The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-10-01
TANNERsvILLE. PENNA. }
Sept. 29th, 1868. :
To The Editor of The Jefersonian:

1ANNERSNILLE. EMMA.
Sept. 29th, 1868.
To The Editor Of the Jefersonian:
| am informed. through reliable source,
that a certain portion of the Democracy met
on Saturday last, in our quiet little village,
TO make flag TO be borne by them to the
great Democratic charivari held in your
town yesterday afternoon. These men were
the leading men of the Democracy of one Of
The Townships OF the County of Monroe );
and they are men who arrogate TO themselves
the privilege of giving advice TO their neigh
bors, and others, who they think stand infe-
rior TO them in the knowledge of political af-
fairs; and they are the men who despi.e the
soldier
am sorry-yea, more am ashamed to
say that among all present not single man
of them was asacquainted with the colors which
are comprised in the flag of our country {;
that glorious banner which, unfurled in the
I days of the immortal WASHINGTON, has been
same "broad stripes and bright stars" which
was borne by Gen. u. S. Grant against
the strong holds OF Rebellion, up TO the surren-
der Of that grand conglomeration of Democ-
racy, Lee and his army, and which ended the
war: 1t appears that these so called Demo
Gratis knew no stars and stripes either before
: the rebellion, or afterwards, up to The pres
ent time; but the stars ard bars were still
ripe in their memories, as ! snail presently
enIeavor TO show.
4 Having purchased the material ani assem-
proceeded with their endeavors to make the,
} 10 them unknown, flag. After laboring for
some time, they got together something,
which, doubt not sent thrill OF Joy through
their Democratic hearts. A regular Sey-
monr flag the result of their first attempt
, proved to be, only it lacked the poisonous
fangs Of that grand emblem of treason, the
comprehend" As they, without dOnbt,
: kept these concealed for secret use, do not
feel much like venturing sympathy for the
omission. The "stars and bars" emblem of
the "loSt cause" over which they mourn so
sadly, and for the recovery of which they
fight so ravenously, they had to perfection
: These stood out as free in this portion of
Monroe county, in September 1863, as they
did in South Carolina, in 1851. Curious to
say, nothing wrong was discovered in this
by any of the worthy gents. present.; and
but for the opportune arrival Of an ex-soldier
you would have seen. on Monday that por-
tion of the Democracy representing the
brethren of this section of the county, maj rch
to The Democratic meeting with Secession
Flag flying at the fore.''
4 After the soldier had pointed out the er-
ror, and the rebel Democracy discovered
that their labor was in vain, they went to
work again, but, this time, kept the soldier
with them as gIide to The accomplishment
OF their object, which really was to ma ke an
American Flag. Under his tuition they had
tolerable success; and suppose you saw the
result of their labor on your streets on Mon
day. The fact is, Mr. Editor. the Democra-
cy North have so long worshipped the "Siars
and Bars" and so many of them remained so
| long hidden IN the woods herea bouts, and in
Canada, that the "Stars and Stripes" was a
something they had forgotten about; and it
! really made them stare when the good old
| heg was unfurled before their eyes; and no
doubt they acted awkwardly at the meeting
in consequence.
| i 1m not surprised that such men support
the Democratic party and It's representatives,
Seymour and Blair; for the former was
their friend during the rebellion. and the lat
ter has expressed willingness to renew the
struggle in behalf of the '.lost cause" as
soon as he is safely cuscnnced in the Vice
Presidents chair. Why then, should they
forslke them now? Let them make one
more effort, and let all Democrats once more
| fall into line, for the ides OF November will
see the las; of the men who have reveled in
| treason so long as to have forgotten the Clio
rious flag of their country.
But is it not shame, Mr. Editor, that
we have such men among us-men who ra
ther than think for themselves, will 60 on,
from day to day iullowing the corrupt lead of
still more corrupt leaders until they have
covered themselves with disgrace! Will
not the day come when the masses Of the
Monroe Democracy will open their eyes to
the character OF the men who have led them
on and hurled them against so many snags
Yea, verify will it. The time must come
when Democrats even will discover the in
fuences for evil which surround them, and
scatter them as chaff before the wind
Then will come the day of political jubilee,
for then, and not till then, will Democrats
vote ar conscience, and not rs corrupt party
leaders, dictates. MORE ANON.
The Democracy complain that gold is |