The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-20
From the Kentucky Statesman, Oct II
The Quarrel In New AOrk.

Our readers are aware that the New York democracy
met IN convention some time since At Syracuse, and
there, after som~ bckeng alike dexracefu to both divs.
nnay separaed And nominated separate tickets tor
State officers. these Two tickets in the field, the
supported by the faction denomnated the hard Shells
he ot,er by thai called the s0ltshels These divisions
believe look hack and based upon, the former
division, wherein party called hunkers. and the
other banburners ht ugh this Is not exelus,vely the
case The present quarrel in great degree II not
uey personal and sr,ses out OF personal eacusies. in
DseQueDce OF the distribution of obcsl iavos by the
President Each faction complains that il is not fairly
dealt BY n this parcsar and each faction seems TO act
upon The principle that il official favor be granted
the opposite faction, this act is equivalent 10 an attack
upon itself The two factions ae in most violent hostl
y, and indulge In exavsgant elimination and recrlmi
nation The chef ground Of assault is upon the slavery
question, and in regard 10 the compromise measures But
when we look into the different sets Of resolutions adopt
Ell by the factions at s. racuse, IT ia dcult to
any grouad for difference oil opnon upon the subject OF
the compromise Both affirm the binding validity OF the
measures Of compromise, including the fugitive slave
law and each declares lis determination to abide by
those measures 10 good fab and faithfully 10 adhere 10
the Baltimore platform. uE..#
When the national democracy assembled in Baltimore
year ago last June and there adopted national PLATFORM
II understood that that platform made the test OF
party fidelity In the heated discussions in and out Of
Congress- which bad preceded that convention, bad
differed in opinion, some opposing the Compromise for
reason, some for another, while most had gwen II an
ear est supports but the Compromise had become the
law of the land. and II was desirable that agitation
should and the country have peace and this upon
the basis of the Compromise The platform was adopted
uith extraordinary unanImy. II agreed that past
differences should he buried aud all should unite in
cnng the country from the dominion OF that miserable
dynasty which oTmer divisions had fos,ed into power
Without regard 10 former divisions OF opinion upon
qnesop. suddenly sprung upon The country those who
faithfully adopted the Baltimore platform and supported
Gen Pierce were regarded democrats They must
continue 10 be regarded 0nees misconduct since
orfes their title ts such position President Pierce
must regard them in all his patty relations and in the
distribution OF the patronage incident to his ONCE To
ask him to do otherwise would be TO suppose him capa
pe of acting the part Of migrate, and delrons 10 stir
up strife among those who have gwen him the strongest
principle proclaimed by the party itsel and by which he
bound IN honor and duty Allegiance to the Baltimore
platform has been his rule OF faththe rule by which
he has tried all who have received favor at his hands
But IL seems that 1t il because the President has adopt
ed ths necessary and roIer course OF action that cer-
tain individuals m New York have taken offence They
him TO go behind the Baltimore platform, where all
sacrificed upon common altar, and inquire into the
previous political opinions OF individuals Repentance
OF according to these persons u no evidence OF
reform change Of opinion but they would have him
who has ever doubted damned beyond all redemption
Such disposition 10 no evidence OF particular hdeity
to- principle; looks more like malevoence and b,got
Cd intolerance II these parsons expect the President 10
upon such principle. We confident they Will be
dsappo'ns and they certainly Ought 10 be- instead OF
aayiog excitement and agitation by such course, be
would only stir up dscOsd BY system OF prescription
discrcdxbie 10 himself. the party. and the country
The democracy OF New " rk are engaged IN system
oi motual crimna,ioo which is cslcuA'sd 10 DO then
and the party great injury. do Kod 10 anybody
add which dssevvee sympa,hy from any quaster; aAd
they should he treated with NO favor ~ w ashin9ton
un, they learn sueIent forbsaranoe 10 heal Their own
divisions This 10 ssr jsdgnsat in the massef