The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-12
The Ticket.

principles OF Tie party OF 80 compulsory
measured up to the ideal standard of the
founders of the organization. In James G.
Blaine we have living expression OF the
struggles Of the Republican party from its
earliest organization in behalf of national
unity, national credit, and national honor.
Upon every measure affecting our national |
character he has been in the forefront in |
it's advocacy. Strong In conviction, clear |
and bold in conception and fearless and
brilliant in expression, he has been leads
Ell in every aggressive movement that
looked to national advancement, the MAIN |
tenance of national integrity and the con-
summation of American destiny. lie has
been no laggard among the fossils and grave
yards of the past, but catching the inspi- |
ration of our institutions and grasping the
promise of the future he has pressed for
ward in the path of national progress and
national glory. There is scarcely a page
of our country's history for the past TWEEN
ty years that does not contain record of
his intrepid craftsmanship and the inn
press of his commanding genius. He is
to-day the most prominent type Of the
| truly American character. His presenta-
ton by the Republican Convention at Chi
cago for the first Office of a great country,
| is accepted as evidence of the courage and
the daring of party that disdains prece-
dents /; that reaches out for fresh achieve
ments that aspires to a higher civiliza-
ton, and believes in the growth and ex-
pansion of the intellections and patriotism
of the people. Whatever of the past is
honorable. it is honored in his nomination,
but to the past neither he nor his party is
welded. The grand consum nations which
| illumine our national history are regarded
only as so many illustrations of what the
American people may accomplish; what
possibilities await in the womb of the fu-
| ture, and which invite the courageous
| craftsmanship of the Nation to reach for.
He, like his party, shrinks from no encouh-
| ter because it is unlike that which has
been. Faith in the high and holy mission
of the Republic, in the capacity and cour-
age of the people, upon them he rests, in
them he believes, and dares to move for
ward in untrodden paths, guided by the
lights which flood out from the achieve
ments of the past. 1t was this mystic
influence that welled up from every portion
of the Union and found expression at
Chicago. Without organization, with no
preconcerted plans, no trained and ordered
columns, the representatives of the great
mass of the people gathered at Chicago,
| and with an earnestness, an emphasis and
| a faith rarely ever witnessed at a similar
conyocation, demanded that James G.
Blaine be made their standard bearer in
the great contest which is to be waged for
the control and direction of the govern
ment. 1t was sentiment above the mere
machinery of party-above the devices of
mercenary partizans. It's source was the
consciousness of the people; its inspira-
tion the patriotism of the Nation. Its
advance was resistless and its achieve
ment responsive to the heartbeat Of the
country. (rr faaa
Probably there has never been great
National Convention, which left less. of
bitterness behind it. Sublimated theorists
there may be, who cannot yet understand
the influences which swept away their
air-cast ties and collapsed their balloons,
but as the canvass progresses they viii
realize that it was the power emanating
from the yearnings of the people for
such representative man as is presented
in Mr.. Blaine. 1t was popular feeling
manifested in a cyclone. and to the degree
that it was unexpected, may. we expect to
hear the expression of establishment and
resentment. But this win soon pass away,
and when reason shall resume sway, and
the second sober thought assert itself, the
verdict of the Convention will be ae-
cepted and obeyed as the decree of tho
people. fatlf
4 1t was fitting and appropriate that the
greatest of the citizen soldiers Of the Ma
tion should form part of the ticket that
was called into existence at Chicago. In
as eminent degree as Mr.. Blaine repre-
sents the people in civil relations, does
Gen. Logan stand as the embodiment of
the thought and affection of the citizen
soldier. Although distinguished as a
statesman and wise counselor in the
councils of the Nation, his greatest prom
inence is as the daring, dashing, brilliant
soldier, sprung from the masses, and pass
ing from the ranks with almost meteoric
swiftness to the front of the army COM
manders. His genius and his courage
stand second to that of none Of the men
who achieved. distinction in the times of
the country's peril, and not one of the
brave captains who deserve the Nation 8
honor, has deeper hold upon the hearts
of the American people. Frank, manly,
honest. he could not deceive if he would,
and would not if he could.
1t is this ticket that is presented to the
American people for their suffrages. 1t is
representative of all that is truly Amer
lean in peace and in war, and is entitled to
the confidence and support of the country
whether of the North or South. That it
will be successful in November next, we
have not shadow of doubt. That the ad-
ministration which will follow will be ac-
ceptable to the people and prOmotive of
the public welfare we are equally conf
fident. And with this assurance we pre-
sent it to the people of Virginia and COM
mend it to their support, irrespective Of
past party associations.
The Democratic papers of Virginiaare
congratnlating themselves that the nomi-
nation Of Blaine kills Malone. That is
about all they knew of it. Had they been
in Chicago, and witnessed the respect paid
to Malone by all the delegates present,
whether friendly to Arthur, Blaine or Ed
munds, and observed the hearty welcome
that was given him and the delegates he
represented. they would keep quiet on the
subject. But let them have their say.
AS the canvass progresses, we will endeavor
to enlighten them about thing or two.
Bourbon Misrepresentation will not prevent
the electoral vote Of Virginia being given
to Blaine and Logan, whether Malone is
killed or not. Mark that.
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