Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-08-28
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Commenting upon the position of the Richmon't
Enquirer in copdemniug the proposition for SOusb-
ern party, the Boston Times says;
The Enquirer is right in It's conclusion respecting
the great body of the Northern Democracy. They
are and ever will be- faithful and true to the Cou
stituton and UniOn,7 and will seduousiy strive to
fulfil all the duties and obligations which deyoire
upon them members Of this great and gIoriols
conieaeracy. With the States rights doctrine az a
prominent article of their political creed, and aFoY-
ing openly and boldly their real position, there need
be doubt whatever Of the mCtive5 or purposes OF
Northern Democrats. We recognize 10 the fullest
extent the right of every State to manage and con-
troll its domestic concerts in its own wty.--
Nonintcrgcntion' Is not only motto, but !: Is
our practice-and well would 1t be for the pcGcc,
safety and happiness of al! portions Of our nl5n,
if this truly conservative and patriotic doctrine rad
been more generally established and adhered 10. IN
this simple but effective principle, lies the strength,
the glory and safety Of the American Union, and
our noble institutions. And just IN pTOporuuLi as
we deuart from this and proceed NEEDLE with tie
domestic affairs of our sister SHtes-no matter
what the subject may Je-dO create spirit OF
ranCorous scctionalsm and hostility, the effect OF
which is ucrncicus to the last dcgrcc-and must II
not scasouaby checked prove our ruin rs un'ted
body of States. There can he no doubt On TINS
score for the dulest and most inhttenuve observer
of passing events can see this manifest ana "eFA-
table tendency OF things And, 10 view tins dan
ger tC9hc body polite, how imprcssvely apparent
is the duty of the Democracy OF the North IN the
| pTrTliscs Disagree ms may in relation to the
question of slavery in the abstract or as system
dcplorinr, too we may. IFS cstaOiIshmeht ana
spread in our land what we would ask, has all that
10 do with our duties and responsibilities as citizens
of this Union, not the least among WHICH IS the So
cred observance of the rights and mmunIucs which
arc guaranteed TO the people Of every Section by
that Magma Churtcrr-tIe Constitution OF the
United States? That instrument framed by the
carly sagcs and patriots of the country SI rs We all
know tie result OF compromise and concessions on
every hand To the North, well as TO the South,
to every section and interest, il was designed and
sent forth as the great chart aud guide US well rs
the protector OF the rights and liberties o. the Amer
| lean people! -.
WHY not then recur 10, and sustain, the leading
doctrines and sentiments set forth thcrcIn2 " hat
other guide or chart is required III the management:
of our political affairs, save the Constitutions, and
the rightuI and legal exposition Of is purposes an
Meanings On this ground, and with this object
in view stands the national democracy, not olly OF
trne rs true Heaven ITSELF and vii and must en-
durc for all time TO come. 1t is Il doctrine too, Tor
the maintenance O! which the good and patriotic OF
all political parties can and ought TO mite and
stand unou. In former times, when hcrcsies and
danger abourdea of the most diverse Gnl oplo'
site political views stood shoulder 10 shoulder and
contcnLcd gl0rcusy and successfully for the
Union and the Constitution 1t was in = warfare
of this kind, and for objects such rs these, that
Daniel Webster himself earned aud won his greatest
ana brightest laurcIs ana secured FOR him the well
deserved title of defender of the COnStitufon.a--
! Here, too, Andrew Jackson the mention Of whose
name sends thrill of JOY through every Democratic
heart the imycrishahle glory and rcnoWn which
| is everywhere accorded to him.
Let rs, then marshal the democracy, and all good
and true men everywhere. under this glorious old
motto of " Union ana tie Constitution This is
the duty of the democracy, rs it should be thciI
pleasure.