Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-06-29
"rhe Democracy and poagla..

IN the Charleston Ereniag Neirs, we find the
following commentary on recent article 10
this paper. We take the liberty Of italicising
certain passages TO which we wish to direct
special attention:
Z" There can be no question that to the extent
to which a general party organization may be
necessary or useful to the preservation Of either
sectional or political harmony in the Union on
the basis Of decent adherence to the Consti-
tuition (now almost ignored and of some re-
spect for the rights, interests and equality OF
the South, the Democratic party and its unity
are most valuable. Ard this value is increas-
ed By the fact that there is no other party now
existent, which has a national conference or a
national platform. and which has any sufhcien-
cy Of strength or fidelity of principle on which
TO fall back and rely. But while all this is ad-
mitted, ve esnaoi enter into the rifscs Gsd feel
ings Of the Richmond papers (the South and
Ehouirer) IN their irish and oftenpt 10 open the
arms Of good fellowship 10 fhe immediate 'stara
of Dosglss and his JoLl0ire,s 10 fb,ir station IN
Taak Gad in5Sasnes in cOaHcii. The 0bjeetiOLs
are grave and two faid. One is on party
grounc-they split, deisd and denounced the
Democratic party. Rebellion at a critical mo-
uent against its discipline, principles and
pledges, indicates ever a dangerous spirit Of
treason. The other is on sectional ground
they attempted fatal blow at the South for
the compound purpose Of propitiating Freesoil-
ism in general and securing success at home
in particular whose triumph would not be bail
ed FOR either our wing or section as a favorable
omen.
Es The best practical test at present Of fidelity
and adherence to the party, is support OF Presi-
dent buchanan and bis administration, who
have by great ability, prudence and soundness,
developed its true policy, ard appealed to the
better sense and truer feelings Of the whole
country. IL it is desirable to prevent an inter
necins contest Of factions in Illinois, let The
surreader Of Jsigs Douglas preclude it, and bs
The gage Of his subInisslon and ffelstg We see
| no good reason why either the South or the
Democracy should safer a eerBpronsiss Or a ga
critic, in order that be may be TsiarRed TO tht
Senalt not5 He is young enough to be allowed
to bear bear period Of som, PeaGRce'
Our Charleston cotemporary evidently mis-.
spprebends the suggestion Of the South. We
have not proposed " to open the arms OF gooC
fellowship to the Immediate return OF Jadg'
Douglas end his followers to their station Of
i rank and influence" IN the councils Of the par
ty. We have not indicated desire for the
return Of Judge Douglas to the Senate. Neither
have we consented that the South or the De
mocracy should suffer eompromise or sscri
hcs.o
We defined our position In the most explicit
terms, and a reference to the article in tn
South will show this to be its effect.
The union Of the Democracy in the North i
absolutely essential to their ascendancy In tn
Federal Government. But that union is i'm
possible if either faction persist ia making al
issue of the Kansas question AFTER Its dshait
adjustment
Any man Of the least intelligence understand
that division Of the Democracy will inyolv
the overthrow Of the party 10 New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, and every otne
Northern Ststs. Every man Of the least intel
Iigence will admit that the enti-Lecompto
, Democrats in the North are sufficiently power
ful to determine the issue Of the popular elec
tions. The question, then, is simply this
Il for the interest Of the South that the North
ern Democracy be reunited on patriotic plat
, form, in order to avert the triumph Of th
Black Republican party ? Supposing the al
, tentative to be between Douglas aLd a Blac
! Repvbican candidate for the Senate-whicl
should we accept in preference? Admit tha
the Democracy agree to some compromise
in the settlement which is the wiser policy, I
! give up an obsolete issue for the sake OF sub
stantial victory, or to insure the irreparabl
! overthrow of the party rather than abandon q
. obsolete issue?
Ia the article to which our Charleston coteu
porary replies, we expressly repudiated any ide
. Of compromising principle or impairi1g the pt
sition Of. the South. We take back no sing
s, word Of censure with which we have criticIse
) the conduct OF the snti-Lecompton Democrat
! in the North. We deny that we have done the
/. any Injustice. They desersed Us in the heat G
|. the action, and We treated them as enemie
The fight is over, the victory won and nos
. that they simply ssk to be allowed to beha'
!, themselves like z ,od and true Democrats, al
u to assist in defeating the Black hepublics
party, shall we repulse them by persecution,
coneiliste them BY forbearance? In our J1dI
. ment the question lie too clear for discussion.
The personal fortunes of Judge Dougli
!. weigh nothing in the matter. IL II were Po
: sihIe 10 supersede him In the Senate by reli
: BE Lecomptou Democrat, we would exut oy
the exchange We agree with the kelcs IN q
|, oplnion that he and his associates should sun
!. for their detection. But impulses OF person
: resentment must yield TO considerations
a public policy. The interests Of the party, =
!. security of the South and the repose OF .
) Union. depend upon the integrity or the Dem
;. cratic organization In the Northern States
= We do not understand the anti-Lsconp.
"a Democrats TO exact any concession I'D
m propose no adjustment even, Tor that woala y
4. ply treaty aiming equals and an seknowied
= ment OF mutual error. They protest tn
q fidelity to the principles Of the party; they
II eept the settlement Of the Kansas controyer'
M and agree to acqaiesce in the result they Z
a. treat an oblivion Of past differences; these .
lie the terms upon which Judge Douglas and
associates propose the restoration OF pea
Ut. and harmony among the Democracy OF
rts North.
=. In view then Of the consequences which IA
nv result from the dissolution Of the Demoera
ne party in the North, We urgently insist upon
=, acceptance Of these honorable conditions
VS. lpaeihestios.-R Riohmond Soath- r