The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-10-28
Twenty Reasons Why Hartranft Should
be Re-electeG.

Because he has proved himself capable,
upright and honest Chief Magistrate.
Because he has conducted the affairs of
the State with such good sense and sound
Judgment that even those who were op-
posed TO him ut his election three years ago,
now say they can find no fault with him.
Because he is modest, thoughtful brave
man, who carefully considers what is his
duty and then quietly proceeds to do it, re-
gardless Of clamor or denunciation.
Because he is an Independent man in
thought and action, and while courteous to
all, is incapable Of being unduly influenced
by any.
Because he is a true patriot, has deep
and abiding love of country, and an honest
pride in the prosperity Of his native State
and the development Of its varied resources
Because he is the uncompromising enemy
of corruption and profigacy, and will not
suffer them to exist in the government
when in his power to destroy them.
Because he is a gentleman, in the high
est and best sense of the term, treats all
men courteously, giving them fair hear
ing on all subjects, and decision dictated
by thoughtful regard for what is right
Because in dealing with men who were
disposed to resist the laws 10y violence, and
disturb the peace Of society, he has displayed
a combination Of courage, caution and firm
ness that few men possess and that are in
valuable in a Chief Magistrate
Because he is representative Of the
agricultural interest, by far the most i'm
portant in our State-having been brought
up on farm, titled the earth with his own
hands, and understands the wants and ne
ccssities Of that class of our citizens.
Because, as man, his character is unim-
peachable, and his personal conduct is gov
erned by high regard for morality and
virtue
Because when the country was in dan
ger from armed treason he volunteered his
services, and if necessary his life, for her
preservation, and fought bravely to pre-
serve the life Of the nation
Because his election viii be a victory Of
the party which represents the elements Of
progress in our Government, and defeat
Of those who would turn bacl, the tide of
progress and establish injustice and wrong
Because his defeat would be triumph
of the heresy of imitation, policy at war
with all healthy business prosperity, and
leading directly to reputation.
Because those who seek to defeat him are
mainly those who sympathized with the
rebels in their desire to oyerturn the Gov
ernment, and secretly regret that their eff
forts failed
Because his election this year viii 90 far
to prevent Democratic success next year,
when of all times in our history, the Cen
tennial Of our Independence, we should
have national administration devoted to
liberty, justice and right.
Because under the management Of the
party whose candidate he is, the debt Of the
State has been largely decreased, while un
der that Of the Democracy it was constantly
increasing
Because the State tax on real estate,
which was a burden on our agricultural IN
terests, has been abolished under Republ-
can management, and would be restored
were the Democrats to get into power.
Because the defeat of gallant soldier,
and the election of rebel sympathizer,
would be reflection on every soldier who
fought to preserve the Union.
Because he is true to the fundamental
principles Of republican government-
liberty, justice and equality his OPP
ponent is their enemy and has SO proved
himself
Because should peril aud danger threat
en- US We would have Chief Magistrate in
whom every patriot would repose the most
unlimited confidence
Because he is a true son of Pennsylvania
has always been faithful to her interests
defended her in time Of war and laborcd
for her prosperity in time Of peace.