The Van Buren press., 1872-08-20
The Hour Of Peril.

SaCttl WIS TViulftu 10 uctiuc rs 10 tHe MOST
proper course ior us 10 pursue as journalist
Since the late c. l., Nallandigam, always
true to his party and the people. instituted
she "new departure, " there has, evidently,
been very decided disposition of the entire
Democratic party to accept the situation and
not keep alive dead issues. Although differ
ing in their views Of the policy OF the admin
istration and disapproying the amendments
to the Constitution they consider the qucs
tion as settled and acquicsce in their validity,
They do not hold 1t open any longer, and a. a
party they positively declare they have no de
sire to interrupt or disturb them. We have n
more Important duty 10 fulill--one of vital
interest 10 our people and thi, Is the absorb
ing topic. To reform the abuses Of the State
and General Government and get 1t back to
its former sound and healthy condition puri-
~ politics aUd elevate public scntiment in
fuse into our public functionaries higher mo-
tives than seliishuess; to make our citizens
equal and dlte in al political riyLts dnd priri-
ieges, is now our chief object.
Presen; evils must be remedicd; our judi
ciary improved and impartial justice admin
istered, executive and legislative corruption
must Terminate and the fraudulent dspens-
ing of public patronage and ,yor atHst cease.
This is the cause we have before us; FOR this,
we arc laboring; for this. and for this alone,
have we allied with the liberal portion of our
late opponents. We have been imposed on
and deludcd long enough, with uufuliilled
promises and broken pledges; the actual of
she past L. but the probabilities of the future,
and 1t Is worse than folly TO hope for any
change OF policy. as iong the present incum
heutS remain ia power. This npccssitates a
change OF administration. and the better to
effect this. ae hxve held our PARTY feelings in
check and have made common cause. with
any aud all wLo ale opposed to the present
corruptiopiets. And we believed. and still
believe that it is the oaly line OF policy we
can adopt for successful result. All polti-
cal movements depend on popular supper,
and under opr present system ofregistration'
knowing euc voting Strength to he II mineri-
ty. something had 10 be done to draw towards
us sufficient of this popular support to give
ais a majority. The great idea Is reform The
riews Of the Liberal Republicans and Demo
crats on this matter, are the same. and they
cln labor and make common cause together
for the deli eran e of this people without
losing party identity The armies Of Europe
in their alliance TO check the toweriag ambi-
-ion of the first Napoleon, lost none of their
nationality. NOR wiH our aliiancc with the
Liberals di,ntegrate or destroy tile distinct
ivencss of the Democratic party. What bet
ter evidence OF her patriotism, could we have
than the willingness to forget, forgive and
join hands with those whom We have SO
strongly opposed: Although In allegiance,
she lives. and will ever live. the constitution
al party Of the Nation; her principles are tie
life blood Of the Republic and cannot die, as
long as the people are true and faithful to
themselves.
so important to us are the issues Of the
coming canvass we have no desire 10 waste
time in party quarrels and differ enccs. We
saw only one way to get rid OF our present
officials and institute better order of things
in our State Affairs, and this was coalition
with that portion of the Republican party.
who would not indorse or wink ut their We
nality-wi,hdrew from them and withhold
their support. The reform party in this State
had nominated their ticket but we did not
rife it support or preference, until our Con-
,e,tion had met aud deliberatcd. Our views
were in accord with the majority of the Con
ven,ion. that decided ii to impolitic to place
Democratic State ticket in the field There
has been time when we would have accept
ed defeat. rather than have yielded cur party
preferences. but at this time our conscience
a l,,t, 70 lie ivb.
than party. After his decision OF the Con-
vention. there was virtually but two pai ties
in the field: The present party in power
and the rcformcrs. We did not hesitate witlr
which TO ally. We have placed Mr. Brooks
at the head of the Liberal Reform ticket in
our co,u.ans and intend to give him our
steadr..t support That there are some on
tte ticket wi.o are ohjectonal and not wisely
selected. we nre .'lly aware. SAMuEIs. 1t l.
alleged, Is So. of l,arketable commodity
and not trusty. iftkis Is tue. the committee
shoald not for moment hesit..' 'e about sub
stituting a sound man in ti- place NHfrocE
is far from being popular wiih The people; he
may be rs well qualified and perhaps more
honest than the present occupant, but the
ticket might receive much additional strength
and a change harmoniously effected, would
be an assurance on their part Of their good
intentions. and security for their promises
We cannot forcsee, and 1t is impossible to
foretell the great danger to our people in
Minstrel triumph. Officials who never reject
pecuniary brides. and easily reconcile their
conscience. In their outrageously corrupt acts
peeulating. pilferng. contracting. etca etc
IL successful at the coming election, will In
the next four years. Increase and dniise their
patronage and to such an extent spread It's
moral pcstilence over oGr politica! system
they can only be removed from their posi-
tions by a resort to popular violence.
Win these dangers overshadowing us. ne
advise CAUTION sud PRuDEScn--a false step
may lose us all for which we ere striving,
The Executive Committees viii soon hold a
conference. The subject of a change OF ticket
n mooted. We are in favor of change to
strengthen not eeakenit. Mr.. Brooks must re-
main at the head 1t Is not safe or wise to take
him down at this time; It's gone too FAR into
the canvass. and 1t Is obvious that any action.
producing discordant feelings. cannot but be
Injurious In its results. Our whole heart is
Ia the Reform Movement; We have made and
Will yet make all consistent concessions for
~ success and ~ change of ticket lessons
the eIaacas for that success. we say let 1t
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