Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-21

election by a sovereign State puts a ne
gative at rest, and of the latter it sutt-
ccs to say, that no man in the pursuit Of
an object, after surmounting all difficult
ties and overthrowing all opposition,
treating with this faction, and by u
stroke Of diplomacy adjusting matters
with that, could be devoid of decision u
character.
1t is then evident, that In a mental
point of view he possesses every ele-
ment for a President, endorsed by tho
| characteristic features of his life, which
stand out strong, bold, and patriotic.,-
In a political point of view he is acccp-
table, because he is Of the Democratic
School, and | believe it is now conceded
that that party is the only National par
ty whose principles are based ON the
| Constitution.
| assume that the Union will not be
| dismembered within the next four years,
and taking that for a basis | shall pre-
mise by saying that an unexceptionable
man should be nominated for the double
purpose of quelling the present strife
and around whom we can all gather and
preserve the ancient dignity of the po-
| sition.
NJ. Slidell cannot be Objectionable on
the score of his Democracy, for he is n
of the strongest supporters of that creed.
Indeed his acts aud course have in no
small degree contributed to that party,
much of the present power it has. tic
has impressed his mark upon it byrigid-
ly enforcing its rules and principles
Parties which have good principles
sometimes become extinct because OF
the failure to enforce them-and even a
rigid enforcement of them will not al
ways insure success, because people
may tire of them. But it is a settled
fact, that in National and State politics,
the Democratic pBrty now has the best
code of principles. They are abused it
is true-gold is often used for unholy
purposes, such as buy ing murder or ar
son-but in the hands of honest men it
h%armonizes society. So with politics
When honest men desire the peace and
welfare of the country, they inculcate
the best doctrines.
The position of the President is o
very exalted one. No one but a man
full of wisdom and virtue should hold it.
And it is doubtful whether any one is
fit for it, whose hairs have not frosted
: in the winter of experience. No rash
/, hand should clutch the helm of State
!, Here are thirty millions of people to
protect-every want and every taste to
l be suitcd-while jealousy sits on for
: eign shores ready to satiate her passion
2 in our downfall. Compared to Mr.. Sill
: dell, many of his comrades in the race
, fall short of the standard. They Meth
er have the experience nor ability
Some are exceptionable because of their
peculiar views which are at war with
c the leading ideas of the party-hencc
creating a schism in the ranks which
f may at times be difficult to heal-sueh
as the Kansas imbroglio, involving the
n Interpretation of a principle of the Dem
~ocratic party. Such as have opened tho
v seam for debate, cannot expect to har.
: monize the Democratic party in case OF
a nomination. There are others, whose
4 opinions on questions of local politics
l. may destroy their popularity, Others
G whose Congressional Record is not alto
h getlier stainless-hence they are cxcep
tionable.
Il Mr.. Slidell, however, has so skilfully
: managed his tactics, that he has become
the impersonation of success.
" His nomination will secure every
# Southern State and New York, Penn
lie sylvania, Illinois, Indiana and New Jer
sey will support him.
Is There is a returning sense of goot
feeling in those Northern States, which
,r unfolds every day, and those who have
Is been most pragmatical are beginning t.
$. respect Southern rights and to reviv'
is their old love for the Union.
so More anon.
NJ TIEER