Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-13
The Democracy Of Nlis,lSsinnl.


The Presidential election is past and we have
doubt but that the State has given the nominees of
the Democratic party, handsome majority AS the
din and dust ofhe is clearing away proper
to look into the future and what labor yet before
The contest of last year left deep and indelible
marks behind In the history of party contests it may
safely be said that in this State excited such
intense personal feeling. In almost every county in
the State violent and vituperative was pur-
sued, and hot-blood everywhere manifested This
state Of things prevailing, it required unusual orbear-
aRce and great prudence the part of the press and
the leaders the old democracy reoganize the par
y, and marshall the scattered forces under the ban
ner of the National Democracy. Prudent counsel pre-
vailing and spirit of concession sprnging up every
honorable effort was made to heal divisions and we
saw with pleasure that the party with unanmity al
most unparalleled, walk forward to the defence OF the
Baltimore platform and to the support of the nominees
Thus, within twelvemonth all past divisions were
healed, and the future opens us prospect of
further, and we hope, thorough and indsso-
luble organization throughout the State.
Looking back to the fierce contests through which
we have past looking to the principles for which we
have contended, can but congratulate the democra
cy the prospects for the future Underlying all of
we earnestly hope put to rest forever by the people,
there found the old principles of the Democracy
those principles which have trumphed over all OPPOSE
on and the successful operation of which, for the last
six years. has efectuaIIy indicated their wisdom. as
well as their adaptation, to our form of government
The principles oIthe Democracy are thoroughly the
principles OF the South They are opposed to the ati-
tudinarian construction which characterize the who
party North and South They opposed Also to the
construction that some western men claim for them
we are pleased to know that Gen. Pierce, who is nc
doubt elected, is hostile this loose construction
Looking we say, to the future, may not hope that
the past may be forgotten that is buried-tha,
the fires of discord shall more be kinded and that
spirit of concession and compromise shall character.
ze the future the party.
What have to gain by divisions Nothing blu,
defeat. The party to be successful, must be united
1t adhere its principles well as to its ancient
usages. 1t must adopt those measures of party dsc
pre which have carried it triumphant through so ma
ny contests 1t should discourage those unquiet anc
daring demagogues who, succeed in their ambitious
projects, would court coalition with the opposition
To the Union Democrats we would say word. Il
cannot be denied that an effort will be made to arouse
and force public attention the issues which dsun
ted the democracy last year. Without pretending to
any superior knowledge in regard to politics, we NAV
what purpose will be subserved by this move Il
beyond the power of party to reuvenate the de-
funct issues of last year. The September election de-
feated all the charged attempts at disunon and the
November convention struck from the States RIGHTS
party all power to push the issue farther For orr
Selves we are determined to adhere to the doctrine
the minority report of that convention. With the ma
jorty of that convention have determined acqui
esce in the compromise measures, but not approve
Of them. This is the deliberate decision alike of tn
Union as Of the State Right Democrat. How, then
can the issue of last year be opened No man VIII
is true to the Democracy-No man who desires to SCI
the party united and victorious-No man who has thu
success and the harmony of the party alone in view
No man unless his object is personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT
and that too, at the expense ofthe principles and har
mony Of the party, will attempt TO revive the issues
last year. We ask the Union Democrats, if they de
sire to half Of the public Offices passed oyer Il
the controlofScott whigsin this State. We ask then
to say whether they in favor Of increasing the Tax
es Fftyper cent. We ask them ifthey are in favor
IA extensive system of internal improvement which
will draw its thousands from the public treasury TO b
squandered in worthless projects. Are you in fayo
Of the men who advocate such measurps Ifyou are
help the Scott wings in their project Of gettingup an
other dssunion issue
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