The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-23

mperatvely required by important private Interests having
direct indirect connection with political matters
This business win be disposed of with the de-
spach. His return is looked for next week.
We call the attention Of readers to the eloquent
marks of the Hon. Mr. Barclay Of Pennsy which will
be found in another column.
letter from James Watson Webb of the New York
Courier and Enquirer viii appear in next number 1t
received too late for this mornings paper.
non. j. CLANCY JONES AND THE RESOLUTIONS
OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
After ballong for upwards of two weeks for Speaker
without discussion and without success the nono,onous
character Of the House proceedings suddenly changed
on Tuesday last, by Mr.. Walker Of Alabama, in a set
speech and Of such fully the pro-
traced debate which has ensucd That this ong-contnud
silence should be broken last and broken by the gen.
teman from Alabama, ought not to occasion any surprise
Those who had closely observed the gathering sentiments
and the gathering opinions of the country large in
gard to the action rather the want Of action in the fed
era House Of Representatives fully prepared for what
has transpred since Tuesday last The press had spoken
in many localities in the Union the people in their primary
assemblies had spoken while the members themselves had
been fairly overwhelmed with letters of approval
demnaion congratulaton reproach just they had
Win or acted WISHES OF thelr
The national democracy divided by geographical lines
but united in principle and men, uphoding the
constitution and battling for The civil and relig
ious rights not merely spoke with voice the word Of mp
prova to the democratic members Of the House for the
firm and unyeldng stand which they had taken in behalf
of their principles in the face of large boastfu major
iy but they bid them in the strongest language Of
agemeut to hold fast the high reposed them
that all ~ ehnuI1 bo
part of their political faith. The pursued by the
supporters OF Mr. Banks likewise approved Of hut
only by such constituencies where seconalism is preferred
the pride and glory and strength Of great and united
peoplewhcre the law and the ministers Of the law
openly deedwhere raitorous blows aimed
sitution and the Union has become by-word Of re-
where high destinies of twenty millions Of
feeen dust in the balance compared with the
business exaltng the negro above his capacity above his
organization, above the white race itself While the
ona sentiment has gone forth cheer and encourage the
democratic members it is also true that the aboitioniso
and of the North have been sustained by
the fanacal spirit Of sectonalsm third party remains
in the House. remains without aid without encourage
men without sympathy and wemight add without hope
we alude of course the southern know-nohings The
denounced by their brethren of the North for refusing
to swell the abolition ranks of Mr.. Banks They
preached by their organs in the South for supporting
a candidate for Speaker who elected the distinct
issue that he anti-Nebraska We not
prsed that silence was broken by Mr. Walker lead
ing southern know -~.hing.
We give another part Of the paper this morning such
Of the running debate took place in the House Tues
day. Wednesday, and Thursday last WILL we believe,
place all the issues in clear and ineligible form
before the country. Mr.. Walkers speech at best
assault of the resolutions unanimously adopted in the
democratic the LIST instant and which have been
heartily and enthusiastically endorsed by the united democ
racy of the whole country briefly but empbacay inn
bodyng their sentiments principles, and congratulations
Our readers have already been apped Of the charges and
complaints made by Mr. W. in the of his remarks
How ably be has been answered. and how completely he
has been repealed at all points, the country will satsac
tory learn by careful perusa Of the calm clear search
ing, and powerful reflective remarks of Hon. j. CLANCY
Jones, Of Pennsy lvauia which will be found in the
por; to which we have already called attention.
AS the author of these admirable resolutions the task nat
uruy devoved Mr. Jones defend them from assault
and defend and explain the motives and which
aed the democracy Of the House in their adoption How
true he has been to the reputation which he has long
md deservedy enjoyed for keenness and comprehensive
of intellect for GOODNESS sagacity aud mastery force
in debate for fidelity TO party principles, and ability
to eucdae explain, and defend those principles not
politician but Of ripe judgment and enlarged
views the record which spread before readers this
morning affords abundant and satisfactory evidence The
resolutions with which the Of Mr. Jones is ident
lied have additional weight and importance from the
which have been raised and the combinations
which have been made against the democratic party.
Since the adoption Of the democratic platforms of la4s and
1852 questions which had hut few supporters and only
local habitaton and naoe have Suddenly become bold
broad issues End which have imperavely required the
deliberate and decided judgment Of the national democ
racy The representatives of that democracy in caucus
have passed that judgment it has gone forth to the
try and It has been cordially recognised by democrats in
every section in the Union completing the platform Of
principles upon which they win confidently offer battle in
the coming presidential canvass.
As the author and successful defender Of these sterling
resolutions Mr. Jones has obtained position before The
country alike due to his talents and patriotism and to the
ndomiable old State Of which be is distinguished an
ornament and SO faithful representative