The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-02

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principle and convictions. Between this
and the Grant platform I have no hesitR-
ton too choose. The latter is essen
TALLY vicious, and declares nflirmatiyely
for the dishonest principle of protection,
bounty, and subsidy. Besides it Do
mands the repeal Of all internal revenue
taxes, except the taxes on tobacco and
liquors. This demand includes the re.
peal of the tax on national banks which
now amounts to over $4,000, 900 per
year. This tax is NEST Just nnd reason.
able, and but small return to the conn.
try for the munifcent franchises aud
special advantages guaranteed to those
banks by tho law. II ought not to be
repealed. But the Grant leaders have
sympathy for the great corporations, and
for the tarifi.protected iavorites, although
they have very little for the people.
But frightened adherent to Grant, or
n reluctant Democrat, may ask, how can
you support Mr.. Greeley ? He has
abused Democrats and spent the best
years OF his life in antNgohism to you
and your cherished principles and aims.
Have not the abuse and antagonism been
reciprocal Are We required rs patriots
to 40 into nice trial of accounts 10 see
who is aheud2 I think not. The great
facts that give consistency, honor, and
patriotic pride 10 our position to-day are
Mr.. Greeley's nominations at Cincinnati
and Baltimore, his baptism in the princi.
pies of political regeneration and puriti.
cation there adopted, his high personal
integrity, manhood, ability, and blame.
less life which inspire Just faith in his
fidelity to pledges, his leadership Of u
great popular movement in behalf Of
genuine peace, reconciliation, and fra
ternity among the people and States Of
our country, ando honesty, manly quail
ifications, obedience of law reverence for
tho Constitution, and respect for intelli.
gent popular sentiment, on tho part Of
all men in Office. These things at once
reconcile mo to the present attitude Of
the Democratic party, and enable mo 10
Join in hearty and Jealous co.opsation
with Liberal Republicans. My duty Is
rs clear rs sunlight. Wo must speedily
turn the face OF the Federal Government
toward honest men and honest ways, or
corruption will become the master OF the
republic. In this vital struggle no man
need ask Inc to stop and waste precious
time in wrangling over history, dead
issues, old editorials, or other mere pc.
litical twaddle, exhumed by frightened
demagogues, and having no sensible 70.
lation to present duty. Wise men and
patriots will not be mislel or deceived
by such chat.
TRUE AND FAITHFUL DEMOCRATS
will not take counsel Of Grants amy Of
Ilce.holders, although they are 10000
strong, but will rather ask how they can
most certainly overthrow that army and
relieve tue country Of its bad examples,
evil conduct, md crimes. II appears to
mo that no patriot, under existing con.
ditions, should hesitate for n moment.
Every Intelligent man, who will dIvest
himself Of prejudice, will not fail 10 con.
cede that in every efementof character
and capacity Greeley is incomparably
superior to Grant. Greeley is On honest
man, kind, Just, and maganimous in bis
impulses, without grasping Cupidity,
without malignity, without self.seeking
ambition, ripe In years, cllastened and
elevated in his aspirations, aud full oil
manly, warm, and sincere sympathy with
the people. He Is also fnll Of intclli:
gence, not perhaps OF the most exaul
legal and constitutional knowledge, but
certainly in all these very greatly supe.
rior 10 Grant. Then his surroundings
are not, and will not become corruptan
vicious. He hates meanness, thieves,
and tyrants. Flo cannot fail to raise the
Federal administration out Of the grooves
of corruption in which It now runs. This
will be gain OF infinite moment TO the
country. How can any good and loyal
Democrat refuse his cooperation in this
great struggle for political regeneration
IN our country2 It involves no sacrifice
except OF prejudice and mere pride Of
leadership. This movement profound.
ly patriotic. II strikes not ut the organ.
izOtion Of our party, but it strikes for
our country and against scoundrels md
infamous men in Office. Let us conquer
under the cold White Hat" Loud
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