Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-09-14
From the Sage of Monticello.


 E- It Is conceded tact that the masses of no nation on earth, are so thoroughly in formed on political matters as those of the United States The basis of our political system, has a direct tendency to develope, and expand the mind, and make us nation of original thinkers. From the structure of our government, and the diversity of opinion, party organization becomes neces- sary. A division of the masses, into two great political parties is necessary conse- quence. This division is the result of thought and reflection, resulting in differ ent conclusions on the various issues which necessarily arise in the progress of govern ment. Party organization becomes ncces- sary ItlS matter of principle, interwoven with every great measure which has given strength and tone to our government. No one doubts or can doubt the necessity of such political organization. If party or ganization be necessary in the promotion of general good, 1t becomes the part of pru dence to preserve and protect that organiza- tion from internal as well as external foes If the principles of the democratic party be correct, 1t becomes at once the impera tive duty of every democrat to adhere ridgdly to those principles. He can't be honest and do otherwise. 4 sense of duty to his country, demands it at his hands. - The responsibility of government, rest with fbora cratic party is in power, they are responsi- ble for the action and conduct of those they have elevated to the position of rulers The ''honest, hard listed yeomanry, ''who do our voting and win our victories without other hope of reward than the country's good and the approval of their own con- sciences" should examine we'll the false lights that are ever and anon shining forth as brilliant as they are corrupt and false It IS the part of demagogues to be eternallv bowling corruption, fraud, ciques and lordly aristocrats, the good people, the peo- pies interest, the peoples man, and de- nounclng the rest of mankind, as traitor S and disorganizers. This kind of language, makes up part of the vocabulary of those, who are trying to sow dragons teeth, in the rank and file of the democracy, who wish. either to rule or ruin. In themselves they are powerless, and not to be feared unless their false and deceptive lights mis- lead and gull the honest and unsophistica : ted voter into errors path. As general thing such false lights are but rhetoric 1 flashes in the great political frmament.- They are evanescent, and are doomed to die amid their own splendor without leav- ing any evidence that they ever existed - ! ct 1t becomes necessary for q people, who are jealous of their interest, to be vigiant cautious and prudent, in all matters touch- ing the public veal The political corusca- tions, the fiery serpents may poison the pol ljtical atmosphere for a time, but eventually the whitening scorn and burning indigna- ton of the patriotic heart will drive them IS chaA before the hurricane. They will melt like frost before the morning sun.- The sound philosophy of the great plinci- pies of the democratic party, and its beni- iicent operations upon government has rendered them ineStimabe to the American heart It is the palladium of their hope the pillar of fire by night and the cloud by day to guide the people over the rough Sea- created by disappointed demagogues of thc land. Every democrat should adhere faith fully to the principles of his party, and ho nestlv reflect his sentiments when he come, to vote. Think and act as becomes demo crats, and when it is necessary. pour oil oI every liscordant element, which may threat en the peace and quieude of the party; dl this, and you discharge a duty you owe mankind and yourself
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