The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-17

Of the democSahc party and 70 rcorganiIe new nstonsi
party upon The one-idea test OF approval Of the co@pfo-
mise measures, makes il necessary and proper that all
true democrats should consult freely and have dstnc'
understanding Of the principles Of that union in Their
ranks which enabled them elevate General Pierce to
The presidency This proposition necessarily originates
either in hostility TO the policy which brought about that
union at Baltimore. in hostility 10 the administration
upon the allegation that j, has failed TO CARRY out the
union policy adopted ia the convention with fidelity Ia
either point OF view it becomes important 10 ineg
ny national party that the principles OF our
union should be clearly defined and thoroughly snder
stood and conceded II il can be shown that the union
OF The party upon the Baltimore platform is of higher
validity than coalition betwxl politicians standing upon
common principles. it is organization which
not be abandoned and dissolved. Ii, however,
the truth be. insist il is. that union at Balt
more effected upon principles which command the
cordial assent OF every democrat, investigation ohly
make the fact apparent and impress our party with
the necessity Of maintaining faithfully present organ
zalon. Acualed by views like these, we have pub
shed several articles, in which we have endeavored to
exhibit the basis OF the present democratic union,
and to show that Il rests upon fundamental principles
which dispute and retain his claim 10 demo-
cratic orthodoxy.
The point be settled is whether the delegates The
Baltimore Convention united upon principles which
cardinal In the democratic creed and what those
principles Oar views and conclusions this sub
ec were stated in recent article, from which, for
purpose which will be apparent, make the fol-
lowing extract
"But advert the sentiments Of this great State
paper ueecns naugara) 70 show tina, the rpr, Of JEFF
iersonan democracy, which beams brightly from this
ellis and in the action Of the delegates the Baltimore
Convention On the lips Of every delegate, recognised
such in the convention, heard the sentiment
UNITE MIND There diff
ferences Of opinion the delegates but they felt
every difference OF opinion Is difference Of prin
cipe,' and upon this conviction they resolved unite
They differed in opinion the details Of the pro-
mise they differed in opinion the nstu-
ton OF slavery but still IL did follow necessarily
they differed in principle. II should be that
the Compromise made of a Of measures To
Of them portion of the delegates objected whilst
they approved OF others On the other hand
delegates approved the condemned, whilst
they condemned the Others approved Again, other
delegates approved the whole series of These
were differences Of opinion to the details. bur they
volved no principle Looking at the several
whole, and regarding them in the ligh, Of adjust
ment compromise, they might very well be acqui-
csccd in valid and of psrpoua obligation. The dele
gate opposed the admission Of California might very
well surrender that opposition, seeing that The
ptable. On the other hand the
delegate opposed to the fugitive law might very well
surrender bis opposition when he that the admission
California part of the Compromise, acce ptable
Treating the measures OF general and final settle
OF the slavery sgat;or, those having objections
specific portions OF the series could unto with who
approved The whole and upon the principle Of
gresona Intervention agree acquesce in the whole
a. permanent and final compromise. In this way differ
ences OF opinion harmoazed upon common ground
acquescence rested upon the sod foundation of
petuai non and this rested upon funda-
l ola nfSy rights To -
union upon this enduring platform, only necessary
cultivate ard prac,ise the foscarog and liberal spirit
subimey exhibited by Mr. Jefferson in HE ogura The
friends OF The compromise occupied position in
which they could we'll afford be liberal and generous.
They had succseded in the passage of sees of
which esed upon principle which all patriots could
hnrmonize They could have motive repudiae
association it'll others who had differed with them
the riis OF the but who prepared
adopt The basis Of perpetual Of harno
ny and union. They ungenerous iiibeal
demand approval OF the test OF dem
ocratic orthodoxya they could reasonably require, and
they did require that the slavery agitation should
and Ibis the wish alike Of those who
had opposed the Compromise they had but this
common ground e1hsit ifaserna and concilaoy SPIRIT
and unite pom the platform OF acqusscence."
We are highly gratihed 10 know tina, the subject dis.
cussed in the foregoing article s engaging the attention
OF our democratic friends in every section OF the Union.
The proposition earnestly urged by few dissatisfied
democratic politicians. reorganlze The party upon
platform, has had the good effect OF mpessng true dem
ocra,s with the importance OF recurring to first prnc-
PIES and Of firmly planting present organization upon
those principles, and OF resisting promptly all attempts OF
faction or ambition 10 destroy its integrity. We have
before letter from OF the ables and Iuest ma
tonal democrats of the South and one whose exerons
in behalf of hna! settlement Of the slavery question
have been and efficient, from which we take the
liberty OF making liberal extracts although was not
prepared for publication Il will be that there Is
substantial agreement between his conclusions and ours
although he to suppose tha, there may be some
difference We regret that do feel authorized to
indicate the writer. because bis would
only add weigh, to his views Oar friend writes a. fol-
/ lows
"Thc Importance OF right understanding Of that sub
ject uses me in asking indulgence whilst present
the construction which my mi nd has placed upon the
resolution Of the Baltimore Convention and reasons
upon which IL 10 based.
The slavery agitation OF 1850 involved issues The
involved the powers and day OF Congress tho sub
sct Of slavery Ia tbs Territories OF the United States
Involved the constitutional do'y of the general gov
eminent in The delivery of might've slaves Upon
Of those issues there difference of opinion with
the southern democracy We were agreed that upon
the frat point Congress had power to iegisste bu,
the question Of the existence OF Ala
vefy in the Territories should be left tho free and sole
decision OF the people Of the Territories. when they
to form their State eonstuons preparatory thcif ad
mission into the Union. When the npromiss bills