The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-07-12
THAT PARTY rs D0OMED.

Inc war made on MIR. ItRNcS Dy inc
the Republican leaders is -urely indi-
cative of desperation, tie forerunner
Of early and complete destruction.
The Radicals have bvcd in the past
on sectional and rece hates, and BOW
that the Presiden. is wisely and patri-
officially lifting himself above such vi
cious clemens and occupying an Gle
waited plate of craftsmanship, his
former p1liticol supporters see that
Hayes mtlst surrender this policy or
their party viii fall. They choose to
open fire upon him all along the line.
We are clad that Mr.. Hayes had the
manly courage to declare for the peace
and prosperity Of the country rather
than serve the behests and exactions
Of bitter partisanry.
1t is unusual to find man, nomi-
mated, abetted and elected as he was
by certain element, turn right about
after Inauguration and declare policy
in opposition to the views Of his politi-
cal supporters.
We deemed him but a mere party
iigure-head, placed in office to serve
his party as slavishly as Grant did in
his day But he has developed marked
frmness and seIf-sacrificing devotion to
the bost interests Of the country. Mr..
Hayes saw in the overwhelming De
mocratic vote of last November an ex-
preston Of public opinion that con
signed Radicalism to early and newt
able defeat He did not labor to STAY
the drift Of condemnation, but placed
himself in the lead and acted in accord
with the most pronounced Democratic
teachings and demands.
Under these circumstances seeing
how bitterly he is assailed and how
stcadfastly he adhcres to policy which
aims at the downfall Of sectionalism
and the upbuilding Of a civil service,
untrammeled by partyism, he should
receive the cordial endorsement of all
patriotic citizens. And we are glad to
see that those in the South who for
merly abused him arc tcmpering their
opposition and proclaim that they arc
willing to give him a fair and impartial
trial
He must have and will receive the
support of national Democrats and
conservative Republicans. His course
demands their adherence. The coming
Congress viii exhibit a bitter fight be-
tween Blaine and his fanatical allies on
the one side and the Administration on
the other, sustained by patriots ire
Spective Of party. To uphold Hayes
is to Shiver into atoms the Republican
party and bring to the front the De
mocracy.
The present outlook confirms the po-
sition Of the BULLETIN long since
taken and which was severely animal
verted upon by several leading Demo
cratic journals in the State, that dc
Tending the Southern policy of Mr..
Hayes was the duty Of the Southern
people and would eventually lead to
the overthrow Of the Republican party.
We are glad that our democracy was
clcar-visioncd enough to see the line
Of duty demanded Of us as a public
journalist and that our patriotism was
not blinded by gangrcned partyism.
Daylight is breaking. Sectional Is
sues and sectional parties must give
way to the advancing tide Of patriotic
conservatism. Political brotherhood
and national peace arc the demands Of
the times. The reckless political game
stor is an enemy to public tranquility
and general prosperity. Radicalism Is
fanglcss Patriotism IS triumphant.
\ CONSIDERABLE number Of Federal
officials in Pennsylvania have resigned
their places AZ party committeeman.
TIE Georgia Constitutional Con
vention met Yesterday and an excited
session Is expected from the character
of some OF the men who compose it.