The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-09-11

an honest mind contrasting the means employed
with the result produced, was for the moment,
lead TO doubt the capacity of our people for
lself-goVernment. On my own mind 10 such i'm
Ipression even obtained temporary foothold
| was, on the contrary, we'll satisfied that as soon
las the discontenls that had been engendered
by long continued and artfully contrived agita-
tion had been allowed time to subsde; and
when our adversaries should be compelled TO ad-
vance from words 10 actions, the public mind
would forthwith, and by its own honest impulses,
| right ITSELF This sanguine expectation has
been fully realized. The results of the cleo
tons which have taken place since The extra
session of lS4l, viewed as a whole, have clearly
shown that the opinion did no more than justice
TO the Democratic party; and sure | am, that the
work which they have so well begun will not be
left unfinished. Extraordinary efforts have since,
it is true, secured partial successes to our adver-
sares in limited, aud to some extent, doubtful
quarters; but nothing has occurred that should
shake our confidence in the speedy and com
plete re-estabshment of Democratic principles,
in every department ofthe Federal Government,
provided only that the will of the people can be
honestly conveyed through the ballot boxes
The election of Polk and Dallas. and of ma
IJOiltJ vi lIltH DGlnOCldlS w llG
National Legislature, will witness to the world
the triumph of those principles; and TO the peo-
pie themselves, be sure guarantee for their
faithful observance in the administration of the
Government.
1t might seem supeFAuous for one whose
whole life, from infancy 10 old age, has, without
the intermission Of day or the neglect of an
occasion, been devoted to the support of Demo-
cratic principles; who embraced them with the
aIdor of youth, and chung TO them even more
closely when they were struck TO the ground by
adverse power-to say these are results the con-
summation Of which he earnestly desires to wit
ness. Other important advantages may also be
anticipated from the accomplishment of such al
victory. II might, if properly improved, be made
to produce that degree of unanimity and quiet
atnong the people, as well as in our public coun-
ellis, of which the country has been so long de-
prived. There is every reason TO believe that a.
very large proportion Of our adversrries have, by
the course Of events and the Developments of
the last few years, become satisfied thatthe prin.
ciples and policy of the Democratic party, if not
best adopted 10 a wise and successful admins
tratlon Of the Federal Government, are, at all e.
vents, so far in harmony with the natural and
spontaneous sentiments of majority Of the peo-
pie, that they cannot be kept down without anil
unusual resort 10 means which experience has
shown are greatly injurious TO society, and bringI
d5scredt upon republican institutions, for which,
even the full success Of their favoritc theory
could moi adequately atone. Reflections Of thisI
nature are, doubt not, at this moment gradually
maturing an opinion in the ranks Of our oppo-
nents. This feeling may not be avowcd Or even
lptnd fn mi IN Tho
preaching election; but il is to my mind quite |
certain that it may be brought into full and over
whelming effect by the success ofthe Democrat
ic nominees for the various posts of honor and
power Of the Federal Government, if followed
mp by an honest administration of its powers up
on the principles which will have carried them
INTO office, and are preferred by majority of
the peobIe.
The address which accompanies your invita-
ton does You great honor. The opportunity to |
which YOU refer, of once more tax 'ng by the |
hand the venerable patriot in your vicinity will
doubtless be embraced by ovory sincere Demo
crat who has it in his power 10 do so. For my
self need not say how painful is the necessity
which compels me to deny myself the gratihca-
ton of again meeting, and that on an occasion
Of so much interest, one, the recollection of
whose public services will survive the ravaaes of
time, and for whom cherish feelings of respect
and esteem, which can only terminate with my
life.
1t breathes also in other respects spirit such
as might be expected from the pure principles
which from personal knowledge | am sure you
cherish, and does no more than justice to the
patriotic character of those you represent. To
regard yourselves in your relations with your
Of the Union, as "one people,
alike The principles that are essential
10 the strength, prosperity and perpetuity of our
glorious system of Governments" to know no
line, real or imaginary, which can separate the
North from the South, or the East from the
West, in feeling, in interest, or in fact; to look
upon the common blood of common ancestry
IS bond Of union which cannot be weakened
BY geographical line; that Union of which the
American Eagle is the guardian, the Stars and
Stripes the shield"--to regard the question of
Texas, (Which has been so extensively I
md warmly agitated,) as National one; to fa- I
,or the acquisition OF that territory, because you
believe 1t necessary TO strengthen the Union,
md to secure TO us "peace, harmony, and increa-
'ed prosperity" 10 anticipate the completion of
hat measure without any sacrifice of the nation
Il faith and honor, and without resortng TO any {
'ther principle in the administration of the Gov
eminent than that which makes the will of the
majority the law Of the land, when constitutions
lily obtained and expressed, and sentiments
which come with great propriety from the State
which has the honor of supplying the Democracy
'f the Union with their candidate for the Presi-
lency, and to which you are fully justified in an
icinatinu cordial rosnonse Honesf diAaran III
,es of opinion may exist among friends in re-
gard TO the means to be employed TO carry the
opinions you have advanced into practical effect,
out that circumstance does not detract from their
ioundness, nor impeach their validity. The