Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-05
nm. ~. Duty ~ Of ,he Democratic Party.


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The Duiy Of the Democratic Farty'
Ohio is great State-great In the fertil-
ity Of its soil and in the richness of its
mineral resources-great in the Generals
and soldiers it has given to the War and IN
its great men. Ohio has given to the Army
all the leading Generals that stand highest
in the estimation of the people throughout
the country; and it Is undoubtedly true
that no other State can present greater
number Of politicians and statesmen that
deserve TO stand pre-eminent. And whiie
we habitually point to these facts with
pride, we are apt to overlook the Journals
tic profession. We have, however, the
pleasure Of knowing that we have one edi-
tor In Ohio who Is the only fearless expo
nent of true Democracy In the United
States. This knowledge we have obtained
in perfectly legitimate way. lie mas SO
assured the public through the columns OF
his journal. Therefore, we always turn to
the columns of his journal with the eager
ness that a thirsty man turns to brook OF
pure and refreshing water. we 1eel
refreshed and reinvigorated. by doing
so. In looking through the columns
of his last issue we find that he express
es an apprehension that some Demo-
cratic journalists are disposed to turn to the
account of the Democratic party the disa-
ereements in the Administration party.
This is reprobated, as not seeking to obtain
ascendency on the score of principle. lie
wants to make fight alone on principle
scientifcally-uo by teints or flank move
ments. To be sure NAPOLEON won fame
as a General by that kind of Generalship'
and much of the fame that General SHER-
MAN possesses rests on Generalship of that
sort. And for the time being itmay be admis-
sible: but in after times, we presume, the
fighting by which those Generals have won
their fame win be pronounced not to have
been scientific. They, however, carried
their point; they accomplished what they
undertook, and the people honor them for
IL. It Is true, that In the past the Demo-
cratic party administered the Government
I'm such manner as to bless the people with
individual and collective prosperity and
happiness, and as to give exaltation to the
country among the nations of the earth
and great many people are to-day
firm in the conviction that the Democratic
party will do the same thing when 1t
shall have again been placed in power;
that that object will be the great controlling
idea Of its action. They do not think II
necessary that the party should promulge
an elaborate proclamation setting forth the
manner in which they propose to do this.
1t is their purpose to do it, and as to the
how, it is needless to advertise that special
ly. If you are Frustrated by severe sick
ness, you do not demand of the physician
you may call In TO attend you, in whom you
have confidence, and who, on other occa-
sions, never failed to restore you to health,
the course of treatment he intends putting
you through, before you will allow him to
proceed with your case. Your past expe-
rience with him justiies you in placing
implicit confidence in him, and you do it.
It may be their misfortune; but, neverthe-
less, the mass of the Democratic party, who
know what that party has done for the
country in the past, have an abiding faith
that under Democratic rule the country
will again prosper abundantly, even If the
party shall be so discourteous as to. succeed
to power by taking advantage of the dis
agreements in the Administration party.
This may not be fighting the contest scien-
.tifcally, or with the weapons Of abstract
political theories; but they fail to compre-
hend the propriety of doing SO when you
are confronted with political sharpers who
do not fight with weapons of that sort.
he We understand that there is one politician
in the State who is understood to have
large interest in leading Democratic jour
nal who thinks 1t inexpedient for the DEM
ocratic party to nominate State Ticket to
be voted for at the ensuing election. To
our mind it is not exactly clear whether the
expounder Of orthodox Democracy to whom
we have referred favors the postponement
of nominations until such time as the MEM
bers Of the Administration party shall have
adjusted their disagreements, or whether
he simply favors such nominations as shall
cause them to adjourn their disagreements
until after they have administered to the
Democratic party drubbing through the
ballot-box. Practically, they drive to the
same result. Seriously, has the security to
life, liberty and property been so pre-emi-
nent--has the legislation Of the various de-
partments Of Government been so distin-
aguished for its Justice and impartiality-
throughout the last four years-that either
by inaction or by fool action, the Democratic
party shall accept the continued condition
Of minority? For one, we protest against
it. and hope the action of the Democratic
party win be characterized by such wisdom
In its nominations and in Its platform, as to
deserve success. To this end, there must
be moderation coupled with firmness. Ev-
erything must be snbordinated to the great
cause Of Democracy. s1adaoob ~ ssss,aj
ssim7li The Lawsrof Ohio.
We are indebted to RICHARD NEvNs,
icksta p,.,,,tar far n ffnaOni6eentlV nrinted