The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-14

received such substantial benefits, and
reinsiatipg in power the party that bad
been so prO.criptive. they have not
looked upon il in this light, and yet
they ara contributing to this result, in
tic most effective manner possible, by
preventing the organization and con'
cert Of action as will retain and make
effective its strength.
There arc loo many men 10 our par
ty, who arc Democrats only when it
suits their purpose to be SO, and when
from lack Of strength, or other cause,
they tail to control the party. either
State or county for their personal ud.
ysncemcnt or in tho interest of their
frlepds-throv a,ido party allegiance,
break with the organization, aud By
the Encouragement ond help Of the
now ready aud willing Republican
minority, set up 4 persOnul party Of
their owu; but you never see this take
place 10 Republican counties, it is on
" where Democratic mojOrities make
it to the interest Of the Republican par.
ty that it is dpno,
There is always some trouble in
giving entire satisfaction in any party
organization; there must always be
some hsplrants defeated, because all
can't win at the same time; but we
must bsar in mind that concessions
are necessary TO maintain harmony in
all organizations, and VIC must yield
to the majority tho right 10 control.
deprecate the idea Of personal poll
tics, or the sacrifice Of the party for
personal cnds. II n party orgupisa-
iiou is worth anything, it is for its
principles. Tho Republican party
with Republican principles, is entitled
to more consideration, than a cOmbina-
ton Of Democrats and Republicans ailil-
iating politically without principles in
common:
Ibclicye in tho Conservatism Of the
Democratic party, and um hearth.
y in favor Of cancellation and har-
mOny, and like you. l would disregard
any man or set Of men, who stand in
the way Of It's unity and effective or
gpnizaliOn.
And | repeat 10 you again, frankly
aud in all sincerity, that do not in.
tend to permit myselfto stand in tue
way of reconciliation and harmOnios
cooperation.
Ihayc never held political Office in
my life, nor Voluntarily been n eau.
dilslc for Office but once. After the
close Of the war, I, with others, took
an active interest in the repeal Of the
registration and disfranchising laws,
that then disgraced our State, which
led to my nomination for Governor in
1865, against my wish and protest ;
and my acceptance was urged on the
ground that could afford to make the
sacrifice in 1872, while l desired the
nomination. | made no efforts which
any man might not honorably make to
obtain it. | was nominated, aud un-
der peculiar condition ofthings was
defeated at tho polls. Let that be the
cud of it, as it was the end of my rep.
rCsentativo relation 10 tue party,
l canno. SEQ why tho story Of my
political aspirations, should frighten
children aud timil people, since have
never held an Office, and nm asking
for nono now, can those who criticiso
me most, say morOf
| desire to do anything consistent
with self-rcspeCt to conCiliatc, and
unite the PARTY. If necessary, lot,
mo be forgotten, politically, but keep
our party together, and its principles
aud organizations bright and warm 10
tho hearts Of tho people of our State.
fully endorse yoir efforts in that
direction, aud hope that tho action ia.
ken il Hardy will bO followed with
success all over the State.
Very Truly Yours.