The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-11-27
ooUNsELs FROM the DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

Of good feeling This prediction has been more than
verified for the simple fact OF his election has not only
made the unity and nationality Of the democratic part,
more proudly conspicuous than before but il has Svgureo
tue uial support Of the entire conservative
teress Of the incoming administration and
ELECTED from several of the leading opposition journals
frank and manly recognition Of the President elect as pure
patriot an enlightened satesman and apreemineny safe
counsellor and guide That the administration win
have to encounter the present administration have en-
countered the fanatca assaults Of sectional oppo-
siton is true and what democrats every where pr
pared for but that free intelligent and patriotic people,
proud of their country, proud of It's institutions ana
proud Of Union which has made them what they are
win consent to conde their conscences and their liberties
the keeping of fanatics and traitors il what cannot
believe and it is BELIEF may safely ads which
| shared by overwhelming majority Of our country
| men. sat..
We have said that the unity and nationality Of the dem
ocrac party have been made peculiarly conspicuous since
he election of Mr. Buchanan. Northern and southern,
aud western democrats stand upon the plat
form of principles and while such recognised organs Of
the party the Richmond Enquirer the Boston Post tn.
| Louisiana Courier, the Detroit Free Press the Mobile
gser the Louisville D. mocrat the Nashville Union ii,
Cincinnati Enquire the Ohio Statesman and the Albany
Argus found advocating the principles approving
the same measures and pursuing the couciliatory
towards brethren Of opposite views but whose
position is TO and not results they do hest
to oppose with hrmnes yet moderation every
nent which OF seconalism and ultraism whether
coming from friends enemes-from the North or the
South.
la this spirit Of moderation, frbearance and unions
spirit which has distinguished the chosen champions
of dem cracy from the days Of Jeerson present
methe Richmond Enquirer lends its patriotic counses
preserve and perpeuae the nationality of the demo-
cratic party present a continuous and unbro-
front the enemies of the Union and the consttu-
1on In a late issue of that journal find the following
| article ..t.,....
"No all discouraged by their recent repulse the
ainers OF Fremont busiy yed in constructing
basis of party organization Tor the campaign OF 1860 TIL
plan is 10 rally the black-epublican forces upon plat
form OF suf ent compass embrace every opponent OF
laveIy aud every of the South and then begin
systematic neessan and INSCRIPTIONS warfare upon the
Dex admins ration Unless at the end OF his term Mr
Buchanan administration command The popular sup
port, ack-repubican succession will be inevitable
TIere Will be no other party to inherit the
dead mans effects
The bnnders Of the democracy then be the ad-
yantages OF black repubcanism What lesson Of eau
ton and crcumec ion does this fact ncucae upon every
party With what obstacles and enbarrassments does il
| threaten the incoming administration |
The democratic and black-republican parties
y balanced in respect OF power. The former vicori
Gus 10 the struggle but success hardly won
with the aid ofmporun accidental advantages The lat.
ter has abated nothing OF its Zal and has suffered
pause in its preparations for another battle.
an the next contest circumstances must be against
The democratic party will be placed in avry critical posi-
tun and will be subjected TO trial that will ii
dom and its strength the utmost Under The
pieces administration hardly survive the gean
ofts Toes and the reschery of its friends. How diff ult,
then, for President TO safely into harbor when bis
course lies among breakers, and he must th
fury Of inevitable storm Every body oresees the d fl
cues and dangers in Mr.. Buchanans path Every bod,
understands that his ad mnsraon stand hazards
Ola sectional controversy But this is not ALL The black
republican party will watch and waysy him at every step
u his progress will nerpose all of obstacles In
his way will haass him by open assault will undermine
aim by secret treachery, will aggravate bis embarras
mens will oppose his measures thwaTt his policy
his bundersin short will fight him with every weapou
known in political warfare Can bis admins ration tn
umph such accumulation of obstacles Can Mr.
Buchanan conduct the democratic parry through ali
difficulties aud dangers and bring into the field in 1860
with no less OF prestige or powerf The exploit woull
rival the retreat Vt the Russians after the tall of the Maa
kuf but the strategy of Gorschakof is essential to IT.
accomplishment The most brilliant reputation for
manshp will be the prize of success the rrepsrabe over
throw OF the party and the ruin OF the country will be the
penalty OF failure
implicit confidence But the fidelity OF the party must he
quail the ability Of the leader To succeed in his ardu-
enterprise be must nave the jealous support OF The
united democracy.
The journals in the interest OF the back-republicau
party appreciate the embsrassmenta Of Mr. DIChanan
position They understand the conditions Of bis
rhty know that the integrity OF the democracy
ry above all things 10 the triumph OF the incoming admin
i.ratiou, Hence their artul attempt 10 die b.
the sections OF the party-an enterprise which
the Herald devores itself with indefatgsoe assiduitg
Hence the absurd story Of the aceudeucy OF violent
sells among the democracy Of the South.
The Charleston Mercury and the New Orleans Delta
In party and in their discussion
litical tiers they allow themselves a latitude which {
limited only by their ideas of consistency and duty
Bat ey conducted with very rsDtTkabe ability
with the and enlightened regard 10 The inter
South We surpiied therefore that thoue
they nothing for The txgenCes Of party they
how effectively they aid the OF black repub
cansm in repeng the sympahes Of the northern demoC
racy and betaying dsrust Of the incoming admnsra
ton. Why despair IN advance, o. Mr. Buchanaus abty
shield The South from aggression, least during th5
t. OF his proficiency Why prescribe policy to hin
which ia the vi things he underakc7 Tbis
prophecy Of evil contributes the l6 ment of owe
ehoding and these eEttnvayant Bpeculsons only
end disappointment Meauwue however they animate
the hopes the enemies the South and dpress the spirit
Of our northern allies. Can gain any advantage Tor
tho common by betral log inordn.to Pmblnu
and by rendering support 10 Mr. Buchanan iupos
stole condious2 Do not the hsztrd ofnenatipe
his confidence and losing the influence Of his edmnsru.
toni
Ia the Cincinnati Convention Mr. Buchanan was not
the first choice Of majority Of the southern democracy
supported in the South with unexampled unsnmity
Both the Delta and Mercury aided in bis election and
why2 Not certainly because II expected that Mr. Blu
chanan would up 20 the full of wants
and demands We anticipated such thing, and hepc,
the opposition TO his nomination in the first instance H,