The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-24
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Cannot Bishop be Elected

The result OF the election has narrowed the question Of
governor to choice between Bishop and Washburn.
The wings have elected only 1862 members OF the house.
and there l72 members to be chosen. Az matters
stand II is admitted that there is not the slightest chance
Tor The success OF any other candidates than Bishop
Washburn. Under such circumstances who shall suc-
ceed' Ia il foregone conclusion that il 10 to be the
whg candIdate The wings are a. conhdent - they
arrogant - Cannot they YET Dc deeaed' Which 40 you
Mr.. Washburn rs well known as an ardent. conserva
ye soil whig and ii is not denied that be represents
his views 10 national matters. anPsoxreasive, and
opposed 10 territorial expansion; and therefore viii be
found anayed against The doctrines Of the Prssdeate in
augura His letter of acceptance shows frankly whsss
be slaads State He goes for the vsnstated
constitution" il is and therefore he il opposed 70 hosa
political reforms which the people need and dsmand:
fhis too, is the real position OF his party They denied
the right Of the people cali constitutional convention
they opposed obstnatey many the vital reforms; and
only At their last State convention they gav: IN, at the
eleventh hour their adherence TO of the psCpos
lions mbOdet in the new constitution. This party,
through its presses. grossly abusive and nsult.
ing all who had anything 70 do with the conessonal
convention Iss.ead of the hour of victory being the
hour Of magnanmy. il is the time Tor Them 10 pour forth
taunt insult, and the grossest arrogance, without measure
Democrats. how do you like this
Judge Bishop, now the only real opponent OF Wash
burn, is honest worthy. capable liberal IN bis views.
and saunch friend Of those reforms which the people
demand, need, and will have or later He y .
Jealous supporter of the progesavs doctrines Of the
Presidents inaugural. And the party that would rally
round him would be portion OF the national democsa-
The people of this country indebted Tor every degree
OF prog that has been made in government. Such
party only fit to mature those reorms which the peo-
pie desire.
Now, how can his election be effected! The oaly
course bring it about insto choose democratic repre-
aentaiyes--those who will stand pledged 10 vote lof
Bishop and Dowley Will not all good dem0cfats led
10 be pleasure and duty aid in such work! One
hundred aud seyenyiwo members yet 70 be chosen
Cannot democrats enough be elected OF hese to sce5s
the organization OF the government Cannot the Wig
leaders, arrogant and abuavs b placed wheo
they belong-in minory' Look at the whig pgoD.
When did less maxnanimOus spirit ever chasacsevi1e
it! DO no, their wtrss taunta over those they have
conquered show them unworthy TO be the ultimate
victoIsi How much satisfaction will il give democrats
insulting Toes OF the new consiituoa In
stalled in the OF power Democrats have differed On
the question Of coalition X s allowed on oil hands
lha, coalition IS end. and this question 10 ssted
and cannot democrats who have differed this point
now unite and achieve a victory the last M0ndsy
Cannot all who rally about The Unioo ssnt0ont
OF the country, about Franklin PIsces xdminislr1sCa,
about The great American ideas OF The Inaugural, una
their strength democratic candidates and elect Bishop
and Dowiey as friends OF this administration
Democuis, There is but short time TO Get bss
spirit of patriotism, of concai,on, of harmony. will Do
much in short time. We repeat: the QuesiiOn ol IL
coalition is relted but democrats shosld not dream of
abandoning their reform measures. And the question
whether those who now 80 insutngy iauni you shall
fill the OF power settled Shall these reforms
be in,rusted To such advocates Labor faithfully. sara
es,ly in the right spirit. eee majority Of denoc1u
TO the legislature the fourth Monday and thus rsbuks
these insults, and elect Bishop and Dowey