The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-02

the Presidency, or any matter affecting
principle and convictions. Between this
and the Grant platform hive no hesita-
ton too choose, The latter is essen
tally vicious, and declares ailirmatiyely
for the dishonest principle Of protection,
bounty, and subsidy. Besides 1t de.
mands the repeal Of all internal revenue
taxes, except the taxes on tobacco and
liquors. This demand includes the re-
peal OF the tax on national banks which
now amounts to over $4,000, 900 per
year. This tax Is mcst Just and reason.
able, and but 0 small return to the conn.
try for the munifcent franchises aud
special advantages guaranteed to those
banks by the law. II ought not to be
repealed. But the Grant leaders have
sympathy for the great corporations, aud
for the tariff.protected fayorites, although
they have very little for the people.
But frightened adherent to Grant, or
reluctant Democrat, mny ask; how can
you support Mr.. Greeley ? He has
abused Dem9crats and spent the best
years OF his life in antngonism to you
and your cherished principles and aims.
Have not the abuse and antagonism been
reciprocal Are we required rs patriots
to 60 into nice trial of accounts 10 see
who Is ahead2 I think not, The great
facts that give consistency, honor, and
patriotic pride 10 our position to-day are
Mr.. Greeiey's nominations at Cincinnati
and Baltimore, his baptism in the princi.
pies Of political regeneration and purif.
cation there adopted, his high personal
integrity, manhood, ability, and blame.
less Ifs which inspire Just faith in his
fidelity 10 pledges, his leadership Of u
great popular movement in behalf Of
genuine peace, reconciliation, and fra.
ternity among the people and States oi
our country, and of honesty, manly qunl.
iflcations, obedience OF law reverence for
the Constitution, aud respect for intelll'
gent popular sentiment, on tho part oi
all men in Office. These things at once
reconcile me to the present attitude Of
the Democratic party, and enable mo TO
Join in hearty and jealous co.opsration
with Liberal Republicans. Ny duty Is
as clear as sunlight. We must speedily
turn the iacc OF the Federal Government
toward honest men and honest ways, or
corruption will become the master OF the
republic. In this vital struggle no man
need ask inc to stop and waste precious
time in wrangling over history, dead
issues, old editorials, or other mere po.
litical twaddlc, exhumed by frightened
demagogues, and having no sensible rO.
lRtion to present duty. Wise men aud
patriots will not be misled or deceived
by such chat.
TRUE AND FAITHFUL DEMOCRATS
will not take counsel Of Grnnt's amy Of
oiTlce.holders, although they are GG,OOO
strong, but will rather ask how they can
most certainly overthrow that army and
relieve tho country Of It's bad examples,
evil conduct, and crimes. II appears 10
mo that no patriot, under existing con.
ditionS, should hesitate for a moment.
Every Intelligent man, who will dlyesi
himself Of prejudice, will not iail to con
cede that in every eement.oi character
and capacity Greeley is incomparably
superior to Grant. Greeley Is IN honest
man, kind, Just, and naganimous IN his
impulses, without grasping cupidily,
without malienity, without self.seekinp
ambition, ripe IN years, cllastened and
elevated in his aspirations, aud full o.
manly, warm, and sincere sympathy with
tho people. he Is also full Of intclliI
gence, not perhaps Of the most exael
legal and constitutional knowledge, but
certainly in all these very greatly supe
rior 10 Grant. Then his surrounding
are not, and will not become corruptand
vicious. He hates lneanness, thieves
and tyrants. He cannot fail to raise the
Federal administration out OF the grooves
Of corruption in which 1t now runs. Thii
will be gain Of infinite moment to thl
country. How can any good and loynI
Democrat refuse his cooperation in this
great struggle for political regeneration
In our country2 It involves no sacrifice
except OF prejudice and mere pride oi
leadership. This movement sprofound'
ly patriotic. It strikes not at the organ
izotion OF our party, but 1t strikes fol
our country and against scoundrels Ani
infamous men in Office. Letus conquer
under the "0ld White Hat" Lout
nhd continuous at1nlnusa