The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-26


From the Feliciana LAD Democrat
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY-ITS POSITION AND
POLICY.
Never since the days OF Jefferson has the democratic
party held higher ground all questions pertaining
either to the domestic foreign policy of the nation than
present. and have its elements been united
Its organization and influence effective. Cries
have arsenand perhaps they may arise aganwhen the
condolences Of chance have served temporarily to check
the progress and chill the enthusiasm to darken
the prospect impair the purity and power of the prnc
Piles Of democracy There have been periods in the po
ca history of this country when the seemed
almost to toter with the portenous throes of revolution
and ruin when kepcs and cynics might have dstrused
the foresight and sgacy of the founders of the republic
But those times have gone and the troubles that made
them memorable have been buried it is to be hoped, in
oblivon Or least to be recoected only sad
venrs of the past and warnings and safeguards for the u
ture The American people have attained the pinnacle OF
prosperity and power that towers high above every other
nation of the earth, and still points 10 prouder and
nobler destiny, only for country but for the
savage well the civilized world Our nernecine ieuds
and factions have been queted and queed dscord and dis
senson longer threaten speedy disruption of the Unon
fanacsm has been beaten back the embatted hosts Of
aboonsm have been routed the black banner OF the
saants of southern rights is trailing in the dust tat
tered trophy attached TO the triumphant of Buchanan
ANA Brecknrdge the of democracy is flying from the
masthead and there every indication that We have
weathered storm than shall ever encounter
again. But, Notwithstanding the fact that the enemys
has been broken and the dangers disspaed there
still remains much to be done by the democratic party in
order that it may eradicate the ills the immediate effects
of which it has eactuay averted. Because Buchanan
and Breckenridge have been trumphanty elected
opposition embracing every faction and fragment that
could possibly be combined in antagonism to the democ
-
accomplish all that is promised and expected unless aided
by the undivided efforts and encouragement of the party
entireyhe ncalculable influence arising from the
moral power of outside sympathy in every section and in
every wing and detachment Of the democracy 1t is the
essence of the prosperity of republican people that
the party in power when chosen upon principles I'M
bodying the genuine genius Of the government, must
be unembarrassed in its action by conflicting counselS
and captous exceptions, so long it adheres to the
policy prescribed by its cardinal creed. 1t is true,
there may be and must be difference of opinion among
members Of the party touching matters of
pediency opportunity and sometimes with refer
to the moderation of certain ari-
sing from correave relation to slavery In such insan-
1t is due to the party in power that those differences OF
opinion should be frankly and aessy expressed that the
administration may thus be enabled to act advsedy and
in consonance with the wishes of the country in matters
on which occasion had hitherto been afforded for the
popular verdict to be pronounced But when admins
tration is naugurated upon principles proclaimed by the
party that carries it into place there should be truce TO
thing and thing the part of the party towards
itself that contribute in the least towards confusion in
council embarrassment in action. Extreme opinions may
be entertained without danger derment the inter-
es,s of the nation but is one thing to think in
divdua and another to administer the affairs of a gov
eminent by virtue of authority directly derived from mill
lions Of free men.
The President of the United States the delegated
dian of interests and honor of American people,
respective of party of section The constitution is his
chart pointing out his pathway and the principles of his
party proclaimed in his election, the indces lie
observed in his interpretations
These the duties of the administration ON the one
hand while it is incumbent the part of the people, on
the other to frown down dscord and sustain the admins
traton with energy and ZEAL long there is devia
ton from the rectneal of the constitution. Ma
onaty not severalty Of the secrets Of
with every party proposing to dispense the affairs of
publican people; and 10 this peculiar characteristic that
has distinguished the democratic party Of this
ty which is altogether attributable to the philosophical
fact that its principles counerpars to the constitution
embracing the interests of every section doing justice TO
all without infringing upon any, and covering the whole
country with canopy, under which each separate State
stands out in bold relief but with relative rights to and
from the common whole
The Inauguration of Mr.. Buchanan will open a
OF hope and promise to every patriot In the nation Inc
principles upon which he has been elevated to the most
honored and responsible position within the gift of man
warmly canvassed and thoroughly understood. And
being approved by the people, he has only to enforce them
TO pepetuate the Union have the immortal honor of
maintaining the integrity of the democratic party
the hour Of the crash of the constitution and the
country.
That he will do his duty, have every guarantee that
mortal man can give and that his party will support him
in unbrcken column have ample assurance in the fact
that the democracy never falter in their faith.