Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-11
nrMocRaTIc ORGANIZATION.

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,,ts Mace on the usual 18th Thursday in April and as but
Nor rorod intcrycncs II beooves the Democracy every
where to be on the alert The wisdom and success OF their
c,,s have been triumpan,y demonstraed-anda all that
70 secure their continuance u.s. spirit OF harmony
union on their part and determination TO forget past
ances of opinon question which has gone BY and
~ rally 10 the polls in support Of their faithful! honest and
mile champions as the harbnger OF victory we rejoice to
sce the whole Democratic press OF tho State exhibiting
sr of harmony and good feeling SO vitality necessary 10
We quote from leading journals, on each side
ri the Blue Ridge and occupying different positions OH the
comnronse measures of Congress The Winchester Viz
rinu has the following
aTHE VIRGINIA pLATFORM.-Scc the clear and
.ound resolutions in another column adopted on the lih
MI b. Democratic members Of The Convention aud Legs
IRE Dcs,i,e MI The noise good friends the Wings
have wasted On imaginary discussions OF of parry III
The State we think they are only imaginary, anu tia
course oi bic is rceced on tho otnef side OF
h house Were our divisions however as real as the
ea,s We are always certain IL give the wings ~hen ubie
would b. some sch basis IA tese resolutions ihat "ouu
he'll them. They pledge the democracy Simply 10 aoI.oon
de ani,o,n Of the past and brace themselves Tor the
future"
We also cordially endorse the following sound and strong
yexpressed views of the Petersburg Souh-Side Democrat
The characteristic principles and pejudices Of the Wing
and Democratic parties still stand in rconcilasble hostility
and nnapproachablc anlpaihy rarlcs may compromise
and coa!es::c, but principles are ii!lnnlaeie.
In he prasen crisis il becomes matter OF important
confederation 10 tie Denocatic party, whether hcy mean
~ maintain their time houored Organization and to struggle
10, tie triumph of those principles which oIm is pas' %
lhcir organization; whether they intend To su mem
selves to be- .oken Hp and dispersed and te existence ~
he merged in other combinations ihai Ire wing par!
,n.an l., nresc-ve their unity, can DOUBT; ana /. -
equally manifest that the: striving nv every possible
MODE 10 destroy the organization OF Inc Democrats So'n
no bnt absolute faulty Gun blind TO the Efforts made 10
divide the Democratic party IL Is Impossible 70 glance "
Wing Journal without perceving SOME rdcauon OF me
is,ence Of this nsdous scheme In me Noiu 'e u'y ~,
effort il made 10 lash the reesol ara hinKer "igs VI le
Democratic party into suicidal hostility; whilst IN Inc Sou
the Wings labor 10 undermine our organization ny nusns
into il The poisoned clement Of disunon Shal We surfer
,hos n,os 10 uccced2 Are blind not 10 perceive
the snare for desucton or are we so mao a. 20
plunge long into the pitt II Is true una. Not'enn an.
Southern Democrats arc directly opposed upon Inc suect
- s,,verv. hu il that reason why they should assist IT.
The triumph of the Wing party? Is this party nan so SOUND
upon the srbecl Would their nsccnaancy consou'e @
IN strengthen the institution of slavery or more 10 inc pro-
lection Of the rights OF the South than tue -
,he Democratic party7 Who dares answer yes! fe al
though the Democratic party arc IN the WORDS o. o
dolph othe natural ally OF slavery although the wings
shown themselves its natural oei they seek to alarm
Southern by the assertion that me 10
and umnh of their party fatal 10 the institution OF sa
very md the rights Of the South II is more CONSISTENT
with policy and the safety of the South Tor
Democrats unite with itee-so democrats, THO" " ~
Rn he chief device by which Wing leaders seek to effect
the Reorganization and consequent defeat oil the
10 Marty Is by stirnazng them Uisunoniss NO" thls
amounts 10 concession that the Democratic purity
ore more urgent and Jealous in defence OF southern n8h
than the party who proclaim their Willingness 10 saclce an
10 blind devotion the Union. But Is u uuc lhat 'hc
Democratic pirty advocates OF dsinlon! NO
is false in every syllable They dsnionists the pre-
seryalon OF confcderacy is Inconsistent win the equa
and rights of the South But their political system teaches
them that the Union is The great bulwark of the rights Of Ie
States; and was intended go 10 operate as TO elect inc gene
mi welfare and common defence Of them ALL The Consul
tuition the bond Of the Cnon and whilst the wings eAa
rerute its powers and pcyet its meaning, the Deociac
marty strive construc il in its original justice and wsoon
The Democratic party seek to attach the allegiance Vi
neople of the United States the Federal Government oy
90 IT, make II 5ubseylent TO the interests
and welfare of a Wills; the wings WELD il TO the Cypress
of sections and tho unequal advantage OF classes
Democratic party labor preserve the Union intended oy
the Constitution the Wings striving ner the estao
lisbment of consolidated Government. Who thcn are Inc
friends of the Union and who are its enemies 7 1t,
We cannot be too earnest in DENYING and reutlng the
baroe If disunon Besides that il is Islander when VIC
bopd he nuick 10 is accusation Brought Tor inc
nnrnose of cecting condemnation In public opinion
sense of honor well the dictate Of policy advises US 10
repe the charge ,u,,;on
NJ tho Democratic party than exists at the present e ana
ve should exert ourselves defeat every attempt to divhe
and distract this organization We should bury any mere
tenporary or accidental difference should forget all sec'o
nreiudices and should unite heart md hand in Inc struggle
for the aeceadancy Of the principles Of the Democratic parry
Noihpp but the States Rights policy of this party Gun az
ret the cenlrazing tendency of the Fedora!
mud 10 the Democrats the country look for escape ron
,In nreseat system OF progate corrupt expenditure
The nubic treasure. With much depending upon the w
mmnh Of their principles the Democratic party hesitate
70 en,noy every suggestion OF prudence and 10 exert every
energy for complete union and thorough organization "
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