The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-11-15
WHAT 1T MEANS.

ing OF the recent detection OF SO many OF
their party brethren in Cecil county, we
suggest for their consideration plain con-
clusion or two, warranted by the vote cast
on the 4th instant.
The first is: That the Democratic party
is no longer impregnable in Cecil county.
That it can be beaten. Who can beat it ?
THE REPUBLICANS,
aided by the best element of the Demo-
cratic party. The element that votes on
princip1e. That ignores the party-spoils
idea as the single underlying foundation
of an organization presumably strong
enough to tritle with the people. The
element that defies the party whip. The
better blood of Cecil county Democracy,
that will not bend its neck to be CALLED
by the "pearty'' yoke, nor crook the
pregnant hinges of the knee, that (polit-
icaD thrift may follow fawning.
SOLID TAXPAYERS,
whose material and moral interests are
more to be consulted than the success at
the polls of little lotteries of local politi-
cians-either new or old rinSs-who have
only individual interests to serve.
NON-PARTISAN VOTERS,
who, by their recent ballots, rcbuked the
offensive and dogmatic assertion of Tie
Cecil Democrat, that 10 ask voters to sup
port the best men for municipal offices is
the . argument Of kuares to cdtcA asses
SOLID BUSINESS MEN,
who, seeking no Office themselves, only
ask that competent rieh lie soiested for
places of public trust and responsibility.
Who believe, with reason, that narrow
partisanship is the curse of municipal
government.
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS MEN,
who don't put party above conscience.
Who want &c reform The past dGiaGr2liz-
ing methods of politics, and wish to con-
tribute to the advancement of society
by elevating local politics above the level
of disreputable combinations, the handi-
work of crafty and INSCRIPTIONS polit-
lea! trtcEsters.
HONEST Men.
who carry their integrity into their poll
tics. Who depise treachery. loathe liars
and will not tolerate the intolerable and
disreputable practices of men sfho stop
at nothing to carry political point.
INTELLIGENT MES,
who. although Democrats, repudiate i'm
proper party" nominations. Who think
that the general welfare is paramount
and above 'pearty success.
These are the electoral clements that
combined against partisan Democracy at
the late election.
The second conclusion is: That these
elements constitute an Independent bal
ance of power in the county that will in
the future, be thrown with that party,
whichever it may be, that best meets the
popular demand morally, materially, and
politically. If the Republican party, as
it has in the past campaign, maintains its
position as party Of principle, consult
ing in higher degree the public good
than its rival, it will command that indie
penden. clement, and be successful.
To this end every endea,or Of the Be
publican leaders should he directed
To meet the conditions of independent
thought and action, every political organi-
zation must have positive superiority to
commend it to public favor. We hold
that the Republican party in Cecil, as
every where else. is in advance of the
Democratic party in liberal opinions and
progressive IDEAS. 1t is better adapted
to the spirit and genius of the American
people. And the rs,.=i,l. IS very plain
why it is so. 1t owes its existence 10 the
aggressive and Independent tendency Of
AmericanSm, combating wrongs. the out-
growth Of centuries, and plead, the
great eauss &C .?ETlanity against the OPP
pressions Of t.e many by ti.e reg, In
like Democracy, it lives in no dead past,
cherishing the memory OF its departed
greatness 1t is not Old wasted and de-
crepit. 1t is young, vigorous and aggreS
si.e. fldead, one Of the most hopeful
political signs Of the tIncs Is lie pi.n,ber
of young voters regulating the harrow
prejudiccs of their Bourbon fathers. OF
these. numerous instances are mention
able in Cecil county.
4 tlird conclusion is: That no political
organization can be tr,iil,taii!ati n!.on the
hatreds, prejudces, and passions of the
past. The attempt to keep them alive
deserves defeat. What more pitiabc
shift Of ''pearty' has Disguised intelli-
gent citizens than such demagoguery as
this revival of = tgclvc-ycar- utter
ance Of an injudioous writer
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