Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-02
NOW TO THE FRONT!

The result of the primary election of Sat-
urday last, honestly and deliberately ex-
pressed, appears at the head of our columns.
The most casual reader cannot fail to rec
ognize the fact that those who compose the
ticket are gentlemen of unexceptionable
character ,cminently qualified for the respect
i've positions for which they have been
named, and in every sense of the word wor-
thy of the confidence and respect of the
people.
The canvass, marked by spirit of har-
mony and manly rivalry and generosity,
was long and animated one, and conse-
quently full and fair opportunity was had
in which the claims and merits of those seek
ing popular favor were fully weighed and
considered.
A host of aspirants were early in the field,
each with a battalion of friends who were
active and enthusiastic in their support
There was no room left for doubt, mis-
representation or misconstruction as to the
status Of the candidates, for as each one
stepped upon the arena he did so through a
card, clearly defining his position as to those
questions of importance prominent before
the people.
Now that an expression of sentiment has
been had, the voice of majority Of the
Democratic voters fairly expressed by popu-
lar vote, every obligation of honor, every
sense Of iealty to party, every devotion to
principle, makes it imperative upon every
participant in the primary to march boldly
to the front and give the ticket not merely
his nominal but his warm and active sup
port. There must be no tagging in the
traces, no grumbling in the rear, no want of
enthusiasm, but each and every voter, rising
to dignified and ennobled appreciation of
his obligation to party, must arouse every
energy Of the heart and mind to such an ex-
tent as TO make the ticket not only a success
but brilliant victory.
The object and purpose Of our primary
election, such as we have just passed through
are to crystalline the sentiment and ascertain
who among the many aspirants in our party
possess the larger share of our confidence
and support This is important from the
fact that without harmony and unity of &C.
ton no party can successfully maintain its
organization. This system has, we believe
been generally adopted throughout the State
but whether it has or not, the Democratic
party of the county adopted it as the best
mode OF arriving at u harmonious expires.
sion, and until otherwise ordered those who
have participated in its councils, WORKED
Under its provisions, and then treacherou
enough to ignore its nominations, with hi
own hand writes libel upon his honor, an,
is unfit as he is unworthy of the confidenc,
and association of any political organza
ton.
We conclude our article by repeating-oi
TO tie front; let every Democratic voter fee
and realize from now until the day of tn,
election that it becomes his duty, as il shoul,
be his pleasure, to use every exertion in Sc
curing II triumphant endorsement of tn
primary nominations at the November cleo
ton. Let him further realize that the com
position of the ticket commands his respect
as II warrants, so far as it can intervene, tina
the public interests will not suffer, or conf
dence be misplaced