The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-05-23
To the Republicans Of the Union.

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The National Union Committee appeals to the
Republicans Of every state for their assistance and
cooperation in this suspicious crisis OF our coun-
VIZ ds.m It q, the highest importance that the RE-
pubicans of each state should Immediately reorgan-
lie for the remaining elections OF 1885, preparatory
to the coming Presidential contest. Especially
should this organization be Immediately effected IN
those states which have never before recognized as
the only just basis Of government the equal ana ln
alienable rights of man. Not Gay should pc lost
In forming and Strengthening within those statefa
public sentiment in consonance with the prlnclphs
which underlie the great Political organization 10
To this end, We desire to prosecute systematic
and thorough of the Southern states, by inc
most efficient speakers OF both races We Woulo
second their efforts by distribution OF documents
enforcing the principles policy and aims OF the ne
publican party. We would CALI IN every Ioctllty
where it is possible meetings for discussion, Where
those who with us in principle may learn 10 act
with unity and energy. These measures are rec 4f-
ed to bring out the vote of that large body OF Re
publican fnionists who now render the southern
states battlefield of principle. 1t is the pressing
need of the hour that bold, judlclous and ane men,
thoroughly mbued with our creed, should there ex-
plain our principles, establish our falthtulness TO
Them and prove that national greatness and human
freedom depend upon the permanent triumph oil our
cause. =,
Beyond this, It is most essential that we should
now establish in those states, free thought, nee
speech and free press. Every part OF tins repuDllc
must be open to discussion of principles ana
measures. This must be sustained as cardinal
point in our creed at any and every hazard. Efforts
10 intimidate the humble and ignorant voter on the
part OF the southern planter, be met with the
spirit Of freemen, and the determination which
Just cause sanctions.
In time past, the Republican party has struggled
against the unjust reproach Of being sectional III It's
aims and character, though its purposes ana It's
means OF ehectng them were such as the iathers Oh
the republic approved. TWAS accused of being gov
erned by selfish motives, and of desiring to aggran-
die the north al the expense of the south Its ad-
Yersaries having the power to silence and 10 crush
all opposition, denied all discussion. and oyerawed
even freedom Of thought in fifteen states OF the IN
ion 1t is therefore now an imperative duty, which
we owe to our party and to ourselves, to embrace
the first opportunity of truly representing TO those
states how consistently we have contended for the
interest," welfare and freedom of bhe whole Union
The overthrow OF slavery and the rebellion and
the enfranchisement of the freedmen, rendering this
overthrow and final, have happily vindlcated
our course and orgAniZation but it il necessary TO
stamp the conviction of our loyalty and fidelity to
the right, irrespective Of section or race upon the
reconstructed states For the first time in many
years, the enthusiastic followers of our flag and con-
fessors Of faith there taking part in the pop
ular gatherings and in many of the southern states
we have reason to believe that they form decided
majority. They are, however, without organization,
and lack the cohesion and discipline necessary to
success Three-fourIhs of the Republicans have new
er voted, and have practical Knowledge of the
means whereby the popular will is expressed With
many OF them the habit is fixed, of rendering i'm
plicit obedience to able and dexterous politicians
who are impacably hostile to our principles and de-
termined on the prostration of our cause
Our immediate action is therefore imperative. We
cannot delay without imperiling all for which so
much has been sacrificed i'll the past. Confident in
strength IN the DOfLn the west, ana the racine
states we must not forget that we hare great duty
to perform toward the loyal and true men OF the
south.
REPUsMcAHs our appeal Is to you, to carry on
and sustain the work which few loyal and true
men have so nobly begun. We cannot ask speak
ers in addition to giving their time and talents oI
months to this labor, to defray their necessary
expenses. We cannot print and distribute docu'
ments Of the character required without heavy
outlay We have no means or reliance except upon
the generous spirit of that great party which holds
the claims Of humanity and freedom above all price
The patronage OF the government brought into pow
er by the statemanshp the courage, and the loyalty
of that party, will not aid us in this good work.
We must therefore appeal directly and personally
to you. Ifyou are rich give generously. If poor
send US whatever you can afford. The generous
purpose and the noble aim sanctfy the humblest eff
forts. At all events act promptly, and lat fee
that the sympathy of the Republican party is witt
in our purpose OF making this great land the home
of true republican principles, where distinctions o
and color are unknown, and where Liberty
Virtue and Intelligence form the enduring basis o
our greatness and prosperity.
Address letters and contributions TO Gov MARCU
L. WARD, chairman and treasurer. Newark, N j.
Marcus L. Ward, n. j.
Samuel A. Purvance, Pa.
William Cafin, Mass.
John B. Clark, N Fl.
Horace Greeley, n. Y.
III, FL. Starkweather, Conn.
N. B. Smthers, Del.
n. W. Hoffman. Md.
Executive Committee of the National Union Com
Ne1o York, May 10, 1867.
~~*All Republican journals requested to copy
To SECOND this appeal