The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-08-08
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deaf draws nearer, the plainer grow the indieA-
tons tina, the result Of this contest will be an
overwhelming victory for the Republican eAndl.
dates. Very many ofthe best men Of the land
men who, for while, chung 10 Andrew John.
son aud hls policy. are now ranging themselves
under the Grant and Collar banner, aud an-
nouncing their Intention 10 vote for them agnins,
the revoluiionlsls. ticket. Take the cabinet Of
Andrew johnson, for instance. A little while
ago all these gentlemen were supporters Of the
Presidents policy and opponents Of Radicalism,
but an authoritative statement, made this week,
gives their presen, position 10 be ms follows -
Messrs. McCalloh and Browning are very much
dissatisfied with the nominations OF Seymour
aud Blair, but will probably supper, them;
Randall aad Wells will remain neu,ral. while
Seward, Evar,s aud Schoheld will vote for
Grant and CoIfax, the two last mentioned being
enthusiastic for the ticket. And al over the
country We hear Of men who lately opposed US
now being with %. The most eloquent speech
Of the canvass thus far was delivered by Hon.
Mr.. wadsworih, Of Kentucky, late democrat,
but never disunionist. He comes out boldly
and squarsly for the Republican nominees, and
many Kentucky democrats are hocking 10 the
standard he is so calamity upholding in that re-
gion Of political darkness. Mr. Spillmau, Of
Conneclicut, late member Of the democratic
national executive committee, has resigned tina,
position, and Is doing yeOman's service In re-
deeming that State from democracy. We have
lately seen an address delivered by this gentle
man, before Grant and Collar club at Nor
wich, and the wholesome truths be tells OF bis
late political associates lie as refreshing as drsrrv.
ed. Hon. Jas. d. Hughes, the Indiana War
HOrse Of Democracy" considered by many as
the most eloquent and effective stump-speAkef In
the country, and who holds public Office under
johnson, has turned away from the revolution
airy tendencies Of bis party, and has gone home,
announcing his determination TO work for the
Republican nominees from nov until November.
And such indications ne these are numerous;
scarcely day passes bu, that We hear Of some
prominent, man dropping democracy and coming
out for Grant aud Colfax-of some democratic
journal abandoning i,s party aud resolving 10
support the Republican nominees. The Democrat
&c party Is, In truth, very much detnornlized,
aud its leaders know Il. The Ncw York san, a
paper which is independent ia politics, In It's Is.
sue ofSa,urday last, under the significant bead
ing Of Political Iisri. Kari" has the following
word of advice to The democracy
General Blairs Evolutionary letter killed the
democratic ticket As soon as his name put
on IL. The democratic rebel orators at the South
older In their business ihsn Blair. snd Just as
violent and revolutionary, arr hard A H. COM
| plotting the work. lfh,y are alioressfo kesp o..
an nls rdy much longer. u - doubtful uhsflsr Ms
democracy wiu BE- abs 10 curry KsnfHckv, Del-
asssrs and Maryland. Gov. Seymour oueh, TO
hurry and call of his eogs. They are hurting
nobody but their own party and i;s principal
candidate
The doom Of the democratic party is sealed for
this contest at least. Why IL this? Il started
GU, with brilliant prospects Il had The patron.
age Of the federal government to aid t,-,here
were no divisions 10 Its ranks, and many thous-
ands who had through the war opposed their
principles stood ready 10 supper, them Why,
then. this ehange3 The reason Is plain. Previ.
Gus to the late national convention, democracy
PrOfessed TO be in favor OF the Union and its
preservation, professed to oppose revolution, pro-
fessed to be In favor Of upholdng the national
integrity and honor, prorssed To rejoice that the
rebellion had been conquered. hut the proceed
ings Of their COZ vcntion showed how false these
| professions wefs. Instead % showing love Tor
the Union, democracy Nominated as ito cAndi-
date fOt the second oties la the gif, Of the poo
pie man who has placed upon record, there 10
remain forever, IS a damming disgrace 10 him.
bis desire that there may be another revolution,
another war, more bloodsbrd more horror IL
has adopted the cardinal feature ofi,s platform
an intention 10 repudA'e the national debt and
to eh,a, the creditors Of the government out Of
the money they furnished Il IN its hour VI need
Aud the MATERIAL OF that convention gave the lie
to their professions Of rejoicing iha, III. war Of
the rebellion ended as il did Tisrs sr,rs mar,
'esei n.an Union soldiers nsnIsrs q that eOsr,n
fioH. There were Hampton aud Forrest, Cobb
and Beaunegard, Bonham aud Hill, Vance and
Buekuer, aud plenty Of others who foreswore
Their country seven years ago. and who led the
hosts Of treason to battle against the country .
dag. These men are now the trusted and hon
ored leaders Of democracy they are appointed
to attend iis conventions aud to indicate il pol.
icy. Gen. Hampton, 10 a speech delivered in
Charleston few days ago, boosted tina, through
bis Efforts aud insirumen,aliiy, the wors, repu.
diaiion feature was placed 10 the democratic
platform.
These rebels rejoice In the record Of their nom.
inees. They recognize In Seymour one ln whom.
even when Governor Of New York, they dared
approach through smissAries, and scheme with
aud plan for the good Of the coafederaey. They
know him. too, rs the man who, when thou
sands Of rebel .sympaihEers In New York city
determined that the draft ordered by the gov
eminent should not 90 on, and struck terror 10
the hearts Of good citizens by burning orphan
asylums and numbering Union people, addressed
those rioters as his 'yr'esi', aud endeavOrrd to
eosS them do wha, he should have forced them
TO do a; :ae cxsnon's mouth. Aud Blair suits
these rebel leaders exaetly n the democratic
ticket should be elected Il would not be long be.
fore be would be 10 the Presidential chair, and
he has openly declared Il to be the duty Of the
occupant Of that chair, regardless Of Law and the
peace OF the country, TO abrogAte all State gov.
srnmenis already formed, aud to hAnd over the
whole subject Of reeons,rueiing those States TO
the very inen who lately declared them no longer
part Of the federal Uaion. This be would do
BY military power, and In Pursuance Of bis au.
thori,y as commaBder-in-ehief Of the army and
navy. This plan would suit the rebels Of the
South exactly, and they are enthusiastic In sup.
POs' u Blair. But this programme does no, sui,
the loyal people Of the patton, and they will
manifest their disapprobaiion Of Tie plane Of de.
'nocrsey at the polls, By elsciing Gran, aud Col
fax b. . majority Of the popalar vote unprece-
dsnisd In the political annals Of the county.
We have an uphill pull Of Il here 10 Mary.
land, ba, oar eass 10 no, a hopeless one. We
have faith 10 the good senss oflhs people Of our
State. Daring the war !, held . proud position
~ afa supporter Of the National governmsBt,
yisidiag not TO the demands Of armed rebels or
domestic traitors, and we have hopes that my
" Maryland" gill yet come back 10 her hrst lore
| We are gaining strength now VERY many Win