The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-15
ClOsiRg Ranks.

Closing Ranks.
he day OF battle draws nigh, the democratic hosts
st osing up their ranks and preparing to confront the
fos II solid phaanx We observe with much satisfaction
that the Houston Argus has out in favor OF Captain
Raksdale the democratic candidate for Congress, and
with frankness which does honor TO the heart OF its
editor admits that it led into in regard TO the
facts attending his nomination In the language of the
Columbus Democrat, "the editor gracefully falls into
line and in full uniform under the democratic banne il
bavey doing battle for the entire ticket Here is what
he says In bis issue Of the 7h inst.
snow snaich honr that favors Thy designs,
Unite your forces and attack their lines
THAT we have ever felt sincere desire for the
triumph OF democratic principles, none can question.
Vainly had We attempted, when opportunity offered, to
bring about satisfactory adjustment OF the dlihculy or
division in our ranks consequent upon the action OF the
late State convention Though testimony upon testimony
had been arrayed before us, we were stil doubling
Thomas. There were some points about which we were
with Capt Barksdae, who staid IN our midst several
days, mind is entirely satisfied with regard TO
the purity Of motive BY which he was aeuaied through
the session OF that convention and SINCE. To use a
Scrptura illustration, we say where sin abounded lei
Srac. much more abound Wherensoever have, from
misnormaon done aughi TO the injury OF Capt Banks
dale il becomes honest man TO make the greater
repaaon and to unite our energies with our democratic
friends in defeating the ancient enemies oil our time hon
ored principles We pursue this course through want
OF friendship OF fidelity TO General Davis. for whom
have the highest regard, and Tor whom we would risk
oar life IL need be but strong as is this personal regard
stronger still does sacred regard for principles beat
within us. We represented in the convention, and
were bound by honor TO abide its decision when conduct
ed in good faith Our opposition to it's action has been
based spon belief Of want Of this towards our favor
tie This 10 disproved by testimony. written and oral
which We are bound 10 receive We therefore hoist Capt
Baksdalss name not only as the choice OF our party
but a. one whom, in connexion with the remaining
portion OF the Stale ticket shal use oar best efforts
10 elect Democrats, grid on your armor heal your d.
Visions unite your forces, and present an unbroken front
against the serried ranks oil wh8gery Storm the enemy
in their entire entertainments, and the ides OF November
will proclaim glorious victory"
In this connection, we will mention that the Ponto,oc
Sovereign has also raised the regular ticket al its mast
head and IL Doing signal service in the good cause In
its isaue OF he l7lh il publishes lengthy sketch Of
Capt Barksdales speech that place, and Gays that I'll
told with the hsppieet effects upon Our party, "a will Be
evidenced by the resal, al the approaching election"
The Fulton Monitor. the only remaining paper that
took ground against the action OF the convention, gives
the ticket the weight OF is influence though does NOT
float the ticket in iis entirely at it's masthead.
snow . the OF our disc ontent
Mad plo summer