Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-10-23
20 the Republican, Of EEa-
diana.

The Old Line Democracy have sue
ceeded in the recent State election. The
exact majority can only be known by
official returns. We think il will not
exceed five thousand vo,es.-As as.
founding as i, may seem to those unac-
qnainted with the recklessness of that
party. facts exist. establishing beyond
doubt, That such majority vas secured
by the Importation of voters from adjoin-
States. The men thus imported were
placed along cur Railroads. and in ma
ny instances. the same men voted sew
eral times in different counties. In this
manner you were swiudled out OF your
rights.
In the same manner were the Kepub-
iicans of Pennsylvania iefrauded 1t
was necessary to carry the October cleo
tions in our State and ia Pennsylvania,
10 create even a proba biiity Of the cleo
ton Of Buchanan. They wanted the pres.
tige which triumph usually gives party,
and for that purpose, immense sums OF
money. raised By an assessment on fed
eral office holders, and otherwise were
employed 10 colonize voters into these
States. A victory thus achiseved can.
not give those who gained it any strength
in November.
These ouireges should arouse your in
digna ZION and nerve YOU will, renewed
Zeal for the approaching contest
Al the recent election, thousands Of the
Know Nothings. or The Native American
IA e
ted ganst us, who. in November. ill vote
their own electoral ticket. Others who
have heretofore been identified with
them, and who are honestly opposed TO
Slavery extension. and who desire the
restoration of the Missouri Compromise
in terms effect, will join the Republ-
cans and support Fremont. Mr.. Fill
more's recent letter. declaring himself
opposed TO a restoration Of that Compro-
mise, leaves them no other course 10 pur-
sue.
The principles OF the Republican Party
have been grossly misrepresentcd, and
many have been prejudiced against US
by the shameless declaration, that we de-
sire 10 abolish Slavery where it now ex-
ISIS, and TO place the negro upon an
equality with us in all the Political and
social relations oflifc a more infamous
LIE was never uttered, and lis authors
know it. We contend Goi the exclusion
of Slavery from territory cansecraied
10 freedom, so that free white men may
- there and establish for themselves
homes never 10 be contaminaIed by the
cnrse OF Slavery and its evils.
Repudialing. as we do. all connection
or coalition with any party which,
through secret organization. OF otherwise,
throws its influence end its votes in IA
vor of the extension OF Slavery. we stand
firmly and crclusiUely. upon the Repub-
iican Platform proclaimed al Philadel-
phia. We ask for the principles there
avowcd. the candid consideration of all
men, confident that they must give them
their sanction at the ballot box.
SHALL SLAVERY BE ExTEH DED?' That
is the only issue, and the people will not
be distracted by the side issues of Tenn
porance and other questions which were
Improperly brought to bear against us OF
the late election by dishonest and IN
scfupulous demagnsues. Let that issue
be but fsitly presented and fully under
stood By the people, and we have no foaTs
OF the result.
We believe tina; majority OF the legal
voters of this State are In favor of the
principles ard Candidates of the Republi
can Parry. aud that vigorous aud deter
mined effort will secure glorious TIL
umph.
REpuBLIcANs! We conjure you as
you love Freedom and hate Slavery-as
you love your whole country, aud her
free institutions above all else beside, TO
make that effort aud all will be safe.
BY order Of Rep. State Cen Com.
]. ID. DEFREES, Chairman.
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