The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-09


The divided aud distracted Of the agmentary fac
lions in secret open opposition the democratic
party while il is full of instructive warning IL is
calculated to deepen that abiding feeling Of hope and
hdence which has iumphany sustained the democracy
under the trials and the dscouragng cir
eumstances The firm, united harmonious spirit evnced
by the democratic members Of the House Of Representa-
tiveswih their ranks closed their presented and
their principles plainly and proudly Inscribed their
ing eminea.y calls for The gratitude and congra
uatious Of every patriot the land In tho State eg
laures where the democrats the ascendeney find
the union the harmony and thesar bold de-
6ant ront the enemies of deeply and dearly cher
ished principles Where the standard bearers Of the party
have justified the confidence reposed in their ability ineg
rty, and patriotism that confidence has been renewed by
grateful constituency with increased strength and in
creased honors We have already announced the reclec
ton of Senators Fitzpatrick and Rask under circumstances
which must have been peculiarly gratifying to those dstn
gushed and patriotic statesmen. To-day have the add
hona pleasure ofannouncng that the legislature Virginia
in joint convention yesterday and by majority of yfve
have reelected Hon. James NJ Mason the Senate of the
United States for term of six years from the 4th Of March,
1851 Although this result confidently expected,
cannot avoid congratulang the country that the Old Do
mlnion has thus secured to herself and the whole Union
for another term the eminent services of of her most
distinguished The Richmond Enquirer Of yesterday
morning. in anticipation Of the reelection of Senator Mason
has the following remarks:
" In advocating the recollection of James NJ Mason
have other motive than that Virginia should show full
confidence in his fidelity to his native State This blessed old
Commonwealth has failed, in the mutations OF
party keep the United States Senate her vigan
ne At this very moment through the Vaccinations of the
abolitionss civil RACES in Kansas and the House Of
Representatives state of complete Reorganization. Ia
this time for Virginia nter in prompt and cordial
dorsement of senator who, whatever complaints may be
brought against him. universally admitted TO have shown
full feay southern rights and have borne the flag Of
Virginia with unhinchng b0dness Would not the aboi-
tons rejoice at the defeat the tardy and grudgng
support by the representatives the people of Virginia.
the author Of the ugvesave law upon whose head daily
poured the abuse of Garrison and his mscre
allies Were original question: might prefer
the election of other but under the present
would rather the election of James
NJ Mason than the election of the dearest friend relative
in the State.
For these reasons and for thousand clustering consd
eratons which will readily suggest themselves the patri
otto and enlightened members of the general assembly
appeal the representatives of Vrgnias honor and vital in
this day be themselves and to the State,
and prove enemies abroad that upon the question
Of southern rights Virginia is still unit Let of all
parties carry the wishes of the people of Virginia. and
by casting undivided for james NJ. Mason, demon
that Virginia and ndvisibe We bring
ourselves believe that any other result will be the fruit
this days deliberations and with unwaverng confidence
the patriotism and uprghtness Of those who invested
with the best interests Of Virginia. leave the subject
the hands of the general assembly"