Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-30
UNION VS.. COALITION.

We have no expectation OF making the
Editor of The Argus, the seribblers for that
paper, nor the leaders in the peoples move
ment, comprehend the difference between an
honest union of men for the advancement OF
common political principles, and base coali
tion of disappointed ofice-seekers, soured pol
itcianS and ambitious men with their political
opponents, for the sole purpose OF carryir- out
personal schemes of aggrandizmelt. Their
Instincts are too sordid and their motives too
mercenary, to see the distinction, as broad
it is
Hence the Argus is continually harping
upon the appeals we have made, (and shall
continue to make) to unite the loyal voters
everywhere, in one political organization, and
the support of the same principles and the
same candidates We reterate every word
we have ever written in support of such
course. We believe there should be but one
party-the party of the Country. But be.
cause we desire this it does not blind us to
the fact that the great body of the Democrat.
ic party of the North is arrayed against al,
the measures of the National Administrato n
m;srepresentiDg the acts of the President, de.
riding the conduct of the war, aGd IN many
sections committing treason by couDselug
open opposition to the measures which have
been adopted by he Government as BEST cal
cnlated to pu, dowr this unhoIy rebellion.
That there are many members Of TIE Dem
ocfatic party, who do not endorse all the acts
of the leaders, we belle We but ho1o stands The
Party, rs a Party? We have right to
judge it. by the declarations of the leaders
and the tone of its leading journals. 1t needs
no proof to show the fact that there has be en-
manifested from the first persistent disposi-
tion to thwart and embarrass the Administra-
tion in its struggle with the armed traitors Of
the South That the leaders OF the Democra
cy are 10 sympathy with the leaders of the re-
baon cannot be denied Witness Lord LY-
oNs' observation-disclosures the abuse heaped
upon VANBUREN and BRADY, by the Demo
cratic journals, because they have risen above
party and spoken for the Union. Witness the
tone of the Democratic papers throughout the
country, disparaging our successes, and our ef
forts, and parading with avidity every para
graph calculated to discourage the country,
aud disgust the people with the war, and the
plan of operations in the field.
The Democratic leaders of this County, are
noted for their subservency to Party. No sane
man expects them to give up their party or
ganzaton or to revolt at any measures which
the Party resolves upon. They are wary and
vgilaut, watching for an opportunity to deal
a damaging blow to Republican principles
Hence the readiness with which they embrace
the leaders Of the Peoples party. They see
in that movement an opportunity to effect
what they have desired for years. But in
lending their aid to carry out the scheme to
divide the Republicans is there any indication
that they intend to abate one iota of their love
for the party, or give up their hatred for the
principles for which we have contended for
years If there was any evidence Of such
disposition, then there would be some reason
in the statements of the Argus and some pro-
priety in the fusion made With them. When
we see the Democratic leade.s 4;v'r, up their
adhesion to the Democratic organization, ard
cordially supporting the war, and the meas
ures of the government to put down the re-
bellion, we shall be prepared to unite With
them in that great party of the Country to
which every patriot should belong. - ..
We ask our Republican friends throughout
the County, who may feel disposed to favor
this Peoples movement. Do you discover
amongst the active Democrats any disposition
to meet with you cordially, upon common
platform of support to the measures OF the
Administration, which you deem so necessary
to successful prosecution and early termina-
ton OF the war? Do you discover aoy mani.
festations that the Democratic organization is
to be given up? Are you aware of any change
In the sentiments of these men, which brings
you naturally and properly n afiliation with
them Do you believe that they have so
changed in opinions, that you can act with
them, in pror1oting what you desire to see sue
cessful TLc-e are questions a.a3b every
Republican should ponder. II The Nee>ocrst7
remains as virulently opposed to the National
Administration as ever-if they are as ready
to heap opprobrium and ridicule upon all its
measures-if they have words of accusation
for the North and are silent as southern trait.
ors-if they persist in keeping up an organic
alton which at best occupies dubious posi-
tion-how can you act with them, without
damaging all your professions and advancing
principles and schemes hostile to those you
w. mid gee trinmnhank