The Hillsborough recorder., 1874-09-23
MR.. EATOYs LITTER.

far mental vigof and purity Of character. "
should carry with il a weight due 20 expe-
rienee. and service and fidelity to his par
". The very name Of William Eaton en-
saresa respectful hearing, aud it is with
something Of dis,rust il our own judgment
that We might venture to dissent from his
opinions.
Yet with all modesty, We must say that
We are not convinced. We might SAY tha.
We are NOT even shaken. and that Mr. Ea-
ton has brought to bis side of the question
no argument worthy Of his fame. nohe that
has not already been brought forward BY
those 70 apt in making expedieney their
rule Of conduct, 50 expert in trimming their
sails 70 :he popular breeze.
From men like Mr.. Eaton. men whose
passions tiipo has cooled. whuse Judgment
tims has maturcd. men who have learned
TO rise superior TO popular cianor aud to
pursue he right from convictions If duty,
the country has right to look for indepen-
dent and dis?assiOnate advice advice which
disclaims tompOriziug shifts. and which
looks to ultimate good. regardless Of the
disingenuOns policy Of the hour.
Mr.. Eaton has disappointed our especta-
ton, and he gives in bis adhesion % that
party whose motto seems 20 be "wsteh aud
vait" when '.to watch is to see the col
den opportunity pass BY, and TO wait" is
10 tary forever IN the vain hope thatit will
ever return.
wby sisould Mr. Eaton pronounce 50
positively thai a bill for Z Convention
would be rejeetea? wlat ntinsa.iOn has
becn given except through portion q the
Pres. that the Legislature has prejudged
che question? Have the members been 50
instructed? ? Have the people been qnes-
toned upon the subject? Have they been
ssfieiently informed to have come 70 de-
cisions We think il time enough. when
tie members come together TO ascertain the
fact ef the feasibility Of tue measure. We
think Il the duty Of Dir. Eaton ani other
men Of bis weight Of insusnce to disabuss
the minds Of the people Of the fears 80 To-
sidionsly instilIed into t6eir minds by the
radical party. Mr.. y. admits that the
Homestead i no daDger--that il sould
rather be strengthened 10 new COnstitu.
iisO. Why BOt then come out boldly and
ma1fally. and assert The purity and truth
iglssss e Democratic intention !. rather
than yield tamsly 70 radical nisreprcssn.
tstioEs
Dr.. Eat0a advises ''that we take noiIas.
iy step. survey the groand carefully before
Ne. have a due respect for popular senti.
ment &C." With all respect. We ask nov
much longer is this deliberate pace TO last
Since re began in 1870. how Gar hare wc
gcss7 What TeIisfh Legislative amend.
neut brought? i sfjthiDg sure that v,
have gained by that proCesss Pie Legs
laiare of ls7l-2 passed BY three iithi
msjorisy. sOrBe thirty important amend
meHss. The session u 1873 refused d
adopt but eight Of these. The people rsti
fed these BY large nusioriiicA. and now The,
slI hzsg ERE before the Supreme Court. 1
Chs the discretion, this the wisdom, ihi
de delibcrrtiOn that sIr. Eaton advises
II -. the youngest Judge Of The Cireui
Court will hsyp become Chief Justice b,
seniority before ssv Consultation i sn,cnd
"a.
Tbs cohsiitution II 1868 is not tbs uorl
a ihr people Of North Carolina. IL va
made TO sustain sBd subserve the purpose
ofths radical party. n the consersativ
psrsy. nos having The power 20 break ID
yoke. do not DO -. they confsss thewtrii
eisapren.cy Of the radicals. they asknOs
Lodge shs wisdom Of their Consultation. no
thsy deprive Mr. Eaton o. Al prste1t q
fear for the success Of the Conservative psl
y. That party viii have confessed iis sui
jsesioa 70 the principles Of ths ether. 40
suy fsrsher struggle viii ouIy bc ~ u
prcdominance Of names.
Mr. Eaton thinks Il would be in'ba
faith 70 introduce The Convention qusstit
nos because i sss not preeutcd iati
campaign. Surely we did not fghs siinpl
70 defeat the Civil rights bill. 10 defss
ing sLsi. we Osnied along wiih IT al Il
other incidents u victory. We fought
break she thrsliom q Fadie4i rrio. "
fought 20 rersIs pe%sossiom % the riglt
seIf government. We fought forthe pos
70 saset rsfons ID cur Laws snd 10 o
rulers. Can these Dl5eots 40 sfeesaaliy !
attained ~ by popHiar. and fundamsut