Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16

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Gratis are besien, there is no mistake, But al
our defeat is overwhelming. there Is no
use to desponc. As a contemporary rematks,
The darkest NIGHT is usually followed by o dsy
OF intense brightness. IL IS not the first Tint
that the Democratic party has been sltlcAen
down by combination Of factions ana lsmSi
nor will it be the last time thatlt VIII pc mus
stricken down; but, as in the past'it VIII arse
from this pros,ration purified and renewed IN
strength. Those who imagine thatthiS defeat
Will be productive OF the breaking up Of The
Democratic party, oonntlnpon anlmposSlblhiy'
So long as Republicsnism has an abiding place
in this country, SO long will there be a party
that vii uphold the constitution and the
Union-s party that will stand forth The advo-
cate of religious federation, OF a liberal natu-
ralization system, Of equal rights, and OF laws
that will maintain those rights-and thst party
will be the Democratic party. When Democ
rscy becomes extinct in this country, the time
will then have arrived for the mufhing OF all
the bells and the tolling OF the death knell Of
Republicanism. Such a time, thank heaven,
is far distant. So, Democrats, you who have
CALAMITY stood by the Democratic colors IN
this contest, "be Of good cheer"
"What member OF our party, does not 'eeI
the fervid glow OF patriotism pervade nus SOUL
on the recollection OF The contest out oil whlch
we have Just emerged. 1t wash struggle lor
the rights Of all mankind, AMI callsup TO men,
DRY, in vivid colors, the priya,ions, tile s'iiier-
inps, and the exertions which our fathers UNI
Ederwent, 10 establish for their children, and
the oppressed OF every cline, q country Where
Cod could be worshiped in accordance with
the dictates OF their conSciences, with noneto
make them afraid. Though apparently de-
fcated, we have not only saved our honor, but
Ehave actually gained n most decisive victory
over our ancient political enemy. Where is
The Wing party? struggled 10 death in the
embrace of a monster, with its rent limbs lying
about in utter confusion, never 10 be gathered
again. Its.death was worthy Of its character
Without principle in its construction, it was
ms ready 10 strike down The rights OF memJer'
of its own party as it was greedy 10 GRASP
the rejected and diseased portions OF its grea'
antagonist.
We can turn with proud satis(a ction to The
birth and growth Of The gallant Democracy
It began with The creation Of man; and thongl
Il has had lis trials and tribu!ations in all nge'
and in oil countris, YET the Rights Of Man. an'
Freedom of conscience was given it by Ielly
and Of these It /; not TO be despoiled by the pp
nv efforts OF band of fanatics, nssociated will
The whole squadronSof blunderers, Tie tern
T Democracy, therefore. has some meaning, he
cause it was born Of Truth and Justice. ant
has for its mission tie happiness and wellar'
of the entire world. II should there fore b.
g herished as the pearl Of great price; os need
full 10 our individual well Icing, as 1t Is Il
mankind in The aggregate. 1t cannot be DIES
, troyed, as It's vitslI,y was given 1t by The Urea
Author OF Nature 10 he eternal. This TACT
{ known as well 10 The Indian VIII has neve
heard of civilization, as T is 10 the philosophe
who lives 10 investigate The truth Of science =
! It i, mart of mans nature, incorporated wit
l his instincts aud he acts up 10 its requirement
even in savage life. The Democrats Of III
a forest and the desert, is but the germ OF civil
' lied Democracy regulated laws. and cove rne
by that religion which it had from The begin
q ing. As it never had but one lame, 50 it ca
I never have but one moLlve-and that is th
5 benefit OF our race, with equality open 20 ey
cry human being. Is not such a party worth
c II all eonfidtnc
y Thomas Jefferson wrote thus OF The Demo
U cratic party: 'at
"The Democratic party represents the gre'
prir ciple OF progress. II is onward and on
ward in its movements. 1t has q heart cor al
= ton, and motives fora world 1t cor Ii Ut,
the principles Of diffusion, and is 10 humani
what the centrifugal force IS to the ~revolvir
orbs of o universe. What motion is TO then
Democracy is to principle. 1t is the soul
a action. 1t conforms 10 tho providence OF Go
1t has con6dencein man, aud on abiding rel
C ance in his high destiny. 1t seeks the large
e liberty, the greatest good, and the surest hap
Q pin-ss. 1t aims 10 build up The great interest
OF the many TO the least detriment 10 the few
1t remembers The past without negleciing 1t
c present. 1t establishes the present withol
Tearing 10 provide for the future. II cares {
: the weak while it permits no injustice 10 Il
strong. 1t conqners the oppressor, and prt
u pares The subjects Of tyranny for freedom.
meltS the bigots heart 10 meekness. and II
~ comedies his mind TO knowledge. 1t dispe Il
10 clouds Of ignorance and superstition, al
prepares the people for instruction and sci
le respect. 1t AIDES wisdom 10 legislation, NJ
improved judgement to government. 1t favo
Ie enterprise that Yields a reward to many, al
er an industry that is permanent. II is The pi
~ neer ofhumani,y-the conversational nations
r. DID,.