The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

influenced by no COnSlderatlOnS save tnose " hloL will advance the welfare of the society In which are involved their hopes and fortunes. They think the inhabitants of the territories are bet ter judges of their own wants, with deeper h. terests in good government for themselves than thosea thousand miles away, leglslatng un- der the influences of passion and prejudice, plunder and pleasure; that the exercise of Ju- risdiction by the general government may car " with it bv implication other and dangerous powers which the democracy of this State would be unwilling it should possess. l agree with tb0se auho prefer territorial tribunals. The policy of local self-govcrnment has been adopted, and believe there is disposition on the part of all classes of democrats to have it fairly tested, and it is demanded with justice that there should be no interference with its action from any quarter.
 It is gratifying to the people of this State to feel that the policy will produce the results which they believe will best promote the pros- peity of the territories. The laws of emigra- tion and settlement in our country are as de- terminable as arithmetcal propositions. Emi- grants go from States which are most populous. They % from dearer to cheaper lands. The census of 1850 shows that the population of the north exceeds that of the south 4,OOO OOO.- Its annual excess of increase IS 3oO,OOO. Its population to the square mile is double, and the value of its real estate by the acre. Is about threefold that of the South. The unoccuped land in the free States is dearer, and in the slave States cheaper than in the territories. In the slave States bordering on the territories, the public lands, under the graduation laws, can be bought for lower prices than in the territories Most of these lands thus held at reduced rates are of the best quality. The population ol | .+h l,,tn of In six New England States, is less than O0OOO, and it's rate of increase far below that of Iowa or Wisconsin. The number in Arkansas and Texas is still less on each square mile. No one can look at these facts and not be satisfied what the results will be. The annual excess of the population of the north over that of the south will each year give three times the population required to entitle State to admission into the Union; while the south, under the influence ot climates, productions, and institutions, IS i'm perfectly settled. and its smaller numbers are but thinly scattered over its extended terrlto- rles
 EVENTS IN KANSAS.
 It may be said that events in Kansas are in- consistent with these views. There is vast amount of misapprehension with regard to oc- currences in that region. Two classes of agita- tors have concurred in their efforts to create these false views: one at the north to pro- duce the impression that sectional party must be formed to resist the south, while certain can didatcs for office in Missouri wish to magnify their services to the south. The violent and intlammatory articles of the journals of both classes designed to stir up violence and passion, are republished with obvious satisfaction, and thus the most offensive sentiments are constant lv kept before the different communities they wish to asitate and excite.
 There have been imIertinent interferences in some quarters, and truculent outrages in others. Butt is evidently unjust that the conduct of the citizens of old States should be offered as evidence that the people of the territories are incapable of Self-government. The political struggles in Kansas heretofore have had refe- renee mainly to the power Of oibuilding up towns by establishing the sites of the capital and coun ty seats. Those who are earnestly and deeply anxious on the question of slavery would be somewhat surprised by close and local inqui- ry into the views and purposes of parties in Kansas. It may be said the numbers which have already gone into Kansas from Missouri show that its citizens will monopolize this ter ritory. Hitherto emigration there has been con trollcd by desire t. secure town lots. When agricultural emigration commences, it will be DN But few have gone from Missouri or other States to get tarms-most expect to get cities. The true pioneers will soon make their appear ance-the men who till the soil and subdu e the earth men of strong arms and clear heads, who know how to govern themst Ives, and who will direct their own affairs. Let not all our vrtuous indignation be poured out upon the irregularities of border lite When you go among the sturdy men who, in advance of i'm provements, have chopped, and hoed and ploughed their way almost across this conti- nent you will find they have generous and mo- ble qualities. Let us not exhaust all our hor- TOT of unlawful acts upon those who are in a measure unprotected by laws, and be forgetful of what occurs in our own or neighboring States. More blood was spilled in a late political can- vass in Kentucky than in any or all of the cleo tions in the territories. In old States there are none of the palliatons which grow out of the condition of the border life. Who does not feel that at this time the rights of conscience are fer in Kansas than in States which have here tofore boasted of their civilization, refinement, and good order? It will soon be seen that ilI- reference with the rights of those who have the courage, enterprise, and vigor to plant themselves west of the Missouri will be met with indignation and contempt. They will Vlnulcate Iuer Cli!ll lo pupllC lesPect ant COIL fdence Before another year has rolled round their capacity for wise self-government will be seen and conceded and the subject will lose its political consequence.
 THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
 Against all the crrors fanatcism, and folles of the, day the democratic party opposes its princip pies of mans capacity to govern himself and the rights of communities to control their own affairs. We are able therefore, to present a single organization against the numerous fac tions of the hour. Our political opponents, with all their abilities, virtues, and merits as good citizens, are in perpetual discord and con- fusion. They are divided into different en. campments, speaking different tongues and re- presenting different and conflicting views, feel ings, and natonalities. To-day they fight a common enemy; tomorrow they may be charg- ing upon each other The duties of their leaders are of the most arduous character Some active energetic, and enterprsing men are obliged to attend and manage the conven- tions representing the whigs and fusonsts, the anti-renters, the friends of law and order, the Maine law and the liquor dealers, the abolition ists and the silver grays. It is due to some of them to say that they abhor the principles of know nottingham, but from the character of their party they are compelled to organize Choc- taw lodges to beat out Hindoo organizations Some wise whigs see the folly of coercive laws but they can only say so in private and devise means for the embarrassment of their execution They cannot take open and effective positions upon principle.
 GENERAL REFLECTIONS.
 A review of the subjects which agitate the public mind shows that want of faith in mans capacity for self-government lies at tte root of every error with which we have to contend This is the common center from which every diverging heresy always has and always will branch forth It also shows that the instinc- tive and distinctive differences between parties never die out, although they may manifest themselves under various aspects. To-day we are discussing the very questions which divided parties at the very formation of our go- vernment. All classes desire the welfare of our country but all do not pursue 1t aright. Par