Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-16

Jolced TO see even such slight evidence OF
return to reason, and this switching off" from
the " Conservative" programme laid down
last fall Such meaningless generalization as
is contained in the address, however, will not
satisfy public expectation, and the leaders in
this movement must show their hands more
plainly, Notwithstanding the danger there may
be of giving offeuse TO their democratic allies.
The country has SO unmistakably rebuked the
clamorers for peace, that even the Democrats
are now joining in the popular demand for
vigorous prosecution Of the war, for the sup
preston of the rebellion. Men who, few
months ago, we're calling for peace upon al
most any terms, warned by the sentiment both
of the country and the army ale now rampant
war men, This healthy tone, we are G lad to
observe, has effected the leaders of the Peo
ples party We presume there will be no
more carping at the Presidents Emancipation
Proclamation, nor ridicule Of arming Ameri-
can citizens of African descent"
The plan OF nominating candidates proposed,
is what is known as the Crawford County
.System," by which candidates are balloted
for at the primary meetings. This system of
making nominations is not new one-altho'
its novelty here is seized upon to give it popu
lar favor. 1t has been tried for years, in sew
erel counties in this State, as we'll as in other
States, aud proved an utter failure, leading to
fraud, and giving popular dissatisfaction. On
its face it appears fair, and calculated to ex
press the popular will in the selection of can
didates A little reflection, with the concur
ent testimony of experience, will sa tisfy any
voter, that is impracticable. We know that
in years gone by, it has been thought of, and
discussed in reference to our County politics.
This paper has brought it to the consideration
of the voters of the County. And as strange
as it may appear, the very men who now pro.
pose to adopt it 10 hopes of guliug the public,
were the ones who were most vehement in
denouncing it. The delegate system, we are
aware, is liable to abuse. Can any system be
adopted, that will not be abused by dishonest
men :? And we believe the " Crawford Coun,
ty system" opens the door to more opportunity
for fraud, bargaining, and local traficing,
than any other.
1t is proposed in this address to allow the
Democratic party to take part in their prma-
ry meetings and vote for the candidates. This
is the proffered remedy for dctation and into-
erance in the Republican organization. Now,
we don't suppose it IS intended to allow the
Democrats any share of the Offices to be voted
for. Things are not quite ripe enough for
that yet But suppose Col. PIoLLEr and the
| other Democratic leaders (if the Democracy
has any other leader), agree who shall be the
candidates Of the Peoples party. THEY pass
around the word to the faithful, who to vote
for Is there any doubt as to the result, or
any question as to whose votes will make the
nomination? A more cunningly devised scheme
could not be, to throw the control of the pco-
pies party into the hands Of the Democracy
The boilers from the Republican party may
differ as to who shall be :he candidates, but
the Democracy will cast a solid vote, accord
ug to the secret instruction of the leaders,
The masses Of the peoples party are handed
oyer to the control of the Copperheads,
and if that is their liking, we wish them Joy
Of their leaders
The whole tendency Of this disorganizing
movement is to strengthen AID build up the
Democratic party. The leaders are aware
of this, but for the temporary success of their
personal schemes they are willing to see it
done The prime movers in the Peoples par.
ty, are disappointed Office seekers, soured by
their longdeferred hopes, smarting under a
sense of the want of public confidence, and vii.
ing to make wreck of all the principles they
have ever professed, if they can crafty their
indignant feelings of hate and disappointment
Their inevitable tendency is towards the Dem
ocratic party, and their endeavors will be to
take as many deluded followers with them as
possible.
We ask those with whom we have hereto
fore cordially acted, what they expect to gain
by following these dishonest leaders, and per-
sstng in this disorganizng movement ? We
see published in the list of vigilance committees
the names of men who we have been proud to
| be associated with, and who we believe still
agree with US in sentiment Can you become
associated in political movements with the
Democracy, and preserve your political integ-
rity ? Can you best advocate your principles
by acting with your enemies or with your
friends Can man touch pitch and not be
defed ? Are you anxious to fraternize with
the Copperheads, that they shall be enabled
to rejoice in triumph over Republicans Are
your principles not to suffer in any possible