The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-04-10
For the Republican
Our Charter Election.


Our Charter Election.
Editor Journal-I notice in your last paper,
a most remarkable article on the result OF our
City election. Its beaded" SUBSTANTIAL DEx.
ocRArIc VICTORY" but you give the lie to your
own words, by bowling dismally through col
umn and hall, in trying to explain hor and rhy
your ticket was so gloriousy beaten,
1t is evident that your article was no; intended
for home use. Your blunders are too gross-your
lies too palpable and clear, to be swallowed by a
people acquainted with the facts-and with you.
II NAV be, however, that those not possessed OF
such advantages, will conclude that the Republi-
cans of Lansing are, as you represent, corrupt,
dishonest, /" Infamous" They may be induced
to believe that Lansing Locofocos are such bright
examples Of immaculate purity as you would have
US believe. Hence, let US have a little plain talk
about this matter.
"a hundred men that voted the Republican
ticket, are not nov IN this city, and nerer had an
honest residence here" "a hired bully undsr-
took to control and dtceire honest men ,rho de-
aired to rote the democratic ticket"
| The above assertions are downright lies, un-
worthy of notice. Who was it that had score
of men in bis employ for three weeks previous tO
election? Did they not, to man, vote the loco
foco ticket. Where are they now? Did hes
have an ''honest residence" here? Who was II
that endeavored to frghten and intimda'e Re
publican voters, threatening to do them persona
injury and to destroy their property if they dared
TO vote the Republican ticket? Names can, and
rW be given, if necessary. Your howl about
Imported voFers' and hired DULLES, is very
silly ''stop thief" dodge-used solely to cover
your own tracks.
ave charge upon the registration boards an
fairnes. and partiaIity." Why? Is it because
they refused to receive the names of those who
told half dozen different stories about the LOST
of their naturalization papers? Or is it because
thew did not see tit to consider the opinions o
Yourself and landlord as law in the case? Ii
your blind fury, you forget that the persons who
composed the boards of registration are gentle
men, and far removed above and beyond you.
"7he democratic party made less than het
usual erertion" Indeed What locofoco wa
it that devoted his time for two weeks precedin:
election, in slandering his neighbors, deta:nins
character, and in trying to persuade his churcl
brethren to support the ''moral democracy.
Most excellent patriot We would not detrac
from the glory of thy name, but it must be con
fessed that you dare not vote, for fear OF bein!
considered resident, and-a tdr.payer.
LESS tnan your usual eXertlun:' E.~.y 500.
knows that the most determined efforts were pu
forth to accomplish your unholy purposes. Hu
man and divine laws were violated-week-da
and Sabbath hours were alike used for daily wOr
and for nightly consultation.
"7Aey (the democracy neuer spent a dollar
or sought to influence wrongfitity any roter.
We ask, in the name of all that is reasonable, wi
, any man believe your assertion? Go ask tn
men whom you clothed-hat, boots, coat, yes
!, and pants-a complete suit Ask certain thir
! ward liquor vender; inquire at the brewery, an
ascertain who furnished funds that it might fio'
freely till after election! Who it that vis;te
a portion of the third ward on Sabbath last, an
left dollar apiece to eight vOtersg 70" tai
about bribery and corruption" One thousan
| dollars won't pay your party expenses, and Their
isn't mean, dirty trick known to po!,icians, t
r which your party did not resort. We agree o
one point: '7hat the progress Of eOrraption q
vr elections, has become alarming" 1t
alarming" that locofocoism is not content wit
, pre-conceived and well-matured system Of in
portation, TO override the popular will. 1t is
, enough that life and property are rendered inse
cure, if men dare to vote as conscience dictate:
: Domestic sanctuaries must be invaded-characte
! DETAINED. Your hired minions, with lying, Sian
/, derous tongues, are Set at work to destroy tn
good name and fame o. Republican candidates
!, Now, Mr.. Editor of the Journal, accept a wor
of advice. Talk as much about estate issues
as you please-bankrupt the treasury every wee
air your pro-slavery doctrines as often as yo
choose but don't attempt to establish goo
reputation for Lansing locofocos, or claim tina
common decency is a component part in their or
ganization.