The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-25

MAuar oorsrf, trenn., July d. ls55.

bv letters and otherwise that my opinions in
the new political party assuming the Of Americans
msrepresented and that the supposed influence Of those
opinions is sought be used 10 induce democrats 10 join
that party and sustain its principles feel il due alike
% my own political reputation to truth 10 my country
10 saw that have neither attachment for sympathy
with this new organization and that regard il in the
,rineps Of its organization in the political purposes il
avo,ss and in lis influences upon the public mind the
dangerous political party which has appeared in this
eouRtry.
II reference 10 my own position would remark that
have affiliated mith any political party but The ma
tional democracy.
approve the principles OF that party less than A.
tnre lis stesdast devotion TO these principles These
nrneipes have been made known TO the country through
The democratic press By It's champions upon the stump
ana by lis National Conventions assembled before the
lion eh Qp doors proelaming them before the world in
lis national platforms.
The great leading principles ofa these platforms are seen
in the devotion Of that party the Union il framed
BY The constitution, and in It's determination at all times
aud under all circumstances to hold the federal govern
the exercise Of those powers expressly granted in
the constitution, such implied powers absolutely
esssai for the exercise o. the expressly powers
while the time il maintains for the States all pow
er belonging to political soveregntes granted TO the
federal government
This great principle Of MISUNDERSTANDING in
iederatye system Of governnentisinguishes the demo
cratic party from all others Its preservation
ta the existence OF the system 1t is the OF
popular liberty.
In placing itself before the country upon platform Inn
bodying this principle of construction cardinal the
democratic party its claims for support upon the
hdence it has in the intelligence and patriotism Of the
people.
Never disnsng the Indulgence deeoion Of the peo
pe 10 It's docrines it has not sought deceive them by
changing addressing itself TO their passions
Being voluntary in its organization and addressing itself
TO their reason has sought bind the
the people by oahs dshonorng them they in
violation Of their duty TO the country.
Ii has attempted excite intensified sentiment Of
nationality among people with whom patriotism is a
hotseAod riftas,
It has not sought to array religious denomination
against another by connecting religion and politics. thereby
endangerng the peace and quiet Of the country and
making upon the spirit of the constitution itself
does add its strength by deception and false
hood.
1t does not institute system Of esionage its
bers that they may be whipped the polls by :ass-ras
ter and then made the will of others violate
their oaths.
II leaves its members free according the die
tates Of their Judgment and to vote for against its
didates.
Il has BEEN throughout its history, consistent patr
otto conservative noble party, aud for than half
century its have constituted the ruling policy
the government
10 such party am proud 10 allegiance, and TO
its decisions have submitted the will Of The
ton.
II is said however that both the democratic and wing
parties cad.
is that the whig party, By lis old name nowhere
appears upon the political deny, however that
the democratic party dead In its last great struggle it
verwhelmed the whig party completely TO leave it.
self without organized opposition The government is
the hands Of its chosen agents. and under its ruling
policy moving steadily in its Of usefulness full
filing glorious mission dispensing happiness and po
cal blessings at home commanding respect abroad and
msking rapid strides in power and greatness.
These the fruits OF its policy and the evidence Of its
vitality will be again exhibited in the great struggle Of
1856.
It's local cssensons have caused its defeat where its
numbers would have given il victory These viii be
healed and it will again rally under the lead Of
mantrYe the party in the past-true to the of
popular hertyrue to the constitution and to the rights
Of the Staiesunder the lead Of some such man the great
party will agan rally the beat Of the democratic drum
and, with lis principles emblazoned upon its banner if
will meet and conquer all opposing forces has
done
lives the affections and confidence Of the people 1t lives
in its organization and in the powers of the
To deny il is to fasy the truth Of HISTORIC II il the
only great hiring national organisation the only hope Of the
country to protect the constitution from the assaults Of
factions and Of traitors.
In of the northern States il has been beaten down
by the combination Of all the political elements opposed
it but il fell gorousy struggling for its principles and
though overpowered it preserved its organization and win
regain its strength with the returning Of the ober
second thought
In the South it lives in the patriotism of the people, and
in their attachment the Union and will put down know
nohingism the northern poicdl fungus which sud-
denly sprung upon the country and which, by the prnc-
piles Of its organization by its daily practices and avowed
purposes violates alike the rules Of morality and every
principle Of the political decatogne
Having thus shown that the democratic party is not
dead, let what has become of the wing party /
have already said IL did sppear By name upon the DO
litca arena have also said that in 1852 il with
crushing dsfea with the greatest military chieftan its
head In that contest twentyseven OF the thirty-one
States of the confederacy voted against its candidates.
Such defeat is without parallel in history. party
so condemned by the public sentiments OF the nation
should hide asey in shame, and nigh, be expected to
change its If il expected again TO make lis APP
pearance in the political struggles Of the country By this
last public condemnation OF its and policy its
last hope of successful contest with te democracy
destroyed unless by species of strategy il could de-
the eoe TO present itself again under lis old
certain defeat Besides this its northern wing had
become completely abotlohzod and Il thus doubly
condemned so long as il retained its Old party
Its leaders saw this In such dilemma what be
done became most anxious inquiry with them They
could for they