Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-07
H + SENTINEL,
ROCKvILLE, MD.
Friday Morning ......... e. MAY T. 1880
ePEACE, HARM0NYAND YICTOR yp

riiu"y morning '........"...M z. 1873
PEACE, HARMONYAND VTCTORJ
The Democracy of the keystone of 4
Federal Arch have through its able, brillia
and accomplished leader, Senator Wallac
IN convention assembled at Harrisbur
sounded the watchwords in the great Pre-,
dental contest of 1880.
1t is eminently and eloquently fit an
proper that these words of thunderipp an
massive import should come from the OIL
keystone State-for there seems to be trut
in the adage, that "as goes Pennsylvania s
goes the Union" 1t is public declare
uon that the Democracy of that State al
united, and that when united and harmon
GUS, they mean victory. Any of Napoleon
generals could have made the splendid das
which he did at the Bridge of Lodi, but it i
doubtful if with the same success. 1t wa
Napoleon's great foresight and appreciation
OF the critical moment at which TO max,
the charge which gave him another inner
ishable victory
senator Wallace uttered these pregnant
words at the right time, at the right place
In the right State. They will infuse new
iliei the party. They will awaken hopes
that have been dormant and inspire more
vigorous courage. They will create a de-
gree OF enthusiasm which will make the
welkin of that ancient and renowned Com.
monwealth ring with joy, electrify the Gin
clnnati convention, arouse the Democracy
throughout the length and breadth of the
iand and eliminate in the triumphant cleo.
ton of Democratic President in 1880 Tho
cry has been already heard, it is increasing
IN volume, it is gathering in strength and
Is warming the great Democratic heart-no
power can stay its full development or i'm
pede its progress.
Inc manly and open avowal of these
words show an appreciation of duty II
means business; that the Democracy of
TINS State is fully alive to the very grave re.
spohslbility of the hour, that they are ready
ior any emergency, that they dread no bar
rlers, nor fear any obstacles.
Peace, that they may be the better enabled
to dispassionably discuss among themselves
every measure Of policy that is to be carried
OUT IN the progress of the campaign. Har-
mony' that there may be unity of council
'aa'. a. purpose, unity of action-that there
that thereby we may be able to resdcHory,
the powers of the general government into
the hands of honest men, who, by faithful
and honest discharge of duty, will secure for
us additional national greatness, social hap
piness and prosperity and thus demonstrate
to the world that our theory OF government
is no experiment. That if it fell with the
crash of other republics its classic beauty,
wisdom, freedom and learning have revived
to bless this favored land and again respond
to the advanced intelligence Of their sacred
hymn of ancient days.
This harmonious action on the part OF the
Democracy of Pennsylvania has deeply in
spred us with the belief that the action of the
Cincinnati convention in June will be equal
ly cheerful, cordial and harmonious. Sogreat
will be the desire for the preservation OF the
party, the good of the people, and so deeply
impressed with the outrageous and growing
wrongs that have been inflicted upon the
country, that animosties will be forgotten
in a common brotherhood, personal jealous
les and preferences will be lost in noble
enthusiasm for the accomplishment of a
common cause, A new spirit will be in
fused into our political creed and be re-
allied in the fact that whoever may be the
selection of the convention from among the
many worthy names now prominently be-
fore the country, he will most assuredy be
supported with an united energy of will
and power which make his election al
ready certain by massiyeness of popular
majority that will be astounding
The sovereign people Of this mighty re-
public have not forgotten the gigantic fraud,
one that has no parallel in extravaganza and
wcxedness, which was perpctrated, whereby
their expressed will was repudiated and "A
flimsy political imbecile was made Presi-
dent. Their Indignation at the enormity OF
this crime as well as its burning shame and
disgrace has been nursed in secrecy, and II
has grown the stronger by concealment
All they want is an opportunity in which
10 strike. The hour of rctrbution is neal
at hand. The hand writing is plainly visi-
BILE. They are springing up in every city
town, village and hamlet throughout thu
land Every pass will be made II Their
mopylse, and from every hilltop their battlt
cry, peace, Harmony and Victory" viii
ring with startling and frightlnl effect
Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrc
Just"