Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-11
The August Election.

The August Election.
As faithful sentinels, il becomes our duty to cry
aloud, whenever there is danger either from the
open or iDsdious approaches of the enemy. In two
or three counties, heretofore and still strongly DEM
ocratc, from entirely disconnected with the
great principles Of Democracy, there appears TO be
disagreement amongst friends candidates. |
which is likely TO result to the advantage Of the
Wings in the coming election, so far al least as the
Legislature is concerned From the very outset. we
have believed, that the whole energies of the whg
party would be bent on obtaining wing majority in
the next Legislature; and unless we greatly mis-
taken, certain influences have already been set on
foot at Washington, to aid in this design.
The present situstion of the Democratic countless
above alluded to. has given additional hopes of
comPlIshing the object. much at heart amongst the
wings, which. if accomplished would result in the
election of Wing United States Senator next win
ter. With this inroad to begin with, they might,
with other influences aid them give the Democrat
ic party much trouble regain what would be lost.
Next winter is the year for State apportonment
and although this may not be permanent under our
amended Constitution, yet it might secure the
ceedng Legislature to the wings, who would have
to form Congressional Districts, under the Uni
ted States census about to be taken.
An argument is prevalent. that about
forming Constitution, little will be done at the
next session Of the Legislature; and, consequently
it is unimportant, whom we may elect. We trust
friends will not lie deceived with arguments like
these; but that every Democrat will have his eye
more firmly fixed on the Legislature at the coming
election, than anything else. It would be burn
ing reprOach to the Democratic party of the State to
loose the Legislature, in consequence of local
divisions in few Democratic counties. II would be
shs me that would perhaps never be wiped out were
the Democratic county of Elkhart to suffer JosEPH
H. DEFKEEs to be elected State Senator, on account
of dissatisfaction with the persons nominated for
some Of their county officers yet such is The hope Of
his brother, the editor of the Indiana Journal and
this hope has no doubt been communicated TO men
at Washington. Defrees was last year elected rep
resentative from Elkhar under promise, as we un-
dersiand. to make Goshen point in the Southern
Michigan Railroads. matter which the Indi-
ana Legislature had no control, and which the Leg
islature of Michigan has since prevented; and lie
may now have sone other equally deceptive promise
out. that may gain him his election TO the Senate.
more uncompromisng wing had seat in
our Legislative halls than Mr.. Defrees and we now
say. that Elkhart county will the day that she
sends him to the State Senate.
The above is the dark side of the picture. We
have encouragements from counties heretofore wing
that might dspace any supposed loss in the counties
before alluded 10, and with majortes for the pas
two years. we might be able 10 lose more member:
than there appears to be any danger of losing. and
still leave us decided Democratic majority on joil
ballot. But it is best not to be deceived We see
the work Cf the enemy visible in two counties
In others the cloven foot may be better concealed
Our cry should be in every county 10 arms! tc
arms =! the enemy is in the field. disguised though
he may be, still he is in the 6eld-hoping for victory
The whig aspirnnts for the United States Senai,
in the field The Gaphin cabinet in the field
who wish supporters in the United States Senate
Dsgraced though they may be, they still have power
The sinews Of in their hands, Last sum
mer, through their agent. Truman Smith, they mad
an open bid for Indiana Congressman, in promises
Office. They are now more prudent. No herald ha
this year announced their bride to the people. The
have thus far been silent as the grave. But recen
movements seem to indicate that they are at work
We hope yet to be able to expose them before tn
election But there Is now not a moment TO lose
a
place. and after next number yoice wi
scarcely be heard to the ends Of the State Arise
fellow Democrats. grid on the sword, take the feel
and repuIse the enemy. Let not the work be left I
others. Every Democrat has sphere in which b
can operate. Let each have mind 10 the work. an
oil will be well. We do not entirely dispeir of tn
counties where the tares Of discomfort have bee
sowD. Divisions, hope will be healed, and
will yet be well. We have no doubt but the Demo
Gratis will have handsome majority in the Conver
ton. and nothing bat little effort is lacking 10 8,
large majority in the Legislature w
should, however, have been unfaithful TO our trus
had not warned friends Of the designs Of Il
enemy. We still watching. ard may be able
make some discoveries before many days that wi
show conclusiveIy that the GaIphins are in Il
field against US. Let our rallying cry be, down wi
the GaIpbinss and every honest aud good Gil
zen will bid Us God speed in the work.
GIVE return thanks to Hons. Lewis Cas-
s. A. Douglass, J. D. Bright and Jas. Whiicom
u. S. Senate, and Hons A.. J. Harlan and WI
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