The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-11-21

The Duty of the Democracy.

The Duty of the Democracy.
The Democrats outnumber the Republicans
in the United States but the result of the re-
cent elections has made it apparent that if
they wish to elect their candidate for Presi-
dent they must be united in every State in
which they are in the majority In New
York, through the selfishness and treachery
of John Kelly, in running Democratic ticket
in opposition to the one regularly nominated,
the Republican minority made almost clean
sweep of the State offices, besides gaining en-
couragement for the Presidential campaign.
The election there has shown that New York
is Democratic State, and that with candi-
date who can unite and bring out the party
vote, the Democrats can carry it.
The Southern States may be set down as
certain for any candidate who may be nomn-
ated by the Democrats, and a very few figures
will serve to show that with the State of New
York the Democrats can surely elect their
candidate, while without that great State the
result is doubtful. The most important con-
sideration, therefore, is what good man can
be selected who can unite the discordant ele-
ments of the party in New York, carry the
State and lead the Democratic hosts to yicto-
ny. The first thought might be to select one
of her own sons for the task but embroiled
as all her public men appear to be in State
politics, it should be made apparent that the
man chosen can command the united support
of the party. 1t is alleged that at the recent
election, Governor Robinson was defeated be-
cause he represented Mr.. Tilden, and in de.
feating Robinson John Kelley meant to strike
blow at the Sage of Gramercy Park II
Mr.. Tilden was for Gov Robinson, it is great
ly to his credit, for the latter proved to be the
incorporating foe of rogues in office, and
had been engaged in carrying on the work OF
purifying the government commenced by Mr.
Tilden. Wesuspect that Gov. Robinson's de.
feat was planned by John Kelley to revenge
the want of subserviency to Tammany Hall
displayed by Governor Robinson; but in de.
fcating him the leader of Tammany Hall has
shown an example of base political treachc.
Ty.
1t is not safe, we think, to hastily conclude
that the New York election has erased Mr.. Til
den's name from the list of available candi-
dates While no personal considerations OF
the injustice suffered by Mr.. Tildcn at the
bands of returning boards and the Electoral
Commission should sway the Democratic
party, yet if it is seen before the day of nom
nation that he will meet with no serious op-
position in his own State, he should again be
the nominee of the party From the day he
was nominated for President in 1876 until the
present, no man has ever had so much abuse
heaped upon him by political opponents
The reason for the utilization he has received
isplain. Hcwas recognized as one, who if in
augurated at Washington would reform every
department of the general government
Moreover, he had developed, in his dealings
with the corrupt rings that infested his own
State, wonderful faculty for getting at the
bottom of roguery and exposing and punish
ing the rogues. Consequently every rogue in
Office and every rogue who had been in office
felt personal interest in his defeat and in
shame OF Democrats, many of them have been
too ready to give credencc to the charges made
against Mr.. Tilden by his political opponents
Therefore, we say if Mr. Tiden can carry
New York, let him again be the candidate
IL MI Bayard can more certainly carry it and
carry also the remainder of the States upon
Which Democratic hopes of success rest, the
party should not hesitate, but place its
standard in the hands of Delawares noble and
gifted son. He would be candidate Of which
the party might feel proud, His character
public and private, is irreproachablc. His
record on hard money would be acceptable to
the North and East. His standing as a con-
stitutional Democrat and an ardent patriot is
Weil-known. He has even extortcd praises
from the Republicans for his manly and con-
sistent course in Congress.
But whoever may be chosen, the course for
the Democrats top pursue is plain The differ
cnces in the party in New York and elsewhere
must be harmonized. Incompetent and rash
leaders must be sent to the rear The party
must place itself upon the broad principles OF
an enlightened public policy The question
OF hard and soft money has dwinded into
notlingness before the tide of returning pros
pcrlty, and the less tinkcring Congress does
with the financial problem the better. The
Democrats in Congress must not allow them
selves to be forced into side issues by their
willy opponents. They should insist upon
the equal rights of all men, North, South
East and West, under the Constitution and
the laws. They must subordinate private am
btion to the good sf the country and Of the
party The coming session should be devoted
to the business interests of the country, 50
that the increasing trade of all kinds may be
tostered and encouraged, instead of retarded
by unwisc legislation. If wise counsels pro-
vail in Congress united Democracy will
elect the next President, whatever his name
may be.
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