The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
From the Gcor.ia Tim,s and ssn
~ FTOW tHt UcHfsIa and SeninoT
THE NEXT DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES-WHOM SHALL HE BE?

| OF THE UNITED STATEs-WHoM SHALL HE BET
principles and not mem is doctrine that every true
democrat boasts in announcing the of his
political creed. 1t is TO which cheerfuy subscribe
But let it not be forgotten in obedience its behests
that is only by and through that principles can be
put into execution and eectuay carried OUT and that
the efficiency ulness and completeness of their realization
depends in great measure upon the character and ability
OF the man or chosen for the purpose The truth this
is considered too obvious TO require comment We would
at the same time 60 little further aud suggest that in
proportion to the magnitude of the questions at issue we
should seek the very highest qualifications within our
reacha combination of most unquestioned honesty, the
most eminent ability, greatest experience uninching firm
ness and unerring Judgment And never in the history
OF this experiment upon republican government bese
qualifications mperiously demanded than at the pres
ent most critical juncture of its affairs Designing dema-
gogues and bad ia section of eonfederacy
given such impulse to bigotry naticism and intoef
that its impetuous uices have well nigh swept away
every honest who has attempted its progress
The glorious old republican ship is seriously impered
and the patriotism of the country loudly calls for the best
pilot at the helm and all hands to the rescue.
Let not be told that it is premature to agate the
question OF democratic nominee for the next presidency
that the selection is the business and peculiar province of
the nominating convention that its discussion is impoc
aud pnwse creating heart-burnings and jeaouses and
pejudiees detrimental the Of the very
would So far the democracy concerned, the
nomination Is equal election it s virtually their cleo
on unless they ignore the acts of the National Conven
ton There IS but little month before that
body convenes and surely be early for the
people begin to interchange views and opinions TO the
suitable person TO be nominated for their SURFACES
for the first station in the country the world We ex-
pect support the nominee o. the convention But why
Because expect its delegates to represent tie opinions
and rshes Of tie democratic in making that nom
nee And be unto that convention and to the party
and the country If it should not reflect the will Of the de-
mocracy. a........ ..
Iis not our purpose In what shall say assa any
OF the great who considered in parlance
"lesders" Of our party This is not at all necessary
Is tito taste liking, il not mpolitc for
thank God, We have enmities TO revenge ayenge
against any Of them. The cause sustained by the
Of all ksT There not whose services should be
dispensed with They oil Indispensable integral parts
OF The great arch that supports the fabric Bot there
be but one keystone and because make selection
Of one for this purpose does not diminish the Importance
Of the others.
So much By way Of preface. Let now take survey
OF the field.
The sound policy Of making our selection Of nominee
from our democratic brethren Of the North take quite
for granted pretty generally conceded at the Souh II
Il there that we weakest hSe where most need sup
port at this time; there in 6ne from whence the democratic
votes are to come aid the united South in sustaining the
constitution the sovereign rights Of each and oil the States
and every section Of the Uuon and the Union ITSELF By the
election Of democratic President The democracy Of the
South has been made strong and triumphant because the
democracy Of the Norhand the democracy Of the North
alone be il remembertd-stool up manuly for const
tutona rights in the last Congress They have Ia
quouce been weakened. The fsnatcal demagogcal and
dishonest lenders Of every conceivable faction and ism
the North took advantage Of Che prepdces Of the people
in favor Of free territory and literally preached crusade
against all those who bad voted for constitutional
rights In the Territories The struggle that has bcea going
on there for the last eighteen months is familiar TO ALL
We know how calamity friends have fought and fall
len fighting with their principles ebakoned their col
ors aback TO the field and feet to the foe1 Though
beaten, they were not dismsyed. With unhinchng
devotion TO principle which the cause of truth,
they rose again to the enemy. They rnied their
forces and in the late elections have rumphnuty carried
oe free Satesvotes enough with the South elect III
President These Pennsylvania, indiana, Maine, New
Hampshire, and Wisconsin. Then, IL get states
from the North and especially from one OF these FIVE
States who is fully equal to the station and right in prin
cpe does not sound policy Justice and good senseand
may we not say grsiiiudealike counsel the South to
cast her in convention for him. III The Struggle for
constitutional rights Is again to come of 10 the Tree
States should not gracefully and judicousy yield to
our friends there the odr Of the hosts TO battle in the
approaching contests7 One from among them would nat
uray inspire more zeal and enthusiasm more pride Of
State and section which, added to wonted devotion 10
principle would render cause triumphant beyond
tinRency BY such course too we should show de-
voon principle At the time exhibit to friends
there proper acknowledgment for the sacrifices they have
made in our cause and which Is that of the constitution
There be question that ID would greatly aid
friends at the NORTH by deprivng their Of any
advantage that might be obtained by appealing the
preudces Of the northern mind which s peculiarly sens
tive this time account Of the repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise, against southern candidate BY this We