Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-02-12
VERMONT PHOENIX.
BrattlebOro, Thursday, Feb. IL, 1916.
"The Harmonious Democracy"

II is a source Of infinite amusement to the Wings
who have no interest at stake witness the struggle
that is now going on between the different eiques in
the Democratic wgwam, and observe the rancor and
personal hatred which find vent whenever any two OF
these opposite factious meet, whether public in
private While these loving brothers are thus engaged
in drubbng each other, the Wings have nothing 10 do
but look and enjoy the fun. The old adage that "a
rogue give him rope enough will hang himself is in
fair way OF being verified in this instance; for un-
less the janing and discordant elements, Of which the
party is composed, reduced 10 order and harmony
soon, the breach will become too wide TO admit of
reconciliation.
The trouble arises in great measure from the df-
ferent views they entertain to the proper division Of
the spoils. "Epery has 10 grind" and
thinks that he is deserving Of this that loaf
than his neighbor; while his neighbor is fully persua-
ded that he has done for he party than any 9TH
eT man. and consequently is entitled to the greatest
reward. Mr. Polk, meanwhile, occupies no veiy envi-
able position At the head OF heterogeneous mass
which is united only in thing, viz: in asking for
Office, he finds it difficult task deal out the crumbs
in manner which shall give satisfaction 10 all: how
ever, he is doing his best peace among the
turbulent members Of his political family but with
little prospect Of success.
All hands, Mr. Polk included, have their eyes turned
~ the tIesucnta cdipaBh OF $780, ana tach Is pull
ing the wires he thinks will best serve his own in
tefests. Messrs Cas- and Allen both riding he
same horse, bot he will probably unhorse them both
before they arrive at the desired goal. Mr. Walker is
at work also, but in different way Instead Of at
tempting to take the Presidency BY storm, like Cas-
and Allen, he employs more crafty means. Intrigue
is his fort and by way Of practice he is endesvoring
to supplanJ Mr. Buchanan and secure the Premier
ship TO himself the best stepping to further
promotion. MIR Polk is also gathering himself togeh-
err for second heat, and is watching the movements
of his various rivals with jealous eye, ready TO profit
by any false step on their part.
But other and more serious Of dissatisfaction
exist among the rank and file Of the Democracy. The
West has just discovered that by Texas and Oregon,
the South meant Texas only. As for Oregon, il is
m any degrees too far North TO suit their fancy and
they not wiling to hazard the interruption of
endy relations existing with England for the sake
of acquiring free territory. We have enough Of free
territory already, according to their notions Of the
proper balance power; but California and even Mex
&c on the South, would be very desirable acquisitions
and they are only waiting the slightest provocation
Fl ON Mexico to declare war and extend the area of
II sedom over the remaining part Of North America
ty ing south of Mason's and Dixons line. This is the
Southern creed Of Democracy
The West on the contrary, was wheedled into sun
porting Mr. Polk at the last election by promises of the
South TO unite with them hand in hand, on the Ore
gon question; while they in turn were to vote for
Texas and slavery. The West has performed her
part of the contract and now calls upon the South 10
perform hers. But the call is unheeded. War, saw
they' horrd war, would be the result Of carrying out
the wishes of the West on the subject and their con-
SC fences will not allow them to bring such calamity
upon the country Surely, their conscences have b.
come wonderfully tender of late