The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-23
The Necessity Of Organization
,,e.-z A Word TO Democrats.


i,at-s A Word TO Democrats.
Organization has ever been and must
continue to be one of the surest means Of
success 10 carrying out any measure, or
achieving any reform. With it, a party may
accomplish miracles almost; without it, lit
orally nothing. Let few men of like
sentiments be banded together, acting in
perfect concert and they will not fail to
make their influence felt, while the same
number ,citaom unity of action, will forev.
er labor in vain. They can accomplish
nothing. A well dciplned army of five
hundred men, is far more effective than q
body of two thousand who are Indifferent to
their cause, or constantly quarreling among
themselves, and each one perhaps, jealous
of the others promotion.
We wish to impress this idea upon the
members of the Democratic party in Por-
tage County. We presume there is not
man in all our ranks, but who feels an in
terest in the triumph of our principles,-not|
one who would not be rejoiced to know that
victory again shall perch upon the Demo-
cratic banner. Unity of action, and effort
is all that is necessary to bring about this
desired result Let each one do his duty, and
the icork is done.
The Democratic party at present, it is
true, is in the minority; but it is not ami
hilated. 1t never can be annihilated. The
tree that is pruned and shorn OF its branch
ies does not die, but in due time, puts forth
new leaves and branches and glories in
more abundant foliage. The fact that we
have suffered temporary defeat is no
evidence that the vitolty of the organiza-
tion is gone. That, still remains and each
month and year of the future will add to
it, new energy and Influence. Our party
is really stronger to-day, than it was two
years ago when in the full tide of victory.
Do you ask why! The real power of
body of men depends not so much upon its
numbers as upon their integrity and fidelity.
We wish to speak plainly of this matter
INV
were oyertllrown and we felt that there was
nothing more to conquer, jealousey and dis
trust began to find place in our own
ranks. Dscord and division were the con-
sequence. 1t will be so with every party
that has held the reins of power for long
time. The defeat last fall, will unite the
hearts of genuine Democrats more closely
together. Personal and domestic Difficult.
ties, will be forgotten in the preparation to
meet a common enemy. When we were
with the majority, all that class OF populari-
ty loving people, who ever seek to be upon
the stronger side, and that still more des.
picable class who remain with party as
long as there is chance for promotion and
then leave it, voted with the democrats
These have left us now, and those who re-
main may be relied upon as sincere and
honest in the espousal and defense of their
political faith These are some of the rea-
sons why we say that our party is as strong
now, as it was two years ago.
But there is work to be done in order to
insure success. Not for the editor alone,
he can't accomplish everything; not alone
for officers, or candidates for office, but for
euery man who claims TO be a member ofthe
Democratic party. Every one has an infu-
ence and he ought to use it on that side
which his judgment tells him is right
The coming campaign will be one Of more
than ordinary interest. Questions not Of
mere policy, but of constitutional and natu-
raj right, are put in issue. Among these
are: Shall every man be permitted to wor-
ship God "according to the dictates of con-
science!" Shall merit and not the mere
accident Of birth, determine the rights Of
citizenship or mans position in society and
government! Shall the people of a State
or territory, regulate their own domestic af-
fairs and control their own elections, with
out the Interference of armed ruffains
from Missouri, Kentucky, or any other State
or territory of the Union' Shall the bur-
thens Of government bear equally upon all;
and upon incorporated companies as well as
individuals!
TO all of these, we give an affirmative an
swer. They are plain questions. Let them
be discussed with fairness and honesty
Ia Let the discussion be carriedon not at mid,
night in barnes or dismal swamps, bnt 10
broad day light, among the habitations o.
men. Yes, let this be done and we have no
fears of the result. g..lenT1@rl <,
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