Democratic banner., 1850-07-01
ORGANIZATION

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At no period in the history of the Democratic
party Of Missouri, has it been a matter Of more
vital importance to the ancient and time hcnored
principles that have ever united It together, that
every true-hearted democrat should feel and APP
preciate the magnitude Of the issues involved in
the approaching contest, and the responsibility
DAT rest upon him, to use his most vigorous ex-
ertioas Ia maintaining the ascendency Of truth
than at the present. This il atime Of no ordinary
character. Great principles which have hithsr-
20 been regarded as constituting the ground york
of the republican creed are at stake, and are in
danger Of subversion and destruction. Among
the most important Of these is the great princi-
pie that regards the representative, as the agent
Of the power that created him, that requires the
agent to obey the Instructions Of his constituents
and to conform his actions to their will.
This long cherished and fundamental princi-
pie, lying stthe root of ali popular and free gov
eminent, has been invaded BY q distinguished
public servant. What sre we to do under such
circumstances2 What are the dictates Of wis
dom and patriotism? Are we to abandon the
long cherished and well tried political principles
under the operation Of which our country has
grown from a state Of comparative weakness and
insigni6cance oths present proud and prosper
Gus position she occupies among the nations of
the earth? Are we to strike from our time hon.
orsd creed the doctrine Of the right Of 'instruc-
tion, to which It has ever been our pride to point
70 In exultation, and interpolate as . substitute
submission to the will Of one man?" Is it not
eur piainest duty to adhere to our ancient land
marks--to array ourselves under the ancient
banner beneath which we have achieved victo-
ries upon many . hard fought battle field. Dem
ocratsi the hour Is approaching when the great
political principles for which we have struggled
since the days Of Jefferson are to be crushed or
are to triumph as in by-gons days, amid the de-.
fsmstion Of malignant opposition. Let US buck
ls o. our aFmor and prepare for the contest. At
Q crisis Of such extraordinary interest no true
democrat can Be unmindful ofths obligations that
rest upon him.
Let rs not be discouraged by the slight divis-I
ionie e0r ranks, occasioned by the d~esertion ofa|
hm&atSe The standard of 9 one man poc1. Our
principles are founded in the eternal truth, ius-
Aaos snd s4ssl;ty-aadhg our ,nitsd. energetic,
and hasnsnicus action they will triumph oveeI
al sPposiion-whigs and their treachsrous ad-
junots.
1naoonssst pregnant with such important re-
suits fov veal or wo, ws have reason to congrat-
ulats ourselves upon eur good fortune In the Sc
lsctioa Of uch msn IS PsrrH CAal and Taos !.
u. VaUoaAH % suF standard bearers.
An. Carr ID q man Of the Grst order of in
tstiesey ripe scholar, an able dsbater, and al
Dsaecrzt Of the Js6srsonian stamp. In a word
be b such anan q would confer credit upon any
legislative assembly.
OF Col. Vaughan . sieels word need not be
said. Far . grsad number ofyears he has been
; citizeu Of The county, and is known to ~possess
sxeEy qualification requisite for a member Of o.
legislative assembly.
Both arefarmsrs, identified IN interest and
lessing with the prosperity Of the State. I
When they have IN opportunity Of discuss
lg The various topics before the people of the
soansy, and shall have reviewed the folliss Of
Rhiggssy and their treacherous adjuncis, the
'smsli ny (if they condescsnd to notice Them
I'll, ths ecnesst will be such, both as to the
'bilittss II Dc len and their respective views
Bis hupiFs every tfss dsssoe5aAs untainted with
Ebciitionisu and . tEuekling s~ervility to a one