Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
Our highest pride

In looking over the history of this nation, i
cannot but be a source Of profound g%rOtifca'
tion 10 every democrat, 10 remember that, ev'
cry great measure which has been a leading
principle in the policy Of this government, has
originated with, ard been carried into opera
lion by the democratic party. The princi'
pies OF republicanism, and policy OF govern
meni, as understood and carried autby JefIer-
son, Jackson, Van Buren,, Polk and Pierce,
have been again and again endorsed 10y the
people, and the wisdom Of the measures advo-
Gated exemplifed in the prosperity of the
country. No single great acknowledged prin'
ciple, but what has emenated from, and re-
ceived the Impress of the democracy. Every
measure brought forward and introduced 70
the country has been productive OF the re-
suits predicted. No exploded principles or
"oJsOhte IDEAS" mark the course o! the dem
ocratic party. On the contrary, its pathway
through years of governmental existence is
marked by the practical, beneficial workings
of the measures it endorsed and Advocated
While looking over the experience of the past,
it is a source of profound gratitude TO every
true republican, TO say that, he has always
been acting with the party, and advocating
the principles which have been the browning
glory Of this nation. In looking ;orwayd, ev-
cry honest, candid man must acknowledge
that to the democratic party alone, must the
future look FOR the preservation of our form OIL
government and institutions. The preSentpo
sition ofour country must be a source Of re-
ioicing to every lOverOf liberty and republican
ism, but particularly so to every democrat, who
can with pride and exultation point to oul
position and say, behold the fruits Of demo-
cratic measures.
While contemplating the past, and looking
to The future. every democrat should find am
pie inducement to renew again upon the al.
Ter Of his country, his devotion TO the meas
ures and policy which have thus far been
productive of the most uneXampled success
and prosperity. Under the benign influence
Of democracy, our borders have been enlarged
Our influence extended and appreciated by
other nations, and our national honor main
tanned untaInished through all the fiery trials
10 which il has been subjected. We say,
while reviewing these events, every democrat
finds ample inducement TO stand firm by the
principles which have thus far secured the
greatest good to the greatest number, and as
the dewS of heaven, scattered their influence
alike upon all. Let us then be true totLe
cause we have espougel, and listen not TO the
voice Of he charmer, who would seduce us b,
his syren song, 10 prove ~recreant 10 our duty
as democrats and freemen. The country ha.
tried and proven the value of democratic
measures, and we should be satisfied with ,ha
which we have tested, and not fooliShly givt
up q reality for a shadow, no matter how
tempting the reflection may look. When toC
la:e, we may at our leisure repent that which
we did in haste. If we by supiaenesS or in
difference, permit the sceptre to depart from
the house Of Judah, the glory may also depar
from Israel and when we would shake oil
.he PhiliStineS who would bind US, we ma
not have the power! 1t might be well 70
democrats to listen 10 the voice OF warning be
fore it is too late. When the Delilah of III
opposition has seduced us and shorn US OF on
strength and our enemies are upon US, in tn
imbecilty Of our weakness they may plncl
out our eyes and make jest of our misfortunes
1t is not too late 10 prevent such ~catastro
phe. Let us be at our posts, and with GU
camp-freS all burning, and our sentinels a
posted, Gefy he wileS Of the enemy and oveT
throw all schemes for our subiugation. LIE
US stand by our principles, and if w are dc
feated, rally again what is left in unbroke
phalanx, and once more to the breach W
repeat, it should be the highest pride of ever
man, The reflection ;ha! he is a democrat in
deed and in truth
MA new weekly paper has been CONNER
ced at Greenville, Darke Co., o., By JOSEF
G. JONES. 1t is a very neat sheet-mediul