The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-19

nents are hating and in disorder, bewildered
by the magnificent triumphs of the late
elections. II is for us now to assume the
aggressive everywhere. 1t is no time to
rest on our arms, presuming upon their
inacton and waiting for something to turn
up. We have cause to maintain
great principles, involving the welfare of
our country through the coming centuries,
have been placed in our keeping. Upon
the issue Of the contest hang consequences
of tremendous moment, which no intellect
can measure. AT such a time inaction and
indifference are criminal. II is our highest
duty not less than our highest interest to
force The fighting, and to PIT oar foes upon
the defenSire.
No Congressional district should fail to
run a candidate to concentrate the votes Of
Republicans. 1t may well be that in the pre-
sent dsorganized condition of politics, good
men not heretofore wth us may be selected
as our Standard-bearers, because Of Their
poscer to diridc the opposition. If such men
can be found, who, in the opinion of
the Republican voters, can be trust
ed to sustain the administration, we
cannot advise the running of an
other candidate. But a district without
a candidate to receive our votes as q scaSte
of strength aehich must be condemned By
ere,y sagacious and earnest ma,, in our
ranks. We gain nothing By tais course;
zoe lose discipline, sel.respect, and bring
upon ourselves the deserved contempt Of oar
opponents; we admit practically that we
care nothing for principle and only ran can
diaates ahea they can secure Offices.
Such was not the spirit in which the Re-
publican party had its origin, or was
built up into power. 1t is not the spirit OF
method to secure its permanence. Our mis-
sion as to rule the nation by educating Tie peo-
pie into The great gospel of Liberty, FratGni-
~, Equality and The National Unity. In the
aoar Of ideas as in other wars, the battalion
that holds its own with difficulty is not less
worthy of renown than that which sweeps
the field and carries eff the guns and
standards of the enemy. They occupy
his time, employ his energy, and enable
the fortunate battalions to advance
their lines. We protest against all advice
which inculcates passive policy. 1t is the
policy Of ruin, and we have had too much Of
1t in Virginia already. II is the policy of
cowardice, and drives from us our most
earnest and devoted men. We want no
tiasid, boiling and i,resointe leaders, scho
fear agitation because they may bejostted oaa
of a snug place. We want bold, intrepid,
sesolute leadership, which gires The enemyno
rest, but carries the war into his own coun-
try, and puts him on the defensive. Any
other policy we utterly repudiate and de-
nounce. We appeal to our Republican
friends everywhere, as they love their prin-
ciples and look for ultimate victory, to
rouse for one grand effort throughout the
State.
The Republicans Of the Eighth district
have done their duty in nominating the
candidate of their choice, and making an
open and vigorous canvass. That nomina-
ton was unanimous and made by con-
vention regularly and fairly constituted.
Under these circumstances no man who
recognizes the approved rules of party
organization can now oppose it. Erey
true Republican piH gre has best efortato
secure the largest rote possible for it. OPP
position can only be IN the interest Of the
Democratic organization. If there be any
Republicans who really believe that General
Grant will get more votes in this State by
letting General Hunton acalk ocer the course
,tnopposed, they are victims of strange
delusioA. 10 be consistent they should
oppose Republican nominations everywhere
and leare Democracy TO die out for acant of
opposition. The enemy will do his very
worst. He is not to be conquered by mode
ration and passive inaction. He will strike
us with all his might, and if we wait for
him to surrender to our "quaker guns"
he toiI hat is so hard as to disable as from
erer delivering another bloac. Let Republic
cans put forward their best men every
where, dismiss every personal quarrel, and
heal all divisions in our ranks. From now
till the sun goes down on the day of cleo
ton, let every man be found in his place
earnestly battling for the cause. Let none
fear that he will lose ultimately by this
temporary surrender of his preferences.
The sure rewards Of fidelity will make
good the sacrifice, and in the coming tri-
umph all will take their share.
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