The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-05-04
DEMOCRATS, At.en,iou.

''''iN' vas whether He wa
the person who wfule political articles 70
The Journal. 4 5 some ind,iduals NAV b
inclined TO doubt lis truth, especially Nh
Loco Focos, we give below part Of
communication written by him, while ;
Whg-thc other par, has been lost,
which we invite the attention of the Loo,
focos especially. They can learn from
thIswhat he though Of Democracy in al
Snsh is the cry-some watchword for the fpht
husI 'ihdicate tho wrong and warp the right
we truly live in an age Of phrGsss-to which
no definite meaning can he attached. Delaec.
fdey, rs the cry aud weiGhword Of tho present
: orpdsi N party, and emblazoned in glariny char.
aoters nPon their banners. Whatever is done by
this parity, is Democratic; whatever by their
opponents, Federal. 1t would be a curious tnst
ter, to examine the leading measures of the two
last administrations, aud see how we'll they cor.
torn TO the republican standard as fixed by JEFF
ierson. We truly think. the old Republicans
would hardlyrecognize the SPURIOUS BREED
Of the present day. This accommodating spirit
OF modern democracy comprehends every thing,
certain constituted judges. The stern aud IN
flexible principles OF '95, are made to yield TO mo
drrn improvement, AND ANY MAN VINO Will sra
scRiBE TO TiIE ARTICLES OF the SEw PATH cAx
IMMEDIATELY STAND FORTH TO THe WORLD A PURE
AND uNINPEAcnABLE Democrat. A regular mode
Is established by which one can be cleared Of all
political sins, and admitted into the goodly compa
ny Of the "taithfHi." lie can I've associated with
those noble and devoted patriots who havs batted
tot The last eight years 10 the cause Of democracy;
who followed the Old Hero in his triumphant
march over the lhrrties, and constitution Of his
country, aud spplaudod the truly republican
course, and unGirching integrity Of Van Buren.
u IL sufficient for the true, snd really enlig ened
democrat, TO know thata measure has received
the sanction Of the leaders Of the party, 10 rem
der II acceptable, and OF course truly Republican.
VI - creed requires all to obey--f.oni the aspir.
ing politician, down TO the rowdy whishey drinker
OF Tammany Hall. What Is democracy ex.
claiiHcd the Jupiter Toaans Of the party, in
this county II is. cried he, In the course Of
speech made last February 10 this town. love
OF the People. "a Democrat 10 Maine, is
Demoera, IN North Carolina aud throughout the
whole Union. beautiful illustration, most GER
family, OF modern democracy. But vet the ora
tor was right. 10 certain extent. There is
distinguishing mark by which one ofthe faith.
sides among the green hills, and granite rocks
of New Hampshire, OF the wide extending plains,
and unhealthy swanps OF Louisiana. The prom.
men, features are the same ia ali-ffom the vile
wretch who stands at the hehd Of New York
rab5le, up TO honest Benton. Democracy Is word
which has always served party purposes II has
been the theme Of the nFpung donagogue, and
foul parToIdc Of liberty Ia every sg- Clothed in
it, gasb, the iyraHt has assembled the throne and
the soldier OF fortune boon borne triu.r phanilyinto
power. II his erected the guillo,iue, and caused
the scailOld to smoke with tic blood Of innumer.
able patriots No one could declaim with a wild.
er or more leryid eloqucucc, the rights Of the
people and the love which he bore them than
iho sangulnary Robespicrre. lie. Supported hy
tho hell hounds of the Jacobiu FACTION, was
borne into power, shouting for liberty, and down
with tho arlstocFats. This same word, which ap.
pears 10 have powerful charm about It, has been
used as the cover under which the most danger.
Gus acts Of the Inst administrator were perpetra.
tod. The constitution. which should he the guide
o. the patriot, aud guarded with 4 religious care
like toe sacred fire Of Vests. has been construed
20 sait the basest party parposes-cofrup,on the
most Migrant has boon encouraged, IN order to
keen IN service ard reward political minions aud
pltasitas The history Of the last eight wears
viii bear os out in these chargcs aud tho people
have pu, tho stamp &c their disapprobaton upon
tho acts Of ,hat period We, those very mon who
were tho most conspicuous actors ia this demo.
cratic tragedy. ara noa the most ctatnorous for
freedom. They discover in every movement Of
the Wig party. some awful conspiracy formed,
Cor tbs destruction of our institutions. They
have found out thai our liberties,
Well, Democrats. what do you think of
Your new renegade Edilorl How do YOU
ike To be called the SPURIOUS BREED
And as he says, thai, any man rho nil
subscribe 10 TIE articles Of the ner faith,
can Immediately stand forth 10 The porid,
pure and nnimpedehdbie Democrat" we
suppose he has subscribed to the articles,
and now undertakes to teach this SPURl-
Gus BREED, as an unimpcachable Dem
ocrai, the very creed (which requires all
TO obey, from the aspiring politician, down
to the rowdy whiskcy drinker." Hear
what he says of Democracy lit has rails.
cd the gullolinc and made the scaiIold
smoke with the blood Of nnumerable pat
riots; tina, il has been the theme OF the
aspiring dcmagognc, and foul par.iclde o.
liberty in every age. Democrats, IS thi,
true If not, we should thtnk you woulc
have none Of histcnchlng. Don't you thinh
him gaite aice young man. A fine teach
or to make Democrats. The capital,
aud small capitals III the above commune
cation, is our own, the Italics the writers.
Es'Wc copy the following from TN
Danyilo Reporter. We are sorry to sa!
that the Editors arc mistaken; Gen. Ed
ncy intends to run no matter what the re
suit may be:
"Tn tho Lincoln District, Convention Q
, Ways delegated from oil the CoHRfiss, has re
commended Col. ID. NJ. Balrnger as a suitahl
candidate for Congress and we learn that our oh
: friend Con. n. NJ Ednsy OF the same District !
out on his orR hook,
!, wohavc too much confidence in the lEhigger
J and patriotism Of Gen. Edncy. to believe for
...,,,o,, that hp "a III pudanrgf the succoSs of