The Phoenix herald., 1880-08-13
THE TWO PARTIES

We have 20 mud to throw at the
 nominees of the Cincinnati Conven-
 ton. We believe General Hancock
 to be good soldier and an honora-
 blc man. His record as a states man caRnot be criticised, because he has none. He entered West Point
 when h.: was 16 years of age, and has been soldier ever since. His partner On the ticket. Mr. English, is banker reputed- to be worth four millions of dollars, and was viru- lent ''copperhead'' during the war. So far as we know, however. the Democratic candidate for the Vice Presidency is a gentleman of honor and ability.
 But 1t is not inc men with whom We have to dell so much as with the patty that put them toI ward. Han cock and English are nc better aud no worse than the Democratic party Does that party merit the support of those who have the welfare of the Union at heart? Can the Democ- racy be trusted with the admins tration of the Government? The people of the nation hSve already answered these questions in the neg atire-frst in 1860, second in 1864, third in 1868, fourth in 1872, fifth ia 1876. Is there anything in the present condition of the couHlry to call for a change O. the popular yer dict now? Has Democracy changed it's principles since the close of the war? It has not, The 14th and I5th amendments to the Constitu- ton, upon which vast interests of l:fe and property depend for securi- ty, are in force to-day without the endorsement of single Democratic vote. If any one honestly believes that the Democratic party has be- cama converted by the logic of events, he has but to study it's
 work in these states where it has gained control The character ot 1he laws enacted in regard to sui frage and labor; the reassertion of the old States Rights doctrine whicL marked it's rule in ante bellum times; the cunringly drawn amendments to State Constitutions intended to again divide allegiance; the political character of the men who are rep Iese-.;re if in r.AgreSs; the e'eVa- ton. through its votes and influence of those who were mainly responsi z ss s,- La ,S...s-sls.-. iEs.ssss
 sonntry s6.1s7. .243 as8. All these things combined point, as with th@
 finger of prophecy, to the resurrec- of the fatal doctrine of States Rights should the Democracy spe{randd, ], in ernmen;. During the past sixteen years the Democratic party has neither done nor tried to do anything except to oppose measures of recon struction and break down the legal safeguards that the nation has thrown around the purity of it's elec- lions. Why should tLe people trust to-day what they dared not trust ill 1860, 1864, 1888. 1872, 1876? The party has not changed, its principles, sympathy and purposes being as clearly defined now as then. It is a startling fact that, within fifteen years from the close of the greatest rebellion in history, with its embers still burning, with its questions and issues still alive, a party should count upon winnins control of the Government through the solid strength or me late rebeis ana few elec;o-ai votes outside. With the sfoverament in the hands Of the i South, or of the Democracy which 1 IS the same thing, the already huge | debt of the nation would be increased | by the assumption of the rebel debt piying for the slaves liberated and for all rebel property destroyed dur ing the war. The British holders of Confederate bonds are waiting for Democratic ascendancy, and lists Of property destroyed in the South ern States during the war, have been R;ade out t. present to Con gress when there shall be no danger Df veto from Republican Presi- lent. These things cannot fa;l to 'e plain to the comprehension of all Vho have watched the drift of vents and can think and reflect for themselves. With the South giving nost of the votes the South will ule, no matter what individual may C the fgurehead. The Demo ratic party can not be trusted, and 0 citizen. who has the welfare of