The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS AND THE DEM
oCRATIC PRESS.

THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS AND THE DEM
oCRATIC PRESS.
The whole country cannot fail to be struck with the
spirit OF harmony and concession the sesacrcng deVo
ton principle the union of sentiment and action and
the entire absence OF conflicting elements, which have char
acterzed the proceedings of the Democratic National Con-
venion the abos OF which have been brought to close
full OF bright promise to the patriot and auspicousy
for the supremacy of party whose trumphs are the H
umphs Of truth error tolerance bgoy reason
fanacsm and equal rights oppressive privileges
The enthusiastic uuanimity of Mr. Buchanans nomination is
only equaed by the graceful and generous in which
delegates surrendered their personal preferences
az it became manifest in what direction the hopes and
wishes of majority of the convention directed In
this patriotic sacrifice Of preferences the delegates have
shown themselves be faithful representatives of
democratic constituencies for wherever the announce
meut of the nominations has been mnderegardless of
locality of previously expressed wshesa degree of
enthusiasm has been produced almost without parallel in
the history Of our presidential campaigns
As slight evidence only Of popular sentiment and pop
ular feeling in regard to the action Of the Democratic Ma
tonal Convention, give below from such of
the democratic papers have reached which contain
the announcement Of the nominations
The Baltimore Republican says
"The nomination has met the wishes and expectations
Of the great masses and will be hailed with enthusiasm by
them and they will triumphanty elect the sage of Wheat
land to the highest official position in the country or in
the world.
awhile thus rejoice in the action of the convention
contormabe to the wishes Of the majority there is
for complaint upon the part Of the friends of the
other candidates The principles of the present admins
traton have been fully endorsed and its foreign and do
nestle policy heartily approved Of
"The term principle to have been generally
recognised and acted the sentiment of the people
We have no time 10 say more at present We enter the
with cheerful hearts and sangune hopes and al
though know that the of abolitionsm and its
ally know thiugsm will be poured out without stint
yet we feel confident assurance that the good sense and
patriotism of the nation will rally with overwhelming force
| and sweep all opponents from the field"
The Virginia Sentinel says:
ave respond heartily and cordially TO the nomna-
ton. Mr. Buchanan is statesman of commanding tai
ents and long tried integrity Ills large experience his
profound attachments, his great equanimity Of empera.
men and calmness Of Judgment his patriotism wide
the country and attesed by long record Of devotion
the equal constitutional rights of every section Of the
Unional commend him to his tllow-citzcns Of all par
ties, ms preemnenty qualified TO hold the helm of State
and guide affairs with wisdom while his lougsus-
'aiued leadership among the tru~t of the democratic
statesmen will the host Of the democracy to hail him
as their chosen chefain with acclaim that will make
the wskin ring. An honor has been conferred on him
which monarch might envy; but it is a compliment no
more than due to bis brilliant public service and 10 the
sterling Common wealth which gave him BIRTH and Of
which he has been so long the pride.
Always admired by Virginia, voted for in convention
by her in 1852 and nominated by her he will be
tanned in State with enthusiasm not easy 10 de-
scribe and will receive her in November next by
majority approaching uuanimity to degree almost
smpled in our political struggles With JOY give our
banner TO the breeze T.
The Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore sun
writes:
The nomination Of Mr. Buchanan BY the Cincinnati
Convention is under the circumstances favorable 10 the
democracy Mott only The national party by which he ia
selected but the friends Of the Union and peace at home
and abroad have good ecaie themselves upon
this nomination II will be the more grateful 10 Mr. b.
chsnan and the credsbe to the convention the
reason that II was unsought by him. and conceded by
them 10 consideration Of his merits and his high
and superior availability.
mo candidate could have had less concern with his own
nomination than Mr.. Buchanan has had lie was absent
from the country during years after the failure OF his
nomination In 1854 and since his return he has kept him.
sell quite out OF the reach Of political excitement
agement"
The New York Journal OF Commerce says:
The Cincinnati Convention have concluded rher la
oors with result which will elicit approving response
from the conservative and solid OF the country in
every section Of the Union That body represented the
predominant political sentiment Of considerable ma ority
OF the several Statoa It's prompt selection by unan
nous vote OF candidate for the highest dignity IN the
republic indicates agreement Of opinion in the great
oemoerauc party OF the country that would hardly have
been thought exist by those who listen 20 tho nose of
popular tumult and look only at the surface 10 discern
the tendencies OF the national mind The balloups In
the convention indicate divided conuses nor any
ct Of interest among Its members or the constituencies
whom they represent; and they show such enacy OF
personal preference in favor Of candidate or the other
as viii be likely 10 dsmpen the ardor or cool the cnthu
ssm In The canvass OF those who yielded their predec
lions In Difference TO the majority. The convention was
unanimous in the declaration OF principles for the main
cnance OF which they appeal the Of republic
and hvy have selected bearer In view OF the
qualifications he possesses 10 commend him 10 the conf
dcncs Of the people the whole the worthest expo
nent and the nbles and most reliable champion OF the
great doctrines of constitutional right republican equa
~, and popular sovereignty.
The selection Of Mr. Buchanan will tend to strengthen
The public faith in the fitness of the people for segovern-
ment Among the most experienced Of the few remaining
statesmen who have been employed in the national service
during period extending half the existence Of the
republic he has exhibited in the various exalted stations
which he hns been called 10 I'll thorough fitness for their
respective duties perfect comprehension Of the interests
intrusied to his charge undertaking sense Of equity
and Justice in judgment and administration, and liberal
and patriotic estimate Of those considerations necessary to
the adjustment Of conflicting sectional interests which have
hitherto so happily controlled the councils OF the country
and given TO II unprecedented development Of erpan
sion power and prosperity and which the advancement
OF general civilization and progress less than
permanent we-beinR require TO be maintained.
While we write the reverberatons Of cannon attest the
Joy with which the intelligence from Cincinnati has been
received In this city,
The Richmond Enquirer says:
I'm evcry cxgency Of State and 10 every act OF his life
from the day he repaired 10 the field repe the invasion
the nsoent aggresons Of the same naughty power whom
be confronted in bis early YOUTH James Buchanan has dig
played ardent unsehsh and devoted love OF
lie Is and has BEEN patriot in the best and
Of the word. Admiration OF the institutions conf
dence in the destiny and aternal affection for the people