The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16


What Ought to be Done.
There are no doubt Libenls and Dem
ocrats enough in the United States to
elect Mr.. Greeley President in Novem-
ber. Whether they will do il or mot Is
another question, te answer to which
depends almost as much upon the man.
ner in which they conduct the campaign
us upon their numerical strength. II is
certain that the Liberals and Cons0rya-
tiyes for instance have large majority
In North Carolina; but the opponents
there were admirably organized, and
brought their whole strength to bear so
effectively that il they could not secure Il
genuine victory they q least saved them
selves from rout. Elsewhere the prep
arations OF the Administration party
have been equally thorough, and they
have the great advantage Of controlling
oil the patronage and other influence OF
tho Government. On our side too much
trust has been placed upon the popular
uprising" and euthhsiam" for Greeley,
and the "generous impulse" for peace
and fraternity, and "revolt" against
Rings and corruption aud our friends
seem to imagine that they can sit still
and let the Liberal movement sweep tho
country. They must understand that
the Administration is not going TO be
changed by an earthquake. They must
work for success. II is IN politics MS it
Is in war the battleis not always to the
biggest army, but nlther TO the best
drilled. Our campaign is to be short
and sharp, and we are likely to be beaten
unless we do more than we are doing
now to get our men into the field and
secure recruits frem among the wayer-
ing aud dissatisfied. We say, then, to
the friends Of the Liberal cause
|. Don't waste all your strength on
parades. Banners, bOnflres, cannon, and
torcbligbt professions are very well in
their way but they don't make voters.
They only amuse the men who wonld vote
for your candidate anyhow.
Q Don't rely too much upon public
meetings. They are one.sided ailalr,
which neither develop your own strength
nor influence the followers Of the opposite
party.
3. Don't rely too much upon circulars.
very few voters read them. They are
used for kindling and shaving paper. Be-
sides, the Grant party has abused the sys-
ten 10 such an extent that o man distrtlsts
whatever comes to him in that shape.
4. Don't waste your money on CAM
pnign Chowder Clubs, and other frauds.
This Is a great season for impecunions
political suckers. Be as civil Is you please,
but show them the door.
8. Organize the party thoroughly by
districts, in every city, village, and town
ship in the United States. II there Is no
local organization where you live, get to-
gether few of your Reighbors and form
one.
0. As soon as a Club is formed appoint
active canyassers to visit every house.
Thus every man who believes in the prin.
ciples of our party can be enrolled, and
the wants of every district can be ascer.
tanned. ..t
Z. Have district meetings AZ regular
times, so that the spirit and interest OF
the members may be sustained by associa-
tion. Never mind gathering for bun.
combe, but meet often for business. Put
your clubs into communication with the
County or State associations, and report
to headquarters your needs, your prog
ress, and youi strength.
8. Do these things ut once. Begin
your local clubs to-day. The opposite
party Is active and well disciplined, and
we are not. We have great deal Of lost
time to make up, and only little while
to do 1t in. With energetic and well d.
rected effort, our victory in November is
certain; but the prize will be Hnatched
from our hands II we do not rouse our.
selves in season.-7riLuas. as