The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-05
From the Pennylvanar
The state Ticket.


The acti on Of ibe convention which reassembled al
Harrisburg Thursday last completes the ticket of The
democratic party for The approaching Stale election
is gratifying and auspcious 10 contemplate the complete
Notwithstanding The predictions OF The entire opposition,
and The unworthy schenings OF few interested psrsans
in our own ranks II required but little communication
with the representatives Of The great body OF the party
10 satisfy the latter that their OF dissasac
on and distraction were without basis in the heart OF
any portion Of The people. and are compelled 10 say
that they yielded with that cordisy which arises more
from nigh sense OF duty. than from the pressure OF po-
litical necessity. t... r.. :.
We regard the nomination OF the Hon. John c. Knox
Tor The supreme bench tnineBy fortunate and pro-
pltious, not simply because IT implies frank endorse
men' OF The appointment OF Gov. Bger but because he
possesses, Ia high degree, all the qualifications OF
iure and culture which indispensable to his present
responsible position, II is no small matter. however,
that our executive has been directly and unequivo-
eally susianed BY ihe paTy and we are satisfied thai
Their generous conduct will not be without It's due ndu-
ence IN forllylng him in The sauary policy which has
characterized his entire administration. II could not
well have been otherwise, when the voice Of restless
and prurienl faction had already inspired the common
enemy wrh The hope OF intestine dissension, which
dcxerous policy might ultimately ,uIn 10 their advsn-
age But The motive for such dissension has been utter
ly dssipaied, and The democracy OF Pennsylvania now
stand as united and firm as they have stood, when
the call summoned them 10 the conflict. We believe
that The party will hpd for grateful ascrptons 10
the pruden, and conciliaoy, though decided measures
oil the convention IN many years Of its future trumphan,
career II was composed manly OF calm, honest, and
sncefe men, who viewed the interests and prosperity oi
the whole party as too sacred 10 be tampered with for
The Qualification OF pairy private anmosites, the
dfes. OF imaginary personal grievances-ot men who
could stoor to unm anly political struggle over the
gave of oDe OF our purest aud most eminent citizens
whea public interest demanded such sachcc OF high
FEELING and sentiment, bu, everything combined to point
the single way IN which respect for his memory
and services could be most signally atesied.
We have already declared conviction Of the policy
and character OF the previous nominations, and
oiced TO hnd them nobly sustained aud seconded by
the selection ol the Hon John c. Knox for the supreme
bench We imagine no objection worthy OF The
slightest consideration which the most iDselerale oppo-
nsnt could urge axaln't him In truth consider all
opposition eheotuay crippled. and might easily
act by the generous sdulxtons which his appointment
has induced from The whs press HIS public career ba.
been unblemished and biian--a oarsef, too, carved
by his native ene,gies of character bt. H.doou. sp
piicaon, and the hehroned ambition which nsrks and
eevses the devoted and reso patriot in any OF the d.
versiked walks of life. To all the impulses OF
comparative youth, he has sdded the matured erpe.
enoe OF deep and acn,e study and bas become at
man and i.rit, 'o ssns&s & sdhtst.on and sSamps
which might add 10 The usrious fame of HE pre-,
decssso and he Is now regard.d any d-parage
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our judicial history X tH saIa. s. t9e ~ #. Ee
Wuh each candidates before them, what becomes the
immediate end responsible duty Of the democratic party
Shall wa merely stand slooi, aud suffer triumph which
power o Opposition prevent Or shsll arouse
10 action and exhibit at the same lime Whole strength
md appreciation OF the men whom are called to
support BY the authoritative action OF the parry Shall
our aavocacv bs msvsiy negative shall II be positive
active, and full OF vehement political life Shall il be
du because Cannot dream OF defeat. hearty and
spontaneous, because we have other political truths
demonstrate and establish than those which are directly
involved in State election Can forget that
tional administrations locks to for overwhelming
voice Of approval and can we forge, how strongly it's
claims snnobie such sprroval' Let our organization,
lben, be commenced at and in deep esrnestness
There no good why should not emerge from
this contest with the Evidences Of strength and
Iory which crowned Efforts the late GLORIOUS cam
pagn but have every reason TO bel'eve and we can
show IT. that the party has gained fresh elesens OF pop
nlsry and invincibIe predounmence The work rs be
lore usAsha we not Prove ourselves equal TO all 's de-
mands ! re r.rtt VI,