Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-20

pare for the Struggle. 1t is the part Of
wisdom to prepare for every great emer-
gency, and as the question before us is one
OF grave importance, we should give it our
careful consideration. There is no lack Of
men who are willing to serve tive, the
people" as a Representative In The 41st
Congress, by from present indications it
seems that the contest is narrowed down
to two, and that we are to decide be-
tween Hon. Geo. w. Julian Of Wayne
and Hon. Jno. II. Farquhar of Franklin.
Hon. Geo. w. Julian is we'll known.
lie is u representative Of the cardinal
doctines OF the Republican party. His
record Tor the past twenty years is before
tho country. We invite attention TO it.
Its brightness is not jimmed by any
apologies for traitors, nor its beauty mar
red by refusal TO extend the privilege OF
our laws to long suffering, oppressed
race, whose highest claim to protection is
their answering fidelity to the "old flag"
in land ~ traitors. IL is asserted by
many shss71(is disorganizer; that he is
selfish aud INSCRIPTIONS, looking more to
his own interest than that Of his party.
The reverse Of this is the truth. 1t is al
legged by his opponents that his enemies
will scratch him, thereby securing tho
election Of an opposition candidate.
"Make that appear,
And shall credit whatsoever
You tell no after, on your word,
However unlikely or absurd"
or all tho public men Of Indiana, (and |
might with proprioty say Of tho nation, }
no ono has encountered fercer opposition
than Mr.. Julian; and II, at times. In the
heat OF controversy, he hps turned upon
hissussailants, IL only proves him human,
aud he deserves great credit for the many
signal victories no has achieved over those
macontcnts, those barnacles on tho Ship
of State.
As friend to Mr.. Julian, We are un.
willing TO see him sacrificed on tho doiesla.
bic pre,oxt Of expediency. We want no
szpedieacy candidate, aud will accept none
such. 1t Is far moro becoming that grand
organization whose struggle in defense of
Liberty aud Justice is marked by hun.
dred battlo fields, 10 nominate good man
and true, and make tho fight on principle,
and, II defeated, 90 down like tho Cumber.
land with our flag nailed TO tho mast
every man at his post and our guns belch.
ing forth defiance to the foe, as the waves
Of defeat close over US. Wo have ma
loyity Of 400 votes, anal II this Is lrltter.
cd awey, let tho responsibility rest where
Il belongs.
Hon. Jno. II. rurquhar h well known
TO the people Of our District aud has served
Quo tern Ia our National Legislature
Though generally correct in his action on
tho great questions Of tho day, no has In
some instances discarded the duties Of the
Statesman and assumed the rolo Of the
politician, without maintaining tho prln.
oiplo Of justice 10 MI, but, on the con.
trOry deparrisg widely from u. lls vote
refusing TO extend 10 tho Freedmen In
tho District Of Columbia equality before
tho law" his efforts to whitewash tho do.
lection Of Andrew Johnson, and his vote
giving TO tho soldier 800 aud TO him.
self 10000, under tho miserable subior'
fuge Of cquallzng bouniics, do not receive
tho cordial and unqualified approval Of
those who believe In equal and exact JUS
tlce 10 all. In tho lrst case, tho result
has proven his action unwipc, 30 eay th,
least. In tho second, wo behold Andrew
johnson impeachod before tho bar Of the
Senate for high crimes aud misdemcan,
ors. Aud as TO tho last, every soldier who
enlisted early In tho war from patriotic
motives, knows that 500 does not cqualIxo
tho bounty paid him for loug and faithful
service, with that paid al n later period
for few months "rear guard duty"
alr. Julian voted against tho ''ehau
equalization bill, /" which, taken In eonuee.
ton with bis earnest advocacy Of measures
TO provide Gland for the landlers aud homes
for the homeless" should oommend him
TO every soldier aud laboring man. II Ii
needless 10 dwell upen tho various reasons
assigned by hIa opponents why no should
not receive the nomination, for oPlca" has
completely exposed the ialacy Of Nil such
reasons yet advanced.
External vigilance Ia tho price Of llbor-
ty,' aud II We would succeed, we must
take the Geld and "carry tho war Into
Africa for our Willy adyeSarIea early
commenced tho campaign by a grand
flourish Of irumpeis. "Watohman, what
of tho nlghlg' was the herald of the com
ing conflict, aud Ia reckless mendaolty
and bitter hostility 10 tho Representative
Of the principles Is author long since re-
nouneed. siandsasa warning Of tho tactics
We will have TO face. Ii Is also reported
that a promising pspirant 10 Congressional
honors has applied the oprrobrous eplthe,s
Of Reaks pimps, 20, 70 those who are 10
biInd as TO support Mr.. Julian. This II
uncalled for. aud highly unbecoming that
dignity we have right to demand In our
next Representative. II IL our duty 10
SEQ that the issue Is FAIRLY brought before
the people; that FREQ expression Ia had;
aud il adverse to our choice, to yield 10
tho Fat Of tho people and give our supper,
10 their choice.
We would say, in conclusion, that as
Mr. Julian is not only competent, but we'll
qualified for tho arduous and responsible
duties Of Representative, has never proved
rscreant to principle or false to any pledge,
and has always been In tho advance OF
every struggle waged In the interest OF
humanity aud free government, there
neither Is, nor ever can BIO. any good rea-
son for the proposed change. #a*
For Congress-
The Chronicle, published at Grcens-
burg. Decatur county, presents Col. Ira u.
Grover for the nomination for Congress