The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-15
The Tempter's Tariff.

L " AiohoS III .uy Iul 81. l"JudhSpCdle.
That which we feared, has come to pass
MIR. Hale has commenced his pcrambula-
tons in this district, with pocket-book
filled to bursting with greenbacks of large
denomination, prepared to buy his way
into Congress for his third term The
voters Of the district. made needy by the
wrongs of misgovernment are to be sore
ly tried by offers of the very money filch-
ed from them by the tariffs and taxations
of government. 1t is to be a hard time
for them, and many n man will stand
poised between the temptation and his
sense of manly honor and independence.
If he yields it will be because ''his poverty
and not his will consents"
But there will be one consolation in the
matter. He can get a good price for his
vote. When man with unlimited means
at his command sets his heart upon posi-
| ton, he is not particular about the cost.
MR.. HALE WILL USE THE MEANS
| OF SUCCESS ABUNDANTLY, even if he
shall fail at last. He has unlimited means
at his command. Senator Chandler, his
| father-in-law, counts his wealth by mil
lions. His property in Michigan is almost
unbounded, and he means that Hale shall
be elected. We are aware that a scheme
has been concocted to operate upon weak
and needy Democrats by the use of money.
We have only to say to such, that if the
temptation overcomes their integrity. we
hope they will get a good price. Don't
sell yourselves for any small sum when
money is so abundant After much re-
Election upon this matter, we have fixed 4
tariff of rates, which we think Mr. Hale,
! considering his means can and will afford
| to pay. 1t is as follows:
For man who can command his
| own vote and no more 500
| For one who can carry his brother
with him S175
| For one who can carry two brothers,
with him $3.50
| For one who can carry two brother,
and his PARENT, 1929
| Town Committee man himself only, 500
| And for each voter he brings. 800
County Committee man, (anvthng he asks J
Tavern Keeper tand refund belly
ache tine,) $500
| Saloon Keeper and disppnsation to
sell cider. 5000
To stay away from the polls. $50
| 10 he sick. So
70 70 .wsar I they have been st d III out" p'S
And TO therefore go for Hale.
This rate can be varied to suit crcunl-
stances and eases. OF course contingent
cies will arise that cannot be toreseen,
that will have to be provided for. But
we are certain that the figures we have
| given can be obtained, if those who are
approached will only stick for them
But are republicans to get none of this
abundant harvest of money that is being
showered upon the thirsty soil of Maine ?
Are their dishes to be bottom up when it
rains pea SOUP Shall they stand by and
see weak kneed Democrats alone invited
to partake, while they are showed aside
like bondmen?
Surely not, in Justice. They have borne
| the heat and burden of the day, have
| given their votes 10 send Mr. Hale twice to
Congress, and now that he comes back
over-lo AIDED with wealth, are they to be
presented with the cold shoulder, and
they only, when he wants another Term /?
We toi bear to make a tariff to meet these
cases, but if Mr.. Hale is Just, he win pre-
sent every republican supporter who is
not in independent circumstances with u
$50 greenback They can certainly get it
by declining to vote until it is forthcom-
| ing