Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-09-20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1856
Dead, Thrice Dead.

We have, all along, been predicting, that
the Democratic party would die an u~nnatu-
raj death, long before the ides Of Novem-
Der. These predictions are already fulfilled
to the letter. 1t is dead, thrice dead, and
that too from its own vices and %tollies, rather
than from any e%xtrenuous agencies. True
there are some slight signs of vitality OBJ
seryable in the South, but to the experienced
eye, they are known to be nothing but the
spasmodic contractions Of the muscles after
life has become extinct.
Maine, hitherto almost hopelessly Demo-
cratic Maine, struck the fatal blow which
sent this gigantic mass Of corruption, Keeling
to the earth. 1t was no protested or openly
avowed enemy that did the deed, but a long
cherished fiiend, which was born and nur-
tured in the bosom of Democracy. We, by
no means teel like exultlng over the result
of the Maine eiection-we wish it could
have been otherwise. Still we not are of those
who would close their eyes to the full mean
ing Of that result. What are its teachings 2
Why it proves to a demonstration, that the
Democratic party Of the North are complete
ly abolitionized. Maine has almost ~invaria-
bly, given large Democratic majorities. The
vote in that State, for Pierce was overwhel-
mirg, and now it has given for Black Re pub
licanism, from fifteen to twenty thousand plu-
Tality- But such an astounding result not
only proves the rottenness Of the Democrat
&c party North: it proves what before was as
visible as the noon-day sun, to all but Demo-
cratic eyes,that Buchanan has no more chance
of carrying a Free State than John c..
remon has a Southern State. The Demo-
cratic Accountants put down Maine at the head
OF tn, list Of safe States for Buchanan. She
Yves sure for ten thousand majority, showing
only the slight mistake of twent, five thou
' said in their calculations! The calculations
OF these wise men, in the other States are
based on equally sandy foundation, and the
great masses of the Democratic party feel it.
as may be seen, by their detected countenan-
ces. go
But two months ago, they walked the
earth with a look and a stride that said in so
many words, we are lord of all We survey
now how changed ! The firm step and haugh-
fy bearing have given way to the tottering
gait and downcast look of utter hopelessuess.
We refer to thes facts as we said before not
IN the spirit of exultation, for We pity a
fallen foe, but to show, that, admitting Mr..
Buchanan to be true to the South, there is no
possibility OF his being elected, and conse-
iuentiy the necessity of supporting Mr.. Fill
more IT we would preserve the Union and
secure the rights garanieed to US under the
Constitution. We believe the second sober
thought OF the Democratic party will prevail
before the 4th of November arrives and that
Mr.. Buchanan will be withdrawn from the
contest. Be that as it may,,it is the duty Of
tAe American party to work INCREASINGLY in
behalf Of their tried and trusty leader, for
upon their exertions, in any event, depends
the safety of our free institutions.