Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
Harry" Tucker, the Nominee.
DUTY OF THE DEMOCRATIC.

Harry" Tucker, the Nominee.
DUTY OF THE DEMOCRATS.
The delegates of the Democratic party
of this county in the Congressional Con-
vention were unanimous in every ballot
for "Harry" Tucker, the favorite candi-
date of this county, and were gratified to
find that he was also the choice of ma
jority of the delegates Of the District, and
was made the standard-bearer in the con-
test for Congress in this District in this
canvass, which it is hoped and believed he
will carry successfully, and plant it in
triumph on the ramparts of the political
enemy. The plume of our "Harry," like
that of "Harry of Navarro" will ever be
found in the forefront Of the battle, and he
will harry the enemy as but few would be
able to do. His plume in the front, and
ever in the thickest part Of the battle,
should be the object around which his
faithful Democratic soldiers should rally
and press on to a glorious victory. 1t is
not enough that he should be chosen as
the leader-he should be sustained with
zeal and enthusiasm by every Democrat
That is the pledge that they have made in
nominating him as their standard-bearer.-
1t is an implied pledge, but as binding
upon every Democrat as if it were express
ed in the most solemn and emphatic man
ner. This is the duty of every Democrat
in the District, but, if possible, it is more
especially and emphatically the duty of the
Democrats of this county, for they were
chiefly instrumental in making him the
nominee Of the party, when other counties
in the District presented and warmly and
ably and eloquently urged the merits of
four other able, worthy, and patriotic gen.
tiemen, any one Of whom would make
good, faithful, and able Representative in
Congress.
We would have the Democrats of this
county to bear in mind the fact, that,
among other arguments in behalf of the
nomination of Tucker, was the potent con-
sideration that Augusta could and would
give him larger msjority than any other
should show that there was truth in this
statement and they should see to it that
every Democratic voter shall be gotten to
the polls and that every one shall vote for
the noble ticket-CLEvELAND, THURMAN,
and TUCKER.
The Democrats should remember that
they were defeated in this District two
years ago by nearly eighteen hundred
majority. This, it is believed, was the re-
suit of apathy, consequent upon over-conf-
dence. The erroneous impression existed
in the minds of many that the Democrats
had large majority in this District, and,
relying upon this supposed large majority,
they had no fears of defeat, and conse-
Quently failed to make any exertion to pre-,
vent it. We regretted that defeat deeply
and particularly the remissness on the part
of the Democrats of this county, in their
failure to support, as they should have
done, the gallant standard bearer in that
contest, who, though he failed to achieve
success, richly deserved it but We took
vass to ourself, for We did all that we could
to impress upon the minds of the members
of our party the fact that We did not have
much of a majority in this District, and
that it would require active and unremit-
ting exertion to succeed, and we urged
upon the party with earnestness tho neces-
sity to get all the Democratic voters to the
polls, but they failed to heed our admo-
milton and appeals, and the result was a
sad defeat. We hope that the good Demo
Gratis of this District, and of this county
more especially, will not again suffer them
selves to be lulled to sleep and put off their
guard by the delusive idea that we have
such majority that it is useless to make
any special effort to get out the VOTE
Actire, persistent e1ertion should now be
the watchword, and every Democrat should
act as though the result depended upon his
own individual effort. If this be done,
victory will crown our efforts-if not
another defeat awaits US.
We have good and able ticket-one
that deserves, and should receive, the cor
dial support Of every one who desires the
peace and prosperity Of the country, and
the relief of the people from unnecessary
and unjust and burdensome and discrimi-
mating taxation. The merits of the indi-
viduals who constitute the Democratic
ticket are SO well known as to need DO
sulogy at our hands-their well earned
fame speaks trumpet.toDgued, and their
names are as familiar as household words,
and inspire confidence and excite admira
,ion whenever and wherever mentioned.
Our nominee for Congress, suficit to
say, is worthy to be associa' ed on the
ticket with our able, distinguished, and
patriotic candidates for the Presidency and
Vice-Presidency.
The abe and learned editor of the Rich
mond State, than whom no one is better
qualified to judge of the ability and &C
complishments of another, in speaking of
the nomination for Congress in this Dis
trict, very justly says
"H. St. George Tucker is the standard
bearer of the Democratic party in the
Tenth district, and he will make canvass
that will be remembered for years to come
and that will result in his triumphant cleo
ton. Mr.. Tucker is a Democrat up and
down, through and through. He stands
firmly on historic Democratic principles
He is careful student of public questions
and his mind is richly stored with the
knowledge necessary for the successful pub
JIG man. He is well educated, being a
graduate of Washington and Lee Univer.
sity, and possessing literary tastes and
ability Of high order. He is a well-read
lawyer, who has taken high stand at the |
bar, and q strong debater, who speaks with |
ease and eloquencs. He is one Of tho most
promising young men in this State, and |
ono who will reflect credit upeR u In the
balls Of Congress"