The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-06-27
The National Convention.

A more intelligent and patriotic body Of
men never met in convention in tho United
States than that which held its session in
Philadelphia las, week. Among its mem
bers were some OF the nOblest spirits in the
land, and men who have occupied the fore
mos, ranks in the two great political parties
in which the country has been divided in
times past. Side by side were Democrats
Of ffty years standing, acting with wings
who were such in the days Of Jackson
Associated with David Wilmot, Of Penn
sylvania, and Preston King Of n. Y,
and men Of ike stamp, who have
rallied under the democratic banner for
more than a quarter Of century, were
Caleb Smith, Of Indiana, Stevens, Of Penn.
sylyania, and Ex.GOv. Ken, Of our own State.
A sense OF common danger 10 the Repub-
lie had brought them together, and acting
in the spiri, Of lofty patriotism they put
in nomination ticket which we feel must
succeed. II no convention ever held were
preferences so readily given up, and con-
cessiOus so freely made to promote the no
bic purpose which called the convention
together. The harmony which prevailed,
and the earnes,ness Of the delegates are
suspicious omens. They met in spirit Of
dcyotedncss TO great cause, no, as parti-
Fans, eager for the spoils Of Office, bu, as
patriots. solemnly impressed with the great,
duty of wrestling the government from those
who have administered j, in defiance OF the
principles upon which ], was started, and
10 restore il 10 its former condition, when
freedom Of speech, freedom OF the terrific
Iies-Liberiy, not Slavery, was The rule By
which the government was administered.
And the nominations made are such as will
commend themselves TO the calm judgement
of the country. We have an abiding faith
tina, thsy will DO ratified by the popular
will. Fremont has shown himself to be as
pruden, in execution as he is quick in de-
cision. and as modes, as he is self reliant.
with an unsullied private character, and err.
tertaining correc, notions Of the principles
upon which our government is based, with
n fame which any man might envy, already
attained in public service, he will attract 10
his support tho men Of heart in the nation.
The old will sustain him on accoun, OF the
noble stand he has taken in the hour Of per-
il of our country, and the young who
delish, in men, who have living ideas, and
are actuaied by patriotic impulses, will see
in him the irues, representative Of the gen.
ius Of Tree institutions, and the patriotism OF
the country. His banner Is the one under
which the liberty loving in all ages have
rallied, the one upheld by Sidney, a
Hampdeu and Milton, and Id later times,
BY Washington, Jefferson and Warren, and
the revolutionary fathers, and the cause OF
which he is the exponentis tina, upon which
all republican liberty is based, aud which
mus, succeed, II constitutional liberty Is pre-
servcd IN tnls country.
And the nomination OF Mr.. Dayton Is al
so one which will give grea, saiistaction.-
He has been tried and never been found
wanting. The people Of New jersey have
unbounded affection for him, love genera
ted by the high qualities he possesses and
the virtuous character he maintains. He
has rendered signal services 10 the country
heretofore, and we say in all sincerity that the
prospec, Of his-being called 10 still high
or rost Of honor is Gathering. His selec-
ton gives great satisfaction, and in prefer
ing him and associaiing his name with that
Of the Pa,h6nder Of tho Rocky Mountains,
tho Convention acted wisely.
We need say no more Of this Convention,
the most glorious, harmonious, and pairi-
o,ic ever held in the country, OF Of the ticket
il presents 20 tho country. The dOinss Of
the convention and the names II has chosen
rs exponenis Of the principles which !, pro-
mulyatcd are before the country. Momcn-
tuous are the issues involved 10 the
coming struggle. Fortunate will II DO for
our country u the principles expressed in
the platform Of the Philadelphia Convention
ere sustained BY the triumphant election Of