The daily union., 1856-10-31
THE COURSE OF DUTY.

THE COURSE OF DUTY.
We regret to that there are tco democratic candl-
dates in each of four five congressional districts In the
State of New York We conceive of nothing to justify
this peryese and suicidal 1t can result in no ben
eft to the candida respectively; and will tend ineva-
by to insure the election of the candidates of the oppos
ton party Every consideration of propriety and duty
demands of these gentlemen prompt compromise OF their
difficulties for the of their party. We earnestly
and most respectfully urge upon them to display noble
and praiseworhy magnanmy by conquerng every feel
ing that stands in the way OF harmony and victory
The patriotic and sesacrifcing spirit evinced by the
of Pennsylvania in the late canvass in that
State should not be lost upon their brethren OF New
York In Pennsylvania in New York, there were
honest differences of opinion growing out personal pref
erences in more than district in the State but these
differences were ultimately settled and settled in an ami
cable spirit and when the day of battle came the un-
wayering democracy of the glorious old Keystone pre-
scented firm, compact and an unbroken front to the
combined forces of their enemies The issue of that
orabe battle yet fresh in the recollection Of grateful and
admrinc democrats in every section of the Union. The
democratic State ticket was eeced-a democratic major
ity in the legislature secured gain of democratic
members in the congressional delegation obtained-a
SN~~N@A~A 'A~N~3s
triumphantly secured
The democracy of New York have it in their power to
elect hireen-many believe ffeeu-of their candidates
for Congress Those to whom have generally turned
in former campaigns for information
that the prospect of carrying the Empire State for Blu.
ohanan and Breckenridge highly encouraging But this
power and this prospect great the first and atterng
as the last may be- will in the end nothing
-
and Gnon.
Since the above written have received intelli-
gence from New York through public and private chan
nels OF most gratifying character 1t would seem that
patriotic counses have length prevailed and that there
is good for believing that in most If not ALL the
congressional districts in the State the democratic
will be jeoparded by the suicidal efforts Of rival
didates Of the same party.
The following from the New York Daily News Of We'd
nesday rnorning last will be read by democrats every
where with the livele5t satisfaction
~We are rejoced to perceive that movement has been
com nenced which will be, doubt initiated, and will
leave the field open for single democratic candidate 10
each Of the city districts The Importance OF securing
strong working majority in the lower house. to support
the democratic administration, Ia evident and the honor
and prosperity OF this city deeply stake per-
init ip representatives 70 be other than Union men
We call the attention Of the democracy to the mag
unanimous and truly noble Of the Hon James NJ
Smith, IT, in retiring from the candidacy for Congress in
the seventh district Mr. Smith has showed In this that
Of duty II there was man who might have justified
continuance in the canvass IL ne but he has left his
vindicaon time and the grateful memory Of the party
Gen. Elijah Ward the sole democratic candidate
we feel assured win unite the full support Of the democ
racy Of the district Always firm and consistent sup.
porter OF the democratic cause he is accomplished law
yer and courteous gentleman and will do honor his
constituency, while they rely his uuwaverng de
~ to national principles
The candidates generally arc men admirably qualified
70 make useful and distinguished members and only
desire that they should exercise spirit Of patriotic mode
ration aud secure they can complete democratic tri
umph. We now have John Kelly, Horace y. Clark, and
Elijah Ward, running without any democratic opposition
Mr. Kelly OF the fourth district has been already tried
and has displayed talent industry and devotion to
sttuonAl principles He will be triumPhantly elected
and heartily rejoice in the return OF this ndvo
cate Of democracy 70 the field Of his past labors.
Horace ?. Clark, esq, Of the eighth district s elo
qaent LAWYER and his varied experience and rare ability
termination which Is in public % and insures re-
spect in all circumstances when other qualities fail when
the orator may be slenccd, and the politician desert his
principles the possessor Of and moral courage will
yield neither TO he Intimidation Of factions or the storm
Of popular prejudice.
From long acquaintance with Mr. Clark we feel that
he has the knowledge political aud commercial requisite
70 be representative Of city, and that will
have more weight among bis colleagues than this gentle
man His profound aud practical Acquaintance with all
the branches OF law his readiness In debate and his
wearied industry all Ct him emiDenuy Tor seat in Con-
greSs.
"Mr Cochrane in the sixth district has sIl an opposi
ton IN the ranks Of his party whether the difficulties
viii be healed and union be effected 70 insure sue
oess, few days viii determine Mr.. Coehrane is well
versed In public business and acqusn intimately with
public men He will add force If elected to city dele
cation in the House.
:" In the lower third district Nessrs Wabrid0s ana
Sckcs still competitors for in Congress but
neither viii the position II both determined 10
remain in the field We hope for better things aud trust
there viii be magnanimity enough the part Of both
these gentlemen TO adopt that will insure
uement Of their difficulties and the district.
In the fh district Mr. Macay appears 10 be the regu-
lar canddaIs recommended such by the general
committee Of Brooklyn, though Mr. Hamilton good de-
mOorat s remains n the field contest his claims We
hope under the circumstances, Mr. Hamilton viii ren-
quish his position and in readily the support or
his rival Mr. Mscsy has represented that district in Con-
Rress twice with great ability, and reelected would con
tinue 70 serve bis constituents ably and well'