Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-08
Register.
THE COMING ELEC'lION AND
.t.- DIR NOMINEES.

it seems the Democratic party in w.
Va is about to commit that mistake,
for it expects to carry the next election
withou, a struggle. Whereas, accord
ing to our Judgement, the Republicans
will contest with energy and enterprise
every foot of the ground. That party
is disciplined and votes sclid: Washing
ton City influence and government pa
tronage 60 operate in its favor and 1t Is
confident of success. On the other hand
the Democracy Is divided aud dissatis-
tied and many who belong in its ranks
are ripe for bolt. In fight between
Dispersion aud COmbination,--Disper-
sion gets whipped.
These are plain and bold words, but
it is we'll to look this matter i'll the face,
and yird on our armor in time, expect
lug and prepared for desperate battle
Of course zoe do not aspire to be CON
sidered the organ Of our party, for We
well know that that distinction is mo-
nopolized by certain journals which are
pinned on TO the coat-tails OF this or
that prominent politician, but we may
present some suggestions which are
worthy of attention i'll the present pos
ture of our public affairs.
A party is measured and Judged by
the men it endorses and offers for office
TO 4 much greater extent than is gener-
ally supposed and the Charleston Con
yention cannot be too PARTICULAR, care
full aud cautious how its proceedings are
conducted and whom it places in NOM
ination. Let the flag be given to good
aud efficient men. and don't count too
much on party strength.
We often see men break and go into
bankruptcy when thier assets exceed
their liabilities. Having, as they sup
pose an abundance of credit and capital
they are careless about business and
take heavy chances: but presently they
are called upon to settle, and debts ma
ture before they have time to collect
their scattered assets,-then comes
crash. the labors of a lite are lost and
friends are ruined. A little prudence,
little timely caution would save many
tailure in commerce. And so it is in
politics, party often tritters away gold
en- opportunities and in the pinch OF the
canvass is not able TO utilize and handle
the most valuable part Of It's capital.
Now the Democratic party, has, to-
dav, an abundance and to spare both OF
capital and credit:-itrema'ns to be seen
whether it will be forced into political
bankruptcy.
The Delegates to the Charleston
Convention should resolve:
|. Not TO noninate aug man whose
past record is not bright, clear and un-
furnished.
2. Not to nominate any man who has
not proven himself sober, industrious,
efficient ard capable.
3. Not to nominate any man who has
not shown himself to be honest faithful
aud reliable.
These are the cardinal essentials we
have plenty of such men and the reo-
pie want them brought TO the front.
Then there are certain considerations
Of minor importance which should not
be neglected. Success in trade depends
mon a careful attention of the de-
tails of business, and party success de-
ponds upon an intelligent observance OF
these details Of political warfare.
In the first place, respect must be had
TO the locality of the candidate. There
arc only nine State officers and we have
tifty.four counties. There is no Athens
in w. Va, and the nominees should be
scattered through the State so each can
didate may bring to bear his individual
influence, local friends and personal ac-
ouaintances. Don't pile too many hon
ors in one place.
Then again, the nominees Tor Gov
ernor and Attorney General, should be
good speakers and effective canvassers'
for they must bear the brunts and bur
dens of the campaign. The Auditor,
Treasurer anu Superintendent OF Schools
should be distinguished for their busl-
ness capacity aud executive ability. But
such men are unaccustoned to the con-
fusion and strife of the political arena
,b.;r education, habits OF thought, and
training lie in different direction and
thew render but little assistance in
struggle for political power "A. l.
S,.vat would make au excellent Audi
tor but he could not deliver a stump
speech to save his life.
The judges must not elec,ioneer no
man il ii, for the Bench who dabbles In
poli,ics. Hence, the nominees for Gov
>.,o,,a, ,,,,st do the work