Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-16
The Cincinnati Convention.

In an article concerning this Convention, the
Washington Patriot, the national orGaR OF the
Democratic and Conservative party, s.
''Union of the opposition necessarily sup ses
that the Democracy may be induced to accept
a candidate not identified with its organization,
but who is In full accord with the vital prlncl-
pies which rise above all political distinction.
We are not authorized to say what course our
National Convention will ultimately adopt
But from the expressions of the press and the
spirit manifested everywhere it may be assumed
that if the advance to Cancellation and concert
be made becomingly it will be met with gener
Gus and cordial welcome. The Democratic par
ty seeks to redeem the government from mis-
rule, to purge it Of corruption, to restore fra
ternal relations, and to supersede the military
domination, by which civil authority is now
trampled under foot. IF these objects can be
best attained, and the support of liberal men
attracted by adopting candidate of another
name, we believe there will be no hesitation In
making that concession, or sacrifice, as some
would call it,
These views says the Richmond Enquirer
meet our hearty endorsement, and express fully
our own opinion as regards the policy OF the
Democratic party in this important copjuncture.
We have victory to achieve in November,
and must not be too choice as to the generals
under whom we act or the soldiers with whom
we cooperate in accomplishing this great work
the work of our social and political redemp-
ton. The Patriot continues:
''But when this much is asked and unselfsh-
| " yielded, it must be borne in mind that there
are duties to be discharged on both sides, and
| th at some respect must be paid to the feelings
| of those who are to furnish nine tenths of the
| vote. We desire no bargain or coalition, and
no secret terms. If such a union as is suggest
ed, by which Liberal Republicans Labor Re-
formers, and Democrats may make common
cause and come together, to rescue the country
from peril and put down the brakes on the de-
scending grade, cannot be made in the broad
light of day and discussed with perfect candor
before all men, then it ought not to be made
at all And if those who propose it are asham-
ed to meet face to face, then they had better
not meet.
ITO make victory certain and to command a
| moral influence which might otherwise be re-
PEELED, candidate recognized as moderate but
| firm, free from partisan connection, embarrass-
ed by no vexatious record, sound and pure IN
character, would not only bring up the Demo
cracy solid, which is necessary, but call out a
vote from the Republicans such as would as
found those who are now revealing in power,
and who do not realize the march of silent
revolution, which will soon sweep away every
vestige of their corruption. Confidence is to
be gained by prudence, and success best assur-
ed by conciliatiDg that influential sentiment
which is bound by no shackles of party, and,
first of all things, considers the good of the
country"
These, says the Richmond Enquirer, are
brave and good words. and have the true ring
in them. They are honest and outspoken, and
if we but adopt their high tone as the keynote
of the campaign, the sympathy of all right
thinking people will be with us in the move
ment, and carry it to triumphant conclusion
Let US be but calm and wise, and work togeth.
er for the honor and glory of the common coun
try-forgetful of self, and mindful only of the
great and paramount object of the contest.