White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22
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EDlroR CHIEr:-Few people are aware that
we have had Democratic Convention in
Highland. But there was a small gathering
composed of about equal numbers of Republi-
cans and Democrats, at Highland, on Friday,
the 1 i6s;I day of October, 1868.
Mr.. Click and other Democratic stafesmen
we're expected, but did not come.
The few Democrats present orgauiied, and
nominated Thomas ]. yandcrslce rs their
candidate for Representative for the Firs,
District.
A comhiittee on resolutions expressive oi
the sentiments of the meeting was appointedi
and while they were out, an address was de.
Ivered BY Maj. Vanderslice, Democratic can.
didate for the State Senate from this County
He attempted to pay a glowing tribute to
the Democratic party; its honor and purity,
and the marked prosperity of the country un-
der Democratic rule. He proudly referred to
Mr.. Buchanan's Administration, as one Of De-
mocratic glory and ecouomy-when it is well
known that during that Administration, Trea-
son was planned, the public property stolen.
and the Nation dishonored and disgraced.
His financial theory was Somewhat mixed.
as, according to his figures. the yearly e1pen-
ditures of the Government are nearly equal to
the whole capital of the nation. This may be
possible, but 1t will take better figuring than
bis party did on the Maine election returns.
to get any one to believe it.
He said it took four hundred million dollars
to run the Government under Radical rule,
while under Buchanan s rule it took only nine.
ty millions! But he forgot to tell us that the
great bulk OF the money il takes to run the
Government now, goes to pay the interest on
the public debt caused by the rebellion, con-
cocted un Ter the Buchanan Administration,
and partly in the Buchanan Cabinet. Amy
Republican present could have told him that,
if he had seen asked.
TIE Committee on Resolutions returned
As u copy of the resolutions will be furnished
to the Chief BY the meeting, will not insert
them here.
The resolutions we're read by the foreman,
gentleman from White Cloud, who said there
was more to be added, but he roud tend to
that ,rien he got home! and would have them
published in the Chief. The Republicans could
scarcely suppress laugh at this, but behaved
themselves throughout with the utmost deco
rum, which l believe is characteristic of the
party everywhere.
In the evening. the Republican Club had a
good meeting. The new flag to be raised next
Thursday (22d) was received, and we trust on
that day will be unfurled in the free winds OF
Heaven, amidst the applause Of its defenders
to wave over Right and Justice.
The meeting was mostly occupied in max.
ing arrangements for the 22d; and as every
one seemed to feel good. everything passed
off pleasantly and agreeably.
After the arrangements were completed, Dr.
] s. Martin, Republican candidate for Repre-
sentative for the First District, was called for,
and responded in few modest, well directed
remarks, that we're well received by the Club.
resolution was passed, fully endorsing the
nomination Of DR.. Martin, and pledging the
hearty support of the Club. Judging from the
applauss shd dcciamation which followed the
speech and resolution. the nominee is decided
Iy popular with his party here.
The Messrs. yardersIice, Democratic nomi-
nees for Senator and Representative, are both
kind and genial ncighbor.; and personally,
outside Of politics. have yet to hear the frst
word against them; but through some blind
delusion or unconquerable prejudice. they be-
long to the party, the ruling tendency of which
is to anarchy and national dishonor.
Politically, then, there is a wide channel
between Us, and the whole issue is staked on
one great principle: and that is whether we
shall surrender all we gained by terrible ap-
peal to arms, by giving the power into the
hands of the party that tried to destroy US; or
hold sacred what was gained, BY adhering
faithfully to the Earty that stood firm for the
national honor in the darkest hours of peril.
All other issues are simply intended to blind.
prejudice and deceive. The debt we are in
honor bound to pay, will be the same to pay
under Democratic rule or under Republican
rule; and Democrat is Just as likely to steal,
and dafrand the people, as Republican, if his
inclinations run that way, and he has chance.
Our comrades Who fell and gave their lives
freely for principles they cherished above all
others, remind US that to surrender those prin-
ciples to their destroyers. is treachery they
never thought US capable of. Coming genera
tions remind us that it is duty to hold sacred
the just rights that were gained by fearful
sacrifice. and not compel them to 60 through
the same ordeal to regain the same things.
1t is useless to say this or that ia dead is
sue. and that the Democratic party will not be
controlled BY that element. The same things
were promised when Mr. Buchanan was elect
ed; and yet, is there one so wiilfully blind,
that he does not know the result7 And is it
not a notorious fact. that nearly every man of
note who favored the rebels by words or &C.
tions during the war, is to day q prominent
man in the Democratic party7
And whs is it that shapes the course CT an
Administration Is it the massss of voters,
or the peliticiansl suppose nearly every one
will admit that il is the latter. Therefore,
beware Of the party that to day calls itself the
Democratic party. However good the men
Who present themselves for your suffrages may
be. personally. they viii either be taken in BY
The general whirlpool Of anarchy. or they will
stand powerless and alone. -.
Grant and COlfax Rally and Pole