The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-02-26
The object of Political COnUen-
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lions.
From the Grecnbricr Independent.
We took occasion a short time ago. to
soy something in relation to political or
CARNATIONS. We now propose to say
something in reference to the mode of con-
Quoting and preserving these organiza'
lions. It's not right that one or two ia
dividuals should assume to control a whole
party, and, on the other hand, it is lR'
possible for the great mass of party TO-
get together for the purpose Of conference,
or Of action. Consequently the only nV-
aiablo means OF having conccr! of action,
and, OF tbo same time, having the views
of the whole party represented, is BY each
section, or the members Of the party in
each section, holding their primary meet
ing, and electing delegates to meet atSomc
designated place with delegates represent
ing The party 10 oil other sections, to con.
fer together, and take such action as may
be necessary to promote the welfare Of the
party, and then for the individual mem
bers Of the party to enter into hearty co.
operation to further the plans devised by
the party in convention assembled This
plan at once commcnds itsclfto tue mind
Of every clear thinking man, who may be-
long to any Of The political organizations
Of the day, and is universally accepted by
all. It'll true that in selecting candl'
dates for county Offices We believe prima'
~ election is the best plan, for in that
case it is entirely feasible to consult the
wish Of each individual member Of tue
party. Where an Office is within the gft
Of the party, it is impossible to give. the
position to everyone within its folds, so it
should be bestowed upon the one that is
The preference Of q majority Of his own
party, and there can be no iaircr mode Of
Rsccrtuipiug who is the preference, than
bysubmittug the case to the party to be
voted upon in q primary election Duo
care should DO taken that the members Of
other political organizations do not vote in
these primary elections, as is done some.
times.
It is not q very cousoling reflection
when We think Of tho thorough organisa-
ton Of the Republican party, and tho very
loose organization, of the Democratic and
Conservative party We had just as well
realize the situation now as at any other
time, and perhaps better. The Republi'
cans, with their organization, will be an
oyermatch for US, unless We complete our
organization thoroughly Let US, then,
60 to work; let clubs and committees DO
formed id ssery District Let each ma
consider llimselfa coupittep. and Wien
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your primary meetings are held, let oyofyf
man turn out and attend them, and then,
when delegates are to beselectcd to repre-
sent you ina convention Of the party, see
to it, that none but good, reliable men are
selected men who will look to, and have
a regard for youtiutercsts aud your wishes
When this is done we will have thorough
organization and nOtbeloro.
II we,suEer ourselves to be defeated,
aud pass again under Radical rule, we
know very we'll whatwo arc to expect
Experience is the only lamp by which our
feet are guided, and, it the experience Of
Radical rule 10 this State is not sufficient
to cause US to protect ourselves, when We
have the power to do so, We do not deserve
a better fate than that which awaits us in
that dire event So, Democrats, Conser-
NATIVES, or Eaatorer name you desire to
assume, wake up! 1t is time we were
commencing toprepare if woozpecttO win
in tue next contest,