The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-27
from the Richmond Wing
RECONSTRUCTION or PARTIES.

The Indications are obvious that there will be radical
reconstruction Of political parties the commencement
Of another presidential contest Az attempted to dem
onstmte yesterday, the democratic party proper which
has 50 long held it's solid, compact, vigorous
eaion is destitute Of the clements OF vitality and il
crubng to pieces II il not in the nature Of things,
therefore, that the democratic party should have the
slightest chance Of eccting its candidates at the ncxt cleo
ton Divided in the South and utterly without strength
the North it must necessarily go to the WALL and fail
any effort ii may make to restate itself In the conf
dence Of the country
As to the black republican party, has it lost strength
since the last presidential election or Is 1t in bet
ter condition to succeed now than then We think the
latter is the true state Of the II still holds its
least IN all the States thai voted for Fremont and in
many Of those States it has acquired great additional
strength Add to this the further fact that Kansas, Min
nesota and Oregon all free States will bc admitted
into the Union, and will participate in the election OF
1860 and at the power and prospects Of the
black republican party for the next presidential campaign
As things stand therefore, the black republican
dllas will be almost to triumph by ovcrwhelm
Ing vote There is only way to prevent deplora
bic result, and that we proceed to point out
We have already observed that there is manifest dis
position on the part OF the people for total reconstruc
ton Of parties Neither the democratic the black
republican party really commands the confidence the
respect of the country In many respects both are sec
tonal, selfish, and spois seeking and come not np to
The actual wants and necessities of the times the
people, idea OF what great political parties should be-
Both, indeed, have been tried and found wanting and
one or the other unless the people themselves inter
lose actively and energetcally and give effect to their
wn wishes and aspirations must necessarily acquire pos
ession Of the government in 1860 and, ~ we have
hown the krepubcan party must inevitably be the
uccessiu one. But have stated, both Of these
PARTIES stand condemned by the people,, even by thou
ands OF those who act with the other, because
here yet no other thoroughly organized party for them
connect themselves with. Thousands and tens of
thousands Of conservative patriotic democrats, and thou
AMOS anu tens OF thousands OF conservative, patriotic
fpnblicans would readily cooperate In the formation
new parity dscardng the errors follics and vices Of
M the others, and looking only to the perpetuaton Of
nc Constitution and Union, and the best interests Of the
mole country, We say, the people themselves, mem
m Oh all other existing political organizations, arc will
" and anxious for the formation OF new PARTY, bascd
patriotism and principle and not love Of the spoiIs
mi only wait for the proper commencement Of move
lent in that direction to join in and contribute all in
r power to render 1t successful The conservatives Of
North have nowhere to co. neither have the con-
ratives Of the South, and both feel the necessity Of
construction Of parties and tho organization Of one
h which they can consistently connect themselves and
IN which they efficiently act in behalf Of the conn
IN every emergency. Asit il, many Of the very best
wsest men in the land are silent and Inactive taking
part In the conflicts and duties Of the times because
ny are unable, consistently and conscientoly, to
s'c WIN either the black republican or the democratic
ana there Is none other sufficiently organized to al
w ,hem to act with efficiency and usefulness.
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s'iocton OF partiesis the formation Of new PARTY
which good men and patriots all over the country,
'h and South East and West can come together and
insel and work together for the public good There
supple material for such party, and for successful
party that will sweep the corrupt factions OF
country out Of existence and restore the adminstra-
Oh tie government to firm and honest hands In
~ State IN the Union recruits could he had by
smis and the people would hail the advent of such
my with shouts of joy and gratitude. 1t only needs
u'e h'l to he properly aud formally put in motion;
e s'ont hearts and Of the patriotic masses will
lu'y become responsible for the result such
y, IL organized in time and under proper auspices,
a inevitably sweep the platter in 1860, and prevent
ch party only can the installation Mt that tune
ock republican president Az the democratic party,
nave shown, will bc utterly unable 10 prevent the
~" OF black republican. what other hope Is there
"e south, what other for conservative men every
y, pu' 70 ani IN the organization OF this new party
, uc oh'y way under Heaven in opinion. whereby
""k.fepnbicans may he defeated, and the govern
pu' IN sale conservative, and patriotic hands. And
ope mat The people Of all sections aud vi parties,
"g lhe halciu counses Of selfish and corrupt poll
@, WI take this matter in their own hands, and
y "'e more and eectuay for their own and their
''y good
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