The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-05
\ he Union spirit OF the south.

In the discussions 10 which the New York controversy
has given rise. particularly in of the southern dem
ocra,ic journals, have been constantly grahed to OBJ
most commendable spirit of forbearance and
cation, which has kept prominently in view the great,
paramount purpose OF sustaining the general policy of The
administration. II differences OF opinion have been en-
tertaned TO Of the questions which have been
either directly coaierally involved in that contro-
versy those differences have been stated with faternal
frankness, whilst the purpose of standing faithfully by
the administration in its efforts maintain the integrity
OF the democratic at Baltimore intact has been
adhered TO with unhesilatng consiancy Some Of our
southern contemporaries have not been able 10 in the
position Of Mr. Dickinson cause Of anmadversion
others have not been satisfied that the first letter OF Mr.
Guthrie to Collector Bronson was conceived in a wise
policy; but as these were matters subordinate in i'm
porance to the great question Of preserving the union
and strength Of the party they have resulted abate
meat OF confidence in the wisdom and justice OF the
policy OF the administration, nor in any alienation OF
feelings towards the President and his cabinet We ad
vert this gratifying condition of the democratic mind
in the South, only for the purpose OF commencing the
fatenal spirit out of which has legitimatey grown,
but especially to give prominence to the deepy-rooied
sentme pervadng the South. that the faithful susten
ta,on OF the policy OF the administration is ndspensa
BILE TO the preservation of those kindly relations between
the North and the South which, after all, the federal
Union must live and flourish.
Ii cannot be frequently and loo earnestly repeated
that the election OF President Pierce but the
Iation and imbodmen, of the Union spirit OF the ma
onal democracy-not merely the spirit Of concia-
ton and amnesty Tor the sake Of the union of The
democratic party, but the union of the party for the
sake Of the Union Of the States. 1t is sometimes said
sarcas,cay, and sometimes earnestly, that Gen. Pierce
borne into the presidency upon the strength OF the
compromise measures; and this assumption is made the
basis OF an argument against his declared policy
public patronage We dissent from the premises laid
down, and we do so with the fresh recollection that we
were consistent and jealous advocate OF the plan OF adj
usmenl adopted in 1850 compromise OF the sectional
issues We affirm that upon the naked strength OF the
compromise measures, judged upon their inherent merits
eneral Pierce could have reached the presidency
by the united vote of the democratic party. But the
Compromise constituted the occasion for The exhibition
OF tina, Union loving spirit which hsrmonzed pas, diff
erences and adopted faithful acquiescence in The
promise measures the bond OF democratic union and
the test OF democratic nationality. Ii was the Union
spirit which pervaded the Baltimore Convention, and
to by the Union spirit OF the democratic masses
which elevated General Pierce TO the chief msgis-
tracy The original friends and consistent advo-
Gates OF the Compromise proved their devotion TO the
Union by supporting and advocating the measuresthis
their honor. and none could be higher The oppo-
neus OF the Compromise proved their devotion TO the
Union by faithful acqusscence in final adjust
ment-and this their honor and il noble ex-
bbiiion OF patriotic devotion TO their country. The
spirit which mingled and conciliaed and orystalized
as il were in the adoption Of the Baltimore platform and
in the nomination OF General Pierce, constituted the
power which bore down all resistance, and proclaimed
its triumph 10 The triumph OF democracy.
The Union spirit which achieved this sublime victory
and gave peace confidence and happiness to the coun-
Try still exists in all It's fervd and omnipo,ent force Ii
does not stop inquire whether every individual
the details Of the administrative policy is the very best
that could have been adopted but. in that spirit
of beal,y, OF Cancellation, OF forbearance which ia the
essence OF its nature. looks to the grand leading
paramount object OF the executive policyhs union o.
the democracy for the sake fhs Union Of he State, and
seeing nsakeaby that the President and his cabinet
are faithfully and energetcay making this their polar
star the Union spir, OF the South greets them with the
approving saluaiion I" Well done, good and faithful
-
sevans There ia spitefuI carpng cap,ious crit
cism in this approvalit is cordial heartfelt, and
during Like independent democratic thinkers. they ex
press their opinions with candor and dignity 10 the de-
tails OF the policy adopted by the administration but
they differ friends, ADD overlook all minor considera
lions in giving their support TO the main policy.
There are two sentiments now pervading the demo.
cratic mind OF the South which ought be thoroughly
appre by their northern brethren 6st devotion 10
the Union OF the States and second devotion 10 the ad-
democratic party These two sentiments are nseparabe
in the hearts of all true southern democrats; and they
have exhibited their power in the triumphs which they
have secured the democracy in the late elections The
and principle which must be adhered to il we would
maintain the presen, happy relations subssng between
the North and the South. The southern democrats are
resolved that the sectional agitation shall not again be
revived by any fault Of hen they in the policy Of
the administration the same fixed resolution and il il
this conviction which makes il matter OF principle to
give to the administration cordial support The demo.
cras in the northern States with few unfortunate ex
eepons respond heartily TO this principle, and by their
cordial support give to the administration its present
commanding and impregnable position.
We are sra,hed to find the sentiments We have herein
expressed 90 thoroughly and forcbly confirmed in the
following article from iha, faithful standard Of dsmoc-
rsev the North Carolina Standard