In reality, the editorial claims, the Republicans rose to power under the watch of a Democratic administration and the Democrats are partially to blame for the lack of checks against Republican growth. Introductory address of the Constitutional Union Party, an alternative to the two main parties that is dedicated to the preservation of Union. The Opposition promises to work with reasonable men of the North within the bounds set forth by the Constitution to save the Union. Editorial praises the activities and positions of the Opposition Party, which embodies the patriotic and conservative Whig principles best suited to save the Union according to the Spectator.
Article details the breakdown of electoral votes by section.
The Spectator makes predictions about the upcoming presidential election and states that, given the balance of power between the two major parties, the Constitutional Union party could draw some states away from the Republicans. This might ultimately throw the election into the House of Representatives, thus precluding a Republican victory. The Spectator praises the selection of John Bell of Tennessee and Edward Everett of Massachusetts as the Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees, respectively, of the Constitutional Union party, and devotes itself to working toward their victory. Expresses pride in the peacefulness and patriotism with which the party convention was conducted. Argues that the nomination of Lincoln is a step backward for the Republican party, since Lincoln is widely viewed as a lightweight politician.