The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-11-27
Tenacity of Democracy.

Tenacity of Democracy.
This is an appropriate subject for the pre-
sent time, and we know not how to better ex-
press our views thereon than by adopting the
views of our able contemporary, the Balti-
more Sunday Telegram, in asserting that "thc
tenacity of Democracy is really wonderful
Perhaps it would be more correct to say, the
tenacity of the Democratic organization as
party. For time almost immemorial, this
party, founded upon what are deemed immu-
table principles has existed in some form or
other The greatest good to the greatest
sEnumbcr constitutes its chiefcorner-s stone, and
Yin this cardinal truth lies the secret of its uni
Jersal popularity. Justice, equity and right
SAre thus indicated, and those attached there.
sSto, though disappointments occasionally oc-
cur, feel secure in their hope and dependence
S>thereon. Truth crushed TO EARTH we are as
sured, will rise again, though decadal years
are required TO bring it forth. This, under
all circumstances, however adverse, begets
confidence which only requires patient wait
ing-nnd those believing therein will have
patience, as they feel assured, whatever de.
lays intervene, good time is coming. En-
ror must give way TO the eventual triumph
ofprinciples founded on truth. This is an
axiom confirmed as well by practical obser
Walton and results as by approved philosophy.
1t is as certain as that gravitation tends to a
common centre, or water seeks its level, and
in the laws Of trade, as in other things, daily
experience verfies its inconrovertible truth.
In the natural course of events reverses have
occurred, causing those who subscribed to,
and believed in, the great fundamental prin-
cples of Democracy, to meet with defeat
in partisan scnse-and disappointment
This is by no means unnatural. 1t has been
so at intervals throughout all time, and
doubtless will again. The mighty moral
revolution of Christianity found its oppo-
nents and difficulties hard to surmount, yet
for eighteen hundred years that great truth
has survived and gained strength amid all
opposition. 1t is now slowly but surely
overspreading the world. The phoenix rises
from its ashes, though dormant, assuming
new life, plumagc and beauty. So must it
be with that having within itself the eternal
living spirit of truth. 1t cannot die. Caloric
remains forever in the rocks; strike it, or
same as when first placed there, exhibiting
no change or deterioration. What it was in
the beginning, so is it in the end.
The same may be asserted of those unva-
rying truths which characterize what we call
Democracy. They are ever present. and re-
quire only consistent instrumentalities TO
bring them forth. A tenacity or cohesive
ness belong thereto imprcgnable and imper-
vious to error.
"Such has it been with the Democratic
party of this country. Through reverses
that might have seemed dishcartening, en-
countering defeat over and over again-es-
pecially during fifteen years past that came
upon it-yet undauntcd, undsmayed, strug-
Cling against universities, it kept steady eye
fixed upon truths unerring polar star, and
has again come out triumphant, showing that
the thing having for its basis principles I'M
questioned cannot fail of eventual success.
"There were those who supposed, after the
party had diveIged from its regular course in
nominating Greeley, then suffering over
whelming defeat with him as its leader, final
disruption must follow that it could not re-
vive from such shock. These suggestions,
nevertheless, proved fallacious Its recupera.
tive powers returned, unity became card-
nal principle, and to-day we find it in full
vigor on the top wave of success destined
to achieve still greater triumphs. The old
Federal party had its existence and passed
away; so in like manner with the Wing
"Know -Nothingism," or the American party
was but short lived. Their principles being To-
cal, or ephemeral, became obsolete and un
attractive. During all this time, Derlocra-
cy, like rock in the ocean, stood though
occasionally submerged, still-cxcept in Sc
we're storms-projecting its head above wa
ter. This was because of its inherent prin-
ciples immutably planted in truth. Thus are
we enabled TO account for that tenacity and
cohesiveness which some are enthusiastic
enough TO suppose must survive, even, the
wreck of matter and the crush of worlds.
at will not do, however, to rest at case
under recent victories. Nothing is so good
that it can prosper without cultivation and
careful attention. The next President of the
United States should be made a grand OBJ
jective point. This done and kept steadily in
view, he must be Democrat"