The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-01
CHARLOTTE::
FRIDAY MORNING, Sept. l, 1854.


North. which, batting few particulars, We heart
lily concur in. That the Wing party of the North
has become thoroughly AboIonized, reference
TO its past history and present action fully proves
We have all along pointed it out as fact but com.
ing from a Democratic source foil credence was
not given to our figures or arguments.
The first grand movement in that direction
its opposition the annexation Of Texas, and the
acquisition OF Territory during the Mexican war !;
then when the Compromise Measures of 1850 be.
came a law; only three Northern Wings were
found 10 vote for The Fugitive Slave Law; and in
the National Convention Of 1852. the anti slavery
element predomina,ed and succeeded in forcing
upon the country a candidate for the Presidency,
uncommted in favor Of its execution, and whose
nntccedents convicted him Of being Free oller.
When the Nebraska aud Kansas bill was pending
its most bitter assaiIants were Northern Whigs-
men whom we had been heretofore told were
ITO 1al and couservative-and It's final passage was
effected in spite Of their most strenuous opposition.
In their Conventions and demonstrations in New
York and Massachusetts, they have gone as far
as the most rabid abolitionsts, not only in their
pledges to resist the admission OF new slave ter
ritory in the Union, but have joined in the cry Of
repeal Of the Nebraska Bill and of the Fugitive
Slave Law, The Whg," then, must admit that
we were right when we told him that in lis o2po-
son to the Nebraska Bill tina, he was following
after strange gods, and hat he would cot have
corporal's guard in this or any other Southern
State.
The recent election in Missouri resulted in the
return Of every friend Of the Bill, while every one
who opposed it, not excepting Mr.. Benton, was
defeated. We glad that the Editor has at last
walked up TO his position and if he is truly pen.
i.ent and desires entrance into the bosom OF
the democratic church (or bat is the only way by
which union Of parties can be ettected) he must
break up his old party organization and rerounee
his former hereses He will be taken upon trial,
and If he proves permanently cured and truly
converted he will be admitted TO the rights and
privileges Of member Of the orthodox faith.
This is, in our opinion, the only way by which
a union Of parties can be brought about. Will he
come in We are opposed in toto to sectional
ling The great National Democratic party. We
Cannot do So without turning our backs upon those
true Democratic men at the North who have so
nobly stood by US in every conflict; il would be
10 sacrifice them W hich would be ungrateful, IN.
generous and the basest perfdy. No, 20 effect
this union the Wing party must come over TO US,
and in order 10 do so, it must abandon its present
organization. give up its slime. honored name and
principles" not merely ]" suspend their opera
lions," or the union will do more harm than good
The Wings must come all the way over, no Com.
promise, no half way meeting, just come, az lots
of them have been doing lately, and they will be
received; We are not done taking in yet.
We want new issues, the Constitution is
ulready our chart and guido, and principles
are those which have saved the Union and the
South in every emergency, and have carried our
country TO the apex of prosperity al home and re-
spect and admiration abruad We are the national
party, embracing as cardinal doctrines the funda.
mental principles OF State sovereignty, Of equality
in The confederacy. and Of non-intervenlon upon
the part Of Congress in The affairs Of the States.
We have ever contended that The people had the
right in the formation Of their organic law, to ad-
nit or prohibit the introduction Of slavery into
the territory, and that Congress had no right to
legisate upon the sub j"ct Whatever-that the Mis-
souri, compromise was unconstitutional and unjust,
and ought to be repeaed-that the Constitution
provided for the rendition of fugitive slaves, and
the repeal OF the law of 1850 TO enforce that pc.
sitlon would be DANCE rous to the integrity of The
Union, and ought 10 be resisted by all friends of
order and good government. Where, then, is the
necessity for the organization Of new party
Will it better protect our rights in the confederacy
than the present Democratic party7 Shall we
abandon our old and tried friends 10 meet our en-
emies on common groundl We think not.
rS~ We are gratifed to observe returning
sense Of justice upon the part of The officers Of
the Central Rail Road towards our town. The
crossings which have been so long neglected in
violation Of their stpuIations about 10 be fixed
We notice lumber IFS way to 7th street,
for the purpose Of being made into bridge.
AS much as we have had cause 10 be aggrieved
if all the crossings properly fixed, a handsome
and ornate bridge built over 7h street, and SUBJ
s;antIal iron rail put up on the rock wall thrown
up across Trade street, we will think nothing of
the past.
In granting the right Of way through the town,
the Commissioners performed very liberal and
generous act. We think the officers OF the Road
for substantial benefit should al least see that