Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REPUBLICAN Sue
CE9s-GO TO WORK.


We cannot too deeply impress tha fact upon
the mind OF every Republican in Delaware tl.at
this year he should give his best efforts to the
aid of his party il he desires ever to see it sue
coed. This is the year Of his opportunity. A
victory is within reach. Not for long time. has
there been 40 encouraging prospect of not only
electips our Governor, but even of securing a
majority OF the Legislature. We are certain to
carry New Castle county the small Democratic
majority against us, on Tuesday, was produced
by temporary causes which we shall speedily
remedy and in addition to this both Kent and
Sussex are hopeful. We have good chance in
either, and possibly in both. Kent county is do
ing nobl.. There are Republican gains in every
Hundred, aud the popularity Of our candidate
Tor Governor vii! further increase them. in No.
yember, We have m excellent legislative ticket,
there, aud our opponents have weak one hard
work and earnest purpose will, We believe. give
uh a good show Of elrciing our candidates. even
in Kent.
With these possibilities before NJ, why not
sei4e them Is ii that democratic rule has
been 81 cheerful and comfortable that We desire
more Of III II II that the SsulsbGYys have been
50 satisfactory a. rulers, and tho Eaya,ds 80
sympathetic a. representatives Of our piiuci-
pies Il it that Democratic Governors have
So uuseltisily bestowed their patronage for the
public good, selecting the best, iittes, and most
worthy for the appointments within their gift Z
IL il tist the Democratic Legislatures have been
wise, liberal, and iliaicious, legislatns for the
moral and material advancement OF the State
Is il that the Levy Conrtn. controlled by Demo
cratic ma oritier, have scted so justly and im-
lmpattally IN the assessments and collection Of
taxes! Do Republicans desire to honor John p.
Cochran rather than Isaac Jump Do they
want to Leer the control Of State affair." in the
hands of men who have shown them no favor.
and not even fair treatment Do they prefer TO
give ex-Sherh Herbert, Mr.. John r. Springer,
and Mr.. Archibald Given the control OF the conn
ty Of New Castle
These questions answer themselves, and there
can be but one response in the mind of every
Republican voter ia the State, He has his own
principles, his own opinions, his own associa-
lions, his own friends, all within the Republican
party, aud lie cannot desire to thwart, defeat and
njuro all Of tbem. On the contrary, We know
how earnest and warm desire there ha- boon
that, this yoar, there should be a decisive, posi-
tive Republican yictnty in Delaware, redceming
tho State, aud setting our principle and our
candidates in tho places OF honor.
I When it il true, then, that Republicans desire
the succcs. OF their party, and 10 not desire a
new triumph of the men and policies that have
ridden the State so long, and when it 10 further
rne that they may win il they will, what fol-
lows--what can follow-but earnest and
harmonious effort TO ,u work, brethren Of
the party. go to work ! Prove your honest
devotion 10 sour principles by honest eXertiop-
to sustain them. Prove yonr opposition to fur.
ther Democratic rule by your resolnte eHor for
! t. defeat