Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1872-08-01
TIzEREIsA DIFFERENCE.

In pening his speech at this place on SAT-
urlay evening last. Mr.. Cagett declined to
discuss national issues. on tue ground that
there wer,. none to discuss; that tie Cincin-
natl and Philadelphia platforms were sub
staniially the same that the Democracy Hav-
ing accepted the former, we were all good
Republicans now. and the question was moi
one Of principles but of men. Such mat be
Mr. Glagets's hofest convictions. or it may
be that he adapted his sentiments to the pet-
pie and the occasion. knowing the fact that
Grant and bis corrupt administration had but
few supporters here, even among Repnbli-
cans. That difference does exist as wide as
tween the people Ut The North aud South
sine.. 81. and which Grant has succeeded ill
widening since his administration. by throw
ing into the breacl. every impeachment to Il
happy reconciliation. no Intelligent man will
deny. The most vital principles thar could
possibly affect cur Republican institutions
are involved in the issue To be determined i'm
November next. Generalization. which has
overtliruwn every Republican, government
except o,r own. became apparent III the adj
inencement. and it has since been growing
with The utmost rapidify. A second admin
is'ratiOn would be characterized by aImu-t
abs oltite power being cen,ered at the Nation
al seat OF government. The corruption OF
the present administration--tiie peculaiion
ami almost open theiverv which has been
perpetrated by it's lending officials. with
cover up as far as possible their frau !S--has
awakened the people t., Il srnse Of their cam
ger. and both Democrats AM honest Iseptib-
cans demand il reform. The l. beral kepub-
lican party was based upon this COOL and
honorable intentim-tiie displarement OF
Grant and his army Of tll.lving Officials. and
instituting a general reform in eyrrs depart
with ,lnbmnfitd success. ilevery Stale OF the
Union /; the movement has found a hearty re-
spoase in every honest American. and that
the great objects for which ths. Democrats
and Liberal Republicans are united will be at
c3mplished there is not the shadow of a
doubt. The mere fact Of the Demncr tic
party coalescing with the Liberal Hep.ibIi-
cans on tile platform Of principles adpued 1T
Cincinnati is an evidence al the principle,
that divide the Librr:,l and Grant Repub-
licans. .srhree millions of eec ors vol
unfairly taking their stand on a new
aud progressive Platform. and following
the lead OF lifelong antagonist.
proclaim their allegiance 10. principles. not
,nen. 10 fslllow tie former leaders ot the
democracy and the older issues OF the party
foriao higher reason than to perpetuate The
organization Would liz ~ btcnine slaves to 4
mere Name. So long as toe term ..Demuc-
racys REPRESENTED distinct issues wnrth nj
film. for, it was reasonable tor that party e.
battle alone; but When the Liberal Reptb.i-
cans adopted il platform which. rs cOleof
political morals they onld accept. twas no
disgrace. but oil tile contrary it VAS ia The
highest degree patriotic, "a folgeI sell III
their devotion to principle and this is ex-
actly what the Democracy have slene.'
Z The platform made 1T Cincinnati is as Ainch
fhe DO, uar Expression of tile nation is Are
the nominees. Iii its conprehensitilify it's
broad enough for all parties aud ereeds %
siaDd upon. Socorrtel is it in principle that
to sustain it becomes test II good citizell-
ship. Our opponcns. are forced 10 copy Il |
substantially. Tie platform Is the lie 0f 4 |
party. What convention except lhaI which
was organized by Tie honest ilnpsilSe 81 =
great nation ctsnId have settled upon i eide |
for political direction 20 Tree from al private
interests. 50 general IN is demand for he /
sreate>l goosls Itmight almost BE- sail thai
every linc thr.bs with 4 moral sentiment and
lsaI each IaFaafai,ll il 4 .gsl.len rule.n ~ /
preelaims That ali are 81 be naasle etl.,al be-
lore tlie Inv The ..olve br,.lschs must take
he place u tise .'laurtlf' pf lbe war; Tie (
,isi. MT tie military law,nr rather the heart.
aol lse ''alailrd isane.f must be snprst1le;
he people, IS they ought. shall tls cide on
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