The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-16

day, having visited all the northern navy yards He
expresses himself highly grahed with The observations
be has thus had opportunity OF making in the
OF his tour. E#
Hon Mr. Boeoek. OF Virginia. with his family. is among
the dis,iox visitess ia city. having apart
ments at Browns Hotel
The Duties or National democrat
% willing in these. ia other cases. drop the
inquiry bygone opinions and arions TO adhere
tho compact Of 1852 TO oppose disossnzaon 70 resist
agitation, and promote The harmony the democratic
party, the best Of securing peace among the
States aud perPelni,y OF the Union."-Cd Dapis's LtU
This hold 10 be the language OF man. be be
democrat Of any stripe. honorable bis parry fidelity and
to his patriotism. Nat lat.
The letter OF Colonel Davis from which the exlrac.
above is taken, was net written with any expectation
that would ever find place in the public II was
written in the freedom and irankness Of private
pondence and has been made public only by OF those
accidents which frequently bring 10 light great discover
les and great truths. Its author was not conscious that
he had given uterance to sentiments which would
cite admiration; but, in responding 10 the inquiries Of
personal friend, his only wish TO unbosom himself
and confde 10 him the whole truth 10 his posi-
ton In accordance with that generous and unreserved
confidence which exists between him and the President
be handed il to him for perusal The quick perception
and noble heart OF the President at and sppre
cated the value OF the sentiments euccinctly, truth
fully. and Complementary laid down. and he At
endorsed them sound and patriotic In The frankness
of his nature and in obedience the noble and patriotic
impulses Of his heart the President expressed TO Colonel
Davis his high appreciation only Of his sentiments
but of the clearness. force and simplicity in which they
were expressed, and advised him to retain copy. 1t
the copy retained in accordance with the sug-
geston OF the President, which shown to the editor
Of the Sentinel, and which subsequent events have
brought before the public
The impression made upon the experienced mind OF
able contemporary by the paragraph above quoted was
the natural effect OF simple and unadorned truth ernana
ting from pure and patriotic hsart-it /" the language
Of true man." democrat, and true patriot This
short extrac, contains the whole law" 10 the duty
which democrat 10 bis party and 10 bis coun-
try Every member OF the sentence furnishes text for
the instructive reflection Of all who claim fellowship
with the democratic party Every word appeals TO the
honest judgment well the patriotic impulses OF the
democratic head and heart In spirit OF forbearance
| and forgiveness which claims kindred with divinity
ITSELF the writer is willing to "dop inquiry into by-gone
opinions and associations" How sensiby must this no.
Bile sentiment home 10 all democrats whose inds-
Greet zeal may have hurried them into dangerous excite
men "To adhere the compact Of ls52"as an honest
and faith loving man. the writer plants himself upon the
bond OF union which was signed, sealed, and delivered
in due form Baltimore and avows his determination 10
keep his covenant "To oppose Observation-Disclosures
sentiment deserves special attention. II points TO the
only reliable OF maintaining the integrity and
strength of the party II looks to the power OF combna
ton and dscipne ii looks the fatal consequences OF
dsorg Ii avows that true party feay requires
faithful adherence party organization. To ress, agi
taton, and promote the harmony OF the democratic
party"-this looks distinctly TO reputation OF s at
tempts under What pretexs TO revive the
tona This may be done by northern southern
men il may be done under the preiext OF saving the
Union or with the avowed purpose of dsunion but no
matter for wha, purpose, under what pretex il is the
duty OF every democrat who acknowledges the obga-
tory character Of the creed of his party, the ag
tation This patriotic sentiment looks TO the mante-
nance OF the peace and quiet which secured BY the
great democratic triumph in 1884, and cordially adopts
this as the best OF securing "perpeluiy 10 the
Union" Taken all together. Col Davis. in this shor,
paragraph shows his devotion 10 the democratic party,
aud, doing. his devotion to the federal Union He
regards the democratic party united. organized. harmo-
Doss in principle the Union party and to main
tain in its strength. he gives the policy Of President
Pierce his undivided and ardent support.
The Ingraham Medal and the AAmintstratisn.
We admire the untrng energy and The go ahead en-
terprise which mark the career OF The New York Times
An instance OF this is shown ia the account OF meeting
held al private residence in the city OF New York few
evenings since, which 10 other city paper. Il
meeting OF the committee appointed 10 select the de-
sign for The mccall be presented Capt ngrshan for his
gallant conduct at Smyrna. The committee selected the
design offered by Mr. f. Csssli, OF Howard street. The
description Of the drawing is thus given:
"On side 10 the fxnre OF America, her head
n,ed with tiara, and her breast covered with cuiras
She hold out her hand in protecting aitudo towards
boat in the background containing Kosza Her other hand
grasps spear resting pedestal surmouned by cap
OF liberty. Behind this figure Is represented the bay OF
Smyna the American and Austrian vessels and the boat
con lining kosx,a before alluded to. The whole is
circied by q wreath bearing the follow ing
80 DO yov claim the Of the U~iisd Sfassf
Then yon shall have it.
and
a. IscRAHAx.
Smyrna. July ii, 1853
ION the side the American eagle Is seated the
globe end bearing breast the Of the United
States Immediately above the head Of the eagle 10 tho
rising This side Of the medal bears this inscriptions
Civil Liberty and Religious Independence
Throughout the World
"The chairman begged inform the meeting tina, the
designer Of the medallion, Mr.. Cssai had most Literally
offered to the die free OF cost
Alter some discussion, the request was acceded to-