The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1845-08-19
r,,Tv On DEMoCRATIC EDITORS.


The first duty Of a democratic editor, in
these days, we take to be this, namely, TO
GIVE TO THE EXISTING ADMINISTRATION OF
THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT FIRM AND
CORDIAL SUPPORT. After one of the most
animated contests Of which our country has
ever been the scene, the democracy last
year succeeded in obtaining possession OF
the government of the republic. That VIC
tory was not obtained without much labor,
and many of us were called upon 10 sacrlhce
our individual preferences and long-chonshed
feelings, to the end that success might once
more shine upon the DEMOCRATIC CAUSE.
The result of conduct at once so wise and
so patriotic, was seen in the election OF Mr..
Polk, under whose administration we can
safely look for the ascendancy of those prln-
cipes in The success of which is involved
the fate of the Union. But il would be abb
surd 10 suppose that Mr.. Polk can effect
much if he receives not an efficient support
at the hands of the WHOLE DEMocR,TIc
PARTY. To accomplish the objects which
the democracy had in view when they united
upon Mr.. Polk as their Presidential candi-
date, it is imperative that they remain united
in support Of that distinguished man and mis-
administration. TOpursueany other course,
would be TO play into the enemy's hands,
and to pave the way for the permanent
triumph of federal whggism. Democracy,
united, can rule this broad land, and make
it the home ofliberty and equality; disunlted,
it cannot make even an opposition, worthy
the name, TO that powerful arstocratic party
which has already reduced so many of the
old States TO mere business corporations oi
the closest character-which is casting its
baleful eyes upon the new States, and which
regards possession of the general government
as an object for which no sacrifice can be
TOO great, atfording, as it would in thel'
hands, an uncont oiled dominion over the
wealth and enterprise of people destined
10 extend itself over the whole western world
Hence we shall give to the existing admins
iraiion support as strong as can be afforded
by our humble intellectual powers. We un
derstand the objects of the administration it
be-ihe settlements of the Oregon question
on American principles; the adjustment o
the tariff question in such manner as shal
do Justice to the great agricultural interes
of the nation, now sacrificed TO the manufdc
turers of the North and East; setilemen
of the currency question in accordance will
the views laid down by MARTIN VAN BUREN
and for maintaining which that distinguishes
statesman and patriot was SO bitterly oppose
by wings and misled democrats, in lsiO;
continued opposition 10 the iniquitous distrl
button scheme, so that the independence
and sovereignty of the States may be pre-
served; and, generally, the pursuit of such
course as shall be best for the interests of tn
liberal party. These objects are worthy {
the party, and through its union can be mar
tanned, as we have an administration disir
guished alike for the talents of its member:
its desire TO satisfy the men to whom it owe
its existence, ard its pltriotic attachment L
American principles and American rights
Ohio Statesmdn.