Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-05
THE l 7 ELECTION.

EDITOR IxTELLIGESCER:-lf the result OF Inc
recent city election proves anything lie tna'
the so-caliel democratic voters oi Lexington ~
not to lie relied upon in an emergency Il l''Ae'
composed largely of the very best citizens was
bexien-not by republican votes' p"t ny III.
votes OF pretended democrats. who pun anu
swell, and chuckle over 3 result that defeats nir.
Clagett. whose character is as pure ana spotes'
- tue sun s rays, aud elects Turner, coiu-pioo"-
ed and conscIenceless; defeats Nance y 'f'e"
and true democrat, and elects Crowder,s fepuo-
llcan; defeats Allen. who has spent his best DAYS
in the service of the democratic party aud elects
John. who never had an impulse that was IoF
anything or anybody but b. t. John' -
Grant and the republican party. and SO on
throughout almost the entire list. And what
apology do they or can they give 'DontiiAs
the man at the head of the ticket-his record As
aformer mayor was bad;'' ''had no business 10
run, " etc. Precisely so it has been with every
ticket that the democratic party has ever pre-
sented for the support of these eL-rignteous
half souled democrats. Two years ago We pre-
sented Thomas Bsndon for mayor-an honest
Intelligent and worthy man. de WAS oenten ny
over one hundred majority-bestsn by demo-
cratic votes; and what was the excuse then Z
..He was not sufficiently identified with the
pTOpSElS uOluluk a.
other words he was too POOR. Four years ago
the democratic ticket was headed with The name
OF H. J. +. Ahrens for Mayors man whose
reputation for honesty and correct dealing. WAS
and is rs tsir rs any mans in the community.
He vas beaten in spite Of the almost superhuman
efforts Of his democratic friends. BY democratic
votes. and what was the excuse then ? IKE Is
a concerted old Dutchmsn; - ''Is net ut for the
high posltisn;'' I'VE shall support Marshall
the philanthropist and liberal hearted repu6i-
CAM .sAnd yet, We dare any man to question
QUIZ democracy" OF course these defeats are
| not always chsrgeable to the same set, out are
| based, usually, upon the personal amino SUES
| existing against the individuals presented ior
support.
The course pursued by these gentlemen may De
the wise one; their assumption that they consti-
tute the morale Of the democratic party may De
well grounded. but. if it adds anything to the
fair name of Lexington, with her magnlhcehl
female colleges, refined society. &sthetic tas'es
| aud boosted intelligence. that her municipai
| government 10 shaped by the dark and stupeh-
dousIy ignorant rabble that gathered about the
polls on the day OF the election we are mistaheh-
| II these gentlemen whose pure spirits. deli
| ciously refined tastes and exalted patriotism.
can enjoy the sweet-scented company OF their
4 poclo IL
the wreck aud ruin they have wrought. THEY
SHALL BE FILLED, and the DARKNESS small De
made more profound and potent. Lafayette
county, with her splendid democratic majority
outside OF Lexington-sf fifteen hundred stal-
wurls. IL disgraced, dishonored ut every recur-
ring city election. 10y the stupidity and traitor
GUS conduct Of y species OF democratic voters
wholly unknown 10 the pure and unauthorized
democracy Of the country. They look on amsz-
ed and mortified that the capital city OF such II
county should be governed and controlled by q
factor In politics as unit to rule - the cattle on
the hills and prsIries. 1t has often been asked
why it 10 that the county seems TO be against Inc
town. The question ia not difficult OF solution
The country democracy u answering In lis DE
votion to democratic prInciplesi uncnansssoi'
In Its fidelity to party. and unslterabie IN lis po'
Iitical opinions, even when these may ciasl
temporarily with personal interests. Ibis stat
of things in the country is in strong contrast &c
that OF the town. Here, party tealty il entirely
ignored by many, and personal interest, wheth'
er real or imaginary, controls to 4 very larg'
extent. In short, intimate association with re-
publicans has, in many instances, so democrat
lied many democrats. that compromises with re
publicanism, the flesh and the devil seem to b.
the rule of the hour. And. hand In hand
shoulder to shoulder, many walk to the poll
and cast their votes for the men whoee politfca
tenets they pretend to despise. 1t may be tha
the country democracy will be Glow to revenge
but it is sure. and the time will come when
will bring confusion to those whose conduct ha
almost made Lexington q stencil in the nostrIl
OF pure democrats.
In conclusion, you who have always succede
in defeating the regular city democratic ticket
smile on, if you like. for you will not have an
other opportunity. You have played your las
game successfully. The unterrihed "hsid In
sse.'' and they will use it to their advantage
Their. are enough who are true to hold the ba
Z ancs of power at least. and they will be fount
y every man in line next time, even if it must |
upon the TANKS OF Africa's host.
STRAIGHT TICKET.