Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-09-15
For Surveyor,
WILLIAM GRADY.
The Convention and the Candidates.


In another column will be found the pro-
ceedings of the Democratic Conservative Con-
vention, held here on Saturday last, the 9th
inst, and it must be gratifying TO every mem
Der of the party that, although the delegates
were much divided in opinion as to the most
suitable candidates TO be chosen, the proceed
ings Of the Convention were not characterized
by spirit of irreconclable antagonism, or
made turbulent by demonstrations of disor-
ganization, 10 which the excitement of the
preliminary canvass had given apprehension.
True, delegates, who were anxious and active
for the nomination of others than those who
were successful, supported their lavorites with
earnestncss and ZEAL but all seemed to realize
the necessity of union, and to recognize their
allegiance to that sterling Democratic princi-
pie-acquiescence in the will of the majority.
Out Of so many excellent and worthy gentle
men placed in nomination for the different po-
sitions, the Convention could not well go amiss
in making up strong ticket, and we believe
that the one formed will give general satsfac-
ton. In this connection, we would repeat
what we have, time and again, urged upon dis
appointed aspirants and their peculiar friends;
The unsuccessful competitors, it may be, have
only had their claims deferred until another
time Let them and their friends bow in def
erence to the popular choice, and by a hearty
cooperation with their party friends, labor to
secure the success of the ticket. Let each dis
appointed claimant reflect, that, if he himself
had been put upon the ticket he would have
expected the cooperation Of all true Democrats
TO insure his election. Then let him resolve 10
do unto others as he would have others DO un-
10 him.
The candidates for each Office are too well
known. TO the voters of the county TO need
any commendation from US; and were it
otherwise, our space at present is too limited
TO admit of special reference to the merits and
qualifications of the several nominees. All we
can now say is, that we have good ticket,
and one that is worthy of the support of every
Democrat and Conservative in the county. 1t |
solidly and squarcly represents the principles
of true Democracy, and for that reason, if for
NO other, should command the su'age ofcvery
man opposed to Ra6calism.
That the friends Of some of those who hon
estly and sincerely pressed their claims for the
different Offices have been disappointed, was
natural and necessary consequence but that
any dissatisfaction exists which will manifest
itself by a refusal to support the ticket nomi-
mated, on the part of Democrats or Conserva-
tives, we cannot be induced to believe. The
action of the Convention was characterized by
as mnch harmony as usually prevails in bodies
OF this kind, and the ticket formed as the re-
suit of its deliberations, weare sure, is such as
must awaken the enthusiasm of the party, and
rally to its support, at the coming election, all
true and honest men identified with the Demo-
cratic party, in this county.
Let us not however, because of our undoubt-
ed ability to elect this ticket, suffer our
selves TO fall into naction in its behalf, through
ancied. security, or relax au effort to bring
out all the friends of the cause in November
next. As we haze had occasion frequently TO
remark, much depends on retaining our organi-
cation here unim paired. Throw TO the dogs all
trivial disputaiions about secondary matters.
Everything should give way to the paramount
object of permanent success. In year hence,
we will be called upon to do our part towards
overthrowlng the most corrupt and oppressive
Federal Administration that has ever cursed
our country, and it is, therefore, of the highest
Importance, that we should at once close up
our ranks and present an Undivided front to the
enemy. Looking to this end, our friends
should consolidate and sternly frown down
everything like factioulness. Unity of action
is the great conservator whereby triumph is
made secure. Let this be carefully borne in
mind, and followed out, and the result will
be victory, this Fall, far more brilliant and
decisive than any we have ever before achieved
in this county