The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-03

cratic party has constrained US TO adopt and maintain in
regard 10 the unfortunate dssension ia New York have
been attended with unpleasant personal feelings. The
editor and proprietor OF the Washington Unios have
never had political sympathy except with the national
democracy To be- therefore, under the necessity, we
have been. 10 condemn acoas and dsorg AIMING the
conduct OF few prominent democrats whose nationality
has beea anqueslioned. but whose disappointment or
ambition has placed them in attitude of hostile oppo-
stion 10 the democratic party, and the administration
brought into power by its united strength. could not but
be painful 10 our feelings For the abuse OF indignant
aboilionsts wings. have had and could have no
concern II will occur 10 those who properly appreciate
our devotion TO the democratic party, and confidence
in the Executive Chief Magistrate that could have
motive denounce suspect the fidelity OF any
prominent member OF the party without good and sufi
cient for doing We have had such reasons
and whilst we have had abundant cause 10 regret the
necessity which those reasons imposed upon to
dissolve political ties which had long subsised. we
have hesitaed TO sacrifice feelings our duty
and to our judgment. in seeking 10 maintain the
integrity and strength Of the democratic party. We
have regarded the President the head OF The demo-
cratic party. and his administration The Embodiment Of
its policy. its measures, and its principles. Thus view
ing the administration, and seeing in the progressive
development, Of it's policy every assurance that i, was
faithfully and triumphanty carrying out those
and principles, we have regarded and treated every
enemy to the party whose conduct proved him be
enemy 10 the administration. We have assigned such
position TO democrat in haste, and without facts on
which TO proceed. The developments of The last two
months have fully confirmed the correctness OF the
rule which adopted and the present condition of the
democratic mind shows that in giving 10 the policy OF the
administration jealous and consistent support. we
have secured the approval of The democratic judgment
During the whole time have had every reasonable as.
in the lone of most OF democratic co,empo-
rares that we had their sympathy and corporations but
we have not allowed ourselves introduce such evil
dences OF personal approval into the columns Of the
Unisn. We make this remark by way OF apology for
seeming to depart, in measure, from this rule in
laying before readers eloquent extract from
speech lately made by John Van Buren, esq, at Tam
many Hall The extract makes allusion to an incident in
history in which The proprietor OF the Uaox bore soldiers
part and on that account feel that the apology may
not be out OF place. The proprietor of this Journal du
ring his military service, present three separate
occasions when there was mutiny in the camp. The
volunteers and the militia time muinous and
Col Kerr, another time exhibited gross spirit of vio-
lent characterization On all these trying occasions Lieut.
afterwards GENERALLY Armstrong evinced determined
and yet conciliaory, The hero OF New
TO the hour of his death. To him he bequea,hed
precious lesacy--his war sword, as stated in the
speech; and it the honor and privilege of the present
editor Of the Union present him the legacy OF his i'm.
mortal chief The historical incidents advered to so
.le ,I,, Lxtn, kogor
noble traits in the character of Andrew Jackson which
have imbedded him in the hearts OF his counuymen
They full of interest and of instruction They are
traits of courage Of rmness. OF single hearted PATRIOTISM
which early the heart OF Frank Perce and if they
not found TO be incorporated into his character
have studied him TO purpose. Bnl, without fur.
Their comment. we reproduce the following eloquent
concluding paragraphs OF Mr.. Van Burens speech
"New York may walow in the puddle of Scwardism
bu' the administration Of Franklin Pierce in
hearts OF the people, and sustained by thirty States Of
the Union. tAppausel have said thar the sou hern
press ympaihzd with the regular democracy Of the State
OF New York This Is also true Of the North and East and
West The Pennsylvania, the Detroit Free Press. the
Cincinnati Enquirer come TO aid. The proprietor of
the Washington Union throws the sword Of Jackson
the scales of the regular democracy of New York II
lated of Bfennus, victorious Ganl, who carried uu
plant army the walls Of Rome, that when the gold
paid the city in scale, and dispute
the suf,iency of its weight, unlocking HE
sword and crying Vac r,ct he threw into the oppo-
site scale. and the Roman gold kicked the beam
AT bloody pass OF Enotichopko, Lieutenant Arm
strong with artillery company OF five aud twenty men,
sustained shock OF Indian force OF five his
numbers, while protecting the rear guard OF Jaoksons
N.Y. and enabling his dsordered columns rally gen
eraI engagement Frost his life of Jackson describe.
the audiences of this assault and the bravery with which
it met thus
"A sixpounder dragged TO The top OF the emnencc
of gun having been left in the haste OF the 40
on the Timber Private Constantine Perkins rsmmed the
Craven jackson picked IL with bis rnmrod primed
uusket cartridge and fired This drew indian Fl
IAeutonant Armstrong fell, badly wounded. Captain
Qnnres killed Captain Hamilton also, and others.
posed be dying still Thought OF his country. Unable
himself aid them he called his men, My brave fel
lows msy fail, but must the cannon The
gu again loaded and fired many Killed
Jackson thus gained time 10 rally and his troops.
achieved brilliant victory, and left hundred Ind,
warriors dead upon tho field. Through Iifs roio
OF Armstrong in that perlons crisis invariably
towards him the regard and in diving
bequea'hcd 20 him his sword
sLet General Pierce remember that, with the army OF
jackson his back and the principle. OF jackson in hi.
heart. he need fear cona that come il holds in
bi, hand he sword OF Jackson and lets s enemies feel ID,
weight fApplsusc
"a siaae passage the lie OF jackson furnishes world
OF instrucin those who have deal with lutinous
troops Al critical period in the Cfsek war; the volus
under Jackson claimed that their of enli,t
nent had expired and making parauons quit
tho camp against Jaoksons consent, and the imminent
the facts