Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-03
DEMOCRATS ORGANIZER

O6HOOnhlo
II the democracy Of Ohio desire a victory a,
Inc iall elections, worthy their principles and
candidates, now is the time to prepare for the
contest 1t is not too soon 10 begin to marshal
our forces and prepare for acton. Let us
commence now to DO our duty 10 our country
and our cause. If we are to have a campaign
and a victory, we must not remain longer in
supineness and inactivity. Our opponents are
ever %vigilant, and secretly laying their plans
and perfecting o most thorough organization,
and shall democrats remain idly at their posts,
unmindful OF their duty, aud tamely submit,
without an effort, 10 overwhelming defeat ?
We hope not There are a Thousand incen-
tlveS 10 energetic action, all of which speak
lr1mpet-iongued 10 The men Of principle, and
cal upon them 10 arouse and prepare to
strike for their affairs and their fires,
Strike for the green graves of their sires,
Strike TIL the last armed foe expires,
God and our Native land"
Imagine not, fellow democrats, you who have
gone forth shoulder 10 shoulder in a thousand
glorious contests, and achieved under the BAN
ner Of true Americanism, many triumphs, that
your ancient enemies have retired from the
contest, satisfied that the people will never
endorse their "obsolete IDEAS" and entrust the
government to be administered according 10
their notions OF Slate policy. No! Under
new names and specious pretexts-pleasAntly
sounding theories, in the practice of which re-
pnolcanisin and democracy would sicken and
cle' they are seeking to wrest from you The
control of the State and National governments.
SaaH they succeed? By uniting in an incon-
gruous compound all the isms which for wears
opposed democratic men and measures, they
nope 10 secure a victory, which shall tell with
fatal effect upon the democratic patty for years
TO come viii you let them do iii?
Democrats OF Preble county, you have a
work to perform in the approaching contest.
How do you intend to discharge your duty p
Will you take warning, and at once prepare
Tor the contest, or will you tamely fold your
arms in inactivity, and submit 10 be made
prisoners by the enemy? We ask you in al,
honor and sincerity, do you intend TO stand bv
the banner Of democracy in the hour of trial
and need, or will you basely desert your col
ors, deny your principles and prove r%ecreant
to your duty as true republicans? We desire
to send this matter home to every mans heart,
ana we want a response, practical and tangi-
Bile, such an one as will be felt and apprecia-
led, and evidence 10 your CO. workers in the
cause that, you know your duty and knowing
IT, are determined TO perform it, whatever
others may do. II such is your determination
lei us see it put into practical operation. If
on the other hand, you feel no interest in the
success OF democratic men and measures, con-
tnue as you are! We are determined TO dis
cover, il possible, The true position of the de-
mocracy of Preble county, within the shortest.
given time, and be controlled in our efforts by
that position If you are for active, energet,
lc, ofensive and defensive operations, work,
work, work, and by your actions evidence the
iaith which is within you We are 10 be
controlled and guided in our efforts hylthose 10
whom we look for support, but no man or set
OF men can reasonably expect US 10 do thus and
so, unless they give us the ir countenance and
material aid! Shall we have that which is
due from you, or will you r efuse TO work YOUR.
selves and endeavor TO cripple The energies OF
those who are willing 10 work. We shall see!
Democrats ofPreble county, upon you rests a
responsibility. Our duty shall be discharged,
regardless Of Consequences d! We have 'abor-
Ell with you and among you seuen gears, and
you hnor where dutycalled, we have alws VS.
been' will you now discharge That which is
incumbent upon you, collectively and individ-
u0lly. We await a response ard by that re.
Sponse must future operations be guided.