Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-23
CLUBS AND CONVENTIONS.

Inc Virginia CAlon, OF TINS morning,
contains the following well-timed sug-
gestions regarding the duty of the Union
Clubs and Conventions in Storey county.
We endorse the sentiments therein en-
pressed to the letter, and trust that all
persons concerned will govern themselves
accordingly:
Yesterday we expressed what we believe
to be the views Of the majority of loyal
men among US, in regard to the proper
mode of nominating Union ticket that
shall give general satisfaction. We en-
deavored to impress the idea upon the
minds of our loyal citizens that this could
best be secured by disregarding, in the
clubs, when the primaries are held, the
claims of those who are aspirants for Of
fee, and electing delegates to the County
and State Nominating Conventions who
are untrammeled by pledges in favor OF
any one. We wish to-day to say further,
that to secure this end there is no more
efFectual mode than for all members of
the clubs to refuse to pledge themselves
in favor of any aspirant for Office. In this
way we may secure an unpledged delega-
ton to the conventions. None but I'M
pledged delegates can be relied upon to
make nominations solely for the public
good and the success of the ticket. These
objects should be uppermost in the minds
of those selected by the clubs to represent
the masses in the nominating conventions.
Let aspirants present their claims to the
conventions thus chosen, and let the con-
vention choose the best men to put upon
the ticket. Let none Of them ask dele
gates to pledge themselves. Those gen.
tlemen who are not willing TO let
convention of unpledged delegates choose
between them for the public good, are not
the class to choose from. Their claims will
better deserve consideration if they are
modestly urged, in a spirit Of willingness
to acquiesce in their rejection, if the con-
vention shall decide that the chances of
the success of the ticket may be increased
by u. The situation of affairs ~ this
tine requires that all loyal men shall sac
ri6ce their personal interests for the public
good. Candidates must patiently bide
their time if they are not fortunate in the
conventions. And voters must vote for
the whole ticket, even though it may have
upon it one or two names objectionable to
them. 1t is only by concessions like
these that a good ticket can be presented
and receive the support of the whole
party, without which it will be in great
danger of defeat. This election Is too i'm
portant, not only to ourselves but to the
nation, to permit any personal considera-
tons to interfere with hearty and unani-
nous support of the Union ticket by all
loyal men. Here, in Storey county, it is
more important than elsewhere in the
State. The condition of the party here,
during the canvass, will have great infiu-
ence upon its condition elsewhere. If we
are united and energetic in support of the
cause, everybody will feel confident and
exert himself to secure success. On the
other hand, if we are demoralized, as at
the recent election, defeat is certain
throughout the State. Let the Union
men of this county bear these things in
mind, and each resolve that he will do his
part to secure the triumph of the Union
ticket, and its success is as certain as the
rising of the sun on the Sth of November
next. Reflect, and act accordingly, and
all viii be well with US.