Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08
Friday Morning, Sept. 8, 1871.

Friday Morning, Sept. 8, 1871.
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We have not and do not seek controver.
sy with Conservatives, and just now especial.
ly, and hence, when our neighbor of the
Ngsnian objected to our preference for
County Gentlemen to represent the County
in the next General Assembly, and express
ed his preference for Citizens of Staunton,
we considered tia mere difference of pref
erence, and were willing to allow our neigh
Dor to enjoy that preference to his hearts
content. still retaining ours for the repre-
sentation in the next General Assembly
coming from the County proper.
In order that harmony might prevail in
the selection and support of candidates for
the Legislature, we took occasion to advise
our people to avoid signing calls on any in
dividuals, source from which is likely to
spring most prolific crop of Independent
candidates-.one Of the greatest evils we have
to apprehend. Our neighbor calls this an at
tack on Judge Cochran. We can not con.
strue this otherwise than as a s.aoish" which
was 'Jather to the thought" It is true
that we had heard Of a call being in circula-
ton, (for signers) on Judge Cochran, but
two of our personal friends, from the Cour,
ty, had also spoken to US of the probability
and in one case, of then circulation Of
call in their favor, which we advised them
against, and fearing other calls, we penned
our article. Either of these gentlemen
would have the same right to declare thai
we were striking at them We have no pref.
erence for individuals as yet, and don't mean
to have any until the people act. Whoever
they determine upon in their Convention
We intend to support, whether it be Judge
Cochran, or the other gentlemen we have
alluded to above, or others, though we
prefer county men proper. We are, there.
fore, in favor of no particular man or men
just now.
Our neighbor alludes to our opposition to
Judge Harris, as the nominee of the last
Congressional Convention. We acknowledge
that we allowed our feelings to run ahead Of
our reason in that case, for time. The
disaffection then, is, we fear still source
of damage to the party. The issue now,
however, is of vastly more importance, and
our experience has made us stronger than
ever in favor Of the support Of party nomi-
nees-no split tickets, but solid VOTE
Our adversaries are a unit and we must be
likewise, Or we will be defeated, even il
Augusta.
Neighbor, you, we think without cause,
placed us in false attitude, necessitating
our correcting the error, but you don't say
where you are. Will you support the NOM
inees ofthe Convention of the people, provid-
ed for in the plan Of organization of the
Conservative party? Give us an unequivo-
cal answer. 1t is too early to cry Unfair
ness. We hope for and expect full and
fair representation, of the people Of City
and County, in the County Convention and
will accept their choice as ours. Will you
do likewise, neighbor +?
From the notice at the head of our To-
cal columns, it will be seen that meeting
Of the Conservatives of Augusta is called for
Saturday, the 10th inst, to organize the
Conservative party, under the plan of organ
ization adopted by the Conservative State
Convention, and published in another col
umn. This plan is simple and under it the
party can be thoroughly and effectively or
gained
It is the duty of every Conservative to
take an interest in the thorough organization
of the party for the coming campaign-to
be present at all township and ward meet
ings and see that the active few do not con-
troll the party in the interest of any particu-
lar individual or individuals. In other
words to secure the fullest and fairest rep.
resentation in all county or nominating Con.
ventions. Their active interest will secure
that harmony in the ranks of the party SO
essential to its success. The object at stake
is the control of the next General Assem-
bly, by the Conservative party. We have
. seen how our burdens have been increased
by Republican ascendancy in this State,
and if we value our property and interests
we will york to prevent its recurrence. We
have lately seen two States, North Carolina
and West Va, endeavoring to change bur-
densome Constitutions imposed by irrespon-
sible Repubicans-one unsu ccessfully, the
other with success-and if we would profit
by that lesson and the experience Of other
Southern States, and even by our own,
we will acork. There should be no laggards
in the Conservative ranks. Every man is
directly or indirectly interested in the Con-
servative success, and it should be exhibited
noav, by aiding in the most thorough Or
ganization of the party. 1t will not do to
rely on others. Each man should do his
whole duty, SO that the party may attain its
greatest possible efficiency. Without this
we may lose the control of the next Gener.
al Assembly. Then we may look for In
creased burdens, which are heavy enough,
in all conscience, now. Be wise then and act
if you would ameliorate present evils and
prevent others impending.