The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25
NO. 8

talents and energies to the faithful dis
charge Of the responsible duties devolv-
ing upon them. The work that will b
required of every man who proposes -
take an active and leading part in the
next campaign will be no ehild's play OF
holiday pastime, and those only should
be entrusted with positions Of leadership
who are willing to make the necessary
personal sacrifice and put forth their best
efforts and endeavors to do hero's part.
We, therefore, earnestly call upon the
party everywhere. throughout the entirs
State to
by selecting and appointing Central Es-
ecutive COMMITTEES in every county. Let
this be done, after due notice gissn for
the meeting of County Conventions, at
the county seat Of each county, on seme !.
court or other public day, 30 thatsvery
man, who so desires, may have voicc
In the selection Of such committees.
1t may be that in many the counties
there are already existing Central Execu-
tive Committees and in such cases 1t may
be deemed unnecessary to have reor-
ganization. But In our opinion, inas
much as we have started out on . new
plan with neg ideas, new pgrposes and
new hopes, it is better that we should have
a new deal all around, and commence tho
work OF organization dc moro, from the
very start. We know of no personal,
political or other objection 10 solitary
member Of any OF the county Executive
Committees, and we are sure that not one
OF them will construe this recommenda-
ton into anything like personal renec-
ton upon any one OF them. for they
themselves viii perceive and appreciate
the reasonableness il not necessity Of
having the entire organization ofthe par
ty 80 remodelsd as to bring all its agens
cies in perfect accord Of sentiment and
harmony Of action with each other and
with the central head. We therefore sug'
gest that the work Of reorganization
commence at once in every county in the
State, without any regard 10 previous or.
ganization.
The Central Executive Committee, ~
soon as organized in each county, are
earnestly requested, through their respcc-
tive chairmen, to put themselves, at once,
in communication with the State Central
Csmmitse, by furnishing our secretary
with lists of their names and postoffices.
As fast 40 the counties are thus organis.
ed and report to US, our
PLASs OF ORGANIZATION IN DETAIL
will be furnished in printed circulars, and
such directions and instructions given ~
will secure not only Aomogsnity but a.
cheney Of work, and which, II faithfully
followed out, will be as certain 10 insure
us n victory, in the next campaign. as tho
light Of day is sure to follow the dark
ness Of night.
IN CONCLUSION
we would admonish and oxhort our
friends all over the State to be not only
jealous in all good works, but wise, pfu-
dent and discreet in all their acts and
conduct The wrongs and expressions
of this reckless. extravagant and corrupt
radical administration are felt equally
and alike by all, whether they be white
or black, democratic or republican. We
must try to commend the justice OF our
course and the claims of our party to the
formal consideration Of every man who
desires a just, honest and economical
government, and cordially invite the CO
operation Of all, without regard to past
political atilnities or party affiliations,
who are willing to unite with ~ on the
broad platform ofcqual rights. equal pro-
lection, and. a due regard for the best in.
terest of all the people. Let us try and
demonstrate to the colored men, that We
are not nimical, either to theii rights or
their in.erests--that we desire to protect
them, as well as ourselves against the
enormities Of rapacious government
and corrupt party that We neither in
tend or desire TO deprive them OF any Of
the political rights now secured to them
by the laws Of the land-that We cosld
not force them back into slavery II We
,coald nor deprive them of the right TO
vote II We could. 1t is true, that We can
not expect to gain the votes OF many col
ored men, whatever we may do or say,
but, by pursuing this just and msgnani-
nous course, we will win to our support
many moderate and conservative rAite
republicans, and especially those OF the
old native union element Of the State,
who are even now ready and waiting 70
fall into our ranks and fight under our
banners, as soon as we proclaim, In good
faith, our acceptance OF the accomplished
facs of the rdr, which are the destruc.
ton of slavery, the perpetuity OF the un-
ion and the equality Of all men before the
law. But above all things let us Be uni.
ted among ourselves: "a house divided
against itself cannot stand" Let 40 pre-
serve peace and harmony and let frateS.
nal good will reign Ia our own camp and
in our own ranks. Let 10 prevent bick.
erings, let no factions, feuds, no snvyings
Or jealousies mar the harmony Of eur
private, social or political relations, but
let US bs one in spirit, one in fellowship,
one in faith, and know No rivalries
among ourselves but that noble rivalry
or rather emulation Of who can best work
and best agree.
By order Of the Copmittee.
GORDON N. PEAY, Chairman
Thos. c. Peek, Secretary.