The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-10-28

The imp9sslblhty srofses aiseebnsS'i
the present political parties from the OLD
I ISSUES fnvolyedi IN our late civil war, aud
to prevent these issues from exercising a
controlling influence on the Presidential
contest of 1872, has caused the eonsserv
alive mind Of The country to considers
the proposition Of holding the Demo-
cratic party ihabeyauce, and permitting
the Conservative aud Radical elements
Of the land to make their final fight 10
the approaching contest. The so called
New Departure Democrats sought to
raise their party to such advantageous
grounds, as it would enable the Democ
racy to dictate the issues, but the recent
elections would indicate thatit has failed
10 its mission
1t is well understood that the Repub-
can party contains.iu Itself seeds Of dis
content, bitterness, rivalry and disafee-
ton. 1t is also well known that some
of the most conspicuous, ableand cour-
ageous men in the Republican party.
propose nominating n Liberal, Con
servative ticket in opposition to the
Grant Radicals, if their hopes are not
destroyed BY the nomination Of Dem
! ooratio tfsket 10 thtssexent slaSl sIoeuaes
cratic organization would not be disturb
/ ed, nor its members required to sacrifice
any principle, whatever They would
simply choose between the candidates
before the country holding the party Of
their affection in allegiance until auspi
fcious circumstances placed its star ia the
asceudant There is therefore, no sac
rifco of principle. In the language Of
/ Francis p. Blair in a late address to The
people of Alabama,
II do not see that we 60 back on our
principles ia making a choice between
candidates, neither OF whom may suit Us
exactly We could all vote Tor he
publican who was In favor Of universal
amnesty, against the kuklux bills zap
plauseI, and against the military laws
{ Tprolooged aud enthusiastic applause]
while the most ancient Boufbon in the
! State of Alabama could vote for such a
Republican in preference to Ulysses ;
/ Grant renewed applauSel, aud hold all
the time 10 his very heart all that there
would be of his Bourbonism.'
/ The eminent Missouri Senator Carries
Sehurz, the leader of the Liberal Repub
licaus. thus addresses the Democrats Of
the land DO you complain Of the
Iiaibogal spirit Of those in authority !?
Here are Republicans who pledge their
efforts 20 procure a general amnesty. Do
YOU fear an undue Capitalization OF POW
ers2 Here are Republicans who will aid
10 the dissemination Of sound consiitu
Gonal principles Do you complain OF
arbitrary eucroachmeuts upon the Iegiu
mate sphere Of local self government?
Here are Republicans who pledge them
selves to ala ip securing The integrity Of
local self government, aud to DO it by
that means, which alone promises perma-
ueut success: the esnblishment Of
state Of things which viii 20 longer fur
-.a-S- r-s~s.s-t fes sisg sas.sr-
} ference OF the central government 10
local affairs. Are you opposed to taxa
ton unnecessarily burdeusome, and 70
oppressive monopolies2 Here are Re
pub,icaus pledging themselves to work
for a reduction Of taxes and Of the tariff
to a revenue basis. l ask again, are not
these the thiDgs YOU profess to have at
heart, and must you not be glad to work
together with whoever it may be for the
accomplishment of such great purposes ?
The Democracy Of Virginia, Teunes
see and Missouri yielded to the move
ment, and instead Of sacrificing princi-
/ pie or party, found it the only road to
the triumph of their principles and
party.