The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-24
From the Alton (La,) Telegraph.
The Whig Party OF Illinois.

Amidst the confusion and dismay which the
nomination of General Pierce has created in the
ranks of the Democracy IL is gratifying to notice
the earnest and hearty good will with which the
Wing party and the Wing press throughout the
State are prepared for the Presidential campaign.
All personal preferences thrown aside, all hard
feelings are forgotten, and perfect unity OF sen
timent and unity Of action prevails among them
The nominations Of Scorr and GRAHAM are re-
ceved everywhere with the widest enthusiasm by
the Wings Of Illinois, and will be supported with
more than ordinary zeal ..
Illinois has always been O Democratic State,
For many years the Democratic majorities were
90 overwhelming that the Wing party ceased al.
most entirely 10 make show Of resistance, but
suffered Locoioco msrue md demagoguism TO
bud, blossom. and scatter their poisonous fruits,
without scarcely the semblsnse o! counter or.
ganization This probably the best course
which could possibly have been pursued in those
dark days In large numerical minority. their
principles misunderstood, their measures misreP-
their only hopes in the insufhcieney, the in
consistency, and the unsoundness Of the doctrines
Of the Locofoco party, and the corruption, hypoc
risy, and ime-serving selfishness which invaria
bly, result from the abuse of over.
These hopes were not unfounded. The uniortu-
nate experience which years OF Democratic domin-
ion have left upon the record, has had constant
ly-increasing influence upon the great mass Of the
people. The retarding, smothcrng effects Of the
political game which has been played In this State
upon it's wealth and resources, have opened in some
measure the eyes Of those who have suffered by It,
The very success of the policy which our oppo-
nents have pursued has condemned it. Many
who once were numbered in the ranks OF the De-
mocracy have, one by one, abjurcd its principles
and practices others still hold to the name, but
have long since abandoned the spirit Of the party.
Misrule, bad legislation, and demagogusm have
Impressed all classes unfavorably, and as political
knowledge has been Increased and dftused the
nj nj ha ms r.
have gradually spread through the State, and
taken firm and permanent hold upon the affec
tions OF it's sturdy and independent yeomanry.
The Wing party of Illinois ia moi the at.
tenuated and inconsiderable body which it was
during the campaigns which elected General Har.
rison and Mr.. Polk to the Presidency. BY acces-
sions from the ranks OF the Democracy, and by
immigration from other States, 1t has increased to
a formidable phalanx of energetic, enterprising,
and determined men, ready and resolved to dispute
every foot of ground with their Locofoco friends.
In lsis. General Taylor lacked but thirty-fourr
hundred votes of carrying the State, when General
Cass, the strongest man in the ranks OF the De.
mocracy, was his opponent Who can doubt what
will be The result in 1852, when General Scott, the
conqucror of Mexico, 10 the Wing candidate, and
General Pi,rce ia the so-called Democratic candi-
date? Democrats themselves have no confidence
in the result, and fthcy do vote for the man who
has been thus thrust upon them for their support,
they will do it reluctantly, not from any love or
admiration which they have for him, but for the
mere sake Of party.
1t is true, ratification meetings will be called,
resolutions will be passed, hurrahs will be got up
through the State, gunpowder will be burned,
and stereotype speeches. full of extravagant praises
and imaginary virtues for General Franklin Pierce
will be rehearsed upon all sides, by those who are
looking forward TO the epols Of office; but, after
all, such demonstrations must be souless, spirit.
less affairs. The enthusiasm, which the name OF
Douglas or Cass would have Inspired will be want
ing-that hearty support which the man OF their
choice would have commanded will fail to be en-
listed. The ticket which has been presented tc
them does not possess upon its face the elements Of
popularity, and must inevitably fall far behind the
numerical strength of the party.
In view of all this, I'VE cannot but again call upon
the Wings Of Iii OILS 70 make good the omens o.
success Which manifestipg themselves upon al
Sides Never before were the prospects OF victory
so bright and fattering they are at the presen
timc-never before were the hopes of the Demo
cracy faint and 60 slender.
A thorough and efficient organization, however
on the par. Of our Wing brethren, in every coun
ty and village and hamlet in the State, ia essenti
ally necessary. Central, corresponding, and vigi
lant committees, should be appointed, and mus
work with energy and decision, If the Wing party
would insure success If~ act with that unanimity
of sentiment, and that heartiness and earnestncsi
OF endeavor which the interests involved demand
we believe that defeat is scarcely possible.
WHIds OF ILLINOIS, let us aim at aad be satishec
with, nothing less than q double triumph-a STATE
and n NArloNAL YicToRY!