The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-08-24

doubt. but there need not be any now, II every
man will do his duty. The Democrats are work.
Inc industriously, and will leave no stone IN
turned, that they may defeat Mr.. Lynch, out
present representative.
They will turn out en- masss, and will try 70
rally to their standard some Of the conserva.
tive men. They will say. we support your
President, point to very few Union men who
20 with them, and seek to persuade some that
the Democracy 10 the only Union loving party.
They cry out, "tsxation, RUM" and ask who
who vote to increase their own salary. And
even some OF their leaders, who denounced the
war two years ago. nov say ,ce put down the
rebellion, and treated the rebels Just a. they
deserved to be treated for seeking to overthrow
the government. by fair means, and by foul,
they will endeav1r to gain votes enough 10
elect Mr.. Sweat. We must meet such talk, and
such men. We must thwsrt their plans. We
must prove the fslsity Of 20 bold.fsced asser.
tons. We must show that the enlightened
people of this district are not to be drawn from
what they believe TO be true and just principles,
by those who assisted the rebels In the war, and
rejoiced at every defeat Of our soldiers in tho
field. II 10 no use to try to conceal the fact
that some Republicans heretofore, 60 with the
Democrats, and will carry few votes with
them. Their influence must be countersoted.
We cannot fully understand their motives, but
pe 10 undsrsfand that they have got into bad
company, out Of which We will try to keep our
selves. and must keep others out Of II also.
Now, In order to give Mr.. Lynch good ma
jority, and show to him that his constituents
have faith In his ability, integrity, and earnest
endeav0r 10 look alter the interests, and pro.
mote the welfare Of this district, We must work.
We have once been misrepreseuted by Mr..
a. hn anain
many men in every town who take but little In
terest 10 politics. and will remain at home on
the day Of election, " they are not seen and
made to feel that the issue 10 Of vital import.
ance and much depends on them. Every town
should be canvassed, every doubtful man should
be seen, every voter should be provided with
proper ballots, and means should be employed
to get every one to the polls early. Spurious
tickets will be In circulation. but let no man be
deceived thereby. In some towns, As In this,
there are rival candidates for the nomination oi
representative to the Legislature, and there
may be some dissatisfaction against the nomi
nee among the friends Of the unsuccessful can
didate. This should not be allowed to change a
in such cases should be sacrificed, or they will
sacrifice US. and every Republican should come
up to the Oolls without hesitation, aud cast bis
ballot for men known to be true, and not for
any seen to have fallen into bad company.
Voters Of the First District, organize, work,
vote. De not deceived by appearances. but
know the facts. Look at the position. past and
present, Of every candidate, and decide for
yourself who are the Unien men. Organize,
rork, role.
II is said that II Was q Maine Regiment ai
Gettysburg, under Gen. Chamberlain, that gave
US Little Round Top, and saved that memura.
bio day. Let II also be said, that II Was the
same men and those who sustained them, under
the same gallant leader, who battled msntully
for the right, and maintained at the ballot.box
the principles for which our soldiers fought.
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