Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-23
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Flr tho Nirginian.
Having noticed, with regret, the course pur.
sued by the Democratic press, and party gene
rally, with regard to such of its members US have
adopted the principles of the American party,
desire to add my mite in their Justification, the
more particularly az in doing so defend myself.
Myanccstors 50 far back as | can trace them,
were members OF that party, aud | have been
reared, under their Influence. in tho belief that
their principles were essential to the country's,
welfare. Arrived at age to Judge for my self
| was confirmed in nay views, and, permit me to
add, IS regards the old issues between the par.
ties, entertain still the saels opinions In con
sequence. To the present ul.e, | have always
voted with them, and been Always regarded by
those who know me. NJ sound upon all the issues.
and faithful to all the interests of the Democrat
ic party. In doing this, have never sought.
or had the most remote idea of seeking. reward,
| in the shape of any, the most humble Office, with
in the patronage of the party. This Is likewise
true regards my present views and position
with tn" American party. | am therefore disin.
terested and only seek in this communication, In
show that have the same conscience to upbruid
me for evil, when approving smiles rewarded
my adherence to the party in question.
They charge Ne, indiscrimnaey. rene
gades, leaving them through interested motives.
or "a fools dupcd by Wing irckery | have al.
ready asserted my innocence of personal inter
est in the matter, aud am forced To- adopt the
other horn of the dilemma. Hare been dupedi
To ascertain this it is nece ssnry to believe that
Democracy involves set Of principles immdcu-
tate, perfect Mt the begin; : and III the end in
surfing perfect sAt'tE a i prosperity to the
Union, ndcq .'u tu @I. dts, x sufficient for all
contiug, res that tlay n tho future arise. l.
thi4 F. rr3B u HV.u ut.rrtcd by our assailants
y H....:' II ll.' past sHaws that new issues have
.e.a made a. occasion required, new principles
ADDED to their faith. Now. sir, | contend that
/ circumstances are now Transporting around us
have already TRANSFERRED, requiring prompt meas
ures of redress he most Jealous advocates of
Democracy acknowledge this, aud yet find no
preparation by them to meet the crisis. do find
however, in the basis principles of the American
party, an efficient remedy for tho evil which is
upon us, Foreign mSrnie. Now whore or by
whom,are our Democratic principles mHnufactur
ed e! lhnt |, or any member, am denied tho right to
adopt opinions in relation thereto, rs crcum
stances or our country welfare may rcquno,
Ire zee then duped by the Hhigs or is the
Democratic party dHped in opposing our patr-
otto scheme for American intercstsl They GER
tainly have not displayed their usual into ligence
whether from dread of losing the foreign vote
or otherwise, leave them 10 decide. That the
Wing party adopts the American platform is no
reason, in my humble opinion, why we should be
barred,or they atone have the honor and glory of
| conceive the principles of the American party
of paramount Importance to the old issues be-
tween the two great pareS--as such, have en-
grated them upon theold stock ,rcgardoss Of who
were to be associates in forw arding this great
object. Am to blame! If not, then the anathe
mas hurled against us may probably rcooil upon
those who have thoughtlessly assailed us.
II is not my intention at this time (probAlly
not at alb 10 alIudc 10 the t,nets of the Anlrrl.
can party, as published by them to the world. or
TO the ridiculous charge of abolition, urged
against them for present effect. Il is sufficient
to say that convincing proof to the contrary will
be afforded any one joining the Order.
Viewing as do, this subject, and believing
it not only possible. bnt extremely probable. that
that our Democratic American candidates are
equally disnerested it is Notifying To notice
the abuse heaprd upon them for entertaining the
same honest opinions. rendered dntdgoniStic bg
an error Of the Democratic party ITSELF Nix.
CLIBoRNE. particularly, has received an unlimit-
ed share OF vltuperatlon, though short time
since in high favor with the party Does any
one believe him less honest now in his opinions or
devotion To the | MON, han when he occupied a
Democratic seat in or Legislative halls on the
contrary all praise is due him for the stand he has
taken, opposed she has every reason to suppose
1t was to his own personal interests. 1t is CON
coded by all that he had obtain I'd strong hold
upon the affections of the people of his own
county, and that he could there always rely upon
majority in his favor for anything he might
demand. Did sef-interest prompt him to lose
this. knowing as he did the great strength of
the foreign vot in his county. No, sir. AT his
oountry's call he risked political reputation
and all his cherished associations for its
veal May its gratitude constitute his reward
for his dlsintorested patriotism and manly ahne-
cation of self.
To use his own quotation, he has chung his
banner on the outer wall" and that banner, the
Star Spangied Banner, if you choose shall vet
wave in triumph over his success and the defeat
of his caluInniators.
trust no Democrat who has heretofore sup
ported him viii permit himself to be preiudiced
by interested politicians, but will rally to his aid
at the approaching election, and give substantial
! evidence OF his at'acifoH to the still faithful
champion of hi country Aonor
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