Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-18
From the Nebraskian and Times, Omaha City |
OPPOSITION

In the States party is springng up under the
assumed name of opposition. 1t is composed of
black-republicans, kno*-nothngS or North and
South Americans, disunionsts and all the fag-ends
of every faction. This union is formed with the
hope Of defeating the democratic party, and secur-
ing for themselves the "loaves and fishes" 1t is
party like the camelion of every hue and color,
without any particular principle, except opposition.
They simply set themselves up to oppose democra-
cy. They vanly imagine the name has become un-
popular, and that they can rally the strength of all
other parties in opposition to it. This party oppose
everything the democracy do or propose to do. If
their name means anything it must be interpreted
in this way: This opposition opposed the admission
of free State into the Union-they opposed Ore
gon-they oppose the postal appropriation bill
they opposed the bill opening the New York Indian
lands in Kansas to settlement by the whites-they
opposed everything coming from democrats that is
for the good of the country Their creed is simply
"opposition" to democracy. They have no other
plank in their platform that they will avow, though
there are many other rotten ones.
The republicans, here and elsewhere, are proclaim
ing their Opposition" victories, and they as
Justify over such victory abolition triumph.
In ST. Louis they claim to be free democrats in
Cincinnati opposition; in Connecticut, republican;
and in Chicago and Boston, as abolition. But all
these in 1860 are to enter the fight under the name
of opposition. The party will be composed Of a
speckled, motley crew of political hacks and noun
tebanks, broken-down, jaded, windgalled old Office
seekers, and the fanatics who follow in their lead
Can such party succeed? We answer, Never.
Composed of so many dscordant elements it must
fall to pieces. Nothing but the hope of public plum
der can for moment, keep any but the leaders
united. They will fall out among themselves. Such
party could never successfully administer the af
fairs of this government Their very first act after
victory would create a ferment among the opposing
factions that would cause an explosion.
Such party can never succeed over the united,
invincible and unterrifed democracy.
The democracy is a party of principle and has
ever been the party of progress. 1t has inaugural
ed almost every measure of national character
which has accomplished good
The democracy is the only organized party which
has the confidence and support Of every portion of
this glorious confederacy, and whose aims and pur-
poses are the perpetuity of the Union, the harmony
and progress of the country the preservation of the
rights of the States and the general welfare of the
whole people. 1t knows no sectionalism, but looks
to tie greatest good to the greatest number. De-
mocracy is opposed to mOnopolies and exclusive
privileges. 1t goes for equal right and exact JUS
tice to all 1t has kept pace with the progress
sive spirit of the age. This government, from the
beginning to the present time with rare exceptions
has been under democratic rule and its prosperity
has been unparalleled Its commerce extends to
every part Vi lne Worlu anu us nag noats IN every
sea; its citizens are protected and the name of ar
American in every cline is passport to favor
All this has been brought about by the wise anG
prudent counsels of the democratic party It is the
party of the people, and has their sympathy anj
feeling for its continued success. It is the party
that encourages the development Of our country anc
that will keep it in its present onward career of pro
gress 1t is the party that is firmly established il
the hearts and affections of the tranquil masses.
is the party that will maintain inviolate the homo
and integrity Of our government and perpetuate it
blessings to the latest posterity; in which senti
ment, with one of old, we exclaim este perpetua.