Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-11-02

~ ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY, NO
MEMBER SIXTH.
About Ilsctiou. ....
We sincerely hope and trust, and moreover
firmly believe, that before the issue Of another
number Of the Gazette, ABRAHAM LINCOLN
will be the chosen elect Of . large majority Of
the electors Of the United States, for the high
est office in their gift. From every quarter
We hear cheering intelligence. The sun Of
Republicanism has arose with healing in its
beams, and its warm genial rays are perme-
ating the dark places Of our land,-wherc
Democracy has long held undisputed sway
arousing the masses from their torpidity, and
by its strong clear light enabling them to see
the pcridy and decentralization of the party
at whose shrine they were wont to worship.
The Egypts are passing from darkness into
light, and if we read the signs Of the times
Alright, the political millennium is close At
hand.
Yet, while everything augurs well, the bat
tie is not yet won, nor will be until the polls
are closed on the night Of the 9Th. 1t will
not do for Republicans to relax in interest or
watchfulness during the few days that yet
intervene. We are opposed to foe thor
oughly versed in political chicanery and STRAIT
egem, INSCRIPTIONS as to the means used if
the end be but obtained; and, moreover,
rendered desperate by the knowledge that
this is their Waterloo,-they venture their all
upon this fight, knowing full well that if they
fail, such is the critical condition of their even
now wellnigh foundered bark with its mu.
tinous crew, that they will be so utterly ami
hilated, buried so deep in the waters of obliv.
ion, that there will be no resurrection for them
hereafter. Republicans have . right to be
hopeful, and even feel triumphant since the
October elections, but they must still keep
constantly in mind that work, vigorous work,
a long pull, strong pull, and pull alto
gcther, are the only means by which our sue
cess can be rendered certain. But do this
and we have got them,-and posterity will
rise up and call US blessed for it.
Republicans of Black Hawk, dedicate next
Tuesday to the cause of Republication. Be
at the polls early, and see that your neigh
bors are there also. Stay there, and while
allowing every person entitled to the exercise
of the elective franchise the privilege of fol-
lowing the dictates Of his own judgment, aid
voting as he may see fit, make it your duty,
IS it is your privilege, to guard the sanctity
and purity Of the ballot box against any who
may endeavor to cast votes not legally emit
tied to the privilege. If there are any halt
ing between two opinions, use every honora-
bic endeavor to convince them that if they
would vote right they must vote the Republi-
can ticket. 1t is not necessary for US to state
here what arguments you can use in such .
case, for they have been 50 repeatedly brought
before you that you are thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with them. If any are on the fence, it
seems to US As though it would take but a
short talk to cause them to jump into the
Republican field as quick as though rattle
snakes den awaited them on the other side.
II any are ignorant of the issues at stake, and
the measures and policies that actuate the two
great parties, enlighten them. If you will
prove the tacts to them just as they are, in
nine cases out Of ten they will vote the Re-
publican ticket.
This is our last call in this campaign, and
here let us urge it home upon every Republi-
can voter of this county that it is his duty to
b At the polls and vote next Tuesday, and to
get out the full vote of his neighborhood. -
We want big majority, not q meagre one.
II our full strength is got out, we need not
fear the result If it should so happen that
the Democracy Of the Union should carry the
day, and we be cursed with an administra-
ton for the next four years akin to those of
the last eight, no Republican that does not
vote for LINCOLN and HAxLiN will have any
right to complain.