The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-08-08
Close up tho Ranks.


Though never less divided, there is nol
that unanlmity amcng the Democratic par,
| " that should characterize q great move,
ment for tho overthrow Of corrupt ad-
miuistration. and for the attainment Of az
honest government and nm oblivion OF tho
past. There are those who, We are afraid,
not having taken broad view Of tho sita,
aton, cannot ondorao the action OF tba
National Democratic Convention. They
have not appreciated tho alternative sub,
m,ted to the Democratic party. Didthey
reflect that there was scarcely possibility
that the Democracy would alone elect thoir
candidates, and that q different domination
from the one made would most certainly
have secured Grants recollection, surely
they would entertain different opinions,
lsit possible that, instead Of an honest
man pledged to support Democratic prin,
ciples. they would wish for another bur
years Of misrulc2 Instead Of man who
advocates an oblivion Of past differences.
can they desire to zee tho difficulties Of tho
past still aggravated, tho prosperity oftha
South longer hindared. hor peace and hap
pincss yet dis,urhad2 Can they desire to
give the man on horseback and his hostile
adhersnts another opportunity 10 trampla
tho Constitution under foot, 10 ooutralza
the powers Of government and so fortify
themselves BY evil legislation as to mako
their victory certain for years to come9
Yet it il highly probable tlatal these evils
would have followed different action op
the part Of our Convention.
There are others who. holding The motto,
"Homines, non princPia," refuse 10 lend
Greeley their support. Theydvell upon
bis record in The dittant past they refuse
&asaaswii'4 a|.aaaagG Gspintlt vNvtdS d SpsF' "
raquire ofothsrs.. While asking an ohaissy'
iou Of tho political differences. .of,he South,
they uillnos!,Acugl,r rpnr opunky's Felfafss
demands the sacridcs; forget their own u dis,
agreements with a singleindividpal. Are
such principles either consistent Or charit-l
able? What difference will i. make III thp /,
future adm inislraliou Of government II
Greeley did honestly cherish other vieva
shout tho institution Of slavery or. huy
question of'he past. It Is enough iu Ms'
present situation to know that be d earn,
estly With u',;thst be is opposed % the NAL |,
administration ofih' rulingpowes, thasho
heartily desires reform and has pledged
himself to 40 unrcscrved adhssspce toaths
Democratic principles Of the Cincinnati
platform Letall who love good government,
|joiu in the grand movement, and such q
y
success will be ours as never before crown.
Tho Efforts Of any party to overthro1 COR
rupt administering r.-Erneslus in
Me Kug~cel Herald.
I Be governed by justice and principle,
and don't DO governed BY passion, hate, or
personal disappointment. What il you
don't like spme man who has been nomin-
ated for some Office, or don't like some
friend or advocate Of some nominee, will
you vote to break down your party, and
restore your old enemies, who, for 40 many
long dark years prosecuted you and tram,
pied your rights under their fess. TO pow
er! Stop and reflect before you act.
If fGovernor Jacob is the candid friend
and honest man bis friends claim for him,
why is it that be conceals bis position. oq
the ratification Of lhe new Constitution1
Is it consistent with honesty and fair deal.
ing for him to permit bis supporters ID
different sections Of the State to represent
him as favoring it in some, and opposing
it in others? Why has be not defined
bis position 10 some Of, the numerous )
speeches hehas made during The e9pyassl
IF Governor Jacob has not sold himself
to A. 1. Boreman, W. +. Stevenson, and
the Radical party, why does he pot speak
out and proclaim bis position % thp new
Constitution Is hc for it, or against It?
The Radical leaders say they support him :
because they wish to defeat its ratification,
Is il for that purpose he has suffered bin,
self to become their candidate?
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