Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-06-03
THE CAMPAIGN.
Address From the State Central Committee.
PHILADELPHIA, May 81, 1868.

PHILADELPHIA, May 81, 1868.
To the Foteys Of Pennsylvania: The Ma
tional Convention of the Republican party.
with unanimity aud enthusiasm unprece-
dented, has nominated caudIdates for Presi-
dent ami Vice President and announced the
principles upon which they appeal to the
people for support As to the individuals
selected no word of commentator is neces
sary Their deeds form part of the his
tory of the country.
No matter who the candidates in opposi-
ton may be, they must represent an organi-
zation that was unfaithful TO the country in
the hour of its direst peril and false to hber-
ty and the rights of man.
For four years the Republic shook with
the tread of armed men in a struggle to de-
termine whether the will of the majority
constitutionally expressed should be the law
of the land till changed in the mode pre-
scribed by the original law. In that strug-
gle three thousand millions of treasure were
wasted-three hundred thousand hero mar
tyrs found in ourransomed soil their graves,
and sorrow sits to day at almost every fire.
side, mourning for the unreturning brave.
This waste of treasure and legacy of woe
was caused by the minority, in fair cleo
ton, refusing to submit to the will OF the ma
! jority yconstitutionally expressed. Suspended
ON the issue hung the life of the Republic
and the hopes Of mankind.
The only political organization to give aid,
| sympathy, and encouragement to that mi
norlty IN its attempt to dismember the Re
public and thus destroy our liberties was the
party calling itself democratic. At its last
| National Convention, while half million
| of men were in arms for the overthrow OF
| the Government, it declared the war for the
f,,l nl a. a,l
ate cessation of hostilities
"We were asked to spike guns when the
foe at bay,
And the rags of his black banner were dropping
away,
To take down the proud name our nation had won
And strike her brave bird from his home in the
sun"
Had the policy of the Democratic parts
been successful, the genius of impartial his.
! tory would have written on the tombstone
OF the present generation an epitaph OF In
| dellble, unfading and endless disgrace-that
it preferred the Republic should die rather
than endure the sacrifice necessary for it tC
live
The men and the party that saved the
Government IN war can preserve and pro
tect it in peace. The great captain of thu
age will lead the loyal hosts of the Repub
lic to victory in November next, as he lee
Its armies at Donelson, Vicksburg and Apo
mattox Court House
Republicans of the Keystone State, eff
cient organization secures certain victory
| \ our party In its infancy saved the terrific
ries of the Union from the blight and curst
Of human bondage, and consecrated then
forever to free homes and free men. In it
early manhood it has grappled and crushed
the most gigantic conspiracy ever formed
for the destruction of liberty and free gov
eminent. Treachery of public servants OF
apostacy of trusted leaders cannot stay it
onward march.
With truth and justice for weapons, ant
the hearts of the people for bulwark, i
true to yourselves a certain victory await
you.
''The price of liberty is eternal vigi
lance. GALUsHA a. GROW,
Chairman State Cen. Rep Com