, 1857-05-08

complexion of parties for the last half CEN
tnry, none have as yet allured the democ-
racy from the ancient landmarks Of the
founders Of our glorious republic. Amidst
foaming seas and roaring pillows Of fanat-
icism, it alone. Of all parties that have ex-
listed, has been steadfasily the party Of the
constitution. 1t has not been allured by
the syren song of demagogu9, to give up
its proud position Of maintaining and de-
Tending the constitution against the attacks
J Of higher law traitors, who are endeavor-
ling to advance their own interests at the
J expense of the coniederacy; and now in
the preseut storm Of slavery agitation, it
stands pre-eminently forth as the party Of
the Constitution and the Union. 1t pre-
sents nucleus, around which not only
former old line wings, but the honest and
patriotic Of all parties can rally to its sup
port.
1t maintains the theory Of non-interven-
tion-the only true theory, and the only
one upon which the north and south can
unite and settle the vexed question of sla-
very in States and Territories Upon this
theory the north and south can unite and
be blessed in the glorious union Of the
stars and stripes Of American freedom
The south does not require the north to be
pro-slavery She only asks to be let alone
that her domestic institutions be not in
terfered with. If slavery be a sin, ii is
hers, and she alone can answer for, or re-
pent it. As one individual cannot answer
for, or make repentance for the sins of an
other, neither can one people be answerabIe
for or make atonemept for the sins of an
other people. Such, under the consttu-
ton, is the position the south occupies to-
wards the north. Slavery is a local insti-
tuition, and belongs to the States as local
governments. The north has rid herself
of it, but the south has not; both acts are
voluntary. Now the question is, twill the
old line wings of this territory, or the can
did and thinking of the opposition in gen
eral, assist the north. in cutting loose from
the south because the latter has uotthought
proper to follow the example OF the for
mer?" The solution Of this question is one
Of vital Importance to the Pacific coast.
Geographically and politically, we could
become, voluntarily, neither the property
Of the north or south. We are The west,
"and besides us there is none other" Are
our former national political opponents
prepared to "let the Union slide,' to the
end that the Pacific territories, California,
&C., may be enabled to set up business as
a separate organization? VIII they assist
in severing the ties Of sisterhood with those
in whose fraternal union there are so many
bright prospects? The voice Of the de-
mocracy answers MOI Itsays 'junder this
glorious union we have lived aud prospered
beyond precedent in the worlds history,
and under the blessings Of God, we will
die under it," 1t is then, the proud destiny
Of the democratic party 10 preserve the
union inviolate from the attacks of its do
nestle traitors. 1t appeals to the sober
sense Of national men Of all parties, and
says to fanaticism in the north-"you have
no right, under, the constitution, to inter-
fere with the local institutions Of sister
State" 1t says also to the secessionists Of
the south-"you have no right to enforce
or impose the institution of slavery upon
the northern States" 1t says-"we are
neither auti.slavery nor pro-Slavery, but
are in favor of treating the question in
national point Of view, as q strict construc-
tlon Of the constitution points out, leaving
the people Of the territories perfectly free
to fashion their domestic institutions their
own way, subject only to the constitution
of the United States" We ask the hon.
est and candid of oil parties to ponder
upon the foregoing before their course Of
action in the coming election has been de-
termined upon. We know scores of old
line Wings in the territory, who, at inter
walls for the1ast four years, have announced
their adherent &c to the principles and usages
of the demOcta ratio party. AT the coming
election we lobk for and confidently expect
a largely increased democratic vote-aug-
mented by those, who, being left without
party, or owing allegiance to none, will
subscribe to the doctrines enunciated in
the platform of the Cincinnati National
Convention, and enroll themselves as true
and loyal members Of the great national
democratic family.
ADvERusING.-Th merchant who does