The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-30

rsmains TO be seen how they will bear their punish
ment
The Presidency and Gov. Marcy OF New York.
All the request OF distinguished member of Con-
vr..s from New York, insert below an article
from democratic paper in the Empire State, exhib-
iting the writer's estimate Of the Partially which her
delegates will express for her distinguished son, Gov
Marcy, in the approaching Baltimore Convention. We
look upon the article gratifying evidence that the
aspery OF feeling which divided that portion of the de-
mocacy in the canvass Of 1S4s has far passed away
as no longer interfere with tina, united action which
the great interests OF the country mperiousy demand,
in order arrest the tendency of those evils which have
fearful support in the organization of the wing party
Enlightened by the experience OF the last four years.
one acquainted with the intelligence and patriotism Of
the democracy of New York will be surprised to learn
thai will not again permit local and sectional views and
feelings TO impair its just weight in the councils of the
federal administration and although that democracy
chenshes the wish 10 see its own distinguished State
avore at the head of those councils, it is prepared
submit in good faith TO the decision which may be
pressed by the Baltimore Convention in view Of all the
circumstances which may be necessary to unite the party
in every section of the Union
From the otsego Freeman Journal
DELEGATE C0NVENTION.-THE PRESIDENCY.
Nothing, we think, can show more concusvcy than
the result OF The proceedings OF the delegate convention
on the 9Th and sth nsanis The favorable position OF Gov
ernor Marcy as presidential Candidate Tar al least
relates TO this State.
AT the delegate elections, vigorous efforts were made
throughout the several districts the Stale elect dele
ues favorable TO General Cass Nearly all who took
his were ledto by preference for him, strength
ened by what took place IN Tins State az The last piesi-
Dental election, but il did not imply any objection or hos
uliy Governor Marcy Had General Cass been out of
The question: doubtless there would have been great con
cent'aon OF views among The delegates from this State
upon Governor Marcy. 10 thirty districts delegates
were elected in two others question raised 10
the right TO represent themand the result stated
The convention. About two.hirds of the delegates
10 favor OF the nomination OF Governor Marcy and
third for General Cass.
10 the election of State delegates, open attempt
nation OF Governor Marcy All the four persons voted
for were IN bis favor, and understood and admitted TO
be BY the friends OF General Case They also all
democrats who voted for General Csss last presi
DENTAL election. The fact that eUery of the thirty
three diarid delegates utted for STATE delegates tauora6s
Q ne nomination Of Governor Marcy shows that he
would receive The cordial support OF the democratic party
should The National Convention fl TO present him
candidate.
1t is known and much amen,ed fact that the demo-
cratic party in this State divided in the presidential
election OF lS4s One half OF il then against Gen
Cass but nearly three years ago union took place and
IN the last three elections have worked together
successful Without such union and cooperation IL
could have succeeded; il hope 10 succeed
without il IN the approaching election. During these
three years the process OF fsng together has gone
rapidly under the circumstances, could have been
sonaby expected They have, united party, repeat
eddy rearmed their adherence to The democratic national
platform laid down by the las three National Conyeu-
tons, and expressed their in the settlement
oil the questions which recently aglated so slarningy
the country can answer no good purpose 10 revive
keep awe the memory OF our past unhappy ieudsioT,
party, we have no strength TO spare IN the coming
contest; and no consdeale man believes that sue.
cess IN the presidential election would be seriously
Penled by throwing away the electoral vote OF New
YORK Standing as the party here does, upon national
ground and having subscribed creed Which excludes
all seciionasm, il worse than useless TO make dis
ordinations as TO the past,
was natural, and not undesirable that as the party
had been divided into two nearly equal sections delegates
should nave been selected from persons no cased
~ our past differences, in each OF these sections No fair
man who looked upon the party again united asked
oi or expected any rule o exclusions the selection OF
otegales 10 the National Convention As we have pre-
uoaty aken occasion 10 remark in each State ticket
winch bad been nominated for the last three years the
Candidates presented were taken about aual numbers
ION zach section. Ibis has been the case also in the
euoh or judicial officers, members OF Congress, State
ssna'ois &C. All have recognised it's justice and fair
a lo al OF each section have voted for Candidates
oeote the reunion OF the two sections, were adverse
=" nS 70 which ihey formerly belonged.
IT'S difficult to regard IL as otherwise than improbable
so oacs three or four years the position in
eulhe delegates stood before The union, and to cass
70 lnt unfortunate DIVISIONS winch
uen existed but II IL Ia harmless and proper indulge
ms retfospection, 10 think, its result IL
pecdedy favorable 10 Governor Marcy II shows him 10
he candidate OF the united Frty; tor il the delegates
sIe arranged in this way il will appear that about an
qua number OF them from each section-composng two
m1s OF al--are in favor of his nomination. He is the
candidate OF pery grsoi majority OF the united democra
w. would be acceptable 10 aud cordially supported by all
sno whoever is nominated with reasonable expectation
oisecurng the OF this State occupy that posi-
uohi Tor the idea that the nomination must be rebuke
% that section Of the PARTY which did support General
.as NJ The last election or that opposition to- invec-
ives against the policy Of uniting the party, merit is
entertained by but very few here and should be, and
rsPes1me will mol be, much INDUCED in abroad. We
lave no apprehension that any will be taken nj
e National Convention which will embarrass action
rims State as united party, prevent from sharing
'1sely N the glory OF democratic triumph.
now generally conoededand III siens OF the times
allndrue-ihat Gen. Scott is TO be the whig nominee
o the presidency He is weak man for The place bu,
~ not 10 be cenied that be Ia sroug man as they
ean run, especially .ar this State. He will receive the
sMre mig pofs Of New iork-ihey will support him |
nh all the enthusiasm with which they supported Har-
hon And IN order defeat bin, The democracy must
s,e candidate who keep up such fire." front
,m rear, as viii drive him opt Of the Old Empire To-
10y Ion'ed Give US the ex.Secretsry OF War for our
candidate, and il shall be done.