Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

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themselves
In the progress of the contest through
which we have just passed, the state Of
things in Indiana was too notorious moi
to be we'll known to Mr.. Douglas. He
was once in the State, and he made ma.
ny speeches in Illinois and had much tc
say about the duty of Democrats in sup
porting the party organization. How
easy would it have been for him to have
disavowed the conduct of bis professed
followers here. How easy to have de-
clared that those who in his name were
seeking TO strike down the Democratic
flag in Indiana, had not Lis appreciation
or his sympathy. He owed it to himself
to do so-if he did not approve theii
course. Did he ever utter one word in
condemnation of these men? If he did
have not heard of it. His silence is
conclusive against him on that point
Now, we are told, that we ought to re.
joice over his success in Illinois, and
that we ought to be very tender toward,
boilers in Indiana-so that they may act
with us in future. Even the language
of the call to this meeting is complained
of, because itinvites only those who voted
the Democratic ticket at the late election
Now, as to the Illinois election I have
to say, that | rejoice in the election of 9
Democratic Legislature in Illinois, but
would be glad if they could honorably
and consistently use their victory to a
better purpose than sending Stephen A
Douglas back to1he Senate Of the United
States. A choice between Lincoln and
Douglas is one thing, and choice be.
tween Douglas and sounder Democrat
another.
As to the course to be pursued towards
men who did not vote with us in the late
elections, | do not propose to pursue {
course that would prevent even Repub
lican from joining us and voting with us
whenever he thinks the Democratic party
right. Personal denuneiation of men is
seldom wise or even excusable. We have
a plain path before us-the path of dut,
let us pursue it. Whoever loves tht
Democratic party, whoever desires Tho
success of its principles, will come t.
their support.
But if we are to interlopate our creed
or lower our flag to coax back disahcctet
men, | am not Cor it. The Democrat,
party has always stood upon its distinc
tive organization and principles. Fusion
is q process which is tho peculiar property
of our opponents, they have heretofore
had a monopoly of it-let them keep it.
| would see the Democratic party, first
pure, then peaceablc. If all the talk
about harmony, and forgetting past diff
ferences, that | hear, means that certain
factlous men are to continue their war on
the Democratic administration, with i'm
punity-I have to say, that harmony
will not be purchased with my consent,
at such price. | do not intend to CO.
operate in any movement that may place
the Democratic party Of this State, in a
doubtful position with reference to the
administrations know it has the conf
dence Of the people of Indiana, and po-
litcians need not fear to say so. More
than eight thousand Democrats in the
third district gave me their votes at the
late election, and but ,432 were cast
for Mr.. Carr. OF those who voted for
Mr. Carr, about 400 were good Demo
Gratis who were deceived and mscd, and
the remaining thirty-two were about such
Democrats as those who held the Douglas
meeting here last week.
In 1854, the Democratic party of the
Union was defeated. The gallant mino-
rity in Congress nominated their candi-
date for speaker, took their stand upon
a resolution expressing in plain terms
their opposition alike to the proscriptive
tencts of the Know nothings, and the
disunion principles of the Republicans.
They kept up their organization, main
tanned united front, and refused 10
yield one inch of ground In due time,
the people came to the rescue, and 1856
brought us q splendid victory.
Let us profit by this example; let us
take our stand upon the broad principles
Of The Democratic platforms, unfurl our
flag and keep it flying, and leave the re-
suit to the intelligence and patriotism Of
the people.