Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-25
and virtues Of social life he is above re-

and virtues Of social life he is above re-
proach.
On the whole then, we submit TO your can
dor and judgment, the following as our reasons
for sincerely believing that the gentleman we
have named is eminently worthy of your conf
dence, and entitled to your SURFACES.
!. Because he is now, and has EVER been,
fearless firm and consistent Democrat, adher-
ing inhexibly to the inviolability of State rights
as the best, indeed the only sure guarantee OF
the National Union.
2. Because, in all his varied public service,
he has uniformly manifested, without equivo-
cation or reserve, mistaken fidelity to the Con
stitution in all its provisions, fulfilling scrupu-
lousy its injunctions; and, on every occasion
calling for his action, yindicating and enforcing
the rights given and the duties imposed by
that instrument, as being, under Divine Provi-
dence, our only ark Of safety
g. Because his career from its inception,
during the war Of 1872, under every vicssi
tude of public affairs, the Missouri Compromise,
the struggle with the Bank Of the United
States, the reduction of the tariff in 1916, the
war with Mexico, the portentous encroach-
ments Of Abolitionism, the pacific adjustment
of 1850, has been uniformly and steadily pa
triotic, and on the side of the people, the States
and the Constitution.
a.
duties of that high office have been sufficiently
tested by diversified public service, in emer
gences of great difficulty and responsibility.
5. Because his integrity in all the relations
of private and public life is above reproach or
suspicion. IL III,
6. Because his large experience in public
affairs has given him comprehensive and
minute knowledge of the science of govern
ment and of our constitutional system, and also
q practical acquaintance with the administers
tive details Of government, without which,
theoretical views, however enlarged or pro-
found, may fail in application.
I. Because his intimate acquaintance with
the distinguished men OF the nation, and the
high consideration in which he is held by them,
will enable him, in the administration of the
government, to invoke the assistance Of such
as enjoy, in the largest measure, the conf
dence of the Republic.
In thus presenting to you the candidate of
our choice, we feel that we have performed q
patriotic duty. We confess, nevertheless, that,
as Pennsylvanians, we should deem our State
honored by your concurrence
In giving expression to our opinions, we do
not nndervalue any Of the aspirants to that
high office.
We have intended to present Mr.. Dallas to
you simply as their equal in all respects, and
such we believe him to be; yet to be preferred,
because, in our opinion, he possesses more fully
than any other the confidence of every section
Of the country. With us this is the controlling
consideration, for, without thorough, heartfelt
union among ourselves, and concentrated, Wig
orous action, the foes of the Constitution, it is
to be feared, will triumph, and this glorious,
happy, prosperous Union of States will soon be
numbered with the things that have passed
away.
JOEL JONES, j. Cooks LoNGsTRETH,
j. f.. JOHNSTON, GEORGE w. CHILDs,
THos. j. MILES, r. X. ScoTT.
DANIEL K Miller,