Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-06

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In The struggles, diSseHSions. and compliea-
Of OUT enemies says the Satesnsn, let
us not forge, what is due 10 ourselves.
The great presidential contest, he result Of
which really stamps upon the psre Of our ma
lions history lis political Character before the
world is upon US, and there IS no lime to lose
in adjusting our own household for the coca
sion. II is ifae our party has not msde its
nominations, yet that is Of miuor Importance,
Now is the time 10 prepare for sustaining The
ticket, the whole ticket, and nothing but the
ticket, when nominated. BE the candidates
who they may, no good democrat viii Join the
enemy, because his favori,e was not success
full. 1t is principles, not men, that should
govern our action. First get The best, not the
worst, men you can, and then give them an
undivided and enthusiastic support unl our
triumph is certain,
Let us then begin the work--let clubs be
formed in every " village and neighhor-
hood. Consult frequently and look afler the
wsy-faring and doubting-SpreSd the docu-
menis-eiIculate good, sound, reliable papers.
Urge the strong and encourage the weak.
The following from the Detroit Free Press,
speaks to the purpose and in the tightyein.
Heed il and make the proper application. Let
NOT Ohio be outdone by any Of her sister States
in her efforts TO help forward the great demo-
~ers;ic triumph before US:
"ORGAN.zATioS TAG RlGHT KIND, AND THE
HEcEssirY OF Ir.-A great political battle is
hall gained by The Democratic party OF this
Stale when a proper plan Of organization has
been perfected. II is manifest that the black
republicans design TO contest every inch OF
lground; for they have aiFeady commenced The
campaign. "Republicsn Associations" are
formed in sevetnl OF the counties, and aboli-
ton emissnries have begun their travels ihro'
1.-The school districts. These associations aud
emiSsaIies embrace the pan OF anli-SIavery
propagandism-the plan OF black republican
Organization. 1t is under The general dIec-
ltion OF men Of desperate political fortunes,
who having tasted power, will not yield II ex-
cept after a tenacious and violent siruggle.-
THE strength ofthis plan OF organization must
not be underaied. Ii were fatal 10 underrsie
il. Its statue must be measured, lis strength
must be estimated, its efforts must be com
bated.
"How2 We answer, by systematic and
thorough organization of the Democratic party
in counties, towns aud school districts; By
the formation Of Democratic association al
each iowa OF every county; by The appoint
ment, by these associations, Of all neceSssr,
lcommiaees; BY the circulation Of papers dae
Idocums nis; By hoiding frequent pubic meet
lings addressed by competent plblic speakers
by making a thorough canvass OF every neigh
! borhood al an early DAY, so that 1t may b.
known how each voter stands, To the eid tia
Terror may be corrected in homes; but mlsiOkei
! minds, The truth made plum, and darkness dls
, pelled.
'.Jngt such a system Of organization as til,
; has been adopted by the Democracy OF Vas
Buren, county. The example is most cfedita
\ bic, and we hope it may be speedily iuiltaie'
Throughout The feueth and breadth Of In
S ate. Lat time, in s;hiS business be tai en- b.
the fotsloek. The Van Buten County Deino
{ ctaiic Association will c~rcuIate three han
/ dred copies OF The Detroit Weekly Free Pres
Tor one year, aud large nDmtets Of otiie pa
pets and documents. These papr's und Iocu
7 ments are gwen INTO The charge lfOne OF NOR
%ellicieH. De mocrsls in The several towns G
Ithe county, who undertake The duty Of faith
fnIly distributing Them. Thus, at a trihin
{ cost, q food Of flight and truih is dItfused.
b "The advantages Of this organisation Or
), apparent. and We neednol dwell upon the he
! ct ssilr Of il. It is indispensable 10 success
and il will secure success. And it VIII be a
the more valuable the earlier it shall be EN-
" ployed. There is no reason why movemer
II should be delayed un,il after the Nations
Convention. The groia battle will con
" menee when the Residential nominatio
shall be announced 10 the country, and III
democrats al Michigan should lie armed an
equipped and prepared for the part they uiuL
h belr in IT,"