The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-03
The Principle OF the Democratic Union

Mobile for Havana on Saturday last.
The Principle OF the Democratic Union.
The dangers to which the Union was exposed by the
introduction Of The slavery question into the political
CARNATIONS Of the great parties of the country i'm
pressed upon all ue-hearted patriots the necessity OF
banshng that subject forever from our party creed It
this sentiment weighing with impressive force upon
all right thinking minds which brought about the cor
dial union in the democratic party that resulted the
triumphant election Of President Pierce The democra
cy have won many noble victories, but they never won
a triumph more brilliant or more valuable than that
in which they conquered prejudice, passion, sectional
dstrust, and personal anmostes. and laid the ounda
ton for the final expulsion from their ranks Of the dan
gerous element Of slavery agitation. II is undertaking
this result to attribute it either to accident 10 the
fuence of temporary and arbitrary expediency
The union OF the democracy in 1852 rests upon prnci
pie as sacred any which the constitution itself
rests. Those politicians who speak OF tina, union as
mere coalition for the ignobe purpose OF controlling
the patronage prove themselves 10 be either wholly igDo
rant of the cardinal principles OF democracy reckless
ly indifferent TO the obligations of those principles The
zeal principle which that union subssts il the dsinc
tive characteristic OF democracy, il has displayed it,,
s. in every issue between the two parties since the
eat contest Of 1900. That principle looks to the dis
ction between the powers granted 10 the federal gov
and those reserved the States The union OF
the democracy therefore. in 1852, effected by
falling back upon the fundamental doctrine OF limit
ing the general government 10 those powers which
had been coded 10 by the States Whenever democrats
dives themselves OF their passions and prejudces and
make up their minds 10 discard all considerations not
based upoR principle, they find ii easy 10 come 10 an
agreement Impressed strongly with the necessity of
expeng aboilionsm and -soilism from the party
they had but 10 resort 10 the fundamental doctrine OF
State rights 10 find platform Standing toreh-
upon this docne there no necessity 10 disturb
past of dscord but provide for the future union
OF the party upon principle Of State rights which CON
mands the hearty approval OF every democrat The
Precedent has looked steadily this principle in adopting
and carrying out line OF policy which repudaies the
subject OF slavery as legitimate topic for party issues
Gen. Gushing, and Col Davis, and Mr.. Guthrie all
planted themselves upon the principle which lies al tire
bottom OF this policy. and in writing their late letters H.
Illustrated their devotion 10 the distinctive feature Of JEFF
fersonian democracy. To characterize union OF the
party coalition which recognises as its basis
this fundamental principle OF democracy beirays either
ignorance or knavery-and against such a caumny we
shall never hesitate to wage war.
We are leo INTO ihese felecons by reading the follow
ing proceedings OF a mcsing at Newburypor, Ma.sa.
chuses. which we find in the Evening Union OF thai
place:
AT the Union democratic caucus, held on the even nQ
OF the 18th ins in the buidipg of the City Hail. the fol-
Iowinr pre- anb,e were ofe red by Mr. 8 r.
DeFord, and accepted with the proposition publish
them in the Evening Usioni
Whereas in all civilized communities, the rsh, Of prop
sry conventoosl; aud is sacfed because each and
citizen ~ pledged bis allegiance to his country,
not only abide by 10 organic law, but by all laws hn,
be enacted conformity with the charter basis upon
which the government - founded, and which be
qal.sd 10. The PEACE happiness Pio'eeIy and sener.
and that IL hs~s wfen used In conformity with the laws
Of the land not be violated and alike duty
s Tor the best interest Of si good only 70 be
mindful OF their individual rights, but guard and b.
sacred charter OF those with whom they stand
nanted and as band Of brothers, whose
moher 10 their county. And whereas maintain.
cardinal Of political sentiments in relation gov
ernneut that it should be as mild 10 It's laws and
cilo in their administration. ne s compatible with the
curty of properly and the safety tho citizens. carefully
avoiding Nil times onwsrantsbis generalization OF
power. 1t these bases the founders OF democracy
Jefferson and his early period Of the
repoec erected that mighty pillar which marked forever
There let stand 10 also the line separation be-
tween democracy and the whole hos, Of political isms Of
me as wnoss members refuse 70 light under the demo
crauc nay and under that only therefore,
Hssoersa, lhst as the ark four political covenant
win cling 10 The liberty OF the press and freedom
speech, beievlngs as We do that where truth is lett free
10 combat issenooa democracy hos nothing to fear and
umph for IT'S doom will be n.yirah ly SEALED
whenever IL attempts to rample upon the consutiops
rights OF the citizens.
Rssotpsd, That while deeply regre, the necessity
which demanded the gentle bat hrm r.buk. from lie pe
OF talented and highly esteemed friend fellow c
zsn. The Hon. Caleb Cushing yet we believe called
forpay, demsnded-by the crisis unless the President
should tsnley submit himself 10 be compromised by his
pretended friends as iavorng ihe dangerous element OF
sboiions n" In this Commonwealth
3. Rssotrsd, That while entertain other than
kind feelings in behalf the coored still love
country and our counrymen native aud natursized and
will defend them in their rights, whether they be
sailed by oregn Toes domestic iraifofs-wlethef by
higher law or The English method Of pfafng philanthropy
Rssofvtd, That nailonsl hold
olive branch 10 all those with whom have
,otoe. We proer them peace and fraternity all ask
OF them IL their efforts chain chariot
wheels OF free o,Ism and sboonism whose principles
abhor, and with whom 70 mite wonld BE-
with honor the Of the democratic patty
.a~.i-n 1917 H.