Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-06-05
A PLEDGE OF PEACE IN NEW YORK-THE
TRIjE POLICY FOR TIE PARTY.

The demonstration ofjuy in New York over the re-
cent victory Of the Virginia Democracy, was d'stlh
guished by circumstance Of especial interest ana 'S
ni6cancy.
The feuds Of the New York Democracy for tho iaS'
two years have not only crippled the power o' '"o
party in that State but have exposed 1t 10 re.'o".,
and scandal throughout the country IN" p"''
success of KNOWN Noth;ngism in New YORK Van s Wv.
result of the schi,m in the Democratic party a"N
with the dispute, consequent strife and os'rao''o"
spread to the othor States Even here !" ''S","'
tho Democracy were seriously divided at one tine oy
the fsroe controversy in New York.
II il essential then to the efficiency OF the Demo-
cratic o.rty as national organization, and 10 s sue
cess in the great struggle Of 1885, that the be'hocf
~ Of New York should close up their ranks and
present an unbroken front to the enemy. AND not
only the welfare Of tho party but the oe'l
of the country, impose upon the democracy vi NC"
York the necessity OF Cancellation ana harmony ioi
il is only by the fusion of all factions and by united
effort that tho State be relieved OF the present
Abolition dynasty, and the reign OF sound sense aao
patriotic purpose be restored.
For these reasons we accept it as an ausp!cous
omen that all factions combined in the ubant demon.
stration in New York city, and that tile amable and
happy impulses of the moment were directed to the
fraternul reunion of the scattered members Of tho
Democratic household. The harmonious gathering
in Old Tsinmany gave an encouraging pledge ot inc
restoration Of goodwill and peace among the Demo-
cracy Of tho Empire State
II our victory in Virginia were productive Of no
other result would be enough that it is the occasion
Of this promising but unusual display of fra'snai
Cal ti,an of Spv York. As tho
danger Of sectional conflict approaches in distinct
and portentous proportions, mud the conspiracy
agaret our republican liberties grows in purpose and
power the hopes Of the country lean more and more
on the uniultering patriotism Of the National Demo-
cracy If The Democracy lose their ascendancy, there
will be party to the Union from the dangers
that encompass it In respect Of positive strength,
the Democracy Of New York oocnpy n commanding
position in our party. They can determine the issue
Of any struggle; and they have it in their power at
this crisis to crush the schemes of the traitors and
perpetuats the ascendanoy Of the Democratic party
Will they yield to tho great necessity that presses
upon them, and unite cordially and completely in de-
fence Of the Constitution and the Cnionl Virginia
invites the sympathy and support of tho Democracy
of New York. Virginia has inflicted the first repulse
upon the enemy; New York must follow up the blow
and complete the victory. But before the Denocra-
cy Of New York put forth their strength and as
sert their legitimate supremacy, they must heal tho
dissenSions which 80 unhappy divide and depress
them. This achievement is perfectly practicable, if
tho Democracy Of New York will only agree not TO
regard ones relation to the present Administration as
test Of party fidelity. They easily unite on
o;her basis, if they will only discard the chime
rical idea of composing the differences which "c:e
cngendercd by tho distribution OF the Federal patron"
age. Both sides have but TO consent 10 avert their
eyes from the object which has distracted and d.
vided them, and to unite with generous ardor IN
support Of the essential principles of the party The
Democracy of Virgipin suffer nobody to prescribe
plaforms or 20 establish tests for them. We do;cr-
mine our own polcywith reference only t" the e.ssn
tial principles and general interests Of the party. We
maintain dignity, and We draw only upon own
resources. Embarrassed by unnecessary relations,
and pursuing peculiar policy, We have achieved
glorious victory the most formidable fue that
ever assailed our ascendancy If the Democracy Of
New York will be instructed by our example, they
may win as signal a triumph.