American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-25
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.

DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.
II is probably unnecessary to inform our readers,
that IN our political course, shall be guided by
it is presumed that there has been nothing in the
conduct of this paper, since it has been committed
to the care OF the present editor, to render this
point equivocal. But We believe that there are in
dcatons in the political horizon of this state which
render 1t proper in us to say something this sub.
ject at the present time.
Schisms have arisen in the democratic party in
New Castle County, which have extended their in
huence to the councils of the State, and inflicted
on a late occasion, the most serious disappointment
and modification on the feelings of those who still
cherish regard for correct principles If an homes
difference of opinion had produced this result, VIZ
might view it with enient eye; but if politica
treachery which, whatever men may say, is as prof
llgate in moral point of view, as any other specie:
of treason, has been at work then we saw let the
authors OF The mischief be exposed, and discarded
from the democratic family. We know the great body
OF the democratic party in this county TO be sounc
at the core +; and we cannot remain quiet while at
who have, in times past enjoyed its confidence and
risen to consequence by its support.
We have heard the syren song of sthe ezra Of
good feelings - and have been told that there are
no longer any parties in this country but when we
have heard these deusive doctrines from men who
call themselves democrats, we have uniformly de.
tected in them prelude to some selfish design
But there are parties in this country--and there
always will be parties in free country. Wherevel
freedom Of opinion is to be found, there will be diff
ference of opinion-and this difference OF opinion
on great political questions, begets division fpar
ties. The conduct of our political opponents, wher
ever power is entrusted them, the best evidence
that their party feelings are all alive and that Will,
they profit by the cant of tgood feelings" they arr
willing that the practice Of them should be confines
Exclusively to the democrats. What Napoleon SAT-
of the Bourbons may be applied to the federal part
-" They hare learned nothing and haze .forgottel
nothing" In poacer, they are precisely what the
were in 1913. The same political intolerance, whic
Originated with the federal administration of '9e
and mainly drew upon it the indignation of the ma
ton, still exists in full force wherever federast
lhave the power to exercise it. Need we refer I
facts to prove this? Does not the history of GU
own State, furnish us with ample proof? Can an
man point his finger to democrat appointed b
federal authority during the last twenty Ave years
4 The late lamented Governor Collins, influenced b
the goodness Of his heart, attempted milder sy:
tenn; we know that he appointed to, and continue
lin, Office, some of his most decided political oppo
nents. But what was the conduct of his successor
lUnnHuenced by the generous example of MI
81 Collins, his shortlved administration marked
a vindictve prescription OF every man who did M
bend his conscience to the political faith OF the &c
vernon pro tenn. Scarcely had he cuched Ii
sceptre, before every democrat, whom it was in h
power to remove, was driven from office and nj
content with this violent exercise of his egitmat
power, we have seen him STOPPING to the most scar
dalous chicanery to perpetuate the ascendency {
his party, and defraud his successor of the patronag
10 which he was Justly entitled. With these reco
Elections in our mind, we are not be told, that he
are parties in this country; nor are we to |
Ii called upon to give our support to federal men
candidates for Office, nor to men who fratefnze vii
them.
So far as our feeble aid will SO, it shall be excl
ted to maintain the integrity of,he democratic part
In this county, its voice. for nearly thirty years pas
has been expressed by the county meetings at Il
It Red Lion II any iairer mode can be devised f
the expression Of public sentiment, than has be-