The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-08-28
Are We Organized

The question of organization is one to
which we again refer, simply because
with united and concerted action sue,
cess is certain, and without it defeat is
possible. 1t is needless to disguise the
fact, that in West Virginia the Radicals
are controlled by the most rigid discip-
line. Every element of their strength is
made available by the various apPli-
ances of party drill, which the leaders
know SO we'll how to use. The history
of the Radical party here for the last
twelve months has been one cor tinued
scene of sacrifices of principle and Opin-
ion on the part of the individual men-
>ers; sacrifices enforced by the tyranny
Of a leadership which insists upon the
s5ihipg of conscience and the subordina
ION Of individual Judgment to accom-
plish that success, which has now be-
come necessity to their existence. In
our ranks no such sacrifices are needed
or desired The great end of Radical
overthrow can be accomplished without
them, and if it could not, we would ask
no such organization as would make the
very souls Of the masses subject to the
dictation of ambitious and graspipg
leaders. Such despOtic discipline is
necessary only for the maintenance of
error; truth can live aud triumph with
Quit. Bat while We neither need nor
wish au organization of our strength
upon the Radical system, we must have
such concert and cooperation OF ali our
friends as will enable us to concentrate
every element of our power for the pur.
pose of victory. We ask no man to yield
up his private views at the bidding Of
AL arbitrary management, we only beg
that all may embody their opinions ~
deeds and prove the sincerity of their
professions by earnest aud resOlule
action. There is not among us, rs among
the Radicals, any difference in priuci.
truths our Conventions have enunciated;
we believe our quarrel just; we regard the
Inscriptions upon our banners as no clap,
trap but honest fact, and We sincerely
adhere to the platform on which We
stand. Tomake our triumph certain, it
is important that every man take per
sonal interest and actually participate
in the contest. Every one can do some
ting, and Iall can operate more effective
ly if they act in concert Hence it is
that in every neighborhood committees
should be appointed, associations form
ed, clubs established and all other meth
DDS of organization adopted, so that by
united, rather than individual fort, the
victory may be won. Let documents
be obtained and distributed, speeches
made,discusions had with opposition rep
resentatives, and all other means applied
that may bring the iniquitiss and follies
ofRadical domination fairly before !ht
people. Once accomplish this. once
acquaint the public mind with the past
history and the future policy vi the
Radical party aud lis destruction is in
evitable. We have every reson to be
lieve that with such "a ticket as ours
there is no necessity for defeat Tn
best, purest and ablest men of the Stat
are our standard bearers. Any one ia
miliar with our public men mus
admit that the white mems ticket il
West Virginia represents more intelli
gence, honesty, and patriotism than ha
been displayed by the entire Radica