The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-28
The Convention.

The Convention.
: The functions of delegate TO the Democratic National
Convention, especially at juncture like the present,
of momenous Importance, and the responsibilities attach
ing TO those who commissioned TO exercise them
of magnitude. To ascertain and express the
sentiment Of the great popular party, or, we might ven-
ture to say, OF the people OF this country in regard TO
the leading measures Of public policy and TO select for
them the by whom those shall be carried
out is task the faithful and satisfactory execution OF
which would any time require slrong powers of dis
elimination. perfect fairness, and judgment incapable Of
being biased. Just il requires something more
To the elements always requisite TO bring about wise
and patriotic decision must be added great forbearance
entire dsnieTesedncss, and firm determination 10 dis
card peemptoiy sectional grievances and disputes and
unite upon broad national PLATFORM upen which the
rights OF all can he sustained, and from which equal
justice to all may be dispensed
All of these requisites needfu in The present crss
We have opponents to contend against who possess the
stronghods OF power and the formidable weapons OF pa
ronage and who know how defend the former and
to WELD the latter The wings have not held office for
three years. and fortified themselves with its spoils,
surrender upon the first summons Divided and dis.
cordan their party is internally, they have one bond
of union which, repulsiye the idea may be 10 the
democratic sense, TO them tie Of perdurable tough
mesa Gordan knot which nothing but the sharp sword
of democracy can sever 1t the lie OF interest II
not for nothing that under The administration OF General
Taylor Gaphnsm filled the pockets of his office holders,
from those who stood around the throne down to those
who toied in the sculley Of the palace it's tina,
at his death they dispersed like flock which had
lost its shepherd but whittier did they go Each 10
out of the store OF treasure accumulated in his brief
career OF predatory service, each since has subsidized
the needy and the greedy and each has levied forces
TO support another wing administration. Has the
country been the gamer since this first blood sucking
swarm dispersed Alas! no; like the fox in the fable,
well might have said "Let these remain, their skins
are nearly full; drive them away, fresh and hungry
swarm will come and drain my veins 10 dryness Has
the democratic party gained by the exchangei BY no
means On the other hand, OF slight defeat their
adversaes have con,rivcd 10 win the spos Of two full
victories The predomnance OF the wings. fortuitous
is and brief trust will be, has been improved
to the utmost il has already afforded them two admins
trsons, two opportunities Of paying of old parsans and
recruiting chances of distributing the honors
and profits and the ability send two successive corps OF
mercenaes to the field, well appointed to do battle for
the wing succession It's true the time OF service has
been short for each but then must be borne in mind
that pundering by permission is easy process a
full treasury, fat Offices, rich Mexican commissions
heavy allowances for escorts and extra services will
speedily enrich party however yoracious.
10 word we must expect to meet the wings in the
coming contest firmly posted. well provided, and fully
equipped in all and everything atsinable by the posses
sion OF power and the control OF unlimited resources
While we have the fullest ground for confidence in the
strength OF our principles the purity OF motives and
the immense predsmnance OF popular sentiment in our
favor we not overlook underestimate the i'm
porancc OF the elements OF resistance and Of offence
which opponents have at command. As before the
people, upon questions OF great public policy, upon the
almost unanimously approved principles Of general
pachcatiou and Cancellation, we strong, impreg
nable, rrcsslible-if we unite upon these, take up
the ground early, present undivided front, raise
our battle cry boldly with united voice, and appoint
leader worthy to command. march 10 certain victory
but il we vacillae and procrastna,e, agree upon
watch word and select temporzng undecided chief the
contest will be worse than doubtful The bare appear.
ance Of disscnsion in our ranks will help the wings to
close their own. II neglect TO seize the vantage
ground, be iha, they win occupy il and should
we choose weak or iimid captain. they will confront
him with man OF meiile.
Hence is it, that on the OF the most important
me,of the campaign, we have felt it duty to advert
briefly the responsibility which rests upon the delegates
TO the Democratic National Convention in view OF the
undenable advantages possessed in respects by the
opposing party and OF The vastly greater Of which
in position to avail ourselves il that body performs
its duty boldly, faithfully, and firmly to the party and the
country That il viii do so, cannot permit ourselves
for moment TO doubt; doubt The result Of
the struggle that will follow.
:" Power, place. and patronage mightymiphticr stl
Tho bold announcements OF sovereign peoples will" I
speech OF senator Pearce.-Mr. wcIlcs's
Reply.
We refer readers TO most scahing exposure, in
another column, by Hon. Gideon Wees, OF Connecticut
of the charges made against him by Hon. Mr. Pcarce Of
Maryland in his late attempt to defend the waste Of the
public money by the administration. Mr. Weles edectu
ally demoishes that part Of the honorable senator's
speech to which he replies and that part Of the speech