The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-06-08

FlssIsSTPPT, THURSDAY JUNE 5
THE PROSPECTS or "a.

To superficial observer. the prospects of the
Wing party for success in the Presidential Elecs
ton Of ~ may appear discoursging; but to one
who win take into view the whole range of A.
merican politics, there can be- no difficulty in
predicting NEST favorable result from that con-
test. The tone Of the most acute and discerning
politicians of the opposite party, however much
they may be disposed to preserve the appear
ance of confidence. plainly indicates how deeply
excited their approximations are on this subject.
The meagre majorities, by which the Loco focos
carried the State Of Virginia at the late elections
under the most favorable circumstances for an
overwhelming victory, and when the Wings
had no inducement to bring forward their entire
strength, have aroused the most anxious fears
of the veteran Of the Enquirer" who candidly
acknowledging the narrow escape, which they
! have made in the odd Dominion addresses the
most pathetic appeal 10 the different factions OF
his party and most feehnglY implores them to
Law aside their present dissentions, and unite all
their forces for the overthrow of their formida-
bic opponents. He says, tive have too recently
grappled with the Wing party not to know Its
strength Yes, Mr.. Richie is too old and accu>
rate an observer not to know that the present
apparent prostration of that party Is but deiu-
sive. II is giant still, bat giant at rePose;
its slightest movements produce confusion and
dismay in the ranks of its enemies. Let the
occasion arrive when its strength can be made
effective, let its dormant energies be but once
more reused into action, and the Loco tocos'
Notwithstanding their temporary citation, will
again have to feel its conquering power and
Weld 10 its rcsistless force. The recent defeats
of the Wings IN the comparatively unimportant
contests, that have taken place since the cleo
ton of 40, are the natural results Of the most
unprecedented treachery, that ever blasted the
hopes or paralysed the energies of party. After
twelve years Of untring exertions and of the
deepest devotion TO the principles, for which
they were banded together, they had at length
uverw helmed their adversaries with the most
signal overthrow, recorded in the party history
of this country. But scarce had their shouts
of triumph died on the ear, and within one
short month after the venerated man of tLeir
choice. had entered upon the discharge of the
high duties TO which they had called him. when
he was unfortunately removed by an act of
Providence, and left his place to be filed by the
Vice Presdent,iw selection for the second
office in the Government had been rather u mat
ter Of accident than o. preference by the Amer
lean people. This creature OF circumstances,
th:sIPresIdent by accident, had no sooner taken
the seat, in which nations misfortunes had SO
unexpectedly placed him, than he began to man.
ifest symptoms of treachery to the party, by
whose sfforts he had been raised from insigni>
feance TO his present elevation. His aposlacy
became daily more open until lie was completely
9 strnnged from those with whom he had been
co operating for twelve years, and by base
subscrviency 10 the party, who had strcnuoUsiy
opposed his election, endeavored to conciatc
its members to his interest. AS scon as the
Wings became thoroughly convinced of his
treachery, they denounced his apostacy and ia
gratitude in most unqualified terms OF scorn
and 6etestation; and 1T once ceased to look for
ANYTHING beneficial to the country from source
so corrupt and polluted. Conscious that they
have no pswer to effect any good whilst the
esont incumbent Is in Office TO counteract all
that they may do. and deeply mortified at the
unsuccessful result of the victory, which their
generous zeal and devoted patriotism achieved
in 40, with sullen indifference the greater por>
ton of the Wings have looked at the subsequs n!
contests IS not worth struggle. But they still
have oil The strength of 40, and when it is CALI
ed out in support of the noble champion, who
heads their party, they will scatter the factions
ofthe LEGO Focos like squads of dispirited mil.
lila, before the fierce charge of determined req
lars.