The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-31
The Vermont Democracy.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
Though it is not to be expected of the de-
tenders of the Constitution in Vermont that
they will achieve anything like a numerical
triumph next Tuesday, we do reckon with
great confidence on such handsome gains for
them as will serve for an index of the final
result when the country votes in body in
November. The result in Vermont will estab-
lish the fact of the tendency everywhere else.
1t will certify to the positiveness of the resc-
tion that is going on throughout the Union
against the revolutionary course of the fac
tiou that has attained supreme power. There
is great deal mere virtue in the example of
reduced opposition majority, as in the case
OF Vermont, than in a positive victory in
State where victories over radicalism are
regular matters.
1t is Tor this reason that we make an earnest
appeal to the Democrats and Conservatives of
the Green Mountain State, to put forth the
utmost of their strength on Tuesday. They
must be conscious that the cause they are en-
gagged in is the same sacred cause for which
their honored ancestors made so many sacri-
fees and eXertions. 1t is the simple preserva-
tion of republican government on the American
Continent. They are familiar with the efforts
of the radical party to destroy the trust which
the people generously confded to their admin
istration. They know of the extravaganza, the
corruption, and the revolutionary recklessness
that has strewn the pathway of that party with
the wrecks of republican freedom and the peo-
ple's prosperity. And they are we'll aware Ihat
this party promises n reform in its courses,
holds out no new hopes to the country, and is
thoroughly bent on continuing the destructive
measures it has inaugurated. 1t offers no de-
fense of its conduct but points to events long
gone by, the fruits of which are blighted by
their own criminal action. In opposition to
such faction the true men of Vermont will
concentrate their full numbers, and the result
will rouse fresh enthusiasm in the ranks of
Union men throughout the country.
Eastern Vermont assemblies in Convention
tomorrow at Lyndon, where the population
of the Connecticut and Passumpsic river val
leys will demonstrate their numerical and
moral power to their fellow citizens in the
other part of the State. Able speakers are to
address the multitude on the living issues of
the time, and all the accomplishments of
grand mass meeting will be there. This is to
be real gathering of the people,-not of fac
tion or a party merely; and what will be said
and done is certain to tell with marked effect
at the ballot-box next week. We rejoice at
the prospects which are furnished by such a
demonstration, for it means that the defenders
of free government are fully awake to the
needs of the hour. They do not assemble
after such fashion to advance the claims OF
any party, but to save country never in such
peril before. 1t will prove to be gathering
which the radicals of the State will be com.
PEELED to respect as they do not ordinarily re-
spect popular manifestations.
Forward, then, men OF Vermont, to the duty
which the hour imposes Your free institu-
tions are still within your own control. Pro-
ceed with stern determination to rout the
enemy of republican liberty from his strong
holds. Dislodge him by front and flank
assault. If you bring down the majorities
against you by handsome figures, you will
have done that for which your brethren
throughout the Union will sincerely thank
you. Principles are stronger than numbers
Free government does not rely on the life or
death of any faction in power. Vermont fires
patriots everywhere to their feet for the Union
and the Constitution.