Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-03-22

by concession, anu Dy ~ cOmprOmlSe
of past differences. With those inhu-
ences heartily welded together, this
corrupt administration would not only
be driven from power, but the Union
would be practically and sincerely re-
stored, and through it an impulse
would be given to our material pros
perity such as the world has never yet
witnessed.
Many Democrats look with dislrust
upon the Liberal Republicans, believ.
ing that they will return to the sup
port OF the administration should the
Cincinnati convention fail to nomi-
nate their favorite. The breach be-
tween Grant and the anti Grant Re
publieans is impossible. 1t is wider
than that which separates Grant and
the Democratic party. The two wings
Of the Republican party cannot ANAL
gamate. They are perfect sntipOdes.
"sampson's young foxes might as well,
IN happy lands Of wedlock dwell,
With nrebrands tied between"
Sumner, Greeley, Trumbul, Fenton,
Schurz ard Upton have committed
the one objectionable sin in daring to
expose the corruptions Of the admin
istFation. "No atonement, however
humble, no sacrifice Of ~self-respect, no
abandonment of principle, no surren-
der of conviction, and no newborn
zeal Of pretended conversion, would
alter or affect their relations with a
President who discards all sentiment,
and rejects all motives Of duty as
inconsistent with the subserviency
which he demands as the first eondi-
ton of personal loyalty. The disaf-
fected Republicans must either go
forward and complete the good work
they have begun, OF prepare to sink
into insignihcance among the camp
followers whom they have so justly
denounced. This Is the choice Of al
ternatives. They are a power under
the standard Of revolt. Furl that
flag, and they would subside into
impOtency. Their "reform" would
become a byWord, and In the dull chro.
nology Of political life shame would
darken the only record of an epheme-
raj existence" The indications are
that the Liberal Republicans instead
Of healing the breach they have made
will make it still wider. Governor
Brown, Of Missouri, In a recent speech,
put an extinguisher on the report
that the Liberal convention would
not meet in Cincinnati on the first Of
May. he said it Voukd meet there on
hat day without fail, and stake full
account Of this attempted prostitution
If the Republican party to the corrupt
OF one man." Mr.. Brown
declared that the committee
charge had correspondence to show
hat the convention would be largely /
attended, and shave to assist In its
deliberations many Of the first states
men of the nation" and that every s
state outside of New England, and q
everal from there, would be repre- 7
in 1t "by welIaccredlted Repub- t
earnest in their faith Ofreform." f
l firm, compact opposition Is just as
ssential to the defeat Of Grant as it !
, to catch a rabbit before discussing :
oW it should be cooked. This oppo- b
Ition is rapidly segregating. We
rust, for the sake Of the country, it Il
ill be able to unite on q man who a
An ride "the whirldWind and direct !,
he storm" which has been sweeping
yer the cOuntry-a statesman who A
assesses high moral and intellectual II
1alities, elevation Of character, en- y
rged views, q nobleness and gener-
ity Of nature that attracts confidence n
Id can inspire enthusiasm. The al
Of such a man will Vi
-tinguish the fearful elements Of tn
vii diseOrd, intestine strife, and the
CRY and hostile factions Of sectional 81
ties. Then the material prosperity nj
the country will be promoted; in
industry will prosper; the Ie'
lklux will hide in their subterisn
YES; innocent men viii no longer no
seized and dragged from home B,
aid the clinging remOnstrances Of TO
cir families, and peace, sweet peace, ~
e a gentle spirit will brOode over i
g land. to