Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-02-28

abled to deude and cheat the people New wine is not
to be put into olI bottles, else they burst And II the
effort TO nfuse and sound principles into either OF
those worn-ol parties should be successful like result
may be exrected 1t is quite improbable that il should
be oherv for the elements in each dscordant
ficting, and hostile.
How for instance can those in Georgia who look
ed UPON the eighteen thousand majority against them in
thei State at the late election 0ruworhy upon
the question Of Southern rights be expected to act in
harmony with the Wilmots the Rantouls, the Preston
Kings and the Van Burens at the North The very idea
of such possibility is suggestive of infamy take it for
granted them that harmonious action amongst hold
ing such antagonstcal opinions and principles is out of
the question. And it should be borne in mind that Mr.
Rantou declared the other day. in the House, that if he
were not good Democrat there not in New Eng
land But apart from considerations growing out of the
present condition of the slavery question: and other
tons OF domestic policy which there is equally wide
difference Of opinion between the two great wings of
these old parties there still other and questions
arising upon which most probably still wider differences
OF opinion will exist The question of interfering with
and taking part in European politics will be upon
Coming events cast their shadows before At this time
we see of unusual address and great ability ira
versing the Northern States of the Unon and urging
upon the people the abandonment of those principles
which have been coeval with the existence of Govern
ment in relations with the various monarchies and
dynasties of the old world His object evidently is to
impant in the public mind the principle that it is
duty to join in general crusade for the liberties of man
kind These wild and dsorganzing doctrines have been
embodied in resolutions and adopted with enthusiasm by
large and respectable meetings in divers places The day
is distant when the questions involved in these doc
tnes will become practical issues. They will present
subjects of vast magnitude and Importance for
the consideration of the American people. And upon
them well upon those other kindred questions to
which have alluded, in all sections who think alike
must organize and act together without respect to past
differences OF opinion other points, an early doom
will be our destiny, instead of that full measure Of true
greatness which it is real mission to attain, and
which nothing short of the united patriotism Of the whole
country
This is time therefore, to look to old issues with
prospect of reorgdnzy parties upon them. But have
said much more than intended. In conclusion, will
add that policy is to hold position We should
unite with party that fails condition precedent to
incorporate lin its creed those principles which consi
der essential to the maintenance of rights and the
preservation Of the Union of the States We should stand
aoof from all parties that do not purge themselves from
all utilization and association with Freesoism. Whatever
may be the of future events should stand by
principles wherever they may lead us, through wo
well through veal and maintain them now, and
always, if need be- until they we, and the Republic
perish together in ruin. Yours, respectfully
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS.