Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-07-30

The Position of Parties.


that there would soon be n reconstruction OF po-
li,ioal parties all over the country but pnrticu-
larlv il, the South. Indeed. the position of par
ties has already been materially changed, within
the last twelve months. One year ago the n
meroap party of the North maintained distinct
organization aud boosted OF its strength II
seems nov TO be generally admitted that It's or
ganizatienis almost gone, aud the great bulk OF
its members have settled down either in the De-
mocra,ic or Black Republican ranks. There are
here and there, few Of them who cling 10 the
shadow If their foraeS greatness. t'at they are
impotent for good, and their efforts TO accom-
phsh their purposes rs fraltless aud as proht-
less as the labors of Sysiphos.
At the same time serious sohism has arisen
in the Democratic ranks. North aud South
The uuhoy union between the two wings of the
party, with nothing IN common but the mere
party name has been preserved as long as pos
sible-and rupture has become inevitable
Thus, while the Southern wing is. naturally
enough, dissatisfied with the Northern wing, by
reason of its broad departure from the ancient
Democratic land marks, il cannot yet express
that dissatisfaction without also producing
division in its own household. There nre Demo
crats in the South--or men calling themselves
Democrats who profess themselves yet willing
to trust to Northern Democrats, notwithstand-
ing il has become the rarest circumstance that
they vote together in any measure of legisla-
ton, involving political principle, that comes 10
the consideration of Congress. These Southern
Democrats are, necessarily, separating them
selves daily from the bulk of the States Rights
Democracy of the South 1t is not, 10y any
means. Walkers Kansas policy alone that is
causing the rupture. Tint is Of too temporary
a character to cause the dislntegraton of n
great party. The cause lies deeper and is
founded on principle. The old strct construc-
ton notions Of the Southern Democracy have
been invaded and tfampied upon, in repeated in
stances. by their Northern allies--and the issue
between the two Southern wings Of tho party
now is, whether the Northern and Western De-
mocracy shall still be accepted into fellowship,
notwithstanding their political hereses, and for
the sake of the spuils--or whether the Democra
cy of the South shall adhere to their traditional
principles through thick aud .hin, and regard
less of all consequences.
In the mem time the growing political power
of the North-destined, to be so great that we will
be entirely helpless if the North choose to exercise
it-has alarmed the sagaoious statesmen of the
South. Mr.. Calhoun, years ago, foresaw the
result. and admonished the South, at all hazards,
to maintain its political equality in at least one
branch of the National Legislature What
would Mr.. Calhoun think. were he alive now. OF
Al e l.lr Fra.
States without a sing le circumstance ct compen-
sa,ion TO the South And in view of these
threa,ning dangers, Southern nea will forget
party allegiance, aud will not hesitate TO repel
any association with Northern mcn, nf whatever
party, whe will not give the ampiest and most
unqualified assurance that ttie political power Of
the North shall not be used 10 cypress, and de
grade, and plumber, the weaker section.
As for the American party-new confined ex,
clusively to the South-there is no prospect of
divi sion in its ranks. 1t has no Northern allies
to proptiste by concessions, even were it so
disposed. 1t stands on It's distinctive principles.
1t resists the introduction of ignorant and debas-
ed foreigners, to BALD up and populate the Free
Soil States of the Northwest. 1t ressts the ex-
tension of the right of suffrage 70 Free soil i'm
migrants from Europe. before they become cti-
xens. 1t res;sts the granting of the common
Territory to the Northwestern States by which
these States gradually overshadowing the
majesty of the South 1t loves ,he Unian-but
it must be that sor, Of Union which is Union
of equality.
We repeat that all the signs Of the times indi
cate revolution in the organization of parties,
and the formation Of new combinations. Out of
the entanglements sad complications row exis-
ting, will arise other parties, with issues clearly
and distinctly defined. The day of paatives
and compromises aud concessions is past For
the future, the issues which involve the safety of
the South will not be blinked or evoided-but
will be II ct boldly and without hesitaney. Let
the people Of the South, who are true and loyal,
keep their weathereye open to the Vaccinations
of politicians who would sacrifice everything to
the success of party, for the sake only of the
emoluments that thereto attach.
The August Elections.
During the first week in August the annual
elections viii take place in six of the States,
follows:
Alabama August
kentucky ........ 3
Missouri 40