The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-17
Democratic Principles and Party Organiza
Observation-Disclosures ana their Motives

Democratic Principles and Party Organiza-
tion.-Factionistsa ana their Motives
The democratic party has beea defeated in a
openly waged against its principles No Stage OF
its history shows an instance where ii has been
thrown upon Issues frankly presented and fairly dis
cussed II be easily proved, that from the admins
lralion of Thomas Jefferson TO the present tme defeat
has never oyeraken bu, the result OF internal dis
ssnsons and these diseasions less The prodoc, OF diff
ference of principle than Of aspirations among ambitious
for supremacy BY the way Of illustration. lake.
case now wildly in recollection, the proceedings
and conclusion of the last Baltimore Convention Non
,ellieent and JUS, man will pretend that either Of the
leading candidates in that convention was defeated
through the want Of confidence in his principles respect
for his powers or gratitude for his services but on the
contrary, personal aggrandzement, individual hopes and
the objects OF factions, in and inevitably set them
all aside Could ii have been possible for either of the
distinguished gentlemen to secure nomination, we ask
whether il not the per7ading conviction OF The
members Of the convention that defeat probably to
follow from the internal fires that were wasting the
party. a n.
is time for the democratic masses, who pursue their
honest avocatons conten, with their independent indus
,ry who WITH or without leaders. always fight the bat
tie al last look the past and TO take warning for the
future II is time for them 10 consider how far beyond
The fact that honest, competent, and patriotic men are
employed they interested the contests OF rival as
prants Tor executive patronage II is time for them 10
consider fhsr part. their rights, ihsf Interest," and me"
duty il lhe matterto turn their thoughts from the
clamor of disappointed expec,an's for place, TO The
vindcaon o our honor abroad and the protection and
promotion OF our interests at home II is time for them
to open their eyes to the fact that arrogant indl-
viduals, who in great schemes, involving heavy ap-
preparations and governmental patronage, make haste to
make riches al their expense,tre not content with ihs
but aemp, al the lime 10 control fheir voice and
become the exponen,s OF their judgment To them, the
question whether The results OF the last presidential cleo
ton are 10 eyenuate in The continued ascepdency oil the
party and consequently in the prevalence OF sound doc
lripes or whether faconsts substituting their private
schemes for the public good shall be permitted to srke
down these doctrines and overthrow that ascendency.
is one OF vas, Importance.
The nomination OF Gen. Pierce respected TO
hin % II was noiorioasly unsought by him. But ii
would be the graves mistake 10 suppose that there was
in il anything like an accident In that convention were
psuUxur zcQaxmranrr xnnusr~-e+y .isiesa.
of the repuhl,c-many who had occupied exslt-
ed positions the country and whose association in those
posons with Gen Pierce had furnished them with thor
ough penonsl knowledge Of his character and SERVICES
When ], was ascer,ain.d tina, The nomination oil either
OF the leading candidates hopeess the true friends
OF those gentlemen and Of naturally abou,
to find ci, 10 their judgment entitled TO the conf
dence Of The party the ground Of ability patriotism
nd principle II is no, necessary for US to cay that no
man ever received a higher tribute than that which was
"a L..
OF political power. but strongly fixed her granite
hill, in The respect and confidence OF hs nation How
ihat nomination was received need not say; how
umphan,ly il was sustained is matter OF history. The
brow that wrea,hed with laursls slso en-
twined with cypress. In the providence OF God our
chosen leader was snni,Ien in way that left him no
children bu, The children OF the country In feeble
health, OVERCOME by sorrow. barassed Wy multudes
OF advisers, and importuned by innumerable inqui-
rice. we all remember how calmly and sercnely
he pursued the tenor OF his way II i, no.
torious that, relying upon his own Judgment and
knowledge OF men, he kept his eounses with
regard TO the formation OF his cabinet as no man
had ever done before. Preceding the development OF
his intentions in this respect, he had proclaimed to the
country the principles which his administration
would be conducted. We who have known him well.
at least since 1910, know how thoroughly every prn.
cipe avowed viii be carried into execution These
principles announced in the presence OF twenty
thousand peope--lhey carried from tie press 10
every house OF every amlel, and the acclaim OF ar.
probation was cent back 10 The capital from patriotic
hearts through the whole length and breadth OF the
land The names OF his cabinet, hitherto locked 10 bis
own bosom. cent 10 The Senate chamber to be con-
frmed without division
The voice OF Reorganization In The party, and Of
opposition out OF ittrtsp ie oJoiaoa aauor r psas
fan, ar 10 hs ears II II, Prsidtnf-was Tor moment
seneed But no inells gen, politician believed that the
apparent acquescenee and approval was an approval
and acquiescence 10 be universally relied upon It was
evdep, then, is now thai in certain quarters II wa
hollow and hypocrilica Ordinary sagacily did not fail
iorsssc that selfish asrans the one hssd and party
uaigny the other, opg waiting 10 take breath
in order 10 avail themselves Of time OF trick and oppor
unity for the oonsunma,on Of purposes was not then
safe to ayow.
Ia the spring Tide which succeeded our noinna lions at
Baltimore few men, nhing 10 character having no ba
sis OF services rendered the party the country
brought the surface, snd unexpectedly found them
selves upon the Of The wave. 10 the moment OF un
mersd success, and he seeming necessity Of sisnazng
their consequence they have betskcn themselves, with
disappointed Office huners and bsf,d seeker. OF spoil
vocation reqnlring the least possible nellecihst Of
o1us,s- fault fadiag and siasse,, eaner We point 10
no State city do not say that these mon were