Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-06-07
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expediency. Planting themselves
frmlyupon the great foundation prin-
ciple and compromises of the Constitu'
ton, they have often suffered defeat
rather than cOncede one iota to fanati-
cism. Let eroakers and f%actionists
grOWI as they may, there Will
be but two parties in the
Union-the Democratic party and the
Republican party; and in the terse
language of the Noble Register,
'whosOever by any means, direct or
indirect, contributes to divide the
Democratic party of the country,
which is the only organized white
party having its ramihcations In
every State from the Atlantic to the
Pacific oceans, does thereby contribute
to the perpetuation of Radical rule
and ruin at Washington, and Of Rad
zeal despotism over the States Of the
South" The Democratic party is a
fixed fact in the past and present his
tory Of the Republic. 1t is founded
upon immutabIe principles, cOeval
and interviewer with the organization
of the institutions Of che country. Its
doctrines are embodied in the Decla-
ration of independence and the Con
stitution of the United States. Upon
a basis so solid and impregnable the
waves of opposition beat in vain.
Whether in municipal, State or Fed
eral elections, the issues presented
and supported by the Democracy
are essentially the same. Hence
the unity of this great party,
which is, as it always has been,
and will continue to be, the exponent
and support Of the invaluable political
inheritance handed down to US byour
forefathers, and which it is the imper-
alive duty Of every man enjoying its
blessings to cherish, protect and pre-
serve. In merited triumph, OF in
temporary defeat, the Democratic
party remains true to its faith and
confident of its r~ecuperative powers
and final victory. Whilst the belief
in the capability Of man for selfgOv-
eminent endures, so long will the
Democratic sentiment be the predOmi-
mating influence in the United States.
To doubt it is to distrust the intelli-
gence Of the people. All men know
that in practice, as well as in theory,
the object and aim of the Democratic
party is to benefit the many not
the few" 1t is the stern foe of
special privileges" no matter what
specious guises they may be presented
in. Under its workings and benig-
nant guidance, the growth of the
country and the expansion Of liberal
ideas and sound conservative princi-
pies Of government have been unex-
amplad. All this talk about a new
party, about reviving the old
Wing party, means simply Radi-
1t could end in no othe5r
way. There can be no middle partS
in any true nse. We here in the
South cannot make nor run an indie
pendent party. Any middle party
between Democracy and Radicalism
Is only a half way house, at which
will stop on their way to Re
pUbIicanism. Every Independent or
Wing movement suggested in this
is designed to attack the
Democratic party, and the very mo-
ment the fire opens, the Republican
dag will be run up. At present
there are innocent and honest
men, interested in this maneu-
vering-men who will protest that
never could be induced to join
the Republican party; but they will
ind themselves there before they
know it, and just as certainly as they
20 into any movement opposing the
Democracy. But we have no room
or further comments, and will close
)y again calling attention to General
lUarles' letter. 1t discusses in a
.lear, logical and vigorous style all the
subjects appropriate to the occasion,
md its frank and dignified tone can
lot fail to create a favorable impress
ion upon all thinking men.