The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-03-08
Be Men.

If Democrats ever expect to redeem
this country from Republican m%isruIe,
they must work 1t is the duty of
every man to take advantage of cir
chmstances. The Republican party
is corrupt. 1t is a failure, as lar as
any benefit to- the country is concern
ed; hut a great success IN benefittir g
a comparati, ely few individuals. Du-
ring the last ten years the pee pie of
this country have tried Republicanism
quite e~ffactually. 1t has been found
wanting not so much in ability as in
honesty. 1t has been inun'l wanting
in regard for that which issacred, or
wh,ci, should I've; has been found want
ing in ability to protect the people
who have made such sacrifices Tor the
party, and the principles advocated by
the leading members thereof.
Thousands of Republicans all over
the country are dissatisfied with the
present condition of affairs. They
are tired of working to support an ar
,~istocracy which never existed. until
the Radical party came in power
They are tired of following the lead
of men who profess honesty and prac-
tice rascality. They are tired of con
firmed arguments about reconstruc-
ton, all these arguments bling carried
at the expense of taxpayers The
honest men OF the Rel ublican party
inch who thought it was desirable
that We have a c!ianges{Fom the DE
Rincrscy which was in power a lew
wears ago-are now, fer the good of
iheeountry, anxious or willing to have
another change.
II Democrats sit idly down and do
hephipg, ssy nothing, to denounce
th6se who have proven themselves in
TIE wrong. or 10 help those who are
willing to join hands witt, those who
viii work for the right, they cannot
expect to win a victory very soon /;
sud when the people do win it, can
nd Expect to have their claims for as
s~istance honored nor respected.
In behalf of the peopie We have a
debt against the party in power
We want to see that party driven Out.
We would see this country restored
to Democracy. We would see the
rightsSf every State pro cried and the
people of every State enjoying the
blessings of a Safe government ad-
niiisiered by the residents Of that
State, more for the benefit OF those
somewhere else, ur travelling
one section TO another bearing
carpet bays and laden with plumber.
> The Democrat who is not willing to
work, thinks more of the Republican
party than Of his own he might rs
we'll Le counted ont first as last, 20
as Democracy is concerned. We
never had any special admiration for
men who could only NOW in the shade,
nut we're always first to reach the
Ter fable. Rather do we like those
rho are earnest, and dare 60 u to
he W TX before Them, taking it as it
willing Ia hear their share OF
he work. and when comes the proper
ime, ei,ioy the reward to " hich they
nay be- entitled.
Gnd hates a coward ! and that MIN
8 n coward 10 Is afraid to stand up
nr his church, his faith or his Plipci |
Hes. The man is coward who Is
.fraid or ashamed to help men of his
.arty work when they are working for
he right and the protection Of the
q pie, and towards should have no
,fa,-e IN the kingdom /; for when comes
lie hour of danger they are always
irSt t. Iorsake their friends and ne
with their enemies, taxing, car
save their own necks. and the price
,ai,l &c them for their apostacy, indiff.
rent rs to- what becomes O: their de-
nde,l hllowers.-Lancast1r Eaye.