The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-16

The Weston Democrat, in . very judi.
cious and well-timed article on the polit-
icai situation, says ~the Democratic party
long ago pronounced dead by the Kepub-
licsn quacks. has assumed such lively
shape, that even our opponents confts;
that united effort will hand
over to US the reins Of gov
ernment. This contamination 50 de.
voutly TO be wished, can only he &C
complishcd by q unity Of action among
our friends, throughout the whole coun.
try. Local dissension that might lose
us one Presidential Elector, might hand
over to our enemies the cup Of triumph
Victory is within eur reach; and all IL n,
is required TO secure it, is. that every
man protesting Democratic principle s,
should mxnfully battle IN the regxior
Democratic army. If we are defeat
ed IN the coming Presidential campaign
it viii be by reason of local discussions
not by slack of men or material. The
duty, then, of every Democrat, is clear
and plain" Prfneiptes NOT men,
must be inscribed on every banneri the
aspirations of individuals must yield 10
the public good; and we must march, in
one unbroken column, shoulder 10
shoulder, against those whom We charge
are enemies to the institutions of our
country. With this spirit animating us,
we shall Observation-Disclosures we shall in.
goriously falkland the responsibility for
failure should and will be placed where
it properly belongs"
"Prlnciples-not mem is the sentiment
to actuate us if we succeed, and with
that motto on our Democratic banner,
the old Democratic regulars will be found
in the ranks fighting with an indomita
BILE courage and enthusiasm that no force
can overcome.
10 referring to local politics the Dem.
ocrat further says:
Lewis county, thus far. has been sig
nally hopored in the mention of her
prominent citizens in connection
with the high offices of the State.
More especially has this been
the case, however, with Mr.. j.
NJ Bennett, who has been repeatedly
solicited by the people of the State, to be-
come q candidate for Governor. That
he declines to be candidate for that
high office, is through no fear ,of
the result but in the interest
of harmony in the Democratic
party. 1t Is well known
that Air. Bennett took an active part i'll
carrying out the wishes of his constituents
in relation TO the Capitol removal; and
while this fact might or might not I'M
pair his chances, be il determined to al
low no aspirations OF his-or his friends
for him-to endanger the success Of the
party at the coming el,ction. This is the
true spirit; and we commend its exam
pie to many other gentlemen whose
names have been mentioned for high
positions"
The spirit manifested by Mr.. Bennett
in coming to this determination displays
magnanimity of feeling and patriotic
purpose that deserves special commenda-
ton, and will give him warm place in
the heart Of the Democratic
party to which he has always
proved true. But 1t might
be as we'll to say in this con-
nection that the Capital removal, which
is held suspended as an axe to cut oil the
heads of prominent gentlemen, may pes
sibly have two edges. The Capitol ques.
ton was exclusively local in its chsrsc-
ter, and does not belong to the politics of
the State There is no disposition on
the part of the politicians of this section
to Introduce it IN any shape
into our State politics, yet
there is equally as firm
determination, if introduced from an
other direction, 10 see that no political
ostracism shall result from it. This part
of the State could with equal fairness and
consistency refuse to support any man
from the lower cad OF the State because
of his vote against removal. But there is
q determination to eliminate all these
questions from the political canvass, and
look only 10 party harmony and consc-
quent success. The Democrat thus con.
cludes:
1--WE have it from the best authority
that the Republicans will nominate and
support straight ticket of men of their
own faith They have everything to gain
and nothing TO lose by this course; and
determined, Is they are, TO elect their
presidential candidate, they will use ev-
ecy effort in their power to thoroughly
organize their party. They will frown
upon independent candidates in either
party. The only chance q candidate
has for success, be he Democrat or Re
publican, IN the coming canvass, is by A
strict Observance Of party usages. The
Republican brethren have announced this |
doctrine, so far rs they are concerned;
aud declare that, sink or swim, they viii |
aihere TO it Hf a- ~''
AS matter Of personal interest, then,
it bshooves all candidates to cling to the |
established usages Of their party; and !
should there be abuses which ought . be
corrected, let them be corrected within
the party. But We are sure that in the
coming Convention, fair play will be ex
tended to every asparAst. No fasors viii
be granted TO one candidate that are not
extended TO ALL; and al have plenty Of
time hesween now and the 6rst of Sep
tembef. TO rally their friends to their
support in the Convention -,
Then Jet Us get together; honestly, and
fratsrna y, dropping peesonsisnimn1 lee
md eli selfish motives. and combine our
strength for this grand and giorioos VIC. 4