National Republican., 1877-02-06
The DUTY Imposed BY che Resuit.

and committed themselves and the validity OF
their claims to be dealt with by the impartial
hand Of justice and one or the other Of them,
when weighed in the balance, will be found
wanting. But for the purposes Of the
moral to be enforced It is not material
to inquire which OF them II Is to be; for
II can make no difference in respect Of
the duty imposed upon each, or either,
by the terms Of the submission and the de-
mands Of public expectation. The award to be
made upon the case presented to the Commis-
sion will be in pursuance OF an amicable
arrangement for the settlement Of all ques-
tions In dispute, entered into with full un-
derstanding by each party Of the obligations
placed upon them both to abide the event,
with the same respect for the Tribunal and
aequicscence In the judgment as In the case
Of arbitration between private parties; and
however trying TO the virtue of patience, which
is not abundant In political circles at any
time, however wide Of preconceived notions OF
Its character the decision may be, IL must DO
received and treated as absolutely right by all,
without regard to personal or political views.
No tribuI al could be created which would be
more entitled to that unreseryed faith
and confidence which prompts those af-
fected by the judgment to express their
belief in It's uprightness and integrity, al
though against their interests or sympathies.
Hence, when the supreme moment arrives,
the announcement OF the finding must not be
followed by any repinings, revilings or whis-
pered suspicious Of error on the part Of the
friends of the defeated candidate. It would
be gross violation Of the spirit of the com
md IN Al ipiu 70 bap ,saly
since no one can be permitted without re-
proach to become parties to an agreement for
the purpose of securing It's advantages,
and afterward question its fairness when
the result Is against them. And by this test
shall we know the good citizen from the un-
worthy when the issue is proclaimed. Hon
orable men OF broad intelligence, although
disappointed beyond measure, will neverthe-
less refrain from cayil, accepting the newt
able with candor and composure. But small
minds and mean spirits will break forth In
wild declamations II their narrow convictions
are not sustained by the result, and through
the press and the pulpit, from the stump and
in the forum, they will pour out the Walls of
their wrath and the tears OF their lamenta.
tions in never. ceasing Hoods. Such as these
lack not only clear apprehension but clean
consciences, and their words are commonly
both vile and vulgar.
But there is higher and harder duty to bs
performed than that falling to the lot Of the
defeated party. 1t is that which devolves
upon the successful one. This ID the crucible
of character. Equsble and exemplary conduct
in the hour of triumph Is thing Of which but
few are capable, and the possibility springs
from exalted traits. The universal tendency
is to inordinate vanity, selflaudation and
bitter denunciation Of the fallen foe.
Particularly is this the case In political con-
tests where the multitude participates. 1t
will not do, however, in the present instance,
for the people are disposed to meet on common
ground for the good Of the country, an they
will make parties conform to their wishes.
They have an interest above the object OF
parties, and opposed to their domination;
and they will take care of 1t. They enjoln the
successful party In this issue to be magnani-
nous, remembering that magnanimity is
might, and to be forgiying, because in forgive
ness there Is reform. 1t wfll not do, therefore,
for the winner In the contest to be naughty
and severe, claiming all the intelligence,
patriotism and virtue Of the country for itself
and imputing 10 the loser responsibility for
all the suffering and danger the coun.
try has endured in consequence Of
the struggle. There must be no dis.
charge Of invectives, no volley OF vltu
peration. AL this has been forbidden by the
terms Of the settlement, and no return to TIE
wallowing in the mire OF such practices will be
tolerated by the people. 30 when President
is indicated as having been chosen, 1t will be
he A,,ty nfa all 70 kha,,
a murmur, striving by mutual endesvors In
the future to restore TO the country what ha :
been lost by dissensions in the past.