The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-15

towards American officers the part of Russia is the
fabrication either Of European pennya-ner or of
the New York Herald, and only wonder that even ma
Lightly should mielead invent fsehoods that can
be SO easily and triunlphantly contradicted.,
THE RALLY OF The DEMOCRACY.
successful rally unexpected repuse has been
regarded by standard military authorities satisfactory
evidence Of high state OF discipline Success under such
dscouragng circumstances is seldom attained by other
than veteran troops fighting in good cause Injured TO
difficulties familiar with the casualties Of war and acens-
toned to close the campaign amid tue exuitn shouts Of
victory With three exceptions OF brief endurance
the democratic party Of the United States have been in the
ascendency upwards of fifty years and will continue
the ascendency just long as the people OF this conn
try desire to and perpetuae the institutions which
were bequeahed by the heroes and sages Of the rev.
olution Bewdered by false issues wild from the OF
money pressure and seduced from the path of duty by
the empty promises of better times and better currency
thousands OF democrats induced to vote for General
Harrison upon the plea that he no party man The
reign of the hard-cider party lasted believe about
thirty days
Then followed the Mexican war, and shortly after its
close the democratic candidate for the presidency was SET
aside in favor Of who known to be brave, who
was suspected be incompetent and who was believed to
have no political preferences or party attachments 10"
many months the Gaphns and GARDENERS retained posses
sion Of their il-goen and illused power is already
part-and most dsgracefa partof the history OF tbs
country.
For the third and last time the democratic party re-
ceiyed check-not from one enemy but from the COM
biped attack of all the OF the Union and the con-
a,;,or I'm, from the confusion of secret and cowardy
assault the democratic have successfully rallied I'M
der the cheering summons Of their chosen standard
bearers.
The progress of the reaction in Connecticut New York.
Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois, Virginia. and other
States has already been faithfully chronced in our col
pmps. In Iowa, too, where Mane-awism abolitionism
and w-nohingsm have obtained an accidental ascend
encv the democratic masses are rallyng with spirit, m
energy and an enthusiasm which cannot fail to be attend
ed with the fruits of speedy and substantial victory AT
the democratic county convention Of Jefferson held IN
Fairfield on the 3ot ulmo, series OF admirable esou
tons was unanimously adopted The principles Embodied
in them are SO soundy democratic and the spirit which
peryades them is Of such healthy, hopeful and cheering
character, that we give them to the reader entire;
Resolred That in the socalled nothing party we
recognise dangerous combination of men, undistingused
nv an
from other parties shred and patches torn from the regular
nocal unprnciped and greedy seekers OF
place following bloody flag with the emblem OF their coun
liberty botted by traorous notices and lying pre-
tences disgracefu alike to their country and It's
Resored That with such the democracy hold no po
cal fellowship and any of the band are in this conven
ton they are through fraud and are invited to retire.
Resolred That denounce as dangerous to the ree-
dom Of the baotbox dangerous to honest expressions
pubic opinion all societies OF political character all
of men
control of mems consciences their right to vote, or their
bt to worship God according the dictates OF their own
conscences.
faithful public officer doing his duty and refusing to
violate his oath the passage by the body OF laws in
ae,ooaon of the constitution of the United States thus
knowingly violating their oats to support the same he
by their committees into private schools conducted
by defnceess and inoensve females the mobong ofuges
elections and the robbery and burning and
tho MURDER IN COLD of innocent and peaceable c
zens are but the legitimate fruits Of tout combination of
midnight ploers warning against the sacred rights OF re
gous freedom and American citizens.
Resossd That Americans should rule America, but
ry ARE not all Israelite who of Israel he lis an
Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.
esored That they not all true Americans who arc
born America for among them are monarchsts, iedei al
lists fanatics potter unprnciped demagogues all
those who would sacrifice their country prosperity and free
dom for their temporary success
Resolped That he only is true American who loves
te urncpies democracy adheres faithfully TO the con
ton d the United States abors to extend the principles Of
free throughout the world and to the oppressed
and cordially despises every species Of tyranny
over the mind Of man..
Rssorcd That the Baltimore platform Of 1852 nbodies
the true principles and still receives cor
dial support.
Resored That although combination OF all the lama in
principle all restless disappointed ambitious and all
that could seducod by secret oath to abandon principle
have for the time being placed the administration in the m
norv vet the administration Of Gen. Pierce is not in fact
unpopular the intelligent honest public heart Il has
not been condemned.
Reolred That in the Judgment of this convention there
has never been time in the history of this republic when that
great truth proclaimed by the apostle Of American LIBERTY
Thomas Jefferson Eternal vigilance is the price OF bet
should sink deeper into the heart Of every than the
present.
eoped That deeply impressed with the truth Of the
foregoing resolution here to-day dedicate ourselves
to the defence and support of the great principles OF the dem
ocrato party pledge ourselves to each other to
vigorous and warfare against all enemies OF those
great principles whatever disguise they may
sumo"
THE DEMOCRATS ARE MOVING.
The Barnstabe Mass Patriot has the following
able words:
The democratic press throughout the nation never
in better spirits with respect the prospects Of the party
than they are Mt this Everywhere the salts