The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-15

tribution of the public lands, and seeks to cast
off the domination by which Western Demo-
cracy is enabled to withhold the advantages
to which the eastern population are entitled.
la neither OF the instances Is Democratic
principle adapted to public wants. II involves
not only the obstruction of western navigation,
but also the denial of the means that are inds-
pensable to the Jpening up Of western lands.
On the other hand, it entails upon the citizens
of Virginia and the other old States the con-
tinuance of taxation which would be dispensed
with if the right of the last to proportionate
share Of the domain were practically recog-
missed.
The question is not trivial OF eyanescent. 1t
affects a main source OF our cOuntry's prospe-
rity, and embraces considerations which year
ly assume augmented power. 1t must be dealt
with at no distant day, upon broad, intelligent,
and truly national grounds. And for this the
Democracy are not prepared. Their principle
is impracticable, and their practice is governed
by nothing loftier or purer than expediency.
"BoI,ing' Democrats In Mississippi.
A "hard shell democrat" Of Lowndes
county, Mississippi, communicates to the Co
lumbus .Argus his determination not to vote for
General PIERCE. He has examined the Gene
ral's political history, he says, and is compelled
to conclude that the charge of having voted and
spoken against Southern interests is proved
Therefore" he remarks in conclusion
al cannot vote for him. and believe me. am not
alone in this. Scores who have heretofore voted
with me will do likewise; but, Mr.. Editor, al.
though we will all vote for Scott-as cannot but
respect and esteem him for the great services both
| civil and military, he has done common coun
try-you need not feel particularly gratifed
party man, for assure you, had We confidence in
the nominee of the Democratic party--did we not
think him sectional in his views, and national only
when he has object to accomplish, we would go
with our party; at any rate, Mr.. Editor, do not
wish you to class myself and friends as Wings
because We vote for SooTT and GRAHAM"
Apart from the unsatisfactory attitude Of
General PIERCE on the slavery question, his
close alliance with the Secessonsts is ope-
rating against him in Mississippi, with not less
force than in Georgia, Alabama, and other
States. There are large numbers of Democrats
who, though not prepared to 60 SO far as the
Lowndes county writer, will abstain from vot-
ing the Democratic ticket.
The combined influence of desertion and in
difference is alarming the local PIERCE papers,
who are far from being so sanguine as their
metropolitan leader. Proferring to Judge by
the tone and statements of resident journalists,
rather than by the boastng Of distant specula-
tors, We regard such avowas as the following
as entitled to great consideration. We quote
from the .Mississippian, one of the most ener
getic and inscriptions advocates of General
PIERCE:
democrats of Mississippi! We now within
four weeks Of the election. Mighty consequences
hang upon the result. Federalism in its rankest
form, and its concomitant, Abolitionism, are now
in the field against you. Are you prepared for &c
tom The enemy watches your every movement;
and even in this your own boasted stronghold he
INDUCES a hope of success. And what think you
is the round of this hope? II is not because you
divided amongst yourselves 1t is not because
you displeased with the nominations ofthe Bal.
tilnore Democratic Convention. 1t is not because
Of q confidence of the justice of his own cause, or
Of disbelief in the real merits of yours. Why
then is Scott Whiggery beginning to be rampant
and exultant' In plain English, it is because you
are inaetips The enemy believes he has lulled you
into q supposed security, and now, while you are
slumberipg on your oars, he is at tcork!
"Do not permit over confidence to deceive you.
1t 10 as bad in politics as over dependency. Our
opponents active, and must be active too.
1t would be criminal in 10 say that 'all is wall
when we see Democrats sleeping on their arms
when the enemy is manouvring to circumvent
them"
We do not desire better commentary on
the veracious correspondence of the Democratic
Executive Committee.