Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-21
.kcnnebec Journal
LET Us HAVE HARMONY.

OF necessity there viii be difference Of
opinion and conflicts in interest in minor
matters between members of the RepOb-
Ecan or any other great political party.
Al cannot sec OK think alike in regard
20 secondary questions though they agree
perfectly on great questions which con-
trol the political party with which they
act. In regard 70 nominations there Is
seldom entire unanimity. Some are de-
featod who think their claims fog promo
sion have been diSTegarded and inferior
persons selected in their stead. 1t al
WAYS happens that the candidates are
much more numerous than the places 10
be filed. Somebody therefore must be
disappointed when the nominations are
made. Very often such disappointed per
sons become disatfected with their party,
and nantes; their feelings by lukewaTm-
ness towards it, or by disposition TO IN
lure it unless they can have their way,
and sometimes make their bed with the
opposition.
Now We know no better way for men
who are Republicans at heart 10 settle
all their difference about minor political
matters than 70 60 into caucuseS fairly
held-as every caucus should be-and
there fairly contend for the men and
measures which they desire 10 support.
They may be defeated once, twice, thrice,
YEA many times In the caucus or conven-
ton, and yet il they show themselves
true and deserving men. steady support
er, Of the principles Of their party though
defeated in their personal aspirations and
wishes, they may az last succeed IN at
tanning what they strive for. They can
much ot,ercr succeed in this way than
hy refusing TO vote or work or by going
over 70 the opposition. Why should a
man be less a Republican because he
does no. obtain al Office, or IS rot able
90 secure one for the candidate Of his
choice:
In the distribution Of Offices. however,
due regard should be paid to men and
circumstances. Factions may be healed
by a coucilia,ory course Divisions may
be di>sipated by d candid comparison OF
views. Men who have become estranged
maybe broash, back by proper measures.
To pu, up weak men for candidates IN i
close SIGHT j. suicidal. To divide on can
didatCs TO strengthen the enemy. The
Roman army could not have taken Jeru-
salem bu, for the intestine quarrels Of the
Jews.
II the Republicans would be success
ful IN their town elections they must first
seek 70 harmonic conflicting clements in
their own organization. All must be
brought 20 see the necessity Of union in
action. Invite all who are inclined TO
Join us 10 DO 50. Those who may have
strayed away in times past should be
received back with open arms If they will
come. Let cur platform be broad enough
and generous enough TO hold all who de-
sire 70 stand upon il. Make our caucus
notices as broad as our platform urge
all % attend the caucuSeS. and when the
nominations are made let them be loyal
ly supported, and the result viii be
victory for tie Republicans in the
Spring Elections, and grand and i'm
por;ant victory az the polls in SePiem-
Der.
Republican friends, the Spring Elec.
tions are the KEY to the Election in Sep
TENDER. Victory now will be victory
then. Important interests hang upon
the result. The Legislature TO be elect
ed in September viii choose a United
States Senator. -Four members of Con-
sress must be elected. The Governor
chosen viii hold his Office two years, and
between the present time and the expira-
ton Of his term. the terms of four Judges
Of the Supreme Court will expire. If
the Republicans are beaten in September
the Supreme Court viii become Demo-
cratic, and the entire control Of the State
pass into the hands Of that party. If
YOU would save the State to Republican
ism YOU must not lose day in perfect
ing your organization for the Spring Flee
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