgia in relation TO my views
upon the prospects OF the Union party of State; and
though do not suppose that any recommendations OF
who are far entitled 10 be heard and followed still
in respectfully replying 10 these Inquiries feel IL to be
my duty TO hake candid and explicit statement Of The
course which l. as one OF it's humble members, think the
Union party Of Georgia ought to pursue.
My past political position in the Stale has been, all
my friends know, the ranks OF the democratic party
have never swefved in nly devotion 10 its principles
and my unwaverng determination TO do all in my power
for their ascendeacy have believed that party 10
be sounder upon the great issues which peculiarly
important TO the tranquility Of the States Of the South
than the other party IN the country have not been H.
norant Of the fact however that small portion OF the
northern democracy has yielded the fana,cism OF the
age, and departe from the true doctrines OF their party
With them have fellowship, and for them no olea
ton Their ultra and anii-constitutona views repu
dated by The democratic party OF The county and there
fore, standing In contemplate minority that which
become respectable in our ranks We have moth
ing to fear from their hostility; oil this the country viii
soon be convinced II is established by the record that
The compromises measures were sustained by northern
Democratic votes, aud prepared 10 say that at The
present session OF Congress further action will be taken,
which will indicate very clearly that the disposition OF
The northern democracy towards these 10
only favorable, but highly satisfactory.
Such being the condition OF the democratic party based
upon the true republican prnciplss-ihoss which were
The ~ In
with il in the Baltimore Convention. That course IL the
only really practical which they Pursue under
ising circumstances That convention vail BE- compost
OF men OF very different opinlonsmen from the South
equally ultra and dangerous in their viewswhilst the
larger and puer portion OF the democracy will be there
TO construct such platform OF true and sound principles
which their action to be based will satisfy the
most conservative in the land. With ihese men we
must unite in their patriotic efforts in order to make tn
umphant vndicaiion OF our past history, which s the
surest foundation for our future success.
By remaining aloof from the democratic councils we can
gain nothing, and will lose everything Such course
would only be followed By sectional strife and disgraceu
defeat. II is therefore highly important that we should be
represented the Baltimore Convention first, because
the past action OF the democratic party offers the greatest
to our union with IT. will be remember.
ed that the formation OF the constitutional Union par
ty Of Georgia il distinctly and authoriatvely
Bounccd that we should unite with any party that would
carry principles and that il neither OF the great
parties would do our only course TO form party
that should sustain them. ~ 1900
Now. appeal to the Congressional records TO show
The uniform action OF the democratic party on the
great issues which important to us; and might
also say that il has been conceded by Of the sbest
whg leaders in Georgia that the democracy do offer the
greatest inducements 10 our union with them.
Another very strong in favor OF this policy IL,
hat we can unite with oar friends from every Stale in
he Union in in1rafting the principles OF the Compo-
mise upon the democratic platform, and placing ~ nom
nation for the office OF Chief Magistrate candidate 10
whom we have full confidence for his past course
and present position II success shall follow our Efforts,
feel just pride 10 having once saved the country
rom dissolution and civil war; we shall have been IN
in burying all agations in permanent OBJ
von, and restoring to beloved land the blessings
1f peace, union, and harmony.
The formation OF national Union party as has been
suggested, am convinced is at The present time mpossl-
Die and Utopian. Outside OF. at most three southern
States, this proposition would meet with no encourage
nent whatever Other States have passed through no
such struggles az have been witnessed in Whilst
we have thrown aside all party connexions. and aban
ioned the ancient wing and democratic measures and d.
visions, all our sister States, with but lew exceptions.
be expected to regard national Union party in The
light which is regarded by many distinguished men
N Georgia They feel no crying necessity Tor casting
nnied to their deren, parties and ali that they can Be
expected TO do is to ngra The sound principles oil the
Compromise upon the platform of their own party, Our
Union party standing isolated and separate from another
,ganiza,ion would become purely sectional in its
sharacter It's weakness would make it almost contempt
Bile in the public estimation Of other States
depreca,e sectional divisions, "A they cannot but be
Tue fist great patriot OF America, with that machless
foresight which almost resembled inspiration ITSELF left
to his beloved country the valuable legacy oil his paterna
advice never 10 organize a sectional or geographical
party, he regarded that but the preliminary step TO
The dissolution and destruction OF our government Let
US follow this wise advice and, in the same spirit
which another great siatesmao has invoked, let ms
conbule with all hearts to preserve Liberty
and Unon-now and forever--one and inseparable"
II TO remain separate from any organization,
would we not be doing that which we have 80 often
in the seccssionsts Of our own and two
or three OF our sister Statesi II Is well known that
the great object of the Nashville convention, and
The party which supported its MEASURES, create
sectional spirita spirit hostile to the Union-and TO
demand alterations OF the constitution which could
be obtained How can we. them propose TO place our
selves that position which we have so violently de-
nounced in our opponentsi But | hope that no sueh
visionary course will be pursued, and thai all OF m
unite with the democracy OF the country II they shN
make the sacred principles which we cherish The linda
mental doctrines Of their future party action This the
treat issue Of the present time On II the Approaching