The mountain Democrat., 1864-03-26
TLma to OxRanksa.


The State Democratic Central commit
tee has issued q call Cor State Conven-
ton on the 10TH Of Nay, and It ID none
too early for the Democracy to eondhence
organising. We bavs . hard fight Before
US aud we must be pESpAred for it Iu
short time we shall know who is to
bear our banner, upon which is inscribed
the glorious principles of eur creed, in
The -9Seat contest ahead-a contest which
will bring out the full strength Os the en-
envy, and which We are satisfied will be
conducted by them with more than ordi
nary zeal, ability, deceit and unscrupu-
lousness. We do not propose to weigh
the chances in favor of this or that man.
We feel confident that such selections will
be made as will receive the cordial in.
dorsement Of the party throughout the
State. Now is no time to be squabbling
about men, when principles of vital i'm.
portance are at stake, far transcending in
magnitude the claims, however just or
eminent, Of any individual The ensuing
battle is to be fought strictly on principle.
There is no dOdgiDg the issue by soph.
isms or evasions. Thr Democracy have
planted themselves upon the Constitution
upon the perfect equality of the States
upon the capacity of the people to gov
ern themselves-upon the right al the
States to regulate their own domestic IN
stitutions-upon the ground 81 foreea2y
expressed by Douglas, that this '-liorern,
ment was founded BY white men. oa /.
white basis, for the benei, Of white men
and their posterity forever" upon the
principles enunciated in the Declaration
Of independence. They have taken their
stand and they will maintain it. They
! will not allow new issues to distract and
divide them, but will stand immovabIy on
i the old platform.
Z The Presidential campaign is about
opening. Are the Democracy of El Do
RADIO, Of California, organizing their forces
for the great struggle-a struggle in which
is involved the very existence OF civil LID.
: erty? Now is the time to commence the
work it is folly to put it off longer. II
: is proper for all men to take position
Indifference, in view Of the tremendous
issue involved, is criminal. 1t is expected
l., that every Democrat will do his duty in
the great battle ahead. Let the Demo
Gratis throughout the County, at their diff
lerent precincts, go to work at once, ear
!, nestly, actively, resolutely. Let them
- get the name Of every Democrat entitled
"a to vote, and enlist him in the work. Lee
}. them canvass among themselves the bes
z means to subserve the interests of the
; Democratic party. Let them fix upor
o men Of influence, character. reliability
:. men of tried fidelity and unconquerabl,
= will-for officers OF clubs who ma,
!. be safely counted on in tine hour of tria
d and danger.
d Again we say to the Democracy, organ
d ize Cor the contest. We have everything
;, to lose by remaining idle-everything t.
4 gain by being active. In other States ou
u brethren are preparing for the campaign
n Our principles have received the approva
If of the good and great and patriotic, ant
o the fact is evident that large majority o
the free and intelligent people of tn
!. Union indorse them now. Power has en-
IS deavored, and In few instances success
10 fully, to stihe their Endorsement. To pre-
is vent q repetition of the outrage we mus
+, organize, and present to the enemies O
> civil liberty q united and determine,
+ front. Reason, justice and patriotism ar
n with US, and in war against fanaticism
d corruption and treason we must ultimate
ly prevail. Democrats ought to feel tina
It We are struggling upon the brink Of na
e tional ruin, and that the salvation of thu
/ country depends upon the election OF (
Democratic President. We know yer,
,rI Neh IHat All tnc IlIHuehCeI po"cT anu mo
>. ney of corrupt Administration and par
;. ty are against US for that reason W,
e ought to make the greater effort. United
and with one will let US be ready to rail-,
9 around the, flag of our principles. Al
= efficient organization, we arc convinced
a is all that is necessary to insure success
S. Come, Democrats, go to work earnestly
IS and organize thoroughly, and all will b.
e well.
LOOK AT TnEN.-In July, 1851; Con
y gress, with large Abolition majority, by