The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-07-21


ference 10 candidates, from the Aileas
Messenger, Wing, and the New Lisbon
PATROL, Dem. with the additional re-
mark, that in principle, they will answer
very well for this meridian.
To Candidates.
In closely contested elections, and not
unfrequenlly in counties where one party
has heavy preponderance of the popu-
lar vote, candidates are often defeated
either by the lukewarmness, or open op.
position of rival candidates in the Con
vention OF the same party. We have
frequently observed aud deplored this
state oi things. Itis all wrong, and the
indulgence Of such spirit will very soon
prove the ruin Of any party. Let can
didate defeated in Convention, or his
friends, set about the defeat Of his sue.
cessful rival, and in nine cases out of ten
he not only accomplishes his object, but
Injuries his own standing with his party
and does irreparable mischief to the EN-.
tire ticket. Forbearance. fellowship. bar.
mony and unity Of action. are as essen.
tial to success in politics as in any other
undertaking; and if this rule we're strictly
adheared to incur own county we would
seldom, il ever be compelled to witness
the triumph of our political opponents.
We make these remarks without any
past, present or anticipated case in view.
but merely 10 put our friends on their
guard, and Tor the purpose Of introducing
the following excellent article on the same
subject from the New Lisbon Patriot, a
Democrat paper. Here is his advice to
Democrats--we adopt it, and earnestly
make the same suggestions to Wings
everywhere:
A Word OF ADVICE. TO CANDIDATES.
When a number OF individuals appear
before the people as candidates for the
same office ii tisimpossible that all can be
gralfied--some must necessarily be dis.
appointed. But when nominations are
made in accordance with the established
usages OF the party. it is the duty Of the
defeated candidates 10 freely Al ese in
the decision. and give their heatty sup
port to the successful candidates. Any
other course is not only suicidal, but fur
nishes inconsdtrate evidence OF selfish
ness and want OF devotion to the partv
and its principles. A failure to receive a
nomination affords no excuse for luke
warmness, or disaffection, or bolting.-.
Such conduct on the part of defeated
candidates, is reprehensible 10 the high
est degree, and justly subjects them to
the contempt and scorn OF the honest.
hearted men Of their own party.
To THE FRIENDS OF CANDlDATEs--It
is not unfrequenlly the case when nun
Der Of candidates present themselves Tor
the same office. that considerable feeling
is aroused amongst their respective
friends. And it is natural for the friends
OF candidate, after they have zeaously
directed their energies TO secure his nomi
nation, 10 feel lille chagrlned at the
defeat OF their iavorile. But they should
not permit their personal preference to
influence their conduct. in The slightest
degree, after the nomination is made. All
should bow with Difference to the will OF the
majority OF the party. as expressed 1.-THE
primary meetings The man who through
personal considerations will refuse TO sup.
port the regular nominee Of his party is
unworthy the name Of Democrat, lie is
a actionist, disorganzer. and an ally OF
the enemy of Democratic principles
"EVery thiog for tn caaSe--nothing Tor
men," is a cardinal maxim OF The emo
cratic party; and TO TINS maxim every
Democrat, who is not aplualed by i'm
proper and selfish motives will say amen
aud make his conduol comport WITH bl,
professions. ....