Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-30

We need make no criticisms Of the candi-
dates Of the democratic party 1t is enough
that they are the candidates of that party
a party having nothing in its history or re-
cent record TO commend it TO the affections
or confidence Of the people a party that
never hesitated at an usurpation Of power
or an invasion Of the constitution, when a
party exigency might demand the outrage ;
a party that has never illustrated It's own de-
mand for Reform" when in undisputed
control Of state or national legislation a
party that is held together to-day more by
the sympathy Of a common hunger for Of
Zee, than by the belief in any common prin-
ciple of legislation or government; party
that has recently given abundant evidence
of incapacity and ineNcusable partisan
spirit. with The very slightest proofs of states
manship
Whatever evils Of administration the coun-
try may have suffered, the hope Of any re-
form through the democratic party is but a
most visionary and delusive mirage.
The Republican party presents candidates
Of the highest personal character, and candi-
dates and platform alike promise pure adj
ministraton, and craftsmanship in govern
ment. Its nominations were the triumph Of
the best elements in the Republican party,
and this action has won back TO its ranks
men who recognize no party ties, but seek
The best men for Office that through them
may be secured the best possible govern
meut. Our party offers better hope to the
citizen seeking higher type OF government
administration than ever before.
Honest money thorough and radical
civil service reforms equality Of rights CON
ferred by the Constitution, guaranteed to
each and every American citizen; together
with simplicity and economy in admnistra-
ton, are not only promised, but will be Sc
cured, if the people viii see to it that per
sons in fun sympathy with the high princi-
pies of the national candidates are chosen
for subordinate offices.
This is the work Of the voter. His duty
is not yet done--is never wholly done. It.
will be most faithfully performed for this
year 10y supporting the only nominations
which in personal fitness aud in party alli-
auce give a rational hope of reform that
shall not be revolution, Of progress which
shall not be destructive of the allinclusiye
freedom and broad humanity which are now
the crowning glory Of the National Con-
stitution.
This is no time for reactionary measures.
The people Of the United States cannot af-
ford to even risk the revival Of sectional feel
ings in politics. Yet nothing can be more GER
tain than that such result will follow if the
democratic party shall be successful at the
impending national election. Democratic
success means reaction official mismanage
ment, administrative corruption revival oil
sectional strife; indefinite postponement Of
specie payments Gf nothing worse) ant
violation Of those articles Of our Constitu
ton, which it has ever denounced.
Republican success means progress cor
rection OF abuses thorough civil service re
form return TO hard money and specie pay
ments, with the death and burial of those
sectional issues that brought the nation t
the verge of ruin. Let the voters of Yer
mont have their full share in achieving thi
grand result.
County and 7o,rn Committees should Civ
special attention to the work of securing tn
attendance of every Republican voter at tn
r /. 4.