Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-08-11
Secret Circular-The Last Hope Of
Whiggery.

Secret Circular-The Last Hope Of
Whiggery.
The wings of this county mre making
desperate effort to rally their scattered
forces for the contest this fall. In order 20
keep up the courage ofltheir men, the lead
ers in,.his town are endeayoring to comfort
them with the idea that the Democrats are,
divided d-"quarrelling for the spoils"--and
for this purpose, they have sent afioat
their secret circulars appended to their
call fer convention to nominate q ticket
for county officers, and given them into the
hands Of such men as they think are not
'sleuky." Doubtless ss;he wish is father
to the thought" But we trust that the
Democracy will learn them that their hopes
in this respect are vain, and leave them TO
chew the bi.terest end Of the bitter cud of
disappointment. One of these 'scoafden-
tiaP" bil!ets has been placed in our hands,
which we publish below for the benefit Of
the curious. twill be seen that the head
official Of tbs great whig party ofthis coun.
ty''acknowledges the corn"that this is their
dying struggle, for he begs most pitifully
for his brethren 10 come up to the work
noao, if they "eUer again expect to sac
ceed in Mis county, We say TO our
Democratic frieads, bear these facts in
mind. But here is the circular, verbatim
ct literalitn, ct capitalatim. Read ii:
Confidential.
DEAR SIR:-Your atte ntion is parlicu,
larly called to the above call for County
Convention, to be held on SATURDA Y,
the 9th Of August; also for a primary meet.
ing to oe held on FRIDAY, the 9Th, for
the purpose of appointing delegates, as
above named.
The time has come for energetic action,
if We ever expect to succeed in this coun-
ty. The Locofocos here are quarrelling
among themselves about the spoils.' Exer.
ton and action now will do much.
See TO it that your township is FULLY
REPRESENTED in the County Conven-.
ton. See to it yourself, that men are ap-
pointed who WILL attend. This is all i'm.
portant if we expect TO do any thing. A
full Convention, n Good Tickst, harmony
Of action. and q, determination to succeed
will do VERY MUCH for us this fall. The
Locofocos fear union among the Wings of
the county. Let US meet Them with an
unbroken front. 0~Be sure that your
delegation is FULL 80 ''''
WILLIAM WADSWORTH,
Chairman
Ravenna, July 3oth, 1851"
And now, in this place, we take oeca.
sion to insert the following well-timed
words Of admonition to our Democratic
brethren, which we find in late number
of the Ohio Patriot, edited by tha. sterling
and talented Democrat, VIM. D. MeReAN,
ESQ.,, now our candidate for Auditor Of
State. They are suited to any latitude,
and we ask for them candid considera-
ton, with a firm belief that the wholesome
advice contained therein will be needed by
every Democrat who desires the success
Of the Democratic cause and Democratic
principles:
eExperience has fully demonstrated the
very deep interest which the canvass for
nominations begets not only in our own
party, but also,among Others who are ever
ready to profit by want Of Union and
harmony in the ranks Of their opponents.
As the present contest is one Of more than
ordinary magnitude, we feel It to be q duty
and shall offer no apology for urging
with corresponding zeal, the importance Of
conducting the campaign for nomination
in such temper as will not distract or weak
en- the party when the great issue is
brought to hearing on the I'd Tuesday of
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In q contest for nomination, it is both
natural and proper that democrats should
desire the success of their fayorites; but it
is the dictate alike ofwisdom and patriotism
to make their partialilies for men secondary
to their devotion to the peace and harmony
Of the great cause itself. 1t belongs to
the people themselves to check the tenden-
cy 10 villifcation and detraction, which,
unless poin.edly discouraged, is apt to con-
vert contest, which should be marked by
fairness and deliberation, into mere slrug-
gle, where victory shall be given to those
who may prove most skillful in bespatter>
tering the fair fame of candidates in oppo-
sition.
We need scarcely utter an additional
word 10 fasten upon the remembrance Of
our brother democrats, the vast importance
of keeping the entire strength Of the party
banded together for the approaching cleo
tion. To divide and conquer the Dsnsoc-
racy, seiH be the sleepiess effort Of our OPP
ponemts. The degree of success which
those efforts may meet, will depend on the
prudence and moderation that shall char.
acterize the contest for nomination. Eve
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