Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-30

in consideration of their interest in the
Republican party?'' "Were they sus-
pected of such broad and high patriot
ism as would lead them TO so periious
step for the good of the countryY''
Were they so jealous to have Della.
ware represented in the National
Legislatures"
Really. my fellow citizens, confess
to you that it is with amazement that
one contemplates that strange and
mysterious power by which one man
holds his fellows to his purpose and
his commands. With what unques-
tioning devotion ID men, who were
chosen, last November, with the
definite understanding that they would
elect Senator, passed so suddenly
into trance! Fifteen gentle-spirited
and unaggressive men, as thoy were
known to DO in ordinary life, are trans
formed into compact band of deyotees,
as blindly attached to their master, as
. company of Pagan worshippers at an
Eastern shrine. Then consider, how
at an appointed time the number grows
to 16, and then, after festive inter
view, to Is. and then at the last to 81,
and thenceforth to the end with what
rhythmic unison they hold fast to one
| pun llOotI anu htSp supp W tlo NaNo Va
the magician's wand!
| What is this strange and admirable
power, this conviction that is i'm
| patient of argument and inquiry, and
approach that closes up all the gates
of the mind, lest some uncircumcised
marauder should seek to invade the
sacred PrecinctsY Marvellous, indeed
Is it the attraction Of unusual knowl-
| oh ef oil - -
exalted and exceptional virtue, of the
power of a great, loving, unseliish,
beneficent and forgiving nature? Is il
the divine magnetism, by which q
chosen few Of the worlds heroes have
now and then, through the ages, held
sway over the souls of men? Really,
Mr.. Addicks is to be congratulated or
the possession Of this strange charm.
Let him not be surprised if it becomes
a subject of speculation and investiga
ton. Let him not wonder if people be
come astounded at these performances Of
q newly-risen political Erestidigitator,
Many inquiries will be made many
have been made--and il some inter.
prefers should blunder into uncharity
and shadowy suggestions, he should
not feel aggrieved. but rather attribute
the mistake to that mental bewilder
ment which proceeds from graphing
with the mysterious and supernatural.
Now. let me repeat that hitherto
have acted with the Union Republi.
cans honestly, and in good faith.
have been accused, by few, of being
u traitor. ITO whom" ] would ask.
/ have been accused of carrying water
on both shoulders That | will moi
deny. Like the ancient water bearers
/ have endoavored to balance tn,
burden on the right with the burden
on the left, for have been ambition.
and anxious as far as possible t.
: reconcile the two factions of the party
! l have endeavored to quench the fires
} of political rancor on the right hant
> and on the loft. | have thought my
self somewhat magnanimous in thi.
direction, but henceforth there shall
be no mistake. ! will not. any more
: carry water on both shoulders. 1t shal
be well known Just where l stand.
am a Lincoln Republican. l will no
! again give my support to Mr.. Addicks
nor to the Union Republican part,
while he is its recognized leader, ant
q candidate for the United State!
5 Senate.
The Union Republican party as i
now stands, is not Republican party
2 1t is an Addicks party. 1t has gon,
after strange gods and loft me where
? have always been. And no doubt, som,
OF its adherents will slurringly say thu
| will be very lonely. Very likely
that may be, but it is a respectable,
loneliness, that was preceded by poot
company long before the Union Repub
; lican party was born, and hcnceiorth
if l can't find associates represent
ing my principles, at least in ,
measure, will so to tho ballot box a
every election time, and deposit, a
my. ballot, the picture Of the immorta
rail.splitter. j. s. Willis.