The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-04-10
ruE PRIMARY ELECTION.

THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
We propose 10 write few words. not
. homily. on the subject Of our recent
primary election. Neither the result Of
he election, nor the fact of the election
itsslf, furnishes material fer display Of
metaphysical jargon, or food for very
abundant reflection. The hcartincss
with which the Democratic party took
hold Of the election, % . method Of sd-
justusut between rival aspirants, dem
asslrssss one simple fact, that II means
70 keep alive its effective organization.
With -, We confess with some compla-
oency, this = the. paramount considers
ton. The mere question Of who shall
be selected for this or that particular Of
Gee, i minor matter. comparatively
lnsigni6cant in itself. and in its effects.
The welfare Of the party, not the inter
ct Of The candldates,,is the object sought
and the end to-bs attained; and We take
Il that the Democracy on. the 4th Of
April, were governed BY this view.
A larger vote has never been polledin
any Of our previous primary elections;
nor indeed, will the history Of this par
ticular system of Conventions in any
county in the State, exhibit a larger
Denccratic convocation for a similar
purposs. The fact is gratifying to>sve-
y true Democrat. The conclusion we
have reached, tha4 the inmense gather.
ing indicated hearty resolve to preserve
our party organization. rather than the
minor purpose TO advance any partscu-
lar candidate's interest is fortified by the
fact Of the universal harmony Which
prevailed throughout the entire day
Not dispute, nor the semblance Of
broil attest the slightest personal disa-
greement. In addition to this, We take
note Of the quiet grace which character
ises the submissson Of those who we're
not chosen as nominees harbinger Of
good to their porty-aDd the modest de-
meanor prevailing among the successful
fsw. There is. in truth, conspiracy Of
good things pointing to better times.
We have never had any apprehension as
to the result of the coming August elec.
ton. and now, with over 1900 votes
pledged TO our nominees, the most posi-
tive convictions Of success have taken
the place Of this simple lack Of fear.
What more is il needful to say on this
subjectf Our party spirit is alive and
aroused! The gentlemen in our ranks
who failed to receive nominations are
determined to labor as zealously for their
party - they did in their own personal
interest. and the supporters Of each un-
successful aspirant are imbaed with the
same spirit. These are facts, and they
teach short but pointed lesson, to-wit
That our Republican friends may Ms well
stand from under II they are needless
Of this gentle reminder, and the array Of
figures in this paper. the crash will come
at August, and it is enough TO say that
the Democratic party will not be under
the debris. Moreover, We do not intend
70 be fooled by any disguises, nor any
Jew names. The stink Of dog-fennel
will not be relieved by calling it the. rose.
Being cool. confident and conscious Of
power, we might be defiant; but being
charitable and kindly disposed withal,
we prefer simply to state what the De
mocraey of Lincoln county can do, and
will IL the statement is not thought to be
worth acceptance, just tarry awhile and
wait with patience till August.
We tender word of congrstulation
10 every Democrat who deposited his |
ballot on last Saturday. He gave day
70 his party. The party of county is
m integral part Of the party of the
State, which in turn Is an element of the
party in the whole country; and so it is
hat. on that day, the voter gave a day
10 his country.