Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-09-07
RATES OF ApYERTIsINa.
utterly dlsarm all hostile. criticism and


utterly dlsarm ell hostile criticism and
compel the approval Of the country re-
Iative to his management OF the entire
subject.
Here 1t rests for the further considera-
ton of the people and awaiting a final
disposition, for IL will be remembered.
the President declared in his inaugural
II shall, on all subjects have a policy to
recommend, but none to enforce arainst
the will of the people,
Throughout all the diplomatic negoti-
attons OF our government and upon
every important question of difference
between ours and other nations, the
President has been the intelligent, a.
tive, moving power, directingt the policy
and in many cases advising the details
with comprehensive grasp Of intellect
and wide range OF information upon all
the diverse questions which are neces-
sarily involved in such duties; which
was constant source of surpYise and
admiration of those who were in his
|eounsels, and often elected the highest
expression of commendation from the
representatives Of foreign powers, who
were cognizant Of his acts. 1t was the
remark of many OF the latter persons
that our President seemed able to ac-
compilsh In the quietest possible manner
and without appearing to do anything
whatever, what they often failed to ef-
feet in their diplomatic intercourse, save
With the utmost exercise of their ma
|tional influence.
Republicans you must never surrender!
You cannot now afford to hand over
this government, with all It's great in
terests of public credit, official Integrity
constitutional fidelity, foreign inter
course, peace with the Indians, and the
security of the emancipated race, to the
Prof1igate control of Tammany politi-
clans, the merciless brutality Of the
ku-klux khan, and the rebcllfous and
reasonable intent of the followers Of
Jefferson Davis. Your own security,
the prosperity Of your children, the
voice of Christian civilization and, be-
yond all, your own conscience, inspired
by the principle OF eternal truth, all
combine to warn you against such sur
render.
The Republican party has not fulfilled
Its great mission, nor finally executed
the great trustwhich was committed to
its hands. It has preserved the Ameri-
can constitution and rebuilt the Amerf-
can fabric, and 1t demands (you should
give it) that it shall have further time
to protect the whole, and secure IL
henceforth from revolution. tits work
that calls forth the spirit and patriotism
OF the Republican party.
1t Is not for the poorly requited task
of administration, nor the common
privilege Of holding Office and directing
public disbursements that Republicans
labor. Higher and nobler motives in
spire them than these. The glory Of
the nation is at stake. The credit Of the
nation is imperiled. The physical pros
perity of the people is directly involved
in this demand. The protection of the
race, now secured by the
constitution, is jeopardized by the law
less violence which pervades the South,
and demands the continuance of Repub-
lican rule. @ e551J
All important considerations gather
together and demand that you neither
sleep upon guard ner surrender to the
foe. You will realize this and continue
active and vigilant. Advance your
picket defenses close upoA the enemy,
and invade his lines whenever .rength
Or strai egy shall warrant success. so
you shall conquer again, and hold for
yourselves the country and the public
trust which treason and rebellion cast
upon you. You can then look proudly
back TO what your valor has accomplish
ed, and look forward with hope to the
of civilization, the happiness
Of future posterity and the present glory
of the nation.