Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
From the Buffalo Courier
Wisely improve the Present."-The
Motto for Democrats.

Inc present Is time for action and not for
me warfare OF words. The democracy of the
ctate are now In position which enables them
to regain that control of the popular will
which their principles always have Of The non-
ular mind and heart. If thew win but ale
advantage of the circumstances which seero
almost providential in their occurrence and
hoist upon the topmost wall the banner under
which good men and true have in. the olden
times gone forth conquering and to conquer
there is no formidable obstacle in the way Of
success. Recent demonstrations have proved
mat while old party lines and distinctions are
70 considerable extent ignored, the spirit
Wnlcn mas animated genuine democracy, still
exists, and has brought men together in a de-
termined effort 10 resist combination Of men
who are essaying to rise to power upon false
issues and by the use Of dishonorable means.
The mass OF mind in the country is Democrat
lc, and though men may for time associate
with parties created for special burmese
they Will rally whenever they regard tbe IN.
teres's OF the country in danger. The demo-
craiic victory In Virginia has convinced MANY
who had believed that the party was hopeless
ly divided, that there is vitality and enercv
in democracy that can never die it has rem; IN
spirited those who had abandoned all Thoughts
of success, and given fresh impulse to feel
ing. The election which has taken place IN
this city, will to some extent add to the conf
dence which has already been inspired, and
assure the doubling that the victory may be
theirs if they will but contend for it.
No person with any practical sagacity can
fail to see that the present is a most opportune
moment for the democratic party. 1t has but
to pursue straight forward, consistent course.
showing Its principles to be those of the Con-
stltutlon, and its aims 70 be the@highest devel-
opment OF all the resources of the country and
the preservation of all that we as American
citizens hold most dear, and democrats al
heart, If not hitherto known by the name, will
come together with an enthusiasm which will
set all opposition at defiance.
The issue which was raised in Virginia.
and upon which the election OF Judges Of the
Superior Court in this city was decided, will
be the main one in the elections which will
take place the coming year. The contest be-
tween know nothingsm and democracy, must
be fought throughout the State and the coun-
try, and if American citizens will do their du-
ty the contest will not be long one, and will
result in the complete political humiliation Of
the enemies of democracy of every name and
creed. There is no time to be lost in uniting
the masses upon sound and comprehensive
platform. Public sentiment demands immedi-
ate action, and if men who have hitherto stood
in the front ranks of the party and acted az
leaders would retain their position, they must
make no delay in defining their position
The often-quoted words of LongfeiIow are
pertinent at this political food-tide- p
Look not mournfully into the past, it comes
not back again; wisely improve the present,
1t is thine go forth TO meet the shadowy fu-
ture without fear and with manly heart''