The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-26
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.rs and determined 10 be the faithful exponents OF the
,,Bioal principles Of democracy, and increasing
SJs0cs that the deliberations OF the important body
which they belonged would be characterized by great
derree OF unanimy and ultimately be brought 10 wise.
n,,otc. and harmonious conclusion Every day brings
with the conviction that our hopes not misplaced
= our expectations unfounded. Every honest hand We
.asp. every cheerful glance meet, every fraternai
,eeling we exchange, encounter the members on
hi, way 10 the place Of rendezvous, gives fresh
,ouragement to believe that TO have AFR
maon Of principles and policy upon which all pnile
aud standard. bearer selected around whom the whole
democracy can rally and march 10 certain victory.
Nor are these bright prospects oil eventual success in
v sort dimmed or even clouded by the aspect OF affairs
i The direction OF the enemy II we have had our appe
ho0sons of occasional difficulties and dssensons in the
democratic camp; If differences OF opinion still exist
.noog US in regard 10 men, we are uned-,he masses of
,bedemocracy are snquesonably uni,edupon prncples
and principles are important than men. The sent-
meot which acquiesces in the Compromise bar TO Sec
onal agitation is stronger than any Does any
doubt' Let thin look about him ethm look 10 the peo
p lei him examine the records OF every popular contest
which has taken place within the last twelve months
and see how almost universally those who have avowed
themselves in favor Of the policy OF paccation, conca-
on and cessation Of agitation, have been carried tri
umpbaniy through the canvass by virtue OF The intrinsic
o and innate strength Of that side of the controversy
which hey had maintained. The Compromise is the i'm.
bolment Of This great pacifcaory polcy il is founded
,ooo and embraces those cardinal principles which rest
secure in the support of universal popular sentiment
which in one person another avowed and will be
asserted by the entire democratic party.
Howis il with the wings Are they united either upon
men or upon principles Are they not, indeed more
widely, more ireconcaby divided in regard to The lat
erban the former And are not the northern wings
Who though but one degree removed in feeling or opn
ion from the abolonists proper constitute the main
strength Of the partynveerately, bitterly hostile the
concaory policy, opposed to concession and pacica
ton and resou,ey bent and determined to prorac ag-
tation no matter how fearful the hazard or tremendous
The cost. What chance OF unanmity of sentiment or
action either in their convention the canvass there
between such men these and the wings Of the South
10 whom fair and impartial adjustment OF the vexed
questions constantly arising between the northern and
southern sections OF the confederacy is of Imperative OF
vital importance, and who must be and conscious that
such an adjustment only be had and southern right,
admitted and established, upon those very principles of
compromise most obnoxious TO their northern allies 7
Can elements OF such contrary nature mngle Can
factions which Numerically opposed in interest in
aim in all essential purposes, unite for the elevation Of
manand that who does not appear in the attitude
OF mediator between them but who holds fast 10 the
one and despises the other impossible No, we con
ceive that the position OF the whg party is infinitely
rnIt han ho
the friends, The sanguine among the enemies of
the democracy have apprchended hoped that ours
could be sea auFs A.A' r
Asbe,ween Mr. Fillmore and General Scott there can
be but little doub, which one the wings will select as
candidate for the presidency and quite little that their
choice will fall upon the one who. though strongest with
Their party, will be infinitely the weakes, before the peo-
pie II has been pretty satisfactorily ascertainedin fact
we may say is generally admitted -iha, MIR. Fillmore
cannot get the nomination. The delegation OF his own
State will be three or four 10 one against him and, with
out entering into any close estimate or calculation of
his chances in The other northern States is sufficient to
recur 10 the fact that the northern wing organiza.
lion is closely connected with the abolitions,s, and
looks 10 Mr.. Seward the exponent OF its views 10
convince any one that he has nothing TO hope from
Il. The South would nominate him, bu, they will not
have The numerical force TO carry him through the conven
ion Nor they could would they have the strength TO
elect him when be came before the people Gen Scott,
then almost certain to be the standard bearer OF our o
ponens for Mr. Webster, equally unacceptable as Mr.
Fillmore TO the Seward wings, has less strength than
the latter at the South. Triumphant in the convention
both OF his competitors. The moment he enters upon
the canvass General Scott will find his position reversed
Nothing he can say. do. or wnc OF nothing that can
be said, or done, or written for him, will avail 10 con-
vince the people that he is not The and ex
poneut Of principles Numerically opposed to those so
universally sustained at present BY popular sentiment
lie viii be looked upon the nominee, not of conven.
ton, but OF William II Seward and his clique and such he
virtually will be- Professions OF attachment TO the Union
and constitution, expressions OF determination 10 sus
tam and carry out the compromise measures will not help
HIM They will come TOO latethey already too late
the suspicion Of Interested and ambitious motives would
unavodaby attach TO them especially when his long
tnued silence, and the fac, that he owed his nomination
70 The most dangerous enemies OF national instlu-
hon and the bterest opponents Of the measures adopted
iopfolect them and give them permanency, were taken
INTO consideration. The whole southern wing OF his
party will desert him the instant he takes IN field and
The General will find himself before the people backed
only by motley force OF ultra northern wings, arta-
'ors anti slavery and anti compromise men, every one OF
whom as be cas,shs vote for him. will call for The half
dozen in return sgans, him Can his brilliant reputation
sasolder or the fame OF his glorious achievements in