Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-06-28
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GEORGETOWN, June 10th, 1872.

phoheEloNN, June lJtn, 1879.
Editor Of The Sentinel
The lively interest feel in the good peopl,
OF Old Montgomery, with whom have passed
so many pleasant hours, induces me to write
you some thoughts which intrude themselye,
upon my mind; and MS have no personal in.
terest in the approaching Presidential election
beyond the general welfare of the country,
know you will believe that only express In,
real sentiments of my heart.
IL is both the part of wisdom and duty Ia
take things as they are, and not as we would
have them to be. 1t is useless TO resist when
it is impossible to succeed, We are not requi.
red TO perform impossbilities. The old issues
raised by the Democratic party are buried
beneath the feet of the war-horse, and are dead
forever. A great revolution has made radical
changes in our political system. Men feel its
effect and are governed accordingly. We now
see those who were once our friends in the
Democratic fold, leaders in the Radical army
| or otfce-holders, advocating measures for our
ruin and degradation, while the honest and
patriotic old line Wings are striving with us
to preserve the remains of our once free insli-
| tutions. To elect an od-hshioned Democrat
10 as much impossible as to stop our planet
from revolving; and as all nations have a
natural and inherent right to change the prin-
ciples or the form Of their government, and as
every citizen owes his allegiance to the de
iacto government no matter whether he APP
proves il or not; 1t is his duty TO recognize all
changes ms legal, and support them until they
are changed. But while it is clear that all
people have right to change their form of
government, it is equally certain that they are
bound TO remunerate, as far as they are able
those Who may suffer loss by such change in vio-
laiion Of the compact which bound them Loz
gether as a nation. Sound policy enjoins tins
mercy pleads for it--and justice demands IT,
Notwithstanding this plain obligation, the
Southern people who have been such great suf-
fercrs by the changes which have been wrought
in our political system, instead of finding some
sympathy and relief from the government, they
are still the victims of robbery and the most
odous despotism while their offence is only n
difference of opinion in regard to the true
meaning Of the Constitution.
Now after careful consideration Of the upo-
liticnl chess board, it is my candid opinion
that we should as far as possible forgive and
forget all past injuries, as all our works are
vain without charity, frankly accept the stua-
ton, and seek relief from Radical oppression
aud corruption in the election of Mr.. Greeley
should be nominated by the Baltimore Con
vention. think it quite certain that he will
nominated BY that body, and if so, and the
Democracy give him their united and hearty
support there can be no doubt of his election,
There are no objections which Southern man
can urge against Mr.. Greeley that may not
with equal propriety be preferred against any
other available Northern candidate They
were all against us during the war, and it is
unnecessary to make comparisons, as they are
odions. Perfect consistency is not to be found
in human conduct. Let him who is without
sin in this respect cast the first stone. Indeed
do not know of any who have not somewhat
changed their political views.
Some may be disposed to object to Mr.. Gree
ley on religious grounds. Such az objection
however only betrays an intolerant and pro-
scrptiye spirit. The Constitution docs not |
require religious test for Office and if such
test should be applied to those who might re-
fuse TO support Mr.. Greeley for religious rca-
sons, they would at once feel the injustice Of
their objection Mr.. Greeley is capable, hon
est and patriotic he has accepted platform
of principles to which no reasonable man can |
object. Every plank is Democratic lie has |
declared that he is the friend of all sections of |
the country, and if elected he will be the Pres
ident of the people and not of a party. These
are noble declarations, and believing that be
is honest, and will faithfully keep his promi-
'es, ! am perfectly willing TO trust him, and
will most cheerfully and gladly give him my
Iupport and | trust and hope the Southern
people will do likewise. and thus give to the
world the first noble, Christian example, of the
'anqnished being more generous than their
'ictors. which will be fitting compliment to
heir heroic bravery. II. 7.