Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
STATE OF PARTIES.

The healing property Of some animals, and some
political parties, is most astonishing. certain discl-
pie of MuNcHAUsEN once told OF Greyhound whose
body happened to be divided in the chase into two
symmetrical halves, by the sudden obstruction of
tree the parts were with equal haste re-adjusted
with the limbs on one side pointing IN the wrong d.
recon. and still The chase went on as if nothing had
hanpsned The Democratic party appears determn-
ed to realize The fable. The reunion of the Hun,
s,ers and Banburners Of New ork completes its or
sanizaIion after temporary separation, and now
stretches its huge length from Maine to Louisiana,
determined to fight the present Administration from
every quarter of the compass, and with every mag-
nable weapon. The right wing Of this great host s,
we presume to attack Mr. FILLMORE from the North,
under the command Of VAN buren,, while Mr..
RHgrr assaults HIM from the South, with his corps
of disunions;s, The great central body will, Of
course usual resort to its system Of tactics and
keep its eyes in sordid expectation upon the spoiIs.
We cannot conceive of any more striking illustra-
sion of the baneul spirit Of party than this gratui.ous
opposition affords The present Administration has
signalized its brief history BY giving The Executive
assent to a series of measures which the Democratic
party had lis full share of influence in devisna, for
the paclfcation and salvation of the country. has
manifested none of that reckless spirit of partizanshp
which usually awakes and sustans the rsncour of
opposition. It has taken no step that could alarm
the most Jealous vigilance. The opposition journals
are absolutely in want Of topics upon which 10 ven.
their rage. Cslmness and cortentment universally
II no of a.
nothing to complain about but the want Of news
Where then is the ground or reason for an immense
party organizations embracing such opposite and in
congruous elements to embarrass the legitimate OPP
erasions Of a Government that has, as yet, done
thing to offend For our part, we think the middle,
Union ground, occupied by Mr.. FILLMORE and his
Cabinet, so far as their course has been developed,
entities them to the confidence and hearty supper, of
all true patriots Democrats as well as Wings. The
hostility of the extreme factions, led on by such fire.
brands as SEWARD, VAN buren,, RHErT and YULrE,
should only confirm the confidence of all moderate
and discreet lovers Of our country and its institutions
II is the part of all patriots sustain and encourage
'he Administration as long it continues to pursue
course not obviously wrong or injurious.
We are aware that portion Of the Wing party at
ths North is strongly linciured with the heresy Of
Free-Soism But we also now know that the Adj
mnisa,ion hes refused to be governed by their die
taes. Such men SEWARD and WINTHROP have
been signally laugh. by Mr.. FILLMoRs that he is
more afraid Of his conscience than Of their opposition,
and that henceforIh his is TO be controlled ra-
lhsr by the Constitution and the national welfare,
than by the influence of sectional interests and pre-
ludcss. All the extremists Of the land are now in
Opposition TO this Administration. Let all good men,
who hate extremes, show their devotion to the Union
by rallying around i. II you stand by the Govern
ment you contribute SO much to the strength of Con-
Eitutional principles. fyou act in opposition, you
thereby keep alive and foster the spirit of faction
and strengthen the hands of lrse-soiers and di,un-
ionisls. Sober minded men Of all parties will not
long hesitate which 10 choose.
as This part Of our once ''happy Valley" has
been disturbed during the present by the Wis.,
iaiion would we could say visit of a set of emf
grants mailing, we learn, from lower Virginia and
certain parts Of North Carolina. We have been as
yet unable to ascertain whether permanent location
solves to raise the cry not Of persecution, as we well
might, but of emigration, ard seek our comforts in
other chimes. We cannot come to the conclusion,
tina! the corners in pursuit of health, for they
are an active and energetic race. Much mystery
hangs over the movement to this region. Fashions
bles they may be- and remarkably fond of the ladies;
but the latter, notwithstanding the gallantry of the
u
Tar as to deuounce them as blood thirsty Without be-
lug pick pockets, they are certainly hungry set,
and don't care who suffers, so that themselves fare
we'll Some have inferred scarcity below; others,
that railroad facilities and Stage accommodations have
sons connection with the whole matter. Ye. the
agents ignore !hem as without change They are,
in short set of sharpers, who bite of.ener by far
than they are bitten Some declare them TO be fugi-
tives If this be rue,we hope our contemporaries will
adyertize all concerned that in this section, there is
no wllul harboRring law nor public senti-
nent, which will interfere with full reclamation
Ia special manner, we invite the attention OF our
friend o. P. BALDWIN TO this new colony. Old
HoRRAcg knew their progenitors, and used TO speak
of them as small cuhces"-"pessums," whispers SAL
LUST. We beg our contemporary, in consideration of
the fact that the evil is in part from his region, and
in consideration and behalf of the ladies of the val
low that he use bis efforts TO entice back this pestf
srous race 10 their native swamps. If he cannot DO
his then do start the oysters and terrapns also, up
on their travels Westward.
g His Excerency Gov. FLOYD has been making
some removals and new appointments in Richmond
10 keep up the life of party, we presume. MIR
DowHEY has succeeded Mr.. BooTRlGHT, as Fish
Inspector; and DR.. PErTIcoLAs succeeds Dr. DEANE
AZ Vaccine Agent We conclude that the Governor