Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

commercial, and agricultural position Of New
York as the Empire State Of the Republic
Justly entitle her to commanding voice in the
Democratic councils of the nation. This proud
place, Inherited since the time Of CLINTON, i'm
poses upon her the duty of yindicating, by in
dependent and fearless action, her Democratic
birthright
| ResOtUed, That the past has sufficiently prov
ed to all rightminded men that nothing but
personal prejudices or partisanships divide US.
The present tells us that there are no material
points OF difference between US, and the future
warns us, in language of unmistakeable SIM
picity that our hopes of success do not depend
upon instructions, much or less do they depend
upon quarrels among ourselves. 1t is need
less to recapitulate the capability of the united
Democracy of New York. 1t is fact SO plain
"that every man who runs may read" Of it in
the historical records oftheir glorious triumphs.
The duty before us is therefore clear and
simple, and every man who processes democra-
tic faith ought to make the sacrifice of his par
tizanship for the sake Of that union and har-
mony upon which alone the harmony Of the
Union depends.
"Resolred, That the hue and cry Of for
eign infuencein our midst instead Of seeking to
impose onerous obligations and restraints on the
poor emigrant who, in his escape from tyranny
and oppression, comes to contribute his mate
rial aid to the development of the resources Of
the country, ought rather 10 be directed against
those pampered minions Of English aristocracy
whose interference with the domestic institu-
tions of the United States has had for its sole
object sectional agitation and the eventual
disunion Of our republic. 1t is against this
species of foreign influence that the Democracy
Of New York pledge themselves always man
fully to battle.
"RcsOIred, That the Union Democracy OF
New York, adhering to the true American
doctrine Of MONROE, repudiate any line of
governmental policy which does not resist to
the extent of the life and fortunes of the ma.
ton, all European interference with the affairs
Of the continent, and which will not resent to
the utmost, the encroachments which are sought
to be made by the allied powers of western
Europe, in China the Sandwich Islands, Cen
tral America and Cuba.
"Resolred, That it is time for the Democracy
Of New York, in view Of the absorbing policy
Of the allied powers Of Great Britain and
France, to impose check upon their West
Indian aggressions, and to define the Ameri-
can understanding of the line Of conduct that
should be pursued by us as a nation.
"Resolued, therefore, That as the unanimous
voice Of the Union Democracy of New York,
we hold the acquisition Of the Island Of Cuba
to be Of paramount importance, not only to the
safety and integrity Of the States, but as neces-
sary in geographical point Of view, as was the
possession of the delta ofthe Mississippi to the
commercial greatness and honor Of the country.
Resolred, That the opinions we have ex-
pressed are inseparable from patriotism, and
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ing as the Republic. If not acted on now,
they will be hereafter, and must form an issue,
and perhaps the sole issue, in all future politi-
cal contests. Regarding, therefore, the future
as fraught with events charged with the destiny
and perhaps with the perpetuity, not only Of
the Democratic party, but of the Union itself,
we invite Democrats all over the land to unite
with us, and in common cause do battle
against o common enemy.
Many distinguished gentlemen who were in.
vited to address the meeting sent apologies for
their absence.
Senator Stuart, Of Michigan, delivered an
address which abounded with excellent advice.
Chief Justice Joseph Williams, Of Iowa, and
DR.. Connery also, delivered addresses.
Four things are worthy Of remark in the pro-
ceedings of this meeting. The first is, that
they ignore all old differences between the two
divisions of the party and look to a perfect
union. The second is, that they refuse to pin
the faith of.the New York Union Democrats to
the sleeve Of any man, and speak not one word
about the Presidential succession.
The third is, that while they denounce the
Know-nothings for their warfare against resi-
dent Foreigners, they also denounce the pam
pered aristocracy of England for their "ISTER-
sEREEcE WITH THE DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS OF
THE STATES s"-irhich means "THEIR INTERFER-
EYcE" WITH SLAVERY.
The fourth is, that the New York Democrats
are sagacious enough to perceive that in addi-
ton to old Democratic principles, new issues
must be presented to neutralize and annihilate
the miserable and fraudulent issues presented
by the new secret party.
We hail the proceedings of this meeting as
sure sign that the hitherto severed Democ.
racy of New York are experiencing return
Of reason.
If they had united before, Know-nothingism
would have been dead. 1t sprung up in New
York; it has prospered on their dissensions,
and they now owe it to the Democracy of the
country to unite and crush the fell monster.
We hope that the ugly terms Of "Hards" and
"Softs" will henceforth be blotted out from the
political vocabulary of New York.