The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

to the platform, and, VIC believe, nearly all
went home satisfied with the selections made
FOR the State ticket. So much harmony,
such an entire agreement among over eight
hundred men from every portion of the
State Is really wonderful, and gratifying in
q lhighdegree.
Now, then, is the time to gOtO work car
nestly vigorously, increasingly, to carry out
and complete the good beginning Of the
State Convention. The people, in many
sections Of the State, have been waiting for
the action Of the assembled Democracy.
They wanted to be certain Of the positions
taken, that they might all act in unison and
harmony, which always give strength and
insure success. They viii now hold their
district and county conventions and put for
ward their regular candidates for all Offices,
If they act wisely and in accordance with
Democratic usage and the desire Of the
State Convention. Let no encourage
ment be given anywhere, under any cir
cumstances, to independent candidates.
If they should really be, at first, hon
est, but mistaken and misguided Dem
ocrats they viii, If elected, naturally
and inevitably betrsy a partiality for the
Radicals, who aided in their election, and
GOODNESS towards the party whose rules and
organization they had set at defiance. All
true and wise Democrats viii stand up
squarely to regular nominations, though the
men nominated may not be their preference,
OF, in their judgment, as suitable as some
others for the several positions. 1t is not
pretended that conventions always do ex-
actly what is right, or what they should do,
but VIC know, by experience, chat they are
the only means by which any party can be
kept up, and all who love their party and
have faith in its principles will acquiesce
in their decisions, for the sake Of the party,
and not for the advancement of any par
ticular men.
The next important matter is to see that
al Democrats are duly registered and pre-
pared to vote. There is no trouble, under
the present law, and no expense in the way
lof registration. Those who have not al
ready been registered in their several pre-
cincts can easily register with the district
clerk of the county before the election.
We can zee NO reason why any man should
refuse or neglect to register. 1t will not ex-
cmpt him from jury duty, as some suppose.
There can be no excuse given for failure to
register, except that one feels no manner of
interest in the government Of the country.
The man that feels that way can be no true
Democrat; in fact, he can be no true man,
and is only iit to be the subject of despot.
To incite all to do their duty, both as to
registration and voting, let as many Dem
cratic clubs as possible be formed,
and let every precinct in every county
be oanvassed By the candidates, and others
who have the time and ability to do so.
Every man can do some good, and all must
put their shoulders to the wheels that will
roll on the good old Demoeratie wagon to
its aldestiny-the overthrow aud crushing
down and keeping down of the Radical
party. While all the district and county can
didates must work without ceasing, the
State candidates must also do their whole
duty. Those who can speak, must speak,
and those who are not speakers, must travel
and stir up their friends everywhere. We
can answer for Dick Hubbard. II he does
not rouse up the Democracy wherever he
goes, it will only be because they do not
turn ont to hear him, Get up barbecues
and mass meetings at important points for
the convenience of the candidates. Let
Mr.. Groes visit his German friends
throughout the State, He can do much
in this way. Let all do their best, and let
us see what rousing Democratic majority
can be given in December. Let no man
think it viii be no matter if he does not
contribute his mite, because we are so
strong and our cause so just. A big, over
whelming majority is important and neces-
sary for our future peace. We have plenty
of time to do everything desirable % be
done. We have three months before us.
'sA long pull, then, and strong pull, and
pull altogether, and the result viii be such
that shoet witt go up from the Democracy
all over the Union = 'Hurrah for the Texas
.DemOeracyn