Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-14
Opposition !!

Certain Democratic journals affect to ridicule
the name Of tho Opposition party. They take
very great exception to the Inference that our
creed consists mainly of opposition to Democratic
policy and misfule. As this is precisely what it
Is. We are glad to know that our true position is
exactly appreciated.
The Wing party, essentially, is nothing but
an Opposition party. Tina, is really the meaning
Of the word. 1t was it's meaning in England when
the Wings opposed the tyranny and coTr"r''ons OF
the Tory oligarchy--and it WINS its meaning IN the
American Revolution when those persons we're
called Wings who opposed the prctensions aud
eractions Of the mother country, rs against the
Tories who sided with our Transatlantic en- mics.
Recognising it as the first duty Of every patriot
to defeat the Democratic party-not stopping by
the wayside to dispute upon subordinate points
Of diference-we have leagued together under
the appropriate and expressive title Of the oppo-
sitiou, to accomplish that very purpose. And we
hone to be able to do it. But il there be any one
either in our own ranks or the ranks Of the other
side. who is in any doubt Of the real character Of
the ~opposition' to the Democratic party, we
propose to cnligh.ea him by giving n comprehen
sive resume, which we find capitally done To our
hands by an able Tennessee contemporary
Should any one, then, enquire what is the n"'ure
of our Opposition let him he answered rs fol-
lows:
Opposition 10 the enormous and unnecessary IN
crease of the public expenditures, and to the ex-
trayagances and corruptions praetised under the
existing Democratic rule.
Opposition to the pelicy ofentrusting to the FIX
ecutive the purse and the sword, as ILLUSTRATED by
the $50, OO0, 900 bill aud the rccommendati' ii by
the President to Congress to transfer TO him the
wnr-making power in respectto Mexico and the
Central American States.
Opposition to the monstrous project of n hank
bankrupt law, which, together with other meas
ures Of Federal aggrandizement recommended and
sanctioned by the present administration, lays tho
axe to the root Of State Rights, and in comparison
with the hish-toned Federalism of which the alien
and sedidition laws dwindle into utter ISignif-
canoe.
Opposition to Presidential interference with the
freedom of elections and the right Of suffrage, as
exempli6ed in the removal by Mr.. Buchanan OF
his own appointees to Office in Illinois, because
they would not war upon Senator of the United
States Of his own party for pursuinga course, ns
Senator. contrary 10 the wishes OF the President.
Opposition to the national indulgence of a NOR
bid and unhealthy appetite for territorial acquisi
ton, which, losing sight of every principle OF hon
or. justice and sound policy. and at the imminent
risk Of war, would, by cunning and dishonest con
trvsnces or open force, if necessary. extend inh-
nitely the limits Of the Republic and absorb into
our system mongrel populations, which. after
years Of trial. have conclusvely shown their utter
inability durably TO establish and peaceaby to live
under free representative government.
Opposition to the further agitation Of the sla-
very question, as leading to no practical good to
any portion Of our country, bat fraught with peril
to the peace and perpetuity of the Union.
Opposition to the division of the country into
two sectional parties-which will he the inevitable
result Of the continued ascendency Of the Demo-
cratic party in the Southern States.
Oppos,tion to the fomenting of jealousies, dis
sensions and heart burnings between different Sec
tions Of our common country by incorporating
the aims and opinions Of the peopls Of the different
sectious in regard to one another.
OPpS1taou- uut'IiHS oPposiioh-
70 dissolution Of the Union, and TO all parties, MS
such. which chsvish and uphold as leaders men who
are known 70 Aatertain the spirit of disunion in
their hearts. n whose professions, doctrines and
acts manifestly tend TO that result.
Opposition TO the Wild policy Of an exclusively
metslic. cnrrsncy. which. il carried into effect
would, in the language Of JAMES BucHANAs, "a
once diminish the nominal value Of all propert
moro than 80 per cent"-"would, in effect doubl
the amount Of every mans debt" -"would enric
creditors at the expense Of their debtors"-an
make the sich richer and the Door poorer"
Opposition to d,rect fazation, which is openl
advOcassd BY portion Of the Democratic part,
and which wosld Be the necessary and inevitabl
result VI shs carrying out Of the Democratic do
trine Of free trade-direct taxation and free trad
being. in eject, one and the same thing.
Oppoeition 10 . continuance of the Democrat
policy of giving millions Of acres of the publ
Lands y tbs ses States, and persistently reiusiu
10 grant On acrs to the cd Rates
sOpp0itioa 10 the borrowing Of money and Il
eseeise Il : pablo debt BY the national cover
msat, IN tins Il paaes, 10 aid -in carrying on.i
osdIhesy iioss. without at the same time N
king 49, asquass ,psOvision for its prom
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