Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-19
TIE ONLY TWO PARTIES.


Superintendent V. NJ. /.
-se.--
TIE ONLY TWO PARTIES.
The mistakes Of the telegraph at last corrected
by the reliable reports of the papers, and we now
have accurate information of the results Of the recent
elections. Arkansas, which a silly rumor gave to the
American" party, has elected the Democratic can
didates by u majority Of from six to eight thousand
votes North Carolina has taken position in the fore
most rank of Democratic States, and her vote is as
certain for Buchanan rs is the vote Of Virginia. She
elects a Democratic Governor and Democratic Le-
gislaurc, by nearly ten thousand mhjDrity. The
Democratic party of Missouri was weakened by the
detection Of Bentous adherens; nevertheless the
American" party is beaten by the regular Demo.
critic candidates, by plurality which will not fall
short OF seven thousand votes. So irresistible is the
expression OF popular sentiment that The Benton fac
ton have Withdrawn their electoral ticket and the
forces OF the Democracy are now united on Buchan-
an and Breckenridge. in November they will get
popular majority of at least twelve thousand votes
Kentucky has been the steaiast of all the States
in devotion to the fortunes of the Wing party; but
refuses transfer its allegiance TO know-Nohng-
ism. For the first time since 1t was led astray by
tie briau, genius Of its great orator, Kentucky
| gave decisive Democratic majority in the recent
election. This gallant State has returned to its early
love- has reafirIned its ancient republican faith, and
has pledged its vote to the candidates Of the De-
mocracy.
These results plainly indicate the drift Of popular
opinion in the South, aud distinctly foreshadow the
issue Of the Presidential contest in this quarter of the
confcderacy. The man must be incurably blind from
| party. prejudice or sadly destitute Of cnndor, who
does not see and will not admit that Buchanan and
Breck nrdge will receive the e"tire electoral vote OF
the slave-holdng States Fillmore is not a candidate
in the South
The manifestations Of popular sentiment are equal.
IS clear aud unambiguous IN the States of he North.
| The result of the election III Iowa supplies nea'
sure of the strength OF the Back Republican Party;
and inrontestaby establishes the fact that the defeat
Of Fremont will tax the utmost energies OF the De-
mocracy. This organization embraces every element
If aboli,i.n within its vast and vouminous coil Its
energies are recruited by the vitality and strength Of
every other party in the North except the Democrat
,c. and il has absorbed the reesoil element Of the
Democratic Party. 1t has swallowed the 'Aineri-
can" organization soul and body. The more active
energies of the old Wing Party has attracted I" II
self and enlisted in its service. 1t is confronted oy
but one antagonist organization, and that Is the de-
,oocra,ic Party Every other political association in
tho North is crushed and annihilated by the clash
and collision Of these two mighty powers.
But there is counter current in the popular seni
yoent Of the Northern S;Gea Black Republcahsn
renal. IA well a. attracts Ii it absorbs all the elc
,nents OF abolitionsm it repud;ates every person who
ls any regard for the Constitution and the rights o
the South. II il has enced away the iree'soll mem
bers of the Democratic party it has more than COM
pensa,ed their desertion
Ii is plain 70 every intelligent. person in the North
that the contest is between the Black Republican and
Democratic parties. One party is tho representative
Of raica!ism and revolution. The other party is the
champion Of conservatism and the constitution. All
the restless and criminal spirits Of the North attach
themselves to Fremont. All the patriots and mode
rate men must support Buchanan. And why For
the simple reason that no other party but the Demo
cratic party oppose esctual resistance to Black
iepublicani4m. There is shelter for the conserva
tive people OF the North except in the ranks OF the
J Democracy. Every individual who feels an impulse
70 strike blow for the Constitution and tbs Union
.n.ists under the banner of Buchanan and Breckn
ridge; because to support any other candidates would
he equivalent to the support OF Frees and Ere
mont. There is but one issue before the North. the
issue of Union aud Disunion. There are but two par
ties which represent these antagonist sentiments, tht
| Democratic and Black Republican pnrtes Hence
;cre is no alternative for the patriot but to support
| the candidates of the Democracy, or else to thro"
away his vote and thus be accessory the success o
| III, Tba pf
trolling consideration is everywhere visible through.
out the North. Not day passes that we do not hear
of some eminent Whig who avows purpose to CO.
operate with the Democracy, with the view OF saving
the Union. The masses not less patriotic than
the leaders and it is safe to infer that for every
eminent person the North who pronouuces for Buc
hanan aud Breckinridse there are hundreds OF un-
known Individuals who make the same resolve from
precisely the motives. The example of Choate
will attract more attention and elicit more applause
but his vote will weigh no heavier than the vote OF the
humbest aborer in the North who means to stand by
the Union in this trying crisis.
The result of recent elections in the South and the
developments Of popular sentiment in The North
clearly demonstrate the desperate character of Fill
more. fortunes. Equally destitute Of strength in
| saCn
bi;,y that he will not receive single vote in the
electoral college. Too intelligent and sagacious to be
deceived by false representations, Mr.. Fillmore must
appreciate his fororn condition. 1t is scarcely cred
BILE that he is willing to hazard his claim 10 historic
recognition. without the shadow Of an equivalent
COMPENSATION. Yet he must foresee that if he fails
10 receive a respectable support from the people, he
must renouncs every prctension to posthumous con
sideration. Pusterity will hardly value his admins
traton above the estimate Of cotemporary times
Will he consent to sacrifice his dignity and his repu
tation for the sake Df barren canvassi We think
not. Our opinion is that Mr.. Fillmore will retire
from the contest before the day OF election ThesteI
might favor the success Of the Black Republican
candidates, but for our part We desire fair hgh
over distinct issue. II the people OF the North are
resolved to subdue and degrade US, the cloarer the
manifestation Of that purpose the better for all par
| ties
! ANOTHER HONEST BOLTER.
| George W. Lurly, Esq, who was appointed an e'ec
tor for DodIridge county, by the h"ow-No:hi"8S
having been requested to NEE: ;ha talented anu ener