The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1872-06-15
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call national Convention, to be com posed
OF such iersons as had voted for Grant. but
who had lost all con fi,leues IN his execu-
tive abilities, and become thoroughly dis.
gusted with the rottenness Of his alninis.
trauon, in order to make formal arraign.
ment OF himself and his followers in his
impurities, before the American people. the
Democratic party, with becoming dignity
although earnestly sympathizing With the
object in view, stood aloof frora ALI mar
ticipation IN its deliberations. The Dem
ocracy were not, however, Indifferent
observers to what was about to occur. be-
cause 1t had been suggested, mot y,iedged
as is claimed in some quarters, that il the
Convention should prove itself equal to the
task in hand, in the adoption Of sound
platform of principles aud in the selection
VI William 5. Groesbeek, or, although il
would not have been so GENERALLY accepta
BILE, and, under the circumstances, therefore.
not advisable, some other OF the foremost
Democratic statesmen in the country.
as candidate for the Presidency n con
ungency might arise 10 influence the nc.
"n'tion Of the Den pcraiic party 20 far a. to
unite its organization with that of the
Liberal Rsfarn,o"5" in -upport OF the
Ticket so nomil atai by them. Intinn
tons to ha c6ict we've sufficiently numer.
Gus AS 10 have in some measure, received
recognition from the prime movers IN The
Cincinnati Convention; but they were
passed by unheeded. NotWthstandins
the Democratic par could have brought
.... three nqtf1ns 81 rlerg to the aid OF the
Liberal Convention nominees, it was
deemed advisable by the Liberal. q"
Cyea, hberaisl) to ignore our party entirely
,l to nominate out aud ottt Republicans
s Tor both the Offices OF President and Vice
PRESIDENT and then at once attempt TO
force the Democratic party to support
them by proclmming in every direction.
that If that party dared to nominate can.
rdidates from is o,oa ranks, the Liberal "
nominees, whoever they might be. would
instantly be Withdrawn and then the path
TO Grants re election remain clear and nm
obstructed This defiant and insulting
threat is still flung into the faces of our
party, and few weak-knee Democrats
have actually become paralyzed thereby.
Judging from their shrieks in behalf Of
Greeley
There were some Liberals, however
who, before their Convention assembled,
comprehended and appreciated "lhe situ
alton who knew that ,oihoui the aid Of
the Democratic party, the proposed Liberal
business venture" would 20 into political
bankruptcy Htle Soon0 than had any
previous organization OF dissatisfied bolt
ers from their party since the day that po
htlcal associations became established
things among men--as, 10y the way. all
similar movements that haze come under
our observation, sooner or later, ALWAYS
have done. These gentlemen too were
sensible enough to thoroughly understand
the duty deyolying upon them, and saga
cious enough to bring up the near future
Tor Judgment They accordingly took &C
casion to call the attention Of the 'Libe.
raj ring leaders to the specks in the hor
zon, and also to admonish them to beware
of bringing about by injudicious nomina-
tons, what would surely be fatal to the en-
~ i'''N D" ""'NH NHcy were ABOUT 10 en-
lark. But, conceited with the uproar
their departure had made and mstaking
olamor for strength, the Liberals" couclu.
led they could be "b,depodeaE Of all
other political organizations with their
big thing, and at the same time esal
lish their party securely upon the ruins OF
every other.
The path OF wisdom was plain enough.
but it was not followed by the Cincinnati
Convention. And with BUS it is not only a
matter Of amazement, bat an accountable
exhibition Of utter lack Of judgment upon
the part Of such experienced and discern.
ing politicians os Ex-Gov Cox. judges
Matthews aud Iloadley the authors and
pioneers of the Cincinnati movement. that
hGy should have permitted the Convcn-
ton to commit not only the crowniug
folly but the fatal error, NJ they will find
it ultimately to have been, IL they desired
success, Of nominating Greeley for the Presi.
dency
When the platform had been made nc.
reputable then came Che opportunity Tor @
mastery stroke of policy 10 a wise and
judicious nomination for President one
which rro1fJ Iay. ...,... ~ d.. -