The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

ATTENTION H1os!
The following address from the ..Batte-
ry," we have abridged and so altered ms to
suit this meridian. We now commend i,
10 the earnest consideration of our political
brethren, hoping that they will vail them
selves ol the hints thus furnished and as
sist 10 rout from power, that dynasty
which has SO nearly succeeded in subyert-
ing the liberties Of our country
THE TINE Is NEAR!
FRIENDS or TAYLOR!
ON TUESDAY NEXT, THE SEVENTH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, you will be called upon
to discharge high and solemn duty. On that
day you mus, declare BY your votes whether or
not the present destructive party shall continue
to rule over you with rod Of iron. We there
fore trust, tina, every man who really loves his
country, and is DESTROYS Of seeing her once more
prosperous, will be nj the polls on merit Tuesday,
prepared to discharge his duty honestly and tear.
lessiy. Turn out, then, as rREEMEN, determined
TO maintain your rights ut all hazards.
In order TO assist our friends, we would ad-
wise them 10
Be Careful
to examine well and see that tho BALLOT Box is
empty when the voting commences. The Ca.s-
ties no doubt will atiemp, some Of their usual
frauds, and mus, therefore be watched Attend
10 this advice and see that j, is not neglected.
Sec that the Votes arc Counted
as soon rs the polls are closed. Remember, free
men. that the ballot box is your only hope
Guard il with a watchful eve. Also.
Let not the Ballot Bor
be taken from the place Of voting until the votes
are counted. Your opponents are now despe-
rate, and may, il allowed the opportunity, resor,
to desperate means 10 maintain their power
At the polls you will probably find
OTDaliies Posicd-Sr0
TO Brighten YOU from voting. But be not alarm
cd. show them that you are iieemcn, and ,riH
exercise frecmfn's rights. You mrst also
CEWdich Illegal Toicra.-I0
Keep vigiIant eye upon them, and suffer no
man TO vote who is no, entitled 10 vote. lf you
do, YOU will again be cheated ou, OF Your tights.
| You must also
BE at the Polls,
rain or shine, hail or snow, nj least an hour or
two before they are opened. Talk 10 your &C
| Tnaintances who have been deceived and inisled
by the hirelings Of power. Many honest Dem
ocrais may vote with The Locofocos, if they are
not made acquainted with the destructive meas
nres which they wish adopted BE in time to
talk, o see, and reason with such men, and you
will do Your country great good. and prevent,
them from assisting 10 aesiroy their oan free
dom.
When the Polls arc Open,
vote yourself, and then look gu, for your nc GIL
bors. II one be missing,
Start ont after him,
and bescech him By all means to 90 and vote.
II he Won't 60 aud leave his work, STAY and
work for him until he returns. DO all tina, is
far and honorable TO
GTGct the Voters Om.S1
Our opponents always manage TO &C, their friends
out. |, is right sometimes to learn OF our enc
mes. We should all
Ecdr in mind
that we have votes enough to give the majority
on the 9Th of November TO On GocGu AND gsA.
pY, IL al OF his friends vote. Our opponents viii
haze oct every voter OF their pay. Shall the
friends of TAs:oI be less active when the best
| inte esis OF our county, are at stake, and We
have It in our power TO effect change of rulers
Fornid, il ircemcn. Rather let us all do our
duty, and
| THE ceisrc. VIII u REDEEMED.
Erecmcn! Stand al tic Polls,
until the box j. losed, and sec tina, tue old and
inirm are no, kept from voting bv the hired bull
lies o: Cass 4 Co., whose dpiy i, seems o be to
keep our old and timid voters from the polls
Watch hem well, therefore, and keep the WA
| clear.
Doni bclicrc your enemies!
They viii circulate every manner OF falsehood
10 help their sinking cause. Don't believe hem
This is an old trick Of our opponents, and has
already been begun BY the oiFiceholders in
Washington.
| Of TUESDAY .NEXT, THE SEVENTH
Or NOVEMBER,
Sec TO these things, friends, and your country
will long have cause to remember you.
Once more. Fcllor- Frccmcn, rally!
Rally from every hill. Rally from every vale
Rally from your work shops. Rally from your
fields! Rally from your iresides! Old Men
you who have thus far preserved our liberties
RALLY! Young Men YOU who mus, preserve
our Liberties in years vet to comc-RALLY.
R<,H, an, aud III ~,11