The North-Carolina standard., 1847-10-06

1been.I so far as my knowledge extends. every
thing for principles and nohing for men, : But II
seems that certain lndivlcuas belongng to the par
ty al the present day, desiEeus probably of becom-
ling leaders, in their enthusiasm for popular aspIr-
ants have chosen to reverse the terms OF this time
IoDored i'm, and seem willing 10 sacrlhce every
thing for men, and leave the principles for which
we have so long contended unprotected by their
charming eloquencc. by no means, wish to be
regarded as censuring such individuals for their
sectional pre- ejudices, for / am aware that these
prejudces are natural; but it does appear 10 me
that if any Difference is due to the distinguished
individual who has done more for the triumph of
our principles than any other man living, according
to my conception Of things, those. individuals who
are constantly urging the claims OF various ndi-
viduals as being entitled the Presidency after
Mr. Polk's term shall have expired, are rather IN
advance of the times. The respective merits of
each of the individuals whose claims are now
pressed upon our consideration l am at all times
willing TO acknowledge, and indeed feel proud of
them as members of the democratic party but at
time like the present, when federalism is making
its most formidable attack upon the individual who
has thrown himself upon the democratic party for
protec ection-who has made an entire sacrifice of
all domestic happiness, and surrendered himself
entirely into the hands of the. party; seeminglY
willing TO perform any duty, however aEdnous, Tor
the promotion Of noble cause, il does appear 10
me 10 be time for all sectional Frejudices TO be
laid aside in order that we may all unite upon the
man Of the nation, and secure triumphant vote
for the armor-bearers of our party in lS4S. 1t IS
discuss the merits OF tnlS OF InaL
vidual. Our principles are evidently al stake and
becomes US as individuals desiring to see the in
of all classes alike protected 10 unite In one
solid phalanx to make battle against the common
enemy of our country,-if we are allowed to form
our opinion of their patriotism by their regent con-
duct in reference 10 The Mexican war. Ii we can but
remain united, the justice of the principles which
we advocate certain to secure TO US triumph
ant victory. Success is inevitable if we but do
our duty. Are any of US, then, prepared 10 take
upon ourselves The responsibility of etiecting even
aIemporaIy defeat noble, praise worthy cause,
by exciting sectional prejudlceS? Are any of Us
willing 10 see the fedeIalIsts come into power al
the very time when our principles are just begin
ming to develope IhemseIves2 In fine, we
willing To see all, or any portion Of Texas submits
sively yielded to the infatuated Mexicans. now
that il is justly integral portion Of the Union;
defrauding and oppressive tariff substituted for
present happy system ; the independent treasury
sy stem, which is shedding its benign influence over
the whole land overlhrown, and base and
1uptins fifty million bank substituted a public
deposit of the peoples money, giving The stock
holders the exclusive privilege of receiving their
6 per cent for that which they never deposited in
bank? | am persuaded cot. Then it is our duty
consider we'll before We farther advance in Great
ing those sectional prejudices, so we'll adapted
cause distraction in ranks, which brings along
with it inevitable defeat. ....... ,....
Let not any Of US assist the enemy by endeav-
ing 10 excite party strife among our ranks. Let US
come boldly 10 the contest armed with the arrows
holy cause Of liberty. Why is II that the claims
of various distinguished democrats urged upon
our consideration al time when every thing is al
stake q Is il because we fear the responsibility of
defending present able and efficient President?
Will il look little like backing out'' from The
measures Of the administration, which we de-
clare by our words that we give ouI most hearty
approval, for tacihy TO pass over his claims and
Y Ied him up To the enemy IN order that they may
make pubic sacrifice Of him2 Consistency is a
great thing, and al crisis like this il becon.
individuals, united by the strongest political Ties
engaged in the noble and glorious cause of democ-
racy, TO unite like band Of brothers, aud urge
upon the consideration of our fellow citizens the
claims of our distinguished President, 10 whom !
the eyes of The nation are evidently directed as
being the man who has made greater sacrifices for !
the triumph OF our pIinci pies than any of his CO.
temporares, and who has done more for the pres
generation. and TOR poste!ity yet unborn in The
small space of liItle more than Two years, than
any Of his predecessors, though renowned and re- I
vered as some Of them have been deservedly. ]
hesitate not in saying, Ih if The operation OF the
measures of The present administrator not dis
lrrbed il will effect posterIty more than that Of
any preceding. Aud who is prepared to say that
IL has not all been effected by The hrm and un-
daunted perseverance Of our President2 Like his
preeeptor In politics, the hero Of the
Hermitage, name dear TO every Amefican n heart,
he has persevered in pressing upon the considera-
ton of Congress all the various measures contend
ed for in the campaign of 1914, with 6rnness
almost Unprecedented in the history Of the world.
He has suffered no petty complaints of political as
pirauts 10 deter HIM from The path Of rectilude.
Patriotism and consistency made their call upon
him. and he yielded 10 ii with an alacrity unparal
leled. He had no selfish aspirations TO crafty bui
the cause of his country he regarded as his own.
There is not a single measure for which the demo-
cratic party conrended in 1914 that has not receiv
ed the earnest attention of President Polk. He
has not deceived US in the first instance. But on
all occasions he has shown himself lu be precisely
what he pretended TO be. He has ever been found
zealously dischafging the arduous duties entrusted
10 his charge. Not single instance Of Delinquent
cy can be pointed To by his most inVeterate enc
mics. Ii is that say that he has peIjur-
ed himself and are long and loud IN lher denun-
cialions against him Tor the existing war with
Mexico. But vain aud Insignificant does all their
attempts appear. They have not succeeded in
single instance in subslantiaiing their false and
slanderous charges. Their attempts at.desamaton
have only proven their devotion to foreign cause,
which had not the least shadow of justice TO shield
il from the reproach Of every impartial individual
They have exhibited TO the world that their only
interest is self; and for this they are willing to
sacrifice all their finer feelings Of nature, and gain
heir object, if possible by slandering and falsely
accusing an honest and vIrtuous man. But those
unjust, Infamous and diaboical in viduais are des
lined TO reap the reward of the wicked. TRUTHS
mighty and will prevail.p The acts of Mr.. Polk
are before the world, and all honest and impartial
adv iduals have already given their most hearty
APPRECIATION TO most, if not all of them. And can
we take upon ourselves The responsibility of sacri-
6cing an individual of such acknowledged worth
and merit. Have we no gratitude for one who
has faithfully discharged his arduous duties to
jot and little II we have not, offer no stimL-
us TO our distinguished sons to perform their duty
You tell them il effect that it you per-