The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-30

Address of tho New York Democracy.
The information which we stated ON yesterday that
seventy OF the eighty six democrats in the assembly
of the New York legislature had united in al address
which was characterized BY moderation. frmness, and
nationality Of sentiment. turns out TO be entirely correct
We have the pleasure OF laying before readers so
much of relates 10 national politics, and
will be read with interest by democrats the
Union Ii will be that The construction which the
seventy two sgner OF the address place upon the
uons adopted by the assembly fully confirms the views
which we have taken OF the orthodox nationality OF their
sentiments One sentence in the address puts TO fight
all the carpng criticisms of wings and their sympahisers
the true import OF the resolutions The approval
81 the principles, Platform, and policy Of the distinguished
democrat al The head Of The nation oppressed the strong
est terms and oih ending unanimisy II the sound
counsel with which the address Closes 10 "the spirit
of democratic fraternity" which ought 10 be cherished.
shall meet lhe proper response from the denoci of
New York there will be hencelorh signi6cancy inhe
united and harmonious democracy" at which wing
opponents have made themselves merry. that will turn
their late Joy into lsmenaton. The extracts OF the ad
dress referred to are as follows:
"Among the acts in the passage oil which the under
signed united and which became laws repeal
the law of 1851 by which tho letting OF contracts under
the void nne-mion bill recognised Tho repeal was
an act not only Of obedience tho courts which had by
the decision declared them void but was made In
anticipation of the passage OF tho constitutional amend.
menI in regard the canals which have submitted to
you.
The legislature have not only provided for paying the
debts and preserving the credit of the State but have also
passed appropriatng money TO the Erie canal en-.
argement and for the prosecution OF the unfinished work
upon the lateral canals The be expended under
this bill the Eric canal engagements 1884 OOO Of
which $4,000 was absolutely necessary to protect the
work thereon, aud the navigation the ensuing sea
leo 600 appropriated future work upon the Gen
Valley canal W hich sum, economically expended, II
10 supposed will complete nearly half the unfinished portion
OF that work-S75 900 also appropriated to the Black
River canal, which will add Ry miles 10 its navga
BILE engh-Sb0 900 is appropriated 10 the Oswego canal
800 900 the Cayuga and Seneca canai-$l0OO 10 the
locks Whitehall the Champlan cana-and $1,000 &c
Crooked Lake canal These judciousy expended
upon the works named will continue gradually but surely
towards com pleng that great system of internal improve
hch has been brought TO its present advanced state
by the wisdom Of that democratic policy which has so EN-
incny distinguished the State of New York
Turning from State to national affairs, the nndersgn
ed point with pride, showing the tone Of New YoIl
and the cordial sympathy and harmony OF feeling that ami
democracy to the passage OF the resolutions by
the assembly, affirming the attachment oil Its members and
of the parry of New York the prime piles and
policy of The d. parry the Cnon expr seo
in the resolutions of the National Convention which nomi
Ted Franklin Pierce for President and also the approvs
OF the sentiments and principles OF MS iDaugufai ADDRESS
and OF the action OF his administration since assumed
the duties devolvcd upon by the laws and constitution
our country The approval of the principles, platform
and policy Of the dsng dc at the head ofth
nation was expressed in the strongest terms and with com
handing unanimty. We are confident that tho expires
son Of feeling reflects your sentiments, and tina
whatever may have divided the democratic part,
heretofore such subjects, survive at this day.
acknowledging the mperec'ness OF oar efforts Cham
lpeed by n senate in accidental whig majority in al
things carry the will of the democracy, respect
fully submt that have carefully avoided any
thar would leopard that union Of the democracy that make
New York the reliance and the pride OF the d-mocrat
States of the Unon The consolidated front that New
York presented to the sister States ia tbs las, pocs
contest potential in its promises oil victory Chers
that spirit Of democratic fraternity. and watch with jealou
eye, lest The example Of disunon in the democracy
other States, the recollection Of its existence among yo
in Other days, sbould be made Of nsdiousy
dissen.ion disrut in your ranks The prostration
the democratic party Of New York, and thus Of the Stat
and national administrations which enjoy your conde
is hoped to be effected through yonr division.
democratic ascendency Is the guarantee OF government
al economy, and the obstacle those who pursue
legitimate paths TO municipal, STATE, md national
res IL is thus that principle those " IA
combine overthrow the democratic party, and great
~ unders,e your gencc and patriotism if these effort
are not rebuked by you with unanimity and coursg
worthy OF the brightest epochs In your political history