Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-12-13
The Democracy of New York


Ii not universally admitted it is not the
less true that the only obstacle TO the perma-
nent success Of the Democratic party in this
State is the present unfortunate division ex-
listing III its ranks. Certain it is that but for
this the Democratic party would have been
victorious where it has been defeated, and
New York, instead of going over to the enc
mics of Democracy, would have given glo-
riouS triumph for Democratic principles.
But the party was divided when it might
and should have been united; dissensions, vi
client and uDcalled for, took the place of ne
existing harmony. Democrats warred against
each other instead of common enemy; and
from the time it ceased to be unit, the
Democratic PARTY has met with continued and
ignominious defeats.
Without calling into question the causes
which led to so deplorable result, and
while it is but too true that the Democratic
party it not yet unit, it is exceedingly graf
/ flying to perceive growing sentiment with
Democrats generally throughout the State,
not to be led "like lambs to the slaughter, /"
| but forgetting past dissensious resolve hence
forth TO labor for the success of the united De-
mocracy, as the only way to achieve perlna-
nent success.
1t cannot be denied that large majority
of both sections of the Democratic party dep
recate the existing divisions, and that there is
a strong and increasing desire TO see the par
ty one in spirit, principle, and action. That
il will be reunited, and on a basis which will
secure for it permanent ascendancy in the
Empire State. is an indisputable fact.
Apart from the disastrous results to ouI
State growing out of the division of the De
mocracy, the Democrats of New York are an
element in the Democracy of the Union; and
as sueh-essehtial to its success and the pros
perity of common country,--they have nc
right to war against each other, no right to be
tdiyided; no right to give the State, and mo-
New York merely, but the Union into the
hands of its enemies; no right to trifie will
the interests of the people, and betray th'
confidence reposed in them.
While we 10 not consider New York, o.
any other one State the battle ground in tn
6 coming Presidential election, yet, in view o
the past, and when we remember the cOnse
quences of a divided party in 1S48, have no
the Democracy of the Union right to de
mand that the interests of the country an
the great Democratic party of the Union b
not further jeopaldized by petty warfare be
tween the Democracy of a single StateE-
Most assuredly.
Every citizen, be he the poor laborer or tn
princely merchant, is interested in the perma
nent success of the Democratic party. 1t III
: holds equally the interests OF all classes, col
ferring special favors on none. 1t is not lie:
impartial than honest, alike in lis profession
its principles, and its actions. Our State h;
/ gone over to the enemies of the Democrat
n against the avowed popular will; and no
). that New York is placed in false positic
8 before the sister States of the Union, 1t b.
. hooves us to profit by past experience, thong
e bitter he the lesson, and hereafter to be oil
e in thought and in action.
h We have said the Democratic party in tn
State would be reunited. We repeat the a
sertion The Presidential contest of ne,
year will find the Democracy of the Empi
State united to a man, and, working earnest
II and harmoniously for common cause,
will be enabled successfully to Withstand Il
,r assaults Of its enemies and maintain perm
d nent ascendancy.-Auany Argus.