Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-09-17


1t is important that the Conservative party
should be thoroughly organized in every coun
ty in the State, and that each member should
do his duty towards efectiDg that object. The
people should be aroused to proper sense Of
their patriotic duty. AS yet they do not prop
erly appreciate the vital Importance of success
in the ensuing campaign. They should be
awakened from their treacherous slumbers Of
fancied security. The tocsin of alarm should
be sounded in their ears till they awaken to a
due sense of impending danger.
The victory so important to be won cannot be
gained by inertness-it is a contest which de-
mands of each and every one the performance
of his whole duty. Victory is within our reach
and can be won if each will do his duty; but il
cannot be gained by folding our arms and doing
nothing.
There is no time to be lost, and every one
should at once go actively to work. Let there
be organization, and active and unremitting ex-
ertiOn. Each has duty to perform-let him
not hesitate about its performance, but enter
upon it at once. Do not wait for others to act
but go at once to work.
Greeley and Brown Clubs should be organic
ed as soon as possible in every voting precinct
For the guidance and instruction of those who
are disposed to participate in the organization
OF such clubs, we publish on the first page o.
this issue, campaign Document No. l, ISSUED
by the Greeley and Brown Central Committee
containing the address of the committee ap
pointed by them to address the Conservative
OF the State, together with the plan of organi
cation Of clubs and the agreement and constitu
ton adopted by them.
We invite the earnest attention of our reader:
to that document, and would urge upon then
to go to work at once to organize clubs in every
neighborhood.
Organize your clubs, get as many members
as possible by active exertions, and make ar
rSngements to have meetings which will be ad
dressed by public speakers.
We feel assured that, if such meetings bt
held, and proper notices of them be given
speakers can be obtained to address them.
The gentlemen who have been appointed
County and Senatorial canvassers are not only
able and efficient speakers, but they are gentle
men who never shirk any duty which patriotism
imposes. They did not do so in the times which
tried the souls Of men, and they will not do SC
now. They have been tried in the fiery ordea
OF battle their bravery as well as patriotism has
been tested On many occasions Of peril to life
and limb, and they have uniformly acquitted
themselves Ike men,-they are sans peur san.
reproche.
We can promise with confidence that these
gentlemen-Col. JAS FL. Skinner, Capt. Jas
B0mgardner, jr., and Capt. r. Fl. Catlett-wil
skIrk no duty which patriotism imposes, and
that they will, when it is possible for them 80
to 90, fill appointments made for them to ad-
dress public meetings on the issues of the en-
suing campaign, upon the result of which SO
much depends.
Ii Col. Skinner were like many, ay, most
men. in view Of the manner in which the peo-
pie Of the county have recently ignored his
merits, as well as his services, sacrifices and suf-
ferings in their behalf, we could not so conf
IDENTITY promise that he would do his duty as
county canvasser; but, from our knowledge of
his character, we know that we run no risk in
promising that he will faithfully perform the
duty assigned him. He will not in the midst
OF the struggle retire. like Achilles. f. -
to remain inactive, but be - MS tent
'be hero in III : vii, as in the war,
TL- -, strife.'
-..vn, we repeat, organize clubs, make ap-
pointments for public meetings, get all within
reach to attend, and We feel assured that speak
ers to address them will not be wanting. The
speakers will not be confined to the canvassers
mentioned. There are others who will cheer
fully act as volunteers and address meetings
when desired.
Let us have warm, active and spirited can
vass, and let the voice of this good old county
be heard in thunder tones in condemnation o.
tyranny and corruption. Let her voice be Ike
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