The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-09-03
Go TO Work.
E. G. DEWoLFE, sec'ys.
L. j. HIssoNG, wv '''

L. j. HIssoNe, 'o'!''
Go to Work.
1t can hardly be expected that the
earlier weeks of political campaign
shall be as excited and enthusiastic
as those that immediately precede
election. Unless some extraordinary
issue presents itself, it requires time
to abstract mems thoughts from their
farms and merchandise, and concen-
trate them on the interests of the
State or nation. Here in Ohio we
have the additional excuse Tor dilia.
toriness, that the period just subse-
quent to the nominations is usually
very hot. The farmers are also busy
with their crops, while many city
people have left their homes in search
of resreatiOD.
1t is natural enough then that the
spirit of campaign should be con-
centrated in its closing weeks. Yet
there is danger that undue procrasti-
nation may leave work to be neglect
ed at proper season, for which
there is no time month later. The
man who shirks his duty because he
has not energy enough to undertake
its performance, though he may plead
that he is always energetic when
there is real need, is generally q
triflor who can not be depended on.
Promptness, diligence and decision
are as essential in political as in bus
mess affairs.
AS compared with former years,
we have no reason to believe that the
Republicans Of Ohio are less than
usually interested in the approaching
election still the experience OF the
past shows that there is urgent need
of more general and hearty partic
ipation in campaign labors. 1t is the
merit Of Democrats and the shame OF
! lRepublicanS-that the -former-are
I Always at the polls, anu always at
work, rain or shine, while the latter
are frequently mere sunshine patriots
and fair-we-ther soldiers. This re
proach should be no longer true.
i Then again, those familiar with
campaign tactics we'll know that the
real work before an election is done
by very few men. This is not fair.
Candidates are not nominated fo-
their own benefit, but for the good OF
all the people. Every voter has
therefore ; vital interest in securing
victory for the men whom he wishes
10 be chosen.
Attending meetings is useful, and
nothing serves better to kindle en-
thusiasm but if meetings are not
held in ones neighborhood, there are
other ways in which he may strength
en- the right cause. First, he should
carefully study the papers, and make
himself familiar not onlo with the
arguments of party speakers, but
with the current of local and general
politics. By thus extending his
reading he learns facts for himself; !;
is able to judge more intelligently of
the relisbility Of the statements made
on the stump, and can more effectu-
ally refute the sophistries of his op-
ponents. This is foundation work.
When the campaign has become
heated, and meetings are multiplied,
there is little leisure for reading or
reflection, and if these last have been
omitted, the voters energy is likely
to be of little comparative use, for
he is not armed against the argu-
ments Of the Democracy, and has no
sagacious counsel by which to
strengthen the weak and confirm the
wavering, much less to silence objec-
tions.
1t is the duty then ofevery Repub-
lican in Ohio to go to work at once
and earnestly. 1t can not be plead
that the issues are of little conse-
quence. If we have not an armed
foe in the field, We are called upon to
face the men who gave the rebels
sympathy and encouragement. with
out which the rebellion would never
have been attempted. Our oppo.
nents are the avowed enemies of i'm.
partial rights, and thus the allies Of
aristocratic pride and monopoly
They would overthrow, if they could,
the financial credit of the county and
involve every business and agricul-
tural interest in hopeless bankruptcy.
The blaze of rebellion swept over
half the Union. Its ravages have
been checked, but its embers still
smolder. Until the last spark is
extinguished it would be dangerous
to rest. 1t is now the turn of Ohio
Republicans to work. Let them be
up and doing !-Cincinnati Gazette.
Let every Republican of Hancock
county thoughtfully read the above
and make this inquiry of himself:
Am / doing all 1 can to promote
the interests and welfare of the Re-
publican party? If you are not,
then, go to work at once, and make
a bold and vigorous dash into the
enemies camp, bring the forces
under your control to bear upon the
enemies works, and in the end VIC
tory will be ours.
There is no time for delay. The
will soon be upon us. Let {
The intervening time be well spent, /
and when election day comes see {
hat every man sble to go to the 9
aolls will be on hand, 4