Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-10
lEEEE FATE OF DENAGOGUES IN THE
PRESENT CONDITION OF EV8EEC SEN


FEE FATE OF DENAGOGUEs IN THE
PRESENT CONDITION OF G'sT3AEC SEN
lEEHaENT.
If the American people at the present cri-
sis in political affairs will but reflect that if
there is general complaint against the lack
of interest that seems apparent in relation to
the organization Of parties to new con-
ilicts, it in most cases comes from Il class
whose occupation is gone. it will be seen at
once how far the countryat large will be Il gain
or by the determination Of the people TO keep
the great body Of demagogucs in the back
ground. Before the war, patriotism had be-
come cheap, because there was no very de
cidcd or severe test for ii. The land was
overrun with small politicians, who, on every
stump and in every bar-room, vapored OF their
patriotism, their devotion to the welfare Of
the country: and yet, when the hour came
on either side Of the bOrder-to test these pre-
tensions, how few of these loud takers, these
noisy pretendcro, came up to the requirements
of the OCCASION They left to others the fight
ing in the quarrels they had helped inauguratc,
and now for very shame these fair weather
patriots are silent; there is no field open for
new and vapid demonstration in the presence
of the real heroes Of the sad occasion. Their
occupation, we repeat. is gone; and if the
country has gained nothing else, it has gotten
rid. for at least enc generation, of terrible
pest, that in the past has kept the Republic
in such turmoil as actually to retard its adj
vance.
In view, then, OF the facts precedent, is it at
all remarkable that political agitation is at a
decided discount; that dcmagogues OF the old
school fail to impress the country with the be-
lief that more agitation is necessary Is it at
all remarkable that the President and those
who with him stood in the front rank Of the
conflict, are left in comparative peace to per-
feet those arrangamCnts-thoseP ociGcajjOAs,
which, if any thing can do it, are to save the
country? The proof is picntiful-we repeat
that those in both sections who did no fight
ing, who, whilst the conflict was hottest. shrank
into the smallest possible dimensions are now
the most dissatisfied; illustrated by sentiments
accredited to some Of the most prominent of
the real combatants: and so, although there is
at present palpable lull in the political
past so dead a calm, yet as, since the history
of the world, demagogues are irrepressible,
we look, at the meeting OF Congress- for such
an ''opcning of budgets" such ventilation
of grieis as was never known. The agiiators
by profession know that if peace, true peace,
reigns in the land, they sink ont of sight but
let the country resolve that such shall not be
permitted to disturb the improving relation
ships that exist betwixt the lately separated
sections, and needed reposc from angry strife
will be maintained.
But III view Of the coming session of Con
gress. and Of the fierce dissatisfaction long
pent up which will then find vent and scope.
let the people prepare themselves to stand by
the President. He has done what was cni-
nently neediuI in restoring the shattered in
terests Of the country: and, il eXcitcments
have not been in the ascendant. if he has dis
appointed many who nuscd feelings Of vcnec-
iul hatred against the defeated authors of the
national caamties, he has done what was far
better; he has i0kcR the shortest mcth0d 10 Si,s-
Tain tie 0otiouot credit; TO convince the world
ut large that the Republic was capable Of
being restorcd-to be made, indeed, that unit
which, tho hest exempar Of free govern
ment known. is 10 yindicatc that faith in man
power to govern himself so confidently cher
jshed by the founders Of the nationality
Then, we say, let none regret the timely and
remarkable quiet that comes to heal the stritcs
that have Of late rent the nation in twain and
plunged ii in tears and blood And although
many a small politician is doubtless preparing
to make his appearance in Washington.
charged to the brim with sensation periods ar
ragnng the heads of the Government for moi
having wrought miracles in the settlement of
the troubles upon the land, yet the people can
not be made greatly dissatisfied with results 50
wondrous in the direction of permanent har.
mony and peace.
The people will permit the small fry of every
kind to beat the air for notoretv. whilst tbev |
attend to their own affairs, leaving to the |
President and his cabinet to perfect the good |
work-the honorable labors so well begun
AND the masses will not consent TO have The |
financial credit of the nation impaired by new |
strites, its peace imperilled further. because |
this or that demagogue must have a chance TO |
make himself conspicuous. We look. there |
fore, for a thoroughly business session at Wash. |
1ngton. Severely let alone" with no echo |
coming back from any sensation speeches that |
may be uttered. and the members will soon be
admonished that the most popular course to
pursue will be that which looks to the accom-.
pishment of the most business.