The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-06
From the Jackson (Mo.) Courier.
OrRapizatiOn.

We call the attention OF all true and faithful demo-
cats who look upon the triumph OF the party and the
success oil democratic principles as ever essential TO he
peIpetuiiy oil glorious Union and republican ins,tu-
lions, TO The great and paramount consideration oil con-
centrang the vote of the party, and iortyng against
The dangers to which sectional agilalons and divisions
often expose H. We look with feelings OF serious
gret upon the unfortunate divisions OF the party IN this
State and as It's effects have been extremely injurious
TO the cause in several instances, we suggest that eec
tsa measures be taken i there is such thing possibe)
the aniinosites which have so unfortunately
severed our ranks, leaving The field open 10 old op.
ponens, the wings, who ready 10 avail them
selves OF the advantages which division in the demo-
cratic party gives them, ready 10 ponncs upon every
scheme hat offers them sucoess-fanning the fame out
The party asunde thereby eopardng the cause ol democ.
raey We therefore earnestly recommend 10 all faithful
and UnloB-ovng democrats the great necessity oil ad-
herring steadfssy to the old system of party organza-
ton the only mode OF operaDon-he only paImanent
basis OF action upon which great political party like ours
Can sustain itself, and perpetual The principles which u
has recognised most essential 10 the protection OF
American interests and American institutions The
cupable leaders OF faction may attempt 10 break our
ranks-the vile pTopaga,ors OF ianaiicism may essay
to storm our breastwofks; yet while carefully ad-
the time honored usages Of the party with manly
zeal and patriotic fidelity, they will storm IN vaIn But
II the organization OF the party IL 10 be set aside by pr'
vate views, 10 enhance individual interest," we can ex-
peci nothing but anarchy defeat, and disappointment
Under these circumstances then, we are loudly called
upon, as friends to democracy TO dIscouneoance all
dsorganzers dangerous TO The Union and injurious TO
the patty. We should watch their movements with in.
defagaole scrutiny, thereby closing every against
the dangers TO which SUCH movements might eventually
lead The bodness with which tbs s~udsfers Of conven-
tions with their notorious and epessl-d enasons have
unwitinsly attempted TO seduce honest and
democrats from the support o pr,oeprs which have been
recognised since the days OF Jefferson cardinal
points OF party iaith should ceralny meet ,s doom
The hearty OF every Trend OF the party. To keep
up organized body, without regular sys,em o
concentration, by which the component parts OF such
body are made TO work subseven 10 each other s the
most ridiculous idea conceivable; and we think thor
ough investigation by all unpreludced minds would be
amply sufficient TO convince them OF this truiha truth
founded on and common sense and sustained by
numerous events which have recently occurred in The
party.
Ii requires only glance at the past 10 make these
facts evident to every OF sober reflection. u be-
hooves us, then, democrats to be sure thar we build
solid foundaon and that our organization preseas
an impepeirable front that cannot be broken down by
The insane assaults OF fanailcIs, nor torn ssunde by
the culpabe devoices OF notification and secession.
What the objections alleged against conventions
told by those who oppose Them that we had lust
"a good Presidents before the convention system was
ado pied az have had since. lhls is not al all I'm
probable but does show that do not need them
now; and, further, it should be remembered that those
who filled The executive chair before conventions wee
held were elected before the wings had adopted lhs'
mole of electioneerng, while The Sates were YET ~
their infancy and while the warm and spirited opposition
from the wing party aroused that zeal aud enthusiasm
in the breasts OF democrat which led TO The conceniia-
tion of the party.
We are also asked in reference 10 lhs convention sys-
ten sin what platform we ind authority Tor ibls
proceeding, What resolutions OF the dcmocfatlc party
what expounder of The democratic principle--What
statesman what leader ever sa'h ibh conventions
are essential and eosh TO be pfescrvedP Every one
must see the lack OF reason which funs through The
whole OF these questions In regard 10 the nfs', we
would cay, that actions speak louder than Words, and