Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-30
~ PEOPLE I'D TEE DENOCRATIC PARTY.

The PEOPLE AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
It has been but brief time since the country
passed through exciting political contest Grave
issues stake, involving the future policy of
the Government Parties were the contestants; the
people were the umpire. From one extreme Of the
Union to the other-in Federal and State councils,
in primary assemblies upon the hus ings and through
the columns Of the press-for long months, there
was vigorous and uuceasing discussion, by the ablest
and most experienced politicians and statesmen that
belong to the different arties into which the people
were divided.
Those issues it is not our purpose now to discuss.
In due time according to the Constitution and the
laws, they we're submitted to the final decision of
the people, in the election Of President thenpend
ing throughout the country. The result was, there
Inauguration of the Democratic party in power, and
the re establishment Of a Democratic policy of gov
eminent upon principles fixed and determined and
10 strict and rged observance Of which the incom-
ilg President has given renewed assurances Of his
determined purpose to adhere.
So far as the South was concerned-we might say
so far as all national men, whether North South,
were concerned-the only prOfessed difference was
upon questions of ezpediency and policy. The
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sye and complete, and every possible facility fur
nisned the administration to make a fair and i'm
partial test Of the efficacy Of that policy Such
would seem to be the true spirit of republicanism
where majoriies rule and where all are interested
in the same common good. What efficacy is there in
elections, and what good can result from popular
decisions if they determine nothing more than who
shall hold the offices Of the country, whilst an uu-
ceasing agitation is to go on with the endeavor
merely 10 undo what has just been done? We can
see but little. Upon the contrary, we have every
evidence Of ncaculable harm, in this practical imi
tation Of the South American republics, whose in
stiturions are as unstable as their corrupted and
ungovernable passions are unreliable.
In the elevation Of Mr. BUCHANAN to the Presi-
dency, he has assumed solemn and weighty respon-
sibi,y to the people whilst the people have become
no less obligated 10 him Having elected him at a
critical time in history-in the midst of our sec
GOlal discOrd, threatening TO enguf US in national
ruin---he is expected 50 administer the govern
ment as to destroy sectionalsm, restore peace and
establish justice throughout the country. Without
the cordial cooperation Of the people, speaking
through the coordinate departments Of government,
he will be but one man, powerless in the effort to
accomplish the great ends expected of him.
These self evident propositions viii commend
themselves to the plain understanding of every re-
publican mind
The new administration has not more than fairly
commenced, and yet every thing augers hopefully
for the future The mere moral weight Of Mr..
BUCHANA 3 election has produced and disseminated
confidence throughout the country. Every branch
Of industry and trade has received new strength.
Every interest is prospecting, while general peace
and plenty reign supreme.
Under these circumstances the people must
say whether they viii cooperate with their chief
magistrate and give impartial trial to the policy
witch his election nauguraled; whether they
Will continue the Earring elements Of discOrd by
Gripping his administration in the elevation of fac
ti0us parties TO power in different departments Of
the State and Federal Governments. Shall the
present Democratic administration, which the peo-
pie have so recently elected be sustained by the
people, in its attempt carry out the purposes of its
election or shall the people commence warning upon
their own creation? That is the question. There
can be but one sensible answer made TO it, which is
too apparent to need being stated The people
must try The Administration in power imParrially
anu TO do must give il strength by sustaining its
party friends
We are soon to enter upon another contest in Ten
nessee; and, from present indications, an earnest
effort win be maize by the dissatisfied politicians Of
the defeated party TO displace the Democracy and
increase the obstacles to peaceful administration
Of the government We desire to ask in time, and
before the heat Of the canvass comes on do the veil
intentOned people Of any party desire it? Do the
plain republican masses who in the late canvass
voted against the Democratic ticket from none other
than an honest difference of opinion, that the
Democratic party is successful in getting the rens
Of government desire that it shall not have a fair
trial in their management? Does any who has
naught TO serve but the common good, wish to en-
bro the country with further agitation at this lime
for the simple purpose Of warning upon the Demo
cratic parlyg We have too much regard Tor the
large portion Of The opposition outside OF the Office
seekers to doubt what their answer would be to this
question, properly understood. We have heard
many OF them talk in private intercourse and We
know they are willing to give a ta.r trial to the ad
miuisualion which The popular voice OF the country
has placed in power.
Tennessee voted for Mr.. BUCHANAN, by an over
wheIming majority. She is, Therefore, in part, re-
sponslble TO the country tor the results OF his amin-
isrrston, and ia view of that responsibility, owes
it TO him TO give the Democracy her support IN Ia
branches Of the Federal Congress. And hence the
question becomes one of much practical importance
to secure for the Democratic ticket la The aup-oa che
ing State election the generous support OF the great
masses OF the people 10 wuu,eycv party they have
hitherto belonged.
The people are wearicd wi,h political excitement,