, 1860-01-21
To tho Republican Voters.

Editors Pteas tnd Ttlhnne:
il il an old saving aud true. that in union
there is strength Political clubs when orgun-.
ized and united inrnrpose have strength, mud
cheney to the Republican party. hey meet tile
appreciation, and should have the aid and CO"
operation Of Ait good and true lncn. / notice
Gull upon mechanics aud worklng-men, who are
in favor or free lubor, TO meet this evening Tor
,as purpose Of sa4s so2s HepSe!ean G'no;
tic intention 10 limit the membership 10 me-
shan,cs strictly, although tho mechanics and
iaboring classes have more ut stake III the ques-
tion of free or s1ave labor, than any other class
Of men. lf any class Is TO be ruled out Of such
clubs il should he the mousing Office seekers,
tile baue aud curse Of modern political orgaui-
xatons. hope the Club to he formed this cven-
iax will be- on the watch for these - wire pull
'ing" gentry; that they viii set their faces like
lint, again.t all managing cliques. 1t las be-
much to do viii! Tue selection Of their
officers, as tue Inhabitants Of tho Fejee
Islands. It is true they attend the primary
meetings 50 called, but such meetings
are secondary and not primary; The primary
meetings arc held in certain private rooms by .
lew office seeking individuals, where the no1ni-
nations nre as certainly made Is they are after
the ratification meeting. These gentry can in.
form you Who will be the candidate for Mayor
this year, and who next year, and who is to be
Com ptsollcr, Governor, DC. These men are d
sclf-consti.uted body, aud are III no sense dele
gated to mike such selections, or rather sclf-
appointments. The aputhy Of the public gcncr-
ufty. is tue only reason wiy these things can be
.}one so exsilv. There is much grumbliug among
the nenple for tue time being, but alter the
rlec,iou they return to their indifference unti!
tue next trap is sprung; and aftcr it is TOO late
to meud the matter, they haSe smother burst o.
indignation. If any one complains loudly, lie il
vet down as "sore-head', wanting m office
himself. This is the machinery employed tt
curb the restive, ,outspoken voter, and most me'
rather than he met By these taunts, quietly sub
nit tn tie direction and dictation Of these con
.emptible wire pullers. The only remedy i
organization Of the voters Expel from you
clubs every mousing Jfiice seeker Vote Tor N
man that asks for your vote- Select your nom
inees from the best men in your party. "fthou
regard to lis wishes, and insist upon his stand
ing the nomination the more pers1aslen 20
have TO use the better officers you will get. Al
tend the primary meetings, and be ready '
th~art the chicanery Of these cliques. lnt me
in the chair thAt hare not dreamed G
it prior TO the meeting. Let them select ID
committees without premeditAtiou: This is
practicable: Let every Office seeker be cut O
from every such committee. aud until this
done, no political po1ty can be purified or kel
pure. a VOTER
Man K1ILrp.-Alexapder McKca was foun
dead on Saturday last, uear Eithart in Loga
county. He had been chopplng wood in ii
timber, and was seen II work on tree whic
lad been felled By him on Thursday. Whe
found he wss lying with his faee down and
large limb rcating on the back 81 his bead. N
Nckea waa m upright young farmer. md "!