Democratic banner., 1847-11-08

of particular qualification to every demo-
Graf who witnessed its action. The old
men of the party, the steady farmers of the
country had come up to counsel together;
and surely no better spirit ever animated
the counsels of any primary gathering of.
the people. Every individual member of
the party seemed determined to fling away
every thing like prejudice, jealousy or self
ish feeling, and to come up to the work ac-.
tuated only by a desire for the general
good. All seemed to see that we are fast
approaching a great political campaign,
and each was anxious tc encourage the.
other by his W good action-consequent-
ly the greatest union and harmony prevail
ed throughout the meeting. But one pur-:
pose, one determination animated every
breast; and that, to organize, to wheel into
line and to march to a glorious triumph in
'4S. If this spirit, this resolution, this de-
termisation now so suspicious, so full of
promise, shall abide with us throughout the
canvass, victory, glorious victory will inev-
itably crown our efforts. Then let us fan
the fire which has already begun to burn
Let us cherish, let US foster the spirit of
Cancellation and harmony which now mani
tests itself in our ranks, and in that spirit
let US endeavor thoroughly to protect, and
to carry out the plan Of organization which
we have laid down for our line of action in
the coming canvass. To effect this, the
township committees should begin to work.
They should survey we'll their ground, grid
on their armor, and prepare for action
Let them do this, and be ready to report to-
the central corresponding committee
Through them, not only the political feeling
in their respective townships, but the polit-
ical feeling of almost every man in such
townships may be known. It becomes their
duty to select the place for holding =! L!,e
primary meetings in their respective town.
ships, and to see that the democrats oftheir
townships are fully advised of the time,
place and object of holding those meetings.
1t is important that this be attended to, in
order that the delegates may come up to
the county convention fully and clearly ad-
vised Of the will of their townships, with
respect to their choice of candidates for
representative, sheriff and assessor. If
this be done and the convention proceed to
nominate upon the principle of ~"union, con-
c~ession, harmony, every thing for the cause,
and nothing for men" we cannot fail of sue
cess. Let this be our motto both in the
township and county conventions. Let no
man press his own claims for a nomination,
but let all wait for the voice of the people.
Those who endeavor to thrust themselves
upon the people as their candidates, will as
suredly be rejected, while the standard
bearers Of the party will be chosen from
among the moro unobtrusivs and more faith
full laborers forsthe cause Our purpose is
to, win the victory in the approaching con-
test; and to do THIS, we must bring our best
men upon.the field as cur candidates. The
battle ;will.certainly be wSImly contested;
and we want no old and;brokeE down, no
worn out leaders in the contest. We do
byl this that WI should rashiy
commit the direction of our party to mere
boys, without judgement to direct, or nerve
tOsguide:us Through: the storm. No, the
nsxtis to be the hottest political canvass
which Old Pike has known for years, and
we wan. men of judgment, of irmness and
energy to lead us Oh. Old Pike must be
redeemed--'tis the will of the democratic
party. And to redeem her from the ~tlirall-
dom of whiggery, will require the utmost!
of u whole: party, will require
that every democrat wheel into line, and
with a resolution that knows no failure,
march forward under our most popular lead
ers, with an eye to victory alone.
u The spesch Of Ma. CARR on last
Monday, was a most happy effort. 1t was
|. rare combination Of power, energy and