Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-26
The Democratic Party.

Every other party, says the Washington
Onion, has retired from the struggle with in
tolerance and bigotry, or has yielded itself
captive 10 this combination Of factions, save
and except the democracy. Throughout the
entire field, the only flag that waves IN proud
defiance Of this combination is that OF the de-
mocracy. Nor are the numbers that gather
under this flag unworthy Of the causeiO which
they have dedicated themselves. The rank
aud file remaiQ; the heroes of many hard con-
aicts have NOT deserted. A few corrupt lead
ers have gone-"a good radiance TO them;"
but o great body Of the progressive party Is as
full of energy and hope as il ever was, and bu.
little shorn Of its noble proportions. From
the day that the flag of prescription unlurled
its dark wing, we hailed a real future Of sue
cess to the Democratic party, and of service
10 the country by that party to which all It's
past victories and all lis past services will
Prove to be as nothing. The political fusions
and confusions Of the day will soon realize the
truth Of this prophecy To theit bitter COST
Either way, the cause Of truth and equality,
of rational liberty and sound patriotism must
gain. Whether the profigote leaders OF the
deluded men who have gone into these dens
Of secret shame, fail 10 carry out their pledges
or whether they fulfil them, it will be- all the
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phe will overlake them. If they fail 20 make
good their promises, the cheat will be appa.
rent in oil It's corruption. If they gn on, their
~votaries will stalt before the long procession
Of persecution, folIies and crimes perpetta,ed
in the name Of Americanism. If We loved
our country leSs,' We should say let these
madmen 90 on. The lesson would do good
through all time if it were not purchased al
TOO great a cost. Already an appealing re-
cord has been made up. The Spiut o! insane
innovation has brukenou wherevertLe phren-
Sy Of intolerance has penetrated. II seeks 10
interfere with every political right amt every
social obligation. 1t annals the most sacred
obligations without remorSe. 1t strikes at
every security for the well-being OF society;
and in The name OF reform ii inflIctS countless
evils upon the county. On the one hand, II
forces upon reluctant communities Sumptuary
laws that would have diSgract0 the Ielgn Of
The most diSSoluie monarch that ever lived;
and on the other, it nulliieS those solemn
guarantees which protect the States in their
cOven nteG rights. Here, i. strikes down an
eminent citizen for his eliglon; there, for the
place of his birth. Extravaganza in its NUM-
opal aud State administrations aud the nom
lnation OF base, ignorant and corrupt men for
Office, have been conspicuous features IN its
practice, if not in its professions. In MaSSa-
chuSeltS il insults weak AMI helpless women
because they have the h0rdlhood to be Catho-
lies in Ohio ii destroys the ballot boxes, WI h
The cry ihat"AmerlcanS must ru!e AmeIlcs,'
and reliIeS abashed and p%enitent before i S
own turbulence; in New York it burieS o
murder bully with honorS, such rs were
scarcely bestowed upon a departed Washing
ton; and in Pennsylvania II deSGcraleS indie
pendence Hail by denuncistiODs OF the adopt
ell citizen. brcaihed in wicked contempt OF
Tie memories Of the evolutionary strugg e.
We say we could wish 10 see these humi Eating
proceedings conducted 10 a close, if The coun-
try had not already 'supped full OF horrors"
Ii is natural that at su h a tine ali eyes
should be turned to the democratic party,
which, Unawed by majoniieS, and unSsduced
by appeals for aid and comfort, filings its def
ance into the teeth Of these bold bad men, and
careS them 10 the issue. There is hing
sublime in this. Honest and clear minded
men will see in il an opportunity to cut loose
from The lramme!S Of The wing party. The
prosecuted will see il the democratic ranks a
refuge and a rescue from their foes. Those
derided for their faith will find in that parry a
fortress that vii! laugh a Seige to scoTn. Now
as ever, the democracy opens its arms to the
opp eSSed of all nations; and now, as ever, it
stands by the teachings Of The SageS Of the
past. Not one tenet Of It's cred has l. yielded;
not one syllable of its pledges; but t t more ii
IS asSailed HE more strongly II adheteS 10 its
principles. Let factions eXult over temporary
success; there is in store for the democratic
p3rty a higher glory than ii has ever yet at
tained-the glory of r~eScuing cur country from
he hanGs Of Tie worst conspiracy that has
ever been organized against civilization and
freedom since tie foreign foe invaded our hap
py shore.