The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

Men who had no other ambition than self-ag-
yrandisement, and who could discover no
beauty in the organization except as they
could make II available to lift themselves into
positions which better men should have filled,
may think the Republican party was organized
on some single idea, or for some single isolated
purpose,-and that purpose accomplished, that
its mission is ended but the idea is worthy
only of minds of the smallest caliber. The
platform of principles adopted by the party at
its organization authorizes no such narrow
view of its purposes. 1t was organized to
subserve the best interests of the country; if
to prevent the extension of slavery, then, also,
to meet the results logically flowing from that
prevention; ifto elect a President, then equally
to uphold his administration in all its rightful
measures.
II the Republican party possessed single
purpose adverse to the putting down OF the
rebellion, or opposed to the restoration OF the
Union, then ii might with propriety be asked
to disband: but It is not so. IL has no pur-
pose that can be accomplished so well as By
first subduing the rebellion. 1t has no object
to gain that can be secured except by the sal
walton OF the Union. Its own life and success,
its reputation and good name are indissolubly
linked with the success Of the efforts made TO
crush the rebellion and 10 restore the Union.
II the rebellion triumphs IL dies; il the Union
is lost its mission will be n failure. 1t can
vindicate itself only in the salvation OF the
Union. Its mission, instead of being accom-
plished, only begins to reveal its mighty pro-
portions. Ii sees nation in peril, seeking de-
nyerance, and calling upon all loyal men to
use the power at their command to afford the
demanded aid. II seeks not arrogantly to do
this work alone and single-handed. 1t would
work in harmony with Gods providence and
the cooperative efforts of all patriotic men.
1t proposes to exclude no one from aiding in
the same noble work. 1t lays aside its mere
party badges, and dresses itself in the habit
aments of a generous patriotism, of broad
nationality. Itwould preserve itself because
it furnishes its friends with the most available
instrumentality by which to make their pow
er felt for good. Then why disband it? The
very proposition suggests distrust of its loyal
ty; indicates weakness; Is plea of guilty"
to the charge of having other than patriotic
purposes to subserve.
The opposition party, as now organized and
managed, is exactly antagonistic to the Re-
publican in all the respects we have suggested.
Its success depends upon the success of the
Shareholders now in armed rebellion against
the Constitution and Union. 1t can triumph
only on the ruin of the Union, and on the
downfall alike of the Republican party and of
the loyal Administration of the Government.
Its successes carry rejoicing to the hearts of
the rebels, and lead loyal men to sicken and
despond. Its managers are wary, wicked
Inscriptions men, who have run the country
into the very jays of anarchy and ruin.
Efficient organization is demanded to thwart
their Vaccinations. At this juncture no pa
triot, it seems to us, can ask the Republicans
to strike their flag. We ask no really loyal
man to abjure his own organization-his york
ing toots-unless he can cordially adopt and
work as well with ours. Party schemes may
well rest in allegiance, while all loyal men
should meet together on common platform,
holding their organizations, perfect and health
full, as reserve to fall back upon in case Of
extremity. By such means and with such
purposes success is certain, but in the name of
all that is prudent and sensible, let there be no
rash and needless changes of policy in the
face of determined enemy.
Taking the view Of the call and its design
indicated in the foregoing, the duty of our
Republican friends is plain and free from en-
barrassment. With any other view no town
or city committee exists authorized to call
caucus for the choice of delegates to Bangor,
and no one would have authority to accredit
delegates to the convention there to be held.
With this view, as we have said, all is plain.
The Republican committees are called upon to
act as heretofore, with this patriotic difference
to make their calls for caucuses sufficiently
broad and liberal to allow all loyal men to
unite with them without sacrificing their own
selfrespect. If other committees, represent
ing men of nnquestioned loyalty, exist in the
same town, in the spirit of the State Conven-
tion call, consult with them, and, if possible,
act together in perfect harmony. Know no
difference in men in the selection Of delegates
on account of past party association, but in the
noble language of Ex-Gov. Washburn, Soon
slider that man wanting in patriotism" who
shall not be willing to fraternize and cooper
ate with all truly loyal men in an hour like the
present
The convention will nominate a candidate
for Governor Whether it be Gov. Coburn,
for reelection, or some other good man, there
can be no doubt of his triumphant election.
Loyalty is both strong and resolute in the old
Pine Tree State. No man, it is hoped, will be
selected for his mere availability. Better be
beaten with good man, than succeed with
candidate untitled for the place First and
foremost he should be loyal to the core; he
should be for his country and his whole coun-
try for Liberty and Mon, now and forever,
one and inseperable." He must stand by the
old flag, aud swear eternal iealty to it, with
out a stripe erased or star obscured.r But
loyalty is not all. He must he an honest man,
and to his honesty should be added superior
business qualifications. These qualifications
are Indispensable. The honor of the State de-
mands them. The people who so willingly
respond to taxation, are entitled to such a
candidate. Experiments now cannot be af-
forded Men only of tested fitness should fill
the Executive chair. Such men abound in the
State Such men the people will support.
Such men only, we trust, will be proposed as
candidates in the convention to assemble in