Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04
THE UNION AND MIR. DOUGLAS.
Correspondence of the ~ y. Evening Post.)
WASHINGTON. Nav &c.

Correspondence of the n. y. Evening Post)
WASHINGTON, May &c.
The Union newspaper, characterized by
Governor Wises organ as the Synonymous
organ of james Buchanan is down on its
marrow-bones before Senator Douglas, and
in Every 'umble'' manner addresses him as
the honorable senator from Illinois" and
the distinguished senator from Illinois :"
This is considered rather extraordinary Ian
guage for "a paper that characterized the
same person, not long since, as "mscrable
renegade and "traitor," "skulking under
black Republican colors," "over to the enc
my" &c, &c. 1t is but fair-play to say
that this language is probably not more ex-
traordinary and surprising than the recent
action of Mr.. Douglas, in the Senate, which
gave rise to it. / refer to the "bill to res
train and redress outrages upon the flag and
citizens of the United States" This bill
gives unlimited and extraordinary power to
the President over the army and navy of the
United States, whenever, "in tho opinion Of
the President" "thc honor and dignity Of
the republic" may require. The President
can involve the country in a war, under this
bill, when he pleases, and 'employ such
force as he may deem necessary" The bill
only requires, after the President has prcci-
plated the country into war, that he "lay
the facts OF each case, together with the
reasons for his action in the premises, before
Congress- Now, in view of the fact that
Mr.. Douglas has repeatedly announced pub
licly that he differed widely with :" the
opinions of the President, especially in rela-
ton to what concerns /" the honor and digni-
ty of the republic,'' the confidence which he
propos IS to place in thai high executive Off
Ger, by the language Of his bill, excites the
greatest surprise.
The Union Of to-day takes another step
further towards the - honorable" and " dis
tinguished'' Senator from Illinois, in an ar
ticle headed, I" The Integrity of Democratic
Organizations. 1t is brief, and is as fol-
lows:
"rhe CIicago TINES Of tho 22l inst. makes di-
rect call upon this paper for information concern
ins the views of the administration in reference to
the duty of democrats to support the nominees of
the party AMI to uplold its regular organizations.
The Tunes, preliminary to its inquiries expresses
cordial concurrence in what the Union said few
days ago upon this subject. Now we desire to say
to our contemporary, that while do not feel
authorized or care to speak for the members of the
administration, have not the least hesitation in
the world in uttering own views upon this
matter Upon the general principles, and having
IN mind an earnest wish TO secure the triumph of
the democracy, and an abiding faith in the JUS
ticc of tho noble cause, we would counsel our
friends faithfully to abide the decision of the demo-
cratic conventions, and earnestly and truly seek
the election Of their nominees. To this rule we
never knew of an exception which in our Judgment
was sufficient to justify refusal to obey the laws
OF party. Again. at this time especially do we
insist that democrats shall unite against the COM
mon enemy; and We will add, that if heretofore it
could be said that it was wrong to wrangle and
quarrel, it is criminal to do so now"
learn, in connection with this announce
ment, that the administration party in Hi
nos will not call any conventions in opposi-
tion to the Douglas party, but will acquiesce
in the action of the latter organization.