Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-10-12
TUE EI.ECrTeNs ON TUESDAY.

THE ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY.
The result Of the elections on Tuesday
has thrown a dark shadow upon the path
Of the national Democracy. Every body
expected defeat, but no one was pre-
pared for such a shameful and over
whelming rout. In Pennsylvania and
Ohio. the backgrounds Of the next pres-
~iaential election, the Democratic party,
the party Of the Constitution, has been
vanquished; the party Of ~despotism hss
triumphed; the day has been lost. The
efforts OF the Democracy were like the
last grand efforts of the Old Guard at Wa.
tsrloo, but neither night nor Butcher
came in time. 1t is not worth our while
20 10 into details as to the causes, to quote
figures and sum up the results-the fact is
before us, and that is enough. The De-
mocrscy made a good fight; but they mis-
calculated the drift Of a fsllacioas popular
reaction, and the political morning that
broke bright and rosy in the East, with
the elections OF Maine and New Hsmp-
shire, is overcast at midday by the clouds
Of disaster IN the present, and the mists
AN4 A0AbNo "a AOADgh0AAk6 IL IL AAAAN
Six months sgo there was no ap-
parent obstacle to the triumphant success
Of the Democratic party. Everywhere
there was union and hope inspired by VIC
tories that had secured enough States 70
elect s Democratic President. Never had
8 great party reached through such diff
cuIties Is hsd embarrassed ths Democrs-
cy, 10 the assured point Of sucossss Bat
while union and harmony pervsded
the Democratic legions as they were
marching 70 victory, 8 fre-brsnd was
thrown into our ranks; the party was
Induced to follow strange gods; TO act
as wet nurses for the infsmies, erin es
and usurpstions Of Rsdicslism, and the
result is AZ We prophesied-defest and de-
morsIizalion. The result has taught tins
Democracy Of the nation that honesty is
the best policy; that battles are not won
by lsaden swords, and that if the DemOc-
rscy would recover its lost ground il
must cease its tressonable edOr TO oblit-
crate those broad lines that separate q
constitutional Democracy nom 8 corrupt
and centralized despotism.
A1A HEAL ~ A121AAh /
sseh other III, the face, and inqRIring what
shall We do 70 save the Constitution and
the country?.. So far IS. the APFEA is
eoncefned, its advice is; Every man to
his tent, 0, Israel" The Democratic ban
ner. inscribed with lis canoniz5d princi-
pies, should wave more dehsntly than
ever after each repulse. Relying upon
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pubic Justice, the inheFent rectitude Of
its holy mission, and, prU6ting by the
folIies OF its mistaken friends and the !
~cJrrupgiOns Of It's enemies, tn Demo-
era ic party must preserve it's battle front
unbroken. This Is the only way 10 sd-
vance its conquering eagles. We know
thai there are those who would sound 8
such treason must not for a
be tolerated Trading, compronis-
ing and political huckstering destroyed
the old Wing party, and it Will bring
desolstion upOn the Democracy and give
permanent success 70 RSd1czlisni. Tenn
Porsry defeRt-if defeat be ineyitabk-in
defense OF right, would nerve Ia Demo
Cratic party 70 a more vigorous and deter
mined struggle. There are but two par
lies IN the held m-sTshslnng Tor the battle
Of lsz2-the Democratic and the Repub-
Lean parties. There can be no more; ami
be who in this hOur OF gloom and disaster
proposes to surrender, to sell out to the
Tag end Of Rsdicslism, commits a great
crane against his party and the country.
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that the unconqusrsble Democracy should
be transferred 10 the httls faction 'Shich
hates Grant, but too proud to strike hands
with Democrats, whose principles they
pretend TO spouse. In TINS dark hour OF
defeat and disaster, We invoke the Demo
cratic party 70 forget the prejudicss and
bitterness engendered by the discussion
OF q question which, having failed in its
object, is no longer q bOne OF contention.
Let US adjourn all questions OF difference
to the National Democratic Conven-
ton. Let Is put out Of sight
everything likely 10 produce irritation or
raise unpleasant recOnsctions of former
hostil ties. The Democratic party must
10 again united. 1t must consolidate its
AlAcEzs NJ Illuminating o4&ctlOuB h0oulQ /
be demanded. Anm0At be placed upon an
equality. We know not what others may
propose, while our friends in other
States have been crushed to the earth, but
as 70 the APPEAL dark as Is the night, il
would sound the tocsin for action, energy,
zeal and UnUiriDg toll BE Just and fear
mob" Be valiant, for there is no virtue
without courage. Arm yourselves with
faith and principle; for as there is no faith
without works, there can DO no works
without faith, no successful labor without
the confidence of a worthy cause. Let
Us rePGdizts coalition, repudiate compro-
mise, sepudiate all temPorizing, plant
ourselves boldly and honestly on the con-
stitutioal snd as the old Wing party often
pIuoked victory from defeat, so may we,
By Initiating their patriotism and fidelity
90 principle, pluck victory from h disas-
tsrs shzt nOE Ehroud our banners in
gloom.