The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
HOW ABOUT ET!

The Democracy of this county, will hold
their Delegate elections on the last Satur-
day Of this month, and their County Con
vcntion on the first Saturday Of September.
Would it not be well for the Republicans Of
this cognty, and Representative and Sena-
torial District to follow their example. 1t is
true that we are woefuly in the minority,
and the prospects of success are not very en-
c0waeing; but we shall never know where
re really stand in point of numbers, or what
progress we are making towards the con-
quering Of this politically benighted region,
until we move boldly on the enemies work,
and make a dash for victory Without
thorough Organization, and the consequent
concentration Of energy, we can never move
beyond our present position Of hopeless
ness; nor can We ever, with certainty, or
anything ike it, predict the share we can
give towards the great victory which occurs
10 car party from each election. Heretofore,
we have been content to allow the result in
this county TO 90 as a matter Of course,
when by little eXertion rightly used, we
c-,uii satisfy even ourselves that Democracy
here is not 50 invulnerable but that some
Of it. adherents might be induced to venture
u vote right, and growing proudcr of the
exhibition Of their mauhod continue so to
vote in the future.
Seric Of the strongest Republican coun-
ties IN The State have been made such by
the st27dy, earnest, consistent action Of
Republicans in making nominations and
y>aAine and voting for them. The Brad
E3rd District Is a case in point, which should
encourage Republicans Of all other sections
in keeping step to the music Of their princi-
pies Once the strong hold Of Democracy,
and really its sheet anchor that district is
now the very hope Of the true friends Of the
Enion everywhere; and it became such by
the steady adherence Of its sons, in the op-
position ranks, to principle, and the religious
fdility with which at all times, sent out
fkirmishers and formed their line Of battle
ca election day
There was no temporisiug among the faith
ful in that district--no waiting for opportun-
isy to take advantage Of temporary fcuds in
5he ranks Of the Democrats. Such conduct
was deemed disgraceful, and beneath the
condescention of honorable partizens. The
w9r was carried steadily and determined into
Africa until at last. IN day of great emer-
gency, the eyes Of the people were opened,
and at one fell swoop, the armies Of Demo
cracy we're conqured and their banners trailed
in the dust; and, until this day, and four
long years to come, they have remain
m hopeless minority.
Now we are firm in our belief, that what
was done in Bradford, Susquehanna and
Tioga counties, can, by the use Of similar
means, be accomplished, in Carbon, Monroe,
Luzerne and Pike counties The outlook
here is not whit more dark now, then it
was there when work to produce the end
was began. We have only to DO as they
did-organize thoroughly and work earnestly
among the people, giving them consistency
III our conduct, earnestncss in cur professions
and truthfulness in the carrying of these
cut, and we secure, without peradventure
If not at once, in the no distant future, re-
suits equally as encouraging, and fully as
glorious
IN such matters, we DO hot hold to the
doctrine that because Ephraim is joined to
his idols we must let him alone. Ephraim
may be anxious to do right, as we know
many, very many, Of the Ephraims of Demo
eracy are, bat Ephraim may be, as many of
the Ephraimsof Democracy undoubtedly are
hoodwinked, and walking along blindfolded
without being able to discern the right from
the wrong Our 6uty here becomes chris
sian as well as political one, and that duty
IS to spread the light before his eyes, to lead
him into the ways Of right, and afford him
opportunity to walk therein. BY no means
can this be 50 well done, as by thorough or
sanizsdion on our part, and by regularly
nominating the best man Of our party for