Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-07-03
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The Democratic party.
IA oar last issuc, we referred to the condition Of
the different parties aud spoke particularly Of the
othing. It Is our intention now to speak of
thc Administration and the Democracy.
IN ss2 the Democratic party was a unit. tiieta
wese 20 schissns but all lccalities were bound To-
getzsr BY common interest, which was to place In
INC hands OF the Democracy the destinies of the
tich the people, four years previous had
in Part conttded to tie Wing party We are met
arzans enough to assert that MiLLAa FILL,s6Rn,s
rintstFaion was one of rnis-rule nor so grea.l,
pyeadieed as not TO be able to see any Ia tle
aetton of those who differ With US in senti
nent We however, conceive that rnans Of Che ,,rir
ciPsss attempted to be engrasd on me policy of the
coentsy BY thstadminigpatio were not those which
Feesssed the appreciation Of large majority Of The
q me e9gpsr and this fact, together with the
nomination which the Wing party made
.9E ~ Office of President brought on the oyerwhslm-
ap defeat which experienced in the last National
1 campaign
We have an abiding confidence in the principles
and policy of the Democracy We believe that the,
people the great mass, the sons of industry, those
fully able toappreciate the benign blessings which
flow from the proper administration of Government
look upon the Democracy the safeguard of their
Aoerees and cling to 1t the shee.anchor of their
hopes Taking the pastas criterion, We conclude
thar no emergency can arise which tho Democracy
viii not be fully able TO meet no danger can threat
en- which 1t cannot conquer; no breach open which
it cannot close.
Frler to tie contest of 1852 The Democratic party
IN sq'ns Of the States asaa divided There we're
many differences Of opinion hold onF questions Of
great. moment and diversity of sentiment was
found Which twas not an easy matter to unite.-
+ But al PORTIONS Of the party tired of family bicksr-
tass = s1seh itsyardly resulted inthe sus our
mi seus 81 ne ceniplete and .horouah
sos1s; ), ti5Issolns pfi3sitlss IS
the POI Ssis prefcrri
oil tesIts1 ieed opikionj To ses
$3.50 Of great, paramount fundamental
deeEthes In Spirit Of charity and brothsrly love
assembls1 the Baltimore CONVENTION, ands after d
Fcarefal and rigid examination of the differences
Witch divided it, maniesting sacrificing DISPOSE
ten, ell made offerings Of conciliation and the re-
s4itTas, the uuion of the party onsthe most per-
tecty rational platform whichhas ever been adopt
cd ty arg similar Convention. The election
FnASKLIz PiERcz followed.
Whea re take into consideration the conflicting
eiRncnts which coaesced cannot wonder that the
Executive fuuad much embarrassment in his selec-
to7 CT persons to fill the positions around him. Nor
men who were not altogether palatablc to many of
his friends and ardent supporters. 1t was the neccs-
sty ct the case which demanded these appointments
Men who had previously differed in regard to tho
policy Of many measures which tho Convention at
Baltimore endorsed had agreed to consider the ac-
ton OF that body fnelity, aud to give their in
hnence TO the successful operation of the principles
which were embodied in the platform. They to;lcd
earnestly aud zealously for the success Of the noni
nees of the Convention and contributed much to Sc
cure the glorious triumph which followed. The De-
mocratc party did not compromise single lot or
little OF its ancient faith to secure the support OF any
portion or locality of men, bat those who gave the
nominees their weight and strength from all sections
OF the union, had assumed position which the most
particular caTier could not complain o. All had
combined in brotherhood, and had agreed to har-
rnontze on the most disturbing question of the day
and surely so long they oil adhered to their pro-
teestons honestly, they were entitled to an equal
uistr1eutions Of the honorS and ernoIuments We
90 not think tthoso who supported the nomsna-
&on wtthort making sacrifice of their sectional
Hero entitled to his consideration or WORTHY
gofsht Sonfdencs And VIE do not believe that they
'recet Ted either. We consider that Gen. P1ERos has
bSSfs actn"ted by an honesty of purpose and with
hel OF giving efficiency his administration
ana prosperity TO TIC country. In both of which he
.hd is succeeded.
lEhe President, Te ara free to acknowledge. has
IN soa of bis selections to fill high
an EezannsihIe POSITIONS But might ask 6s nm
apd4ogy fer him, whst Cbief Executive inehe PAST
has not made similar mistakes? He is compelled to
Judge applicants for place by their antecedents and
the character of the men who recommend them TO f-
vor IT. judgding in this manner, the person selected
after his appointment provo to DO corrupt merce-
nary scoundre, we do not consider it just for po-
itcal opponent to impuGn the motives Of the Exec
| utive, and charge him with dishonesty Of purpose
We strong parzRns but not bitter that we can
not sometimes throw the mantle of charity over tie
seet Of an opponent.
lnsthe recent elections throughout the Northern
States the Democratic party has besn defeated, but
not conquered. In every State election with
sas!e ezcsotiou the party has endorsed the course
ofacton OF tie administration and has been willing
toeewmt Itself fully TO the policy Of the Executive
sas,EapEaSko bill has been adopted as the
lty, and we FAD that the large majority
pocracy North adhere tenaciously tG the
semboaiss. In the State of Pennsylvania
ie pattysw was defeated, we End 10000 De
1poItfEg R2i. BIGLrH, IN ardent friend Of
fstiops and jealous advocate and an
s6nistng defender of the Bill The same is
"a ase in the other States. Nor is it merely ma
Il j9Eiy of the Democratic party that thus act 1t is
ths6ody of Ii True, not the entire party, for If it
haefit wonld not have been defeated. The demago-
aes thgpikes the garbage eaters, and birds of prey
ean lett It, for the body polite of the party had
too pure for them to live and thrive. The par
~ esss nothing when it is rid of such characters.
n ~ strength and vitality by being purified, and
the day of action arrives, it will be found that
stll possesses all its pristine strength and has
doubled its yigor.
In every crisis which has arisen in this country,
the Democratic party has been looked to by tue peo
pie for exhibitions of patriotism, and devotional love
of country, and they have failed te find suf-
Gent puritEOf character and devotedness to consti
tutioual liberty to than equal the emergency.
TheT have found That when the inviolability of the
Constitntoi threatened that the strong urtnot
Defnocrak has struck the saerilegious power to the
eossgned 10 oblivion the base