The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21

mont the principles OF the constitution 70 new condi-
lions to continue - NOT 10 change Il Indeed true
consistency is 70 found in adherence principles
NOT 70 methods He IS not the consistent who
never changes but he who seeks TO carry out his prn-
0pies by adapting bis methods Of action 10 the varying
condition Of things about him.
II Tho mariner 10 sail Always before the wind
Or always against II ne would DO consistent
than Is the WIND and the credit that be would take
himself or going always Tree always on the wind
would b unfounded aud pueriIe He = the consistent
mariner who. starting Tor given port, adapts his yes
sci 10 the changing elements winch surround him,
bent through all MS action constant end So will
the democratic party show itself in accord with
and worthy Of those who founded It, when,
recognizing The changes in the condition Of the
country which now exist and the revolution which tho
growth q numbers and wealth and means Of inter
communication have produced, it shall seek 10 adapt
It's action 10 tho present condition Of things, and by
new measures for the Limitation and ocization OF the
powers OF do iIs toward COW securing
free and pure and Just government
THE rLArroRA"
know that has been said and among others,
believe BY you, sir that IN This campaign THE man
should be The platform" And certainly, 80 far as bet
ter adm 10 concerned, man whose record
and character known aud established that all
men may be certain Of his worth, will be platform
Yet this would after ALL only assure such reform AS Is
possible from good administration But evils
beyond mere administration; they arise rom de-
fective system. which gives opportunities 70 corrupt
practices and abuses which not the wscst pur-
est nor the ablcst Executive can, except measuraby
prevent
DO because II supports measures the adoption OF which
will bring about substantial and permanent reform.
tam that control of the country which u so long pos
sessed 1t may this occasion regain that con-
troll without them. But without them its will
be but temporary triumph, which Will establish moth
Ing for the future aud give assurance OF permanent
success Jefferson founded the democratic party;
Madison and jackson carried II forward. But neither
they nor all Of them we're the party. II was
party founded upon principles and was, therefore,
creator than any man IN the party For sixty years,
With but three brief inlerruptions II controlled the
federal government. And they wore tho years OF our
highest national welfare and prosperity Its principles
are eternal But 10 properly apply those principles
to the situation OF tho hour is duty chang
ing with tho To say that will now only apply
those principles our fathers applied them IN their
day would DO idle Tor mnn 10 say he would only
wear the clothes he wore a child. When realize
the difference between the condition OF tho country Of
day and Of theirs and ready by direct l.mta
ton OF the powers Of Congress and OF the Executive
10 seek the end they sought, instead OF seeking II
merely by strict construction OF the constitution
shall lind tho people longer alarmed by tho dangers
which they now believe. matter how enormously,
must result from such construction aud ready act
with US We may thus unite once more all OF true
democratic principles, however separated by the
eptonal OF late years. and enable that party
resume and continue that control OF the country 1t
long exercised to its credit and the highest public
good remain, dear sir, faithfully yours,
GARRISON N. POTTER