The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-18


 20 He Democracy of 1e Uaion.-The neXt-P residential election will probably de- eide the political fate of the American people for the present generation. The constitu- tional liberties of our country are ill imminent danger. Mr. sVeGs.e4, 2ste* eaact:no 1zsa ,,,.a hallowed designs with the present admins tration, IS making gigantic effort to regain the favor of a party that he basely and treacheropsly deserted in the hour of need. and 10 which he was indebted for his carly renown. His recent course is unparalleled for its audacity and effontery. It is so no- tes2oasly speculative, that it is an open insult to tke common understanding of the country, and utterly unworthy Of his stupendous in tellect. But worst of all, his course is most contaminating and demoralizing to the mass es, and most pernicious example to the rising generations. This god-like man seems fallen from his high destiny, and become a mere scrambler for the spells of office His leading motive seems to be the perpetuation oi the national treasure in the hands of him self and friends. who have already enjoyed 1t most proiusely, and which the latter con hnue ito enjoy, to a bonndless extent We are, then, in the midst of formidable coali- ton. Clay and Webster, whose hatred for each other is only equalled by their love of office, are to be the candidates in Al. If unopposed by two of our strongest men from the two great opposing sections of the Union, what rational mind can doubt their success? What Is to be done to avert this fearful calamity? Our course is plain. The preliminary step is to heal the breach of the democratic party. Ifthis be not done imme- diately, all Is lost
 Secondly, we must inseribe the imposing names of Calhoun and Van Buren on our banner. As to the preeedency, our motto must be, every thing for principle, nothing for men. Both are celebrated for their wis dom and public virtue; both are capable ol yielding our great national destines in the true spirit of the Constitution; both have faithfully served their country, both in peace and war, but this is not to be considered when the immediate welfare of eighteen millions of freemen is in danger By liberal con- cession, alone, can we hope to succeed in l the terrible contest before us And in strict accordance with this spirit, propose, third l ly, that Calhoun and Van Buren draw lots, l by proxy, in the Convention, for the prece- dency, the unsuccessful drawer 10 receive the nomination for the Vice Presidency. The effect would De electric. It would aroass and encourage the Responding hearts of de mocracy, and spread terror and consteFna- ton in the ranks of our opponents. Itwoule heal our fatal dissensions, and bring the re- l public together, once more, in the insepara- rable bonds of mutual peace and friendship But fourthly, will Calhoun and Van Burer accept this proposition' Can they produce a better? If not, what can they effect with out il, with domestic strife staring them il the iace' IL would be madness for them t dream of success, with distraction in GU
 oounsels. Both would fall, and with then the happiness and prosperity of mighty people, Have they the nerve, with their ca ] Paeity to Penetlaie the future, to assume thi
 awful responsibility: If we are defeated through their agency, direct or indirect, it ro