The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-06
From the New Orleans Courier, Jan. ~.
IInlfsI Gtnssa GSnarnr

The legislature yesterday elected j. P tenjanin to the
Senate OF the United States fo six years, TO succeed j.
w. Downs, whose term expires March 4, 1858. The
vote stood-Benjamin, 6s; Downs, So. Three wings
Messrs Pugh, of Assumption; Payne, Of The third mu-
ncipality and WateTson OF Livingston and East Baton
Rouge-voted for Downs and thus nobiy redeemed the
promises they made during the canvass and the impca
lions made by the whole wing party when they rallied
around Gen Downs and declared that his course In great
national emergency, had senced all opposition and en-
titled him 10 the support OF both parties. Not only have
these three gentlemen redeemed their individual pledges,
and met the views and wishes OF majority OF their
constituents in the parishes and districts they respectively
represent, but they have contributed all in their power 10
preserve the good faith and fair dealing OF their party
that good faith which essential TO inspire confidence,
and without which parties more than individuals
can stand and prosper All honor, therefore, De TO
them-not as aposates-not as tTa'ors-but as wings
paots-ailhfu 10 their party and its principles, but
not less true to lis implied obligations, It's good faith, and
TO their sacred honor
1t is not less gratifying perceive that the democrats
the legisa,ure-all shades and notifications OF the
party-casta united vote for General Downs Ii proves
the truth OF declaration that, though we sometimes
quarrel over distractions aud divide on minor Issues we
know how TO unite when the interests OF the republic
demand union. Though the defeat OF General Downs
will be deeply regretted by large majority OF the people
OF Louisiana, including many liberal wings, and by he
nation at large, there is one gratifying feature even IN the
event IL will consolidate the democratic party, and, with
unbrokeo front, will now commence The great pesi
Dental campaign No one will hereafter be deluded by
wing promises, and there in that party who will
reject all future association with politicians who practise
such peItidy and deception.
The democrats Inc legislature SET the
glorious example of harmony and reunion. At the
commencement of the session, MIR. Noise, the late &C
complished speaker of the house, ana well-known
friend of the Compromise, nominated for that office Gen.
Williamson. who was hostile 10 the Compromise and be-
leves in The abstract right of secession On the other
hand, and in the patriotic SPIRIT Gen Williamson
nominated Solomon w. Downs for reelection. These
facts honorable 10 the distinguished gentlemen con-
cerned honorable TO our party, and have completely
restored its confidence and unity. The schism that dvi
ded US, which both sections acted with equal purity OF
motive is ended. The tomahawk is buried. We have
compromised our difficulties the platform OF acques
cence in the law OF the land, and hereafter mission
the glorious mission OF democracy-ls TO maintain the
great principles which Jefferson, Madison, Jackson, and
Polk maintained and thus preserve our venerated Union
As for the gentleman elected, we have not word in
his dsparagement 10 utter We have often borne iest
mony 10 his exalted talents He is OF the very ables
of his party, and will take his stand in the fret class
He will not fail, great lawyers in this country and
IN England have failed, the Senate for the character
and habits OF his mind and OF his oraory admirably
adapted for the august assemblage 10 which he has been
called. Mr. Benjamin is a man oil energy lie is the
architect OF his fortune. He is thoroughgoing
wing, but he will do everything in his power for the in
terests OF Louisiana, and no man better knows wha,
those interests We trust be will not " give up 10
party what was meant for mankind"