Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-28
THECAMPAIGN IN WISCONSIN.
Address OF this Republican State Con
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seutral states OF Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Indiana. are such as may we'll cheer every
patriotic citizen Following the successes
already W in Vermont, Maine and Con.
necticus, they conclusively indicate the re
sult Of the Presidential canvass
There remains but one source of appre
hension on our part; but one possible
ground for hope on the part of our oppo-
nents. It is this : that the republic rs,
regarding their triumph as already sub
stantially won, may relax their efforts, ard
omit the work by which alone the fpal
victory can be assured.
Let US beware of such folly. The au
spicious successes already achieved should
stimulate us to renewed exertion instead
of lulling us into dangerous and inglori-
Gus repose. We have an enemy to con
tend with, always on the alert, and always
quick to take advantage of any lack of Wig.
lance on our part. Do not for a moment
fancy that the masses of the Democratic
party will be discouraged by the prospect
of the inevitable defeat of their candidate
for President. The leaders will still strug-
gle for local successes and will bring out
their full party vote. Their followers,
the great mass of. them, d. not and will
not know, before the third of November,
that their party has been everywhere
routed in the October elections
Whoever expects to witness the masses
of the democratic party dismayed, under
stands little of the nature of that party
There is nothing SO intrepid as ignorance
A band Of a hundred savages on our west
ern borders will array themselves against
the whole power of the United States.-
They experience no encouragement, be-
cause they can not comprehend the odds
against them. They only know they are
beaten when they feel the actual physical
impact of overwhelming numbers
1t therefore behooves tue republicans to
push on the good work with the same en-
ergy and zeal as if the result We're wholly
in doubt. We ore sure Of Uictory only on
the conditions that we omit nothing that
can be done TO make Uicto,y certain
Let the Republicans, then, everywhere,
labor with an energy that knows no ibate
ment or WEAKNESS Republican Coun Y
Committees, Town Committees, Grant and
Colfax Clubs, Tame s, Boys in Blue,
each and all, should see that everything
possible is done to promote our success
and give emphasis to our victory. Nor
should the work be left to those alone.--
Each Republican should give his individ-
ual efforts
EVERY REPUBLICAN VOTER
MUST BE AT THE POLLS ON THE
THIRD OF NOVEMBER.
1t is not merely the election of our can
dldates for which we should strive. Our
aim should be to give them the principles
they represent, the moral support of an
immense majority-a majority that shall
indicate the strength and determination
of that sentiment in the country which
has infexibly resolved that the just fruits
OF the nations victory over the rebellion
shall not be surrendered, and that the
natioral faith, pledged to the protection
of Union men in the south, shall not be
violated or put in jeopardy by entrusting
1t to the keeping of men of doubtful or
reasonable antecedents.
To this end, we ask you at once to 60
shout the practical measures necessary to
bsing out the full republican vote in the
several precincts of The state. Here are
some essential things to be done:
/. If not already prepared, make out at
once full list of voters of our respective
precincts, classifying item according to
their political character.
2. Appoint committee, assigning to
one or more of its members the duty of
standing at the polls on election day, and
checking the names of the voters on the
list prepared as we have suggested, as they
vote, while the other members, provided
with teams, are sent for such republicans
as are likely to be laggard and negIectful
3. Appoint large vigilence committee
to attend the polls throughout the day,
and challenge all persons concerning
whose right to vote there is any doubt,
f. attend TO the Republican voters
of foreign birth, and see that their papers
are legal. By the recent decision of the
Supreme Court, all declarations of inten-
ton TO become a citizen, made before a
deputy Clerk of the Court outside the
Clerks office, are Illegal and worthless.
In all such cases new papers should be
obtained from tie Clerk himself.
5. Make timely provision for an album
dent supply of tickets, and be certain be-
fore using them that they are accurately
printed.
Ifthese suggestions are generally adopt
ed through the state, we can confidently
rely upon en- unprecedented vote for Grant
and Cofax, and. a majority such as will
give every Republican just cause to be
proud of Wisconsin.
In conclusion, fellnw Republicans, we
again appeal to you to be uuremitting in
your efforts. Push the breaking ranks of
the false Democracy with undated energy.
Press after them as Gen. Grant pressed
upon the fugitive masses of Lees routed
army. Let the nearness and the certainty
ofyour victory bring access Of zeal and en-
thusiasm. Make your triumph an i'm
pressiVe one. Place Wisconsin in the
front rank of Republican States fore
most n her staunch attachment to that
great party which has successfully main
tanned the national life through the most
formidable as well as the most wicked Of
rebellions, which has destroyed slavery,
which has secured from European powers
a reenonition Of th ar ripbt Af nvp.friation