The true Democrat., 1857-04-14
The Dei,,oc-ati- Party.

i This day the denoerate party occupies the proudest position ever attained by any political organization since the formation of our govern ment. Having achieved in fearfully solemn cri- sis the success of it's principles, restored peaceto <, the country and preserved from threatening destruction the Union and the constitution, may not its proud position be surveyed with ln- creasing admiration and with profitable exer- else. While contemplating the dlreful results which must have followed from the defeat of the democratic party in the long and porten- tous storm through which it has passed, may not the bosom of the American patriot heave with emotions of gratitude to that party for the present prosperous condition of our nation and the proud pinnacle upon which it this day reposes. In the midst of such congratulations may not all sectional feelings and distracting thoughts be discarded. and an unanimous de- votion to the constitution be offered up as homage to its peaceful shrine. The glorious and eternal principles of the democratic party tits beautifully harmonious organization, and its wise and comprehensive measures of policy
 
 ry loyal and patriotic citizen of the Union.- Yet these noble qualities and tenets have a- ways met with bitter hostility. Almost from the time "whereof the memory of man run meth not to the coutrAry," the democratic par ty has battled for the success of certain funda- mental principles upon which alone depend the permaneucy and sliety of our govern ment. h this long continued contest 1t has ever encountered an uareleutng and not un frequently an interruptions opposition. The great statesman, Thomas Jefferson, who stood sponsor for the democratic party, was opposed in his views by Alexander Hamilton, man of great intellect. Widely different were the poli- teal principles which they advocated Ham, ilton, believing that the people were incapable of selfgovernment, woul have wrested from them the rights and privileges which they ex- torted from their oppressors on the field of battle. The aristocratic features of the British government were themes of his constant praise. He boldly declared lis opposition to the demo- cratic doctrines of political equality or popu- | lar rights, and openly ayowed that the pecple were incompetent to judge, CT determue for themselves, in matters pertaining to their own interests. Jefferson, on the other hand, took the broad and republican ground that "all men are born free and equal'-meanng of course those who are by nature entitled to the rights and immunitea of al American citizen. This political dogma of our government has been sezed upon, not merely by abolitionists, but by many political and religious reformers, who, under mi,co lcel ton of Mir. JeiIersonS views, and arrogntiag to themselves his doc trine for their political all hority, contend for uuiversalily of freedom or general equa.iza- { ton of political rights in all persons, without distinction of race or comT 'exion. Whatever interpretation MT Je1e-ol might have given his dogma of inherent 4..i iaad'enabe freedom it is evident he dil hot I.tcrprer it in the per verted sense of modern ai. itio4ists. For he, with his political comlato's, with whom ths ' fanatical gang of abal.i ti.t- jim brotherhood, were slave -hollcrs. auI gave thcir unqualified adherence to the institution of slavery. Mr. Jefferson would therefore have spurnei the company of these pcrvcrcrs of the coust.,u- tion-the very iu,tyumcut intended for the protection of those lights which they seek to destroy; and it woull doubtless disturb his eternal rcpose could he know that this faualical crew of modern days claim h.m to be the founder and father of abolit.ouism.
 co what authority and show of truth
 Can cunning sin cover itself withal."
 It is impossible and quite unnecessary at this time for us to exhibit at great length the marked contrast which existed between the measures originating with and advocated by the two distinguished founders of political creeds, whose names we have mentioned.- Suffice it to say that the honest searcher after truth who will trace the history of political parties in this country from their rise to the present time cannot fall to be convinced that the ! lapse of full three score years has not changed those great cardinal principles, which sprung, Minerva-lke, fu'l-groNn, from the mind of Jefferson. The democratic party, clad in the time-worn panoply of these principles has tr- umphantly progressed to is present greatness, and standing proudly out as all impregnabe Gi- hraltar amid the "wrec&" of parties, it repes the mad waves of every isa that harmlessly beats against its base. James Buchanan, whose life has been contemporaneous with the leading principles of the democratic faith, now presides at the head of our national affairs. He has reflected through his inaugural address the pa tent sentiments of lis Iary and his views have met hearty response from that party in all sections of the Union. The brilliant tri- umph achieyel by h.s election has been fol- lowed with judicial rs .fse.to0, by the su- preme tribunal of the Uutcd States of the glorious and eternal principles, upon which in part, he was elected Thc verdict of the so- vere!n people of this Union has been pro- nounced in support of favorite doctrine of the democratic party, and subsequently sanc- toned by the highest court in the land; and thus it is the Union is saved from dlaceration, the constitution pre-erved mviolate and the success of the democratic party most nobly and triumphantly achieved.
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 Confirmation ot swamp Lands.
 We present to-day the recent act of Congress