The daily union., 1854-02-17
Prospectus Of the washtnxton onion.


The subscriber, having effected permanent arang.
men by which he has associated with him in the
agemenl Of the Uaion The Hon. A. 0. P. Nicholson.
deems il proper issue Prospectus with the hope OF
enlisling an increased zeal the maintenance and dis
seminsion of the principles Of the democratic pan.
He trusts that the democratic character OF the Unon
is loo well known to require any assurances as 10
It's political in future But, that there may bs
no room for speculation doubt, he deems il not i'm,
proper to that The established usases well the
established principles of The democratic patty will
nue 10 receive ardent and support He looks
The action Of the parry through its National Convsn
onslor the rules OF his political conduct and for the
principles of his political faith Hs is satisfied that tbe
federal Union be best preserved by cordial union Of
the democratic party the gres, doctrines snd punei
plies of the Baltimore platform. He regards il as just,
wse and cafe recognise all to be true national demo.
Gratis who honestly and faithfully acquesce in and abide
by Tie creed adopted al Baltimore The doctrines and
principles mboded in this creed the guides ot Je'
erson, Jackson, and Polk ia their iiiuslrous admin
sifaions OF the government, they are now The
guides OF President Pierce, and his policy. there
fore, gives lhe strongest assurance that he will sd
here 10 them with unwsveripg fidelity. His inaugural
and eloqaen, commentaries upon the principles Of The
democratic parry and his policy and his practice have
been a continuous Illustration OF the sound and patriotic
sentiments OF his address aud message. His adminsts
ton commenced under the most fatteng auspices, and
promises 10 result in unprecedented prosperity and hon.
to the county. Bu, these brgh, hopes only be
realized By cordial and united determination OF the de-
nocraey 10 stand BY him in carrying out The policy and
principles which he has adopted Tor his guidance The
Washington Onos has given TO the administration The
same jealous support which il gave 10 he nominations
OF The patty at Bal,more and II will n future show no
abatement OF thai zeal This support has been cordially
given no, because the Union the organ Of The
administration, but because ts principles were those O
The democratic party. and s policy wisely adopted
Tor the maintenance OF ihose principles. The Union
claims 10 be organ OF The democratic party. and
supports the administration the bead and Representa-
of the democratic party. Enjoying the friendship
and confidence of the President and his cons,iiuions
advisers, have fully sympaihized with them in hos
sentiments which have constituted TIE administration
unit in its aclIon Whilst this administrative action
marked By wise combination OF stability and progress,
is not lees uniformly characterized by strict adherence
fixed democratic principles. II looks with unwsvsrin
purpose TO the maintenance OF scrupuloos bonesiy
every department Of the gosenment-il rspndiates aa
Jenounces all schemes OF fraudulent .gsrsss,on upoa @
public treasury, ncucaes oiEciaI morality sset
vailed and pure as that which enions honesty ehs
best policy In our foreign relations IL guards the n'
tonsl faith ainst the suspicion Of disregadins a
stipulatiohs, and prsctisss lie same Observance
resrect 10 ibs rights Of other nations tba, i demafa
from them towards our rights II looks 70
American policy a, home and abroad, resting up'
strictly democratic principles. asd progressing With s'
ness in the enhancement and diffusion ci The blessag'
rational freedom. lilooks to the permanent reeosnl
By the federal government OF the principle OF non in
venton on tie slavery question. as well IN regaId
Territories as the States, the only and relsaep
venve Of sectional agitation. 0a this na,ioas p'
form the administration has isarisssy and frpy pan'e
seh and ofits vindicsiion trusts to the iniellssns@
patriotism Of The democratic masses.
| The Washington Ua,on will cooperate with p'u
zeal 10 he promotion of these great objects and
crease lis efficiency, and to enable j, to give more
feove support TO the administration, the susscros'
lciis the aid OF all democrats 10 swelling the eHe"
o hs paper In the editorial management OF The Nv
he he's associated with him A. O. P. Nicholson's
whose political an,ecedenis identity him thoroughly
ihe principles Of Jackson. Polk, and Pierce, and iu'"
he fullest assurance that his course will meet The aPP
cation OF lie national democracy We have mace
rsngemenis for furnishing cur readers with uaH
nopns o! the proceedings OF Congress which wil sD
them to have correct view OF the progress Of