Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-20


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POLICY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARrf.
We doubt If any political organization ever DIS
played such udestructible vitality and energy OF re-
cuperaton a. were exhibited by the Democratic par
~ in the sudden and complete rebound from the pros
traton which it suffered in succession OF reverses
after the repeal of the Missouri restriction Starting
from different points aud affecting diverse purposes
but CO. operating 10 scommon cause, and converg''"
towards single object Acknowledgment anu BLACK
Rerublicanism succeeded in subverting the ascen-
dancy Of the Democratic party over Inc Nof'nern
md Western States and in reducing it to compare
lively powsrless minority in the House OF kepresen-
tstives Fortunately, the Democracy were united
upon principle 50 that from their momentary disper-
suu they might return into community OF organizes
ton The policy Of the Administration was so clear
and co,,., stent in the development OF Democratic
principles, as TO supply visible and stable platform
upon which the scattered members OF the party might
rally and restore its ascandancy. In the South IN
Democracy never lost their power in the North
they neither renounced their principles nor impaired
the purity and efficiency of their organization.
The effect of such exclusive and inaexibe fidelity
,o nr,,inIs nm the part of the Democracy OF the
Nr,h ,,as % nreserye the unity Of the Democratic
,s,;1 ,,on Z, ALLEVIATE from its association all who
we're tainted with herer.cal opinion, and 10 compen'
safe az loss of material power by an increased weight
of character aud moral influence. In the hour OF So
we're trial tacy were accompanied and sustained ny
consciousness of irreproachube honor; and they 's
su,,,l from the fiery furnace purSed OF the vulgar
.iross which gave them bulk without strength ana
iut. -, more passionate ardor OF attachment
An tbr holy oauss For the first time in its history,
the Democratic party is real and perfect unity
Though couourring OH cardinal doctrnes, tue Demo
.rsev hay. here,ofor. betrayed dissent in re-
spect Of less important matters bat now, every uu'
can spirit is driven out, every eprous limo 10 cut
OIL ard the party has attained the utmost purity OF
p-inciplo and soundness OF organization We are all
in fee and friendly fellowship; we all stand upon the
-arae platform, u which the peryerse ingenuity OF
party eau detect no unsound plank.
The Democracy of the North abated nothing OF
heart or hope, in the gloomest hour OF defeat. -
soon a. their forces were rallied and re-organzed
they renewed the battle with spirit OF devotion I"
the Constitution, which disaster could subdue.-
They have reaped the reward or their hdclity IN
succession of splendid victories; and have re.estao'
lshed their ancient ascendency, on solid and stable
basis. They have built upon rock, against Whtch
che banded Powers of Fauacism shall not prevail.
Every man Of the eas. sagacity will admit that
different policy would have been attended by DIFF
ferent result. Ii the Democracy had conceded any
thing TO the demands Of the Opposition, or had even
been less explicit and resolute in prociaimng their
prinriplts-if they had coyed and da.ed with ia
natcism in the hope of soothing its resentment and
couciiatug it's favor they would have beeu sho<a OF
their strength aud rspulsed with contempt. They
sond have felt within themselves sustaining con-
seriousness of rectitude would have stood upon no in
yncibis principle, would have beeu animated by no
patriotic enthusiasm. They would have compro- |!
:nised their esuse without the compromising advan.
sage of even momeutary triumph.
For the purity Of principle and vitality OF organi- |
cation of which the Democratic party now 30 just.
~ proud, great praise due to the Democratic men,
bers Of the House of Representatives. 1t they did |
not originate the policy of infe1ibe adherence to
principle aud scornul rejection Of every overture
of compromise sud Cancellation with the enemy, |
they pursued it with Underwriting fidelity, aud Illus.
traed its effect in reyiyins the organization aud re-
animating the hopes of the party. In the beginning
of the session they found Themselves 10 apparent
" powerless minority. Two courses were before
the,n either to abandon the issue upon which they
had been beaten and to court sliaaes with the leSs
obnoxious members Of the Opposition or else, to re-
affirm their principles and appeal to the people tor
support. They chose the latter policy. lnstesd OF
seekiGg avoid the odum Of the repeal Of the Mis-
eour restriction they spontaneously assumed the re-
sponsbiity Of the measure and undertook to justify
il before the country. They laid down platform, |
which consisted of s;nge resolution endorsing the
principle Of the Kansas y ebraska act and for their
candidate they selected the who was most com.
sl.,eiy implicated in tho repeal of tie Missouri
strictiou. He was not elected, but they achieved
triu,a ph to which there is parallel in tho stflg.
giles CT party For months they repued the assaults
of Black Republicsuism, and were at last defeated
by treachery. Their gallant conduct commanded the
applause Of patriots Of every party, revived the
hopes of the Democracy and unlisted that success
sion of reversss which Black Republicsnism has
since sustained throughout the North
At this moment, the Democracy Of the nation are
preparing for hual struggle with Black Republican,
sm aud i. is imperative upon than TO determine, on
she Of the contest whether they will abandon tho
policy which has been sSnally successful, or will
pursue it to q gloxou, consumua,ou. 1t will de |
yolys upon the Cincinuati Convention, to decide
sshetees rke Democratic Party shall preserve the Sc
we're pu.iiy OF is organizaop,bx shall dilute s prir-
cples to please 6eprayed tastes-whstber its plat
form shall be constructed With CO exclusive view
che epunciaton Of sound doctrine, shall be accom-
cnodated to the convenience Of progats politicians
whether its candidate shall be- identified, either by
csntemporaneeus conduct or by subsequent avowa
OF conviction with the crest issus which 10 deter
mine the result Of the The policy OF the
party in this conf uucturs is obvious, that We are
disturbed by msgivng Of the action Of the Cincn
...,i Convention. The Democracy cannot disregard
the impressive lessons OF recent experience they
cannot abandon the policy which has rescued the
party from the depths Of defeat, purified it's priuc
ples revived its orysnz ation and restored its
dsncy. They cannot incur the infamy OF any com.
promise or alliance with Black Republcanism. They
canno, insult their faithful allies in the North, by in
yng tho association and support OF the very traitors
by whose assassin blows the National Democracy
were Frustrated. In this delicate crisis thsy cannot
be;rsy the least spirit of lime-serving or timdity,
without exposing the party to irreparabe defeat and
the country to incaculable ralamites. We have no
tear that the Cincinnati Convention will fail to re-
soond to the suggestions of wise and patriotic poll
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AN INSTANCE OF CONSISTENCY.
TIE Know Nothing party of Pennsylvania, de-
nounoe the repeal Of the Missouri restriction, while
they latfy the nominations Of Fllnore and Done.
con There is Estaisg inconsistent in this conduct