The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14
The Necessity OF Unity.

| 80 The Necessity OF Unatys
| Nothing is SO necessary to the power
and welLbeing Of political party as unity.
Without unity party is but disorganizsd
mass Of men, holding the same political
sentiments, but unable to act in such a man
ner as to accomplish their desires or to at
tain those ends they believe to the best tor
the country. Divided in personal prefer
ences, and taking different roads to attain
the same objective points, numbers become
of no avail, for the strength which, if prop
erly used, would be irresistible, is wasted by
internal discussions. A regiment of dis
ciplined soldiers who stand shoulder to
shoulder, can easily defeat disorderly
mob of five times their number, because the
thousand soldiers move simultaneously, and
their force is brought to bear as whole.
The above holds true of any kind of force,
physical, mental and moral. Th.re must be
concentrated movement, or power is
wasted and the object not attained. Of
nothing is this more true than of political
parties, where unity in action must be had
in order to ensure success No disorderly
and disorganized party ever won victory
when opposed by an enemy whose strength
at all approached its own. To win or deserve
victory party must be fully organized and
united in itself, and thus be able to put
forth its whole power against the foe.
The Republican party of North Carolina
has thus far carried everything before it. 1t
has overcome obstacles such as have been
encountered by the party in no other State.
1t has been obliged to contend with calum-
ny, abuse and the bitter prejudices engen-
dered by four years of civil war. Against
all these obstacles it has triumphed. because
of the purity its principles and the patri
otto energy of its leaders. 1t is stronger to-
day than ever before, for time has shown
the wisdom of its policy and the benefit of
its rule. Thousands who opposed the Re-
publican party at the last election are now
earnest Republicans, and will do much to
ensure its future success.
But, notwithstanding all this, the organ
ization of the party must not be neglected,
nor internal discussions be suffered to weak
en- its power. We are glad that nothing of
the kind has yet occurred, and hope that
such will never be the case. There will be
many cases, of course, in which personal
preferences and wishes will have to yield to
the will of the majority, but in such cases
every true Republican will accept the result
cheerfully, and devote all of his energy and
use all Of his influence for the success of the
candidate who is favored by the majority.
This is necessary that unity of action may
be secured and success rendered certain.
The man who would act otherwise would
he unworthy the name of Republican, and
would forfeit the respect and confidence of
his party.
The August elections will soon be upon
us and everything should be done that can
in any manner conduce to success. 1t is the
duty of Republicans to see to this at once,
that no chance may be given the enemy to
succeed in any case where vigorous effort
would defeat him. Let Republicans remem-
Der this and at once take steps to perfect
their organization in every city, town and
village in the State. Let every Republican
vote be brought out and given for the re-
gular nominee. If any Republican bolts
the ro0ulor poo;pa f;or ord annornoo. b;r,
self an independent candidate, let not sin
gle Republican vote be given him for he
has proved unmindful of the interests of his
party and, consequently, of the welfare Of the !
State. Above all things let no Republican
vote be cast for Democrat on the ground
that it is but for a township Office and can
not affect general principles. Such an idea
is wholly wrong. The township offices are
and every Democrat who is cleo
ted has power he can, and piU use to the
injury of the Republican party. The Demo
,rats fully understand the Importance of
.owDship offices and are using every effort
10 gain control of them. It needs but unity |
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1efeat them hopelessly. Let every Repub-
lean remember this and let every Republic
IAN vote be cast for the regular candi-
late. Let any Republican, white or black.
Who is base enough to injure his par
y be treated AS unworthy of confidence,
md regarded as political enemy. Let
nothing remain undone that can in the
east contribute to success, but let every
rue man, devote himself to the work of so
organizing the party in his township as
% render victory certain. This work must
lot be entrusted to Others, but every man
must do it himself that he may be certain
hat all is well on the day of election. Let
every Republican 60 to work at once and
ct the watchword be eternal VIGILANCE
8 THE PRICE OF LIBERTY r.
We are rejoiced to see that Virginia is at
asst thoroughly reconstructed, and the F. F.