The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-12
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Upon the eve Of great battle the gen
eral in command exerts all Of his powers q
discover the weak points Of the enemy, and,
also, to prepare his own army for every
emergency. But after the battle, Il yictO-
fious, his skin win be more thoroughly
tested in using the advantages gained than
in leading the charge. Thus if is with the
Democrats OF this great State. The politi-
cal battle has been fought, and victory
gained which has sent throb Of joy to the
hearts Of thousands. The first obstacles to
complete Triumph have been overcome. Nc
enemy now dare oppose the will Of the peO-
pie as expressed at the ballot-bOx. Their
representatives, as their servants, avetaken
their places, and are ready to do their duty.
But what is that dutyl Just at this point
dangers spring up which must be skillfuIly
overcome, or else the proud triumph viii be
turned into ruinous defeat How must that
be donei In large body, like our Legisla-
ture, composed OF such a variety Of minds,
and representing such diverse opinions, II
cannot be expected that there will always be
9 unity Of thought and of purpose; and II
would be unwise in any one to require all
others to think as he does, and measure
their Democracy By his own standard. Hence,
in casting about for the purpose of framing
a Constitution to take the place of the one
submitted in 1869, diversity Of opinions
are entertained by the members, and have
been the cause Of some feeling. The sew
eral plans proposed should be most calmly
considered in liberal and patriotic spirit,
and that adopted which will more nearly
accomplish the end Of all. It will not do
for any part of the Democracy to demand
entire submission and agreement with them
in every political move Us aeOnditiOn Of fu-
ture tFiumphs. Let perfect charity prevail.
Then when great questions shall be sub
mitted to the people, the fountain
of all political power, we will see
no divisions, hear no discordant notes.
but with ono purpose and one win, the
whole mighty army, with banners unfurled,
in solid columns, will march on to victory.
And such a victory Not the crushing ont
and trampling under foot the rights and
privileges of the masses, but victory
founded in the eternal principles of right
Of justice to an--the high, th,low, the rich,
the poor-so that in. all the State no one
may be found who can truthfully say, "my
rights have been wrOngfully taken away"
The hour of victory should be the hour Of
magnanimity. Our political foes should be
made to feel that the judicial crmine will
not be trailed in the cesspools of party, but
that even-handed justice, as in the better
days of the Republic, will hold the scales
in balance.
Moved by such a spirit the future of our
truly empire State will be spectacle for
other States to contemplate with feelings Of
pride and emulation; and she will draw to
her broad and rich prairies and beautiful
hills and valleys, the good, the great, the
energetic, who will develop her vast and
varied resources, give employment and sup
port to millions Of happy citizens, who
will bless the day which restored the rights
of the people in the hands of the Democ-
raov