Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-09-15
WHY WE ARE REPUBLICANS,

EDITOR IRRESPONSIBLE are frequent
ly asked why we are republicans, and why
we try to induce men to vote the republi-
can ticket. These questions, altboug b
easily answered, sometimes bother us
especially when we are not expecting
them.
The campaign has opened, and every
republican should feel it his duty TO pre-
pare himself to givesa reason for his con
nection with the republican party. This
is not q difficult task for reasons are
abundant.
The past history Of the party, from
which we can judge of the future, affords
ample reasons why men should vote the
republican ticket next October.
Organized .sixteen years ago, not for
the direct overthrow of slavery. but to
prevent the extension of that evil; it grew
rapidly. and in six years elected its candi-
date 10 the presidency, aud obtained q
majority in congress.
Thus far its progress bad been smooth.
When, however, II assembled into power,
it met with en- oppe ton that threatened
the destruction OF tho government. This
was no less than formidable rebellion
The leaders of the revolt had been pre-
pairing for it for years. Their agents had
scattered the small army and navy of the
government TO the four winds of the earth,
robbed the treasury ard arsenals, and
seized the Southern forts. Soon after the
Inauguration of the Republican admins
tration. they (the rebels) fired into gov
eminent vessel, and followed this 10y at
tacking and capturing federal fort.
The eyes of the world now turned 10
the Republican party, represented by the
new administration. Upon its prompt
actions depended the life of the republic.
Supported by its constituents and patri-
otto Democrats. the administration proved
TO the world that it was competent to
save the union and integrity of the nation.
After the rebellion was crushed, the diff
cult task of reconstruction commenced.
Although hindered for some time by the
famous "Any policy" the Republican
party has completed that in such way
as to secure The social and political rights
of all law abiding citizens. 1t has made
provision for the defrayment of the ex-
penses of the government. and the pay
ment of the national debt; and it is now
paying the debt at the rate of nearly q
quarter Of million per day.
1t has reduced taxation and the expen.
ses of carrying on the government, and
has provided o funding system, which
will save the people millions of interest.
The above synopsis of the history OF
the Republican party causes US to ex.
claim ''Great has been your task, oh,
Republicans, and nobly have you per.
formed it," No party can show a more
honorable or patriotic record. 1t has
made some mistakes, but it is capable oil
| correcting them more capable than any
other party. Its financial policy lie just,
and it promises to and will pay the ma
tional debt at a very early period. Its
system of taxation has proved TO be a
success, and with its present notifications
will he easily borne by the people.
Under these considerations we have
great reasons for asking men to vote for
the Republican candidate for Congress.
The management of our State affairs has
been equally grand. Ten years OF Re-
publican rule has paid off the State debt
notwithstanding the burdens of the war.
Our county affairs have been 50 poorly
handled that the county is growing under
large debt contracted for no one knows
what. A change in the management of
our home affairs is desired by all. If the
party in power viii not promise to make
the desired change, let us trust them no
longer, but elect men outside of the clique.
1t can be done, and it will be done IL Re
publcans prepare themselves for the con-
test, drop minor points of difference, and
struggle together for victory. Let '-reform,
retrenchment, and honor be our battle
cry. FRITZ AMBERBrsB,
West Township, Sept, 5th, 1870.