The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-09-08


country. II removed the only cloud
upon our political prospect, There was
fear that discordant organiza-
tion IN the Democrstic stronghoIds
would eperi the success OF the
state and national tickets. These diff
culties are all adjusted. The nominees
were selected with the utmost harmony. |
The members separated with confidence
of victory. Unlike the rival convention |
there was no exultant msjority, no wound
ed or Inundated minority. The csndi-
dates who were not placed in nomination
were not opposed for reasons rejecting
upon their honor, or which were lasting
in their nature. While the Democratic
party is emerging from ITS embarrs,s-
ments. its opponents are sowing
the seeds of bitter controversy
and strife. Even the eXigencies OF
the presidential election cannot restrain
their harsh comments upon men and
measures Of their own organization.
cannot think there is doubt about the re-
suit of the pending contest. Republi-
cans demand the restoration OF unqualll-
ed power in all branches OF the genera
government, and this is done in the face
of much that is condemned by thought
full men of the same party. a change OF
of president will make no
charge with their ruling minds,
with their pervading organization,
with their usages or policy. The warp
and woof texture of Republicans will be
the same under the presidency OF Grant
or Hayes. 1 wish to say no unkind
word of either. The evils which at
flict our country do not spring so much
from gross corruptions, for they can be
laid bare and punished, but for more
subtle influences of prevailing waste and
extravaganza. Thee will never be
corrected except by a sharp conflict OF
parties.
The election Of Democratic House OF
Representatives has led to many painful
disclosures, but no good citizen doubts
the value of these, as checks TO official
abuses. Many reforms have been at
tempted by Republican officials, which
they would not have dared to enter up
on if their party had not been confronted
by the Democratic House, which made
exposures that compelled and enabled
Republican officials to punish gross
wrongs. Does any fair minded man doubt
if all opposition to the Republican party
Is crushed out, in every department
placed under its control, that those who
hold extreme views will prevail in its
counsels? We have seen that one Of
their most cautious Senators has broachcd
a violent and revolutionary plan with
regard TO the States. This was never
done without consultation with his tel
low members. The Republican speakers
in the canvass appeal to the passions OF
their hearers Ill the spirit which prompts
this revolutionary scheme. 1t Is true
that some of their Journals protest
against il. They belong to that class
! which are UNDECIDED except in times OF
great peril to their organization. While
Republicans demand unchecked power,
the Democratic party, which divides with
them the population OF our country,
seeks, by election OF n President and
majority of the House of Representatives,
TO gain voice IN the councils OF the
nation. Its success will not enable it To
pass nor to repeal laws without the as.
sent OF its opponent in the Senate. The
largest snare OF power and patronage Will
still be LETT in the hands OF the Republi-
can party. Under our government, 10
violent changes of policy can be made
except by repeated elections. Surely, ut
this time of business distress and
gloom, every thoughtful citizen should
desire such distribution OF power as
shall make each political organizs-
ton watchful to note and vigorous to cor
rect the wrongs OF lis opponents. In this
way only can we hope to correct not
only gross wrongs but more subtle and,
on the whole, more hurtful usages which
waste the revenues of the government
and Cypress the industry OF the country.
On our part we offer our candidates for
the Presidency and Vice-Presidency and
a majority of the House of Representa-
tives to represent the Democratic party
in its effort for reform. On the other
hand, let the Republican Senate and the
great array OF officials represent their
organization. The coming elections can
he decided in view of their respective
exhibitions of ability, virtue and patriot
ism. 1t WAS never designed by
that one party should control all It's
branches for So long period that II
would lose the sense OF accountability. 1t |
Is because Republicans have thus held
power that they have outraged the sen.
tlmcnts of their own partisans. 1t is be-
cause OF recent Democratic victories that
they begin TO feel the necessity of COM
mending themselves to the favor OF the
public. VIII thoughtful, conservative
citizens check this wholesome change be-
tore they have been confirmed in more |
virtuous habits, by tempting them again
with unchecked power? l believe the
people of America will not make this fatal !
mistake, and therefore, am confident |
that we shall carry our State and elect |
our Presidential ticket.
am truly yours, &c,
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.