The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-09

crime, End thus endeavOr to countenaDce aht
protect the criminal, because that crime ha,
been committed for the benefit Of the party
Sir, II gives me no pleasure to refer 10 thi.
, occurrence. We formerly flattered onrselve:
u that however mischevOus LocolocoiSn
; might become in other SECTIONS, there was il
, North Carolina and other parts of the South.
a regard for public opinion. and feeling oil
personal honor among its leading members.
which would keep it somewhat within the
E bounds Of decency. But it is tree which
hears the same fruit in every climate. Its
late exhibitions will arouse the indignation Of
: the virtuous yeomanry ofthe Old North State.
But, sir, am depressing.
wished simply to call your attention to
to the nature Of the bond which connects this
so-called Democratic party. To show tbs
extent TO which its organization has been cars
ried, refer you to the ''Circuar from Exec
utve COMMITTEE of the Democratic Asseeia-
ton Of Washington city, issued last Sep
TENDER. ] wOGld read the n hole ofitiiI did
not know that its contents were well under
stood BY most if not all Gu this floor. Its
first four sections you know provide for tho
organization OF Democratic Association, by
whatever name they choose to call it, in ''ev-
cry county, CITY, ward, town. and villa-e
throughout Tie Union" the appointment of
Executive Committees. Captains, Lii, uiep-
ants, and Democratic Minute men-fhit is,
linen who are willing 10 serve the Denocra-
! cy at a minutes warning. Their first class
of duties is prescribed in sections five al d six.
in The following words:
"5. The capt.in and ieutenantS with such
minute-men ms may be detailed for the ser
vice, proceed forthwith TO make out two lists
one of all voters in the company hot nds,
desie natins the Democrats, Wings and the
Aholiionlsts, putting into a sepersie column.
headed doubtful" the names of all " hose
opinions are unknown, and all OF every arty
who are easily managed in their opinions or
conduct, the other list is to embrace all mi
nUrs approaching maturity, and all men not
entitled TO VOTE
sc. That a copy Of these lists be furnished
10 the Executive Committee of each De mo-
cratic Association within the election pre-
cinct''
Section seven directs these officers and
mnute-men to circulate all papers that may
influence the doubtful men. Secien eight
makes it the duty ofthe minnie men TO get
all the doubtful men 10 their meetings. Sec
non nine, ten, eleven and twelve are as fol-
lows:
80. That the captain Of the Democratic
minute-men appoint time and placefof ren-
devious, early on the first morning of the c.
lection, and detail; minute-men TO wait npon,
and il possible bring with them eveiy doubt
full voter Within the company bounds"
40. That il practicable, some suitable re-
freshments be provided for the company at the
place OF rendezvous, and their ardor kindIcd
by patriotic conversation; that each man he
furnished with ticket with the names ofthc
Democratic electors; that it he impressed mp
on them that the first great business of tie
dog IS 10 gre their rOfes; that they are ex-
pected and required TO march 10 the polls ina
body, and IN perfect silence; TO avail them
selves OF the FIRST opportunity TO vote, and
Rerer separate mil srery mcn'ber Of Tie COM
pdRy has roted.
I'll. That if any Democrat he absent from
the rendezvous, the captain despatch a MN
ute-man Forthwith To bring him to the polls.
"l2. That The captains and lieutenants
provide beforehand means for conveyance for
such Democrats as cannot otherwise get to
the polls"
Without going further with this matter,
Mr.. Speaker, have read enough to afford
an accurate idea of this system OF organiza-
ton. That il uould be most effective in prac-
fice, is obvious, when is remembered that
there are in every comfy, some who. from
INDIGESTION Of character, may he persuaded-
some who, from honest crednlify AMI want
of political knowledge, can be imposed upon
by arfulv framed documents or verbal mis-
while others may be over
come by the influence of what are called ere
freshments," or other means. This or some
similar plan of organization was adopted in
many parts OF the country. In the Stale of
Tennessee, as have been informed hy what
] regard as iirst-rate democratic authority, the
was the mode relied on
There are about fifteen hundred civil dis
tricts in that Spaie, in each Of hich here IL
precinct for voting. IN each ofihese districts
the democratic pIrfy selected FIVE individuals,
" no were by their combined exertions prior
TO and on the election day. to endeavor to
change two voters in each district, viii, h in
the whole would amount TO three thousand,
and taken from the Wing to the Democratic
side. wouli make a difference Of six thonsaud
in the result. BY this means they hoped TO
overcome the majority of four thousand which
had been cast against Mr. Polk the wear pre-
vious. That this scheme failed, solely owing
TO the fact that in that State the Wings were
more jealous, more active, and better organ
lied than they were in any other State. Moth
ing gives such confidence and spirit to an
individual, as knowledge that his efforts
will be seconded and sustained BY all the mem
bers Of his party. 1t is similar feeling which
gives courage to a soldier going to battle in
he ranks ofveterans, whom he knows and con-
ides in, thai he would not feel in the midst of
a body of raw militia.
The leading members of the Democratic
party, Being in the late canvass well aware
hat the system Of Wing policy was approved
BY majority Of the people Of the Union, and
hat their nominee had also a vast personal
in the estimation Of every body
over Mr.. Polk, felt that the issue, If deter
mined with respect either 10 measures or mcn,
would be decided against them. They there
ore called into exercise 10 the fullest extent.
heir system Of party organization, to obtain
IS many votes as possibleGor their candidate.
md showed themselves devoid of all scruples
rs to the mode in which these vptes were to
be procured.
But Mr. Speaker, our opponents did not
content themselves with merely obtaining the
votes OF individuals. They also conrted and
won over all the various smaller factors of
The country. II is the natural tendency Of
these in every country to array themselves
against the strongest party. The Wing par