The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-11

II coming events cast their shadows b.
fore, " the late elections 10 Pennsylvania. New
York, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Michigan
plainly indicate the fate that awaits the Dem
ocratic party in 1860, viz: an overwhelming
defeat, unless consolidation and energy at
once take the places Of discussions and su-
pineness But what other result should be
looked for, what else expected, with an un-
scrupulous Toe without, rallying to the brig
and's watchword, "to the victors belong the
spoils," while within were traitors, willing,
and even anxious, viper.lke, to bite the
hand that nursed them into life, and crush
the arm that gave them position and power.
The Democratic party opened this campaign
with nattering show Of success. The great
hobby of discord, bleeding Kansas" had
been ridden to death-the English Bill hav-
ing forever removed that question from the
National Council. The Black Republicans
were famed, windbroken and spawned, on
the bred Scott" decision, and nothing now
remained to secure an overwhelming Demo
cratic Congress but union within our own
ranks. But unfortunately this was not OBJ
tanned, and Democratic Administration
with its powerful lever. patronage - have
been instrumental in bringing about prob
able result, which, without its aid, could
never have been possibly effected by the
Black Republicans an Opposition Con
gress.
Were the money and patronage Of chief
executive ever so lavishly expended for the
benefit of its own friends and partisans, as
the present Administration has used for the
sole purpose Of dividing and defeating itself
and giving victory to the oppositionY What
apology has the administration to offer for
its coursef What plea will it make
when arraigned before the Democratic
Party OF the country, charged with betray-
ing its most devoted friends and delivering
them bound hand and foot unto their
enemies !! 1t is plain enough. for any one
to see, that our partial defeat, is wholly ow-
ing TO the war of determination waged by
Mr.. BUCHANAN upon STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS,
war declared with no just reason, and
prosecuted with no Interior aim, but such as
arose from personal pique, because that
DoUGLAs refused TO follow the administra-
ton out Of the Democratic party. As
much respect as is due the opinions of Mr..
BUCHANAN, the Democracy willingly, cheer
fully gives, but it does not feel bound by
any ties, to merge the party into Mr.. BucH-
AsAS, or togo over to him on any issue that
may arise. The Democratic part will follow
honorable footprints Of JEFFERSON, MADISON,
JACKSON, and all other of its faithful lead
ers, let diverge from their path who will, or
the consequences be what they may. 1t pre-
ferring an honorable defeat to an inglorious
victory. The Democratic party did not sup
pose it possible, that Mr.. BUCHANAN could
fall, from such a high and glorious estate a.
that which be occupied as leader Of the only
Conservative and National Party that now
exists in our politics, TO become an ally with
Black Repnblicanism, and With his own
hands to insert the wedge that was to rive
asunder the party that elevated him to pow
sr, or that he would use that power to at
tempt to pull down its supporters and in.
volve the wreck of the party, and that be
would at least ruin, il be could not rule.
The only probable solution to bis profile
matlcal course-notwithstandlng his often
repeated assertions to the contrsry--is the
desire to secure denomination for the Pres.
idency in 1860, and as Mr.. DOUGLAS stands
iairest as his opponent, he wishes to destroy
his prestige, and thus force the party to his
support as the most expedient candidate.
But in all this he will fail bis efforts will
be vain, because DOUGLAS is the favorite of
the party, both North and South, and be-
sides the Democracy b,lieve that one term
as President. Of the United States ought to
be sufficient for the satisfaction of any rea.
sonable citizen. Nor of the many promi-
nent names before the country is there any
more worthy, either for profound states
manship or personal popularity, for this
highest office in the gin OF the people, than
STEPHEN A. DouoLAs. nor will the People
forget his claims upon them.
Let Mr.. BucuASAS lay this fattering
JUNCTION to his soul, and in the dark hours of
his affection it may at least solace and com.
fort him. DEMOCRACY.
1HG III RCTfpN AT SVpyptas W. haun