The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-11-22

fully demonstrated. That changes
occur at each succeeding Presidential
election among the voters of all par.
ties, no one can dispute ; and under
our form of government it is not at
all remarkable that the people should
pronounce q most emphatic verdict
against any party, the ultimate aim
of which could be nothing less than
the re-opening of disturbing questions
which the best interests of the eoun-
try demanded should be left to rest
forever. Such q verdict is the one
just pronounced against the Greeley
coalition Necessarily reactionary in
its tendencies, the fate ofsuch q CON-
biDation of political elements could
not have been otherwise than disas-
trous. The American people are too
intelligent to be deceived, and too
patriotic TO be led back over the paths
of the past in a fruitless search after
strange gods.
The great strength of the Republi-
q party is in its progressive tenden-
cies. That it suppressed a gigantic
rebellion was ali evidence that through
it the win and power of a patriotic
people would be observed and made
effective. That it cmancipated four
millions of slaves was an evidence
that the rights Of man would be res
pectcd. That it restored every Sc
ceding state to its place in the Union
was IN evidence that its profession: of
patriotism would be adhered to in
practice. That it has placed all men
upon equal terms before the law is
lite GROWING glory, and is the best as
surance to the people which any party
can give that it will protect each and
every citizen in all the land, whether
he be white or black, high or low,
rich or poor, native or foreign born,
If only the flag floats over him.
For the future, to purify the gov
eminent, by carrying ont reform al
ready begun, and inaugurate others
As they shall become necessary TO
encourage the education Of the people
in matters pertaining to government;
TO protect the rights of all; to estab-
hsh upon an enduring Basis those
great leading principles of universal
liberty and, absolute equality before
the law; to encourage and protect all
classes Of industry and an means of
increasing the national wealth; 10
further improve and maintain the
national credit; to further repair the
ravagcs Of ourlatc civil war; to OBJ
literate all feelings Of hostility be-
tween the different sections Of the
country by a fair and impartial exc
cution Of all laws, ami to maintain
our honor and dignity among the ma
lions Of the world, are among the
Responsibilities resting upon the Re-
publican party. Being fully satisfied
OF the patriotism of the representa-
tive men of the Republican party.
and having implicit confidence in the
American people, we harbor no fears
either for the future of the party or
the welfare of the country.
10 The result OF the election in An.
drew county 10 a verdict against the
exclusive and unfair practice of hay
ing county work done by political
tayorites at high rates. According to
the very fine theory of the organ of
the late Ring, VIC might claim all the
printing Of the county at onr own
rates from now heLceforth. The only
p~siiafion Offered by that organ for
frs ipsactice wss that the "pcople de-
.cided in, favor of the Era by a hand
some majority" two years ago. A
jstcv desisiDa Isasiug been made. we
might sCwrejoin: The people have
chosen the REPUpL1cAS Office by a
ssoreo hsplsainc majority. But in
peitises .cAse CIV Il be called a tru,hful
assertion. ~ TIE people decided in
favcr cfs real reform, and reforms
are not brought aboat by establishing
monoPOlies, spchsashars eSisted here
for sometime past. We shall be As
watchfti as ever o. the interests of
the people Of The county. and shall
pot neglect one Opportunity 10 ex-
pose apd condemn tho sreng-doings
ofa pabsie officer simply bceaa~c that
officer is q Republican. Nc anfici.
pate no such unwelcomc daiy; hut.
'houldsit come. IL shall be performed
To- fhei extent Of our ability; for fhc
'ong-sH6sring people an saiy Be
protected w the prompt punishmsni
4 vHfs3tlfsj sSd disAAsss6 public
ervnnts. The Rcpupiican party-ay
ilC ufhne ~nAyfr-cna s,oA 90 n,ol