The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-07-05
Democratic 0rganization--Its Ne.
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The Washington Union Of the Gath Of
May, has an article on the necessity OF
aahering TO The Democratic organization
Tor future and ultimate success. While
We in Ohio might not be disposed to 60
quite 90 far as the Union in some of its
suggestions, yet the general scope Of the
article meets with our hearty appreciation.
Il is true, that it is only by a combin alton
Of kindred elements, differing, it may be,
on minor points, but united on great OBJ
iscts, that that object.is secured. He who
becomes too nice stickler for mere forms,
too scrupulous an adherent to minor de-
tails, when great principles are involved,
places those very principles in jeopardy
II is likewise true that he who becomes
too intolerant OF dissent on subsidiary and
unesseniial particulars by his over zealotry.
may mar the harmony of the organization
by which the greatest good is intended
While. therefore, we recognize the neces-
Sity for organization, compact as Gre
clan Phalanx and as efficient and ready
as Roman legion, we would not belittle
the necessity of kindly forbearance among
brethren who bear the same noble motto
on the same old ensign.
When body of men become open and
avoved traitors to the organization and
ssrike at its heart Tor selfish ends, it be-
comes the organization in selfdefense. to
CLOSE in stronger and eject the unfaithful
most summarily.
Ii is true, as the Union states, that un.
qusstionably the grandes, political organi.
xation now upon the face OF the globe is
the Democratic party Of the United States.
The majority Of the people are with it; but
what 10 better yet, the principle by which
il b inspired, has been, and is the guiding
star Of The nation in ell its perils, leading
on ward in its unparalleled career Of glory.
Alike in Federal and state affairs, our
organization lies under and infuses thro'
the Government its healthy progressive
one. Its corner stone is found, not in this
or that bill, on this or that subject; not
altogether in slavery questions, land ques.
sions. tariff questions. or tax questions;
but in the recognition of the inalienable
rights OF the people.
Every day is opening to US questions
big with the fate of our imperial destiny.
These questions can only be grappled by
Democratic Statesmanship-far reaching
in its ken, and courageous in its action.
Leaving the things that are behind, let us
as . Democratic brotherhood, press closer
together in our organization, and move on
10 things that are before.
Each State of the Union, each county
In Ohio, each township and city, each
school district, must have and preserve its
Democratic organization. Let it not be
unslackened. Let not the insidious wiles
Of the common enemy insert their heresies
into our crsed, nor be allowed to control
or hamper our movements. If they in
tend to fuse again to attempt the overthrow
Of the Ohio Democracy, whether by clam
or on the slavery question or against State
officers for dong their sworn duty-wheth-
or they get up slavery or tax panic
let them meet the firm resistance OF an inn
prsgnable Democratic organization. and
sheir ranks will waver and dissolve, as
they have ever when firmly met. Demo-
Gratis Of Ohiol Bury all past animosities
on minor subjects, if such there be; crush
every personal jealousy or vindictive feel
ing, and spend your exertions in organic
ing your own party. TO the end that you
may disorganize and defeat your old enc.
my.-Statesman and Democrat.