The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-07-23
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fairly and honesty that the people,
whom the Radicals fear, will oust them
them from the places they hold against
the known wishes of the majority of
the actual citizens OF this State. Are
Won willing. fellow citizens, that this
state of affairs shall continue? If not,
vote this fall against the Radical party,
and the time will soon come when you
will he able to assert the right Of citi-
zrnS. OF which many of YOU have been
50 illegally, unjustly and tyrannically
deprived, and be able again to perform
the duties and assume the responsible
ties of ireemcn.
The Registration law of lS66 is noto-
riouslv in violation OF the constitution.
To adopt it men were disiranchised
without the least shadow OF right.
Like all the other measures Of the Re
publican party in this State it was be-
gotten of hate, conceived in fraud and
born in iniquity. If any person desires
TO see continuance of these things let
him vote for Governor Stevenson. |
ask your suffrages for myself i'll the
interests of the people and not for my
own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Parkcrshurg ,jourHaL the organ
Of the Bitter Finders in this State,
saws that only 1000 men are disiran-
chsed, and that therefore no wrong is
done. only 5000! There was a time
in the history of this State mean
when she was part and parcel OF Nir-
ginia-when to deprive one man OF his
right to vote was to do wrong to the
entire people of the whole State No
wrong done Have we so far forgotten
the teachings of our fathers that 5000
men can be unjustly deprived of the
right Of suffrage and we calmly fold our
hands and say there is no wrong done
But the Wheeling MtclEgeacer, which
was the organ of the Let Ups" and is
The leading Radical paper Of the State,
more fairly states the case III putting
the number of disfranchised at 10000.
The great mass OF the people of all par:
ties think there IS wrong done, and will
vote this fall with the Democratic party
to remedy the wrong.
The Republican party, in defense OF
their course in DISTINGUISHING men be
cause of their having aided the rebel,
lion, say that they fear it the ballot is
restored to The late rebels they will rebel
again. Yet they do not hesitate TO take
a rebel to their arms provided he will
vote with them. They are very con,
Sistent. They don't care whether a
man has changed his views on the ali
stract right of secession or not, if he will
only vote with the Republican party.
This consistency was shown at their
late Convention in Parkersburg, where
Tom Swami, a Confederate officer and
one of the loulcst and most outspoken
for the Contcderacy, was made orator
in.chicf, and whom they talk of a. a
candidate for the United States Senate
In good truth the Radical test Of loyalty
is disposition to vote the Republican
ticket. no matter what sentiments a
man may hold privately and individu-
ally.
The Republican platform is very lib
cral, said the speaker 1t allows every
man TO think and act just as he pleases,
provided he votes for the nominees OF
that party; and its spirit and tenor is
that it is unsafe to enfranchise except
that party can he guaranteed longer n
lease of power. The Democratic plat,
form is open, bold, and plain in its pro,
visions, and if triumphant in the sue
cess of its candidates will inaugurate an
era of good feeling and brotherly love,
and will be hailed as the triumph of law,
liberty, and justice by good people
throughout the length and breadth oil
the land.
Mr.. Jacob forcibly contrasted the two
platforms. and concluded as follows
A Democratic success does not mean
the degradation of any class OF our citl'
zens, but the protection of all in then
constitutional and guaranteed rights.
In its success is assured the protection
of our highest hopes and ambitions, a
bright and glorious future for our state,
and an end to bitterness and strife. by
its success is guaranteed in this State
peace and good will toward men. II
the Republican party succeed, our troub
les will continue; the rights we have
inherited and which are dear to us will
still be in jeopardy and subject to the
caprices and viii of tyranical and ire
sponsible men. Should YOU see fit &c
elect me to be your Governor my high
est aim will be to relieve our citizen.
from their present disabilities and tc
aid our State forward to glorious car
Ger of usefulness and Importance Dc
YOUR duty faithfully. See that every
man registers who can. Attend the
polls on election day, casting your bal
/ lots for the Democratic ticket, and W.
will be certain to succeed.
The Convention then adjourned unit
two o'clock, when, it was announced