South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-09-11
The Harmony Movement" in
Hardy County.

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former affiliations. In this speech he deprecated
the idea OF denominaiiug Democrats, rs Jacob
Democrats, Camden Democrats or any other
man Democrat. In response 10 this sentiment
Nr. j. n Camden wrote a letter TO Mr. Sgrigr.
which we find printed in the C5uricr and A{per
iiser, a paper which was opposed to Mr. Cam
den's election 10 the oficc OF Governor in 1879
We give in fall - Welding Reeisier.
PARNrmgURO, august I3 1874.
GgS. JosEru SPrisG
Dean SIR have just read the pro-
ceodi0fs Of the Democratic Conservative
Convention Of Hardy county, together with
your remarks to the Convention. as pub
lishod IN the Courier ard Advcrtiser.
an glad to sec tho position taken by
you in favor Of uniting end harmouizing
the party. lis the only position for par.
ty with pTIUCi Piles to occupy. The idoa of
the Democratic party Of this State being
designated By tho Jacob or Camden wings,
| or hanging 10 The tail Of any mans kite, is
simply ridiculous, and absurd. and so far
as | am concerned, I feel it to be partition
larly 20, Stree | on neither the originator.
nor the exponent Of any new principles Of
Democratic faith, nor 10 any way entitled
10 such dislinc.ion
have always been Democrat from con-
victiop, and believer in the usaces, Gus
toms and organization OF the party, as
have known Il all my life. There can be
bu, one Democratic party in our State, uns
less there is more than one set Of Demo
craiic principles, and az there seems to be
no distinction ia our party, founded upon
different political principles, it follows that
such division can only result in an element
of strength TO the Republican party since
| 1t contributes 10 that extent 10 the defeat
OF the Democratic party. l know that
/ great many good mocrats-mony Of whom
were enfranchised through the efficiency Of
the Democratic and Conservative organiza,
ton, would repol The idea Of combining
with the Republican party, for the over.
throw Of the Conservative party, from which
( they had received such substantial benefits,
and roinsta;ing in power the party that Ind
been 80 proscriptve, they have not looked
upon II IN this light, and yet they are
contributing 10 The result in the most Of
fective manner possible, by preventing such
organization and concert Of action az will
reoin and mako effective .s strength.
There are unfortunately too many men 10
our party, who are democrats only when il
suits their purpose to be 20, and when from lack
Of strength, other cause they fail to control the
party, either State or county, for their personal
advancement or in the interest Of their friends
throw aside party allegiance, break with the or
ganzahon, and by the Encouragement and help
Of the now ready ond waiting republican minor
ity eet up personal party OF their own but
you never Gee this take place in republican couu-
tics !, is only where democratic msiori,ies
make it 70 TIC interest Of the republican party that
u is dorc.
Thee is Eiwoys some .-1nble ia giving caar,
satisfaction 10 my PARTY organization there
must always be some aspitnnts defeated. because
ell cant win at the same time; bgt we must
bear in mind that concessions arc necessary to
maintain harmony in oil organizations, and we
must yield 10 the majority the right TO control
deprecate The idea Of personal politics, or the
sacrifice Of the party for personal ends Ifa par
y organization is worth anything it is for its
principles. The Republican party with Republi-
can principles, is entitled 10 more consideration
Than combination Of Democrats and Republ-
cans sih.iating without prnciplc5in common.
believe in the conservatism OF the Democrat
&c party, and am heartily In favor Of Cancellation
aud harmony, and, like you would disregard
any man or set Of men who stand in the way Of
its unity and effective organization.
And repeat 70 you again. frankly and ia MI
sincerity, that do not intend 20 permit myself
60 stand in the way Of reconciliation and harmo-
nious cooperation.
have never held political Office 10 my life,
nor voluntarily been q candidate Tor Office but
once After the close Of Tho war, :. with others
took active interest in 'he rercsi o. ihe regis
trauou aud disSanolidng laws. that then dis.
g-acei our state, which Iod to my nomination
for Governor in 1905, aeains' my wish and pro.
ie.,, nod uy acceptance was urged On The ground
That could afford 90 mako thc sacrifice. In
1879. while desired the nomination made no
c1J.'s which auy man might not bouorabIy make
90 obtain b. was nominated, and under
pocalmr condition ofhoes, wa1 defeated % lhc
polls. let thai be tae end o. it org 30 was the
end 81 my representative relation 20 U.e party
cannot sfs why Zoe story o. ny political a-pi-
nations should fislter cbil1r-n ana ruid reeere
rince have never held an Office, an1 am .sk.nr
20 mono now. Can those who criticize mc
most say more
desire to do anything consistent with se.r -r-
spect TO conciliate and unite Che party If neces.
cary, iet me be forgotten politically. blt keep
our party together, aad l.s principles and organ
izadous bright and warm 10 tho lea1t Of tie
people OF 0ar state.
fully endorse your efforts 10 that direction.
and hope that thc action taken IN Hardy win be
followed with suecesa CD over tao gt-t
Very truly yours, j N. CauDpg