Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-08-14
the Result

In our last numHer, We published an editorial
article on this subject; and we then said the re-
suit was all in doubt. Such is no longer the
case. Although the returns not all received,
sSe feel fully satisfied that we are beaten! yes,
most shamefuLy beaten!! ournAeEousLT BEA-
TEN -!
We pen this article with modification and sor-
row, bat we must confess the truth. How much
we are beaten of course we do not know, bat one
thing we are certain of: so far the returns have
been received there mas been a tremendous falling
off on our side, while at the same time the vote Of
the Federalists has not been Increased. The table
of returns, given in this paper, will demonstrate
this fact. And here we might indulge ourselves
il small chat with some of our party, but we do
not care TO do so, at present, at all events. One
thing however, must attract the attention of every
democrat in the State, and that is that James B.
Shepard has not commanded the strength of the
party by several thousand votes. We do not pre-
tend to say he has not done his duty, far be from
our mind to insnuate any thing Of the kind; we
know he has been diligently at work ever since he
was first nominated by the State Central Commit
tee. But the party has had too many difficulties
to contend against-such as distraction and dvi-
sion in its ranks. Every thing that could operate
against our interests has been brought to bear !;
and TO fight through contest where so many OBJ
Isctions existed as to men, it coaid hardly be es
pccted that we would be able to succeed in elect
ing our Governor. Notwithstanding we had but
little hope of electng Mr.. Shepard, we did think
and believe that our chances for the Legislature
were certainly as fair as those of the Federalists
Even on that we believe anticipatlens are
defeated. If we are defeated in the Legislature, it
will be satisfactory proof to our party. we hope, IN
all time to come, that dissensions IN our ranks
who will, after this, give encouragement or vote
for what are generally termed mo party" or en-
dependent democrats" and affect to be opposed to
nominations by his party, does no: deserve the
name of Democrat. We say this IN all oandoE,
and we say it with all reverence to principles.
Without organization and unaninaity cannever
expect to succeed. Ambitious men, we hope, have
now been taught to feel as we'll as see, and know
the necessity of such course. In the contest which
has just closed, rot the least enthusiasm has been
manifested Ivy the people, except in a very few
counties. Hence the necessity of the most vigi-
lent exertions Of the Democratic party of North
Carolina, if they ever expect to overthrow Fede.
ralism within her borders. We deeply deptore the
result. We feel mortified to have it said that the
election has again resulted in favor Of the Federal
lists, thereby giving to them the election of two
United States Senator'S which are to remain ir
the Senate for the next four and six years. We arr
almost induced to give up all hope of ever re
deeming the Old North State from Federal mis-
rule, and place her at once on the list with Fede
raj Massachusetts,. But such course would be un
becoming in any Democrat. We must rever cease
our efforts. We must "never despair of the Repub
j lie Our principles are too sacred to despair o
seeing them triumph at some future day. The,
: must, as they are destined, yet flourish. We ma,
r we'll say now that we have lost the State by tn
: ethargy of our friends, which we fervently hop
t may never be the case again. We appeal to tn
: Republican party to hear in mind, ever hereafter
the importance of unauimty and concert OF action
= We are beaten by the lukewarm, Indifferent an
disatfected portions of party, and to no othe
: cause can our defeat be attributed.