, 1859-05-20
The Democratic as Compared with The
OIpOSiIiOn Party.

The Democratic party was never in bet
ter position than now The differences and
alterations caused by the disagrcements
growing out Of the policy Of the Admins.
tration appear to have been oblilerated,
and throughout the nation the party may
be said TO be united determined and har-
monious.
1t is true in some Of tie States there are
local dissensions growing out of misunder-
standings between leading men, aud in
Others there are yet nnhealed sores arising
from other causes, but in none can it be
said the Democratic party are seriously di
vded on national questions, and will not
lead united support to the nominations
to be made at Charleston. And unlike the
opposition, the creed of the party is of uni
versal recognition. Its binding force and
effect is equally operative ou all the States
alike, whether north or south, east or west.
How is it with the opposition? Torn
asunder by intestine dissentions daring
to announce any settled policy in more than
one State; without a single plank which
can be Incorporated into National plat
form, agreeing upon nothing but thirst
for the pIunder or patronage designs
which it dare not avow--it stands before
thp country void Of power to accomplish
anything for itself, however much it may
possess to annoy and embarrass the Federal
Administration. Indeed, this is its only
capital. ....-... ....
Its calm and discreet organ here, the
Times, told us last week that the oppo-
Sition obtained great triumphs at the late
session Of Congress, which, Of course, must
have been the defeat of the Post Office
Appropriation bill, and the prevention OF
other measures necessary to carry on the
Government, and from these results it ar
CUES that its success is certain in 1850.
How small are the prospects of success in
1860 when predicated upon the results Of
such conduct, and how sad the error which
leads party to believe that faetious aud
unprincipled opposition can, if successful in
stopping the wheels Of Government, accom-
plish aught but its own ruin and disgrace
The country cannot fail to perceive the
motives which govern in such case, and
will be as ready 10 place the responsibility
where it belongs, as it will be to sustain
those who are thus embarrassed.
But let us look little further into the
domestic affairs Of this Opposition and see
whether thereare not other obstacles to its
success as party fofa Presidential cam.
paign. When the Presidential battle shall
be fought, new considerations will present
themselves. 1t will not then be union&o
destroy and break down popular Admins
tration--it will not be coalition between
hundred men, oil actuated by common
purpose Of revenge or partisan success
Other than negative positions must be
assumed The field, as well as .he parties
to the conflict, will be. Of very different
character. The affirmative must be taken
doctrines must be nunciated--candi-
dates must be observation-disclosures main
tanned, and nationality assumed. How will
it be with the" Republicans thenl How
will this boasted victory over justice aud
patriotism serve them upon that occasioni
Will it not rather return to plague them
aud arise up In Judgment at time Of oil
others they would rather have It forgottenl
We think so. They will find that few
more such triumphs as that obtained in the
defeat Of the Post OfHce Appropriation
bill win leave them utterly prostrated.
And who shall be their standard-bearer in
1860 Who shall it bee Sewardl If
so, how many electoral votes would be get
ont of New Englandl Not one. Or Crit
tendenH How many electoral votes would
he receive in New England2 Not one.
Indeed there is no man belonging to any
political organization other than the Demo-
cratic who can obtain majority Of the
electoral colleges We deem this fact
already SO positively asccrtainsd that the
idea Of Democratic defeat in 1860 is too
absurd TO be entertained for a moment.
Some Of the opposition press talk Of the
Generalization Of the Democratic party, Of
its weakness aud intestine divisions. They
will fnd that, Notwithstanding its late
troubles and difficulties, It will retain vigor
aud vitality sufficient to beat dozen such
desperate and interruptions factions as now
constitute the opposition party Of this
country. Wait aud see.---N. Y NsIcs.