The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-01-06

Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND ow-cITIzENs
Had you not mentioned my name in con
nection with q high Office, would have
remained silent, While / feel profound
" grateful for the honor conferred upon
me, must say that have no official as
piratioDs / desire to work in the inter-
est of the Republican party, for believe
its principles alone can perpetuate our
liberties We want harmony in our ranks;
we want all our forces out; we want the
fact made known that we are neither
dead or asleep. The Democratic party
is flushed with victory, but it will prove
meteor's glare, "a. moment bright then
fade away" The victory over. which
Democrats rejoice.was obtained simply by
Democrats voting and Republicans not vo-
ting. lie there a Democratic ere that believes
Massachusetts is Democratic Statei
If there is one here, 1. must say that he
ovght to belong to the. church-for he is
certainly great believer. No intel1i-
gent man will insist that State has gone
back on principles to which she has adj
hered with such fidelity through 90 many
years. But Butler was her evil star. Not
with.tanding his giant intellect he has
made himself odious, and his candidacy
for Governor of Massachusetts resulted as
was anticipated by all well informed Re-
publicans. There has been no gain by
the Democrats in nnmbers Their. VIC.
tory is temporary and has been brought
about by the lethargy of Republicans
There is nothing TO discourage Rspubli :
cans If you want wholesome laws; if
you want fidelity in high places; il you
want prosperity let there be as nearly
an equilibrium az can be effected between
parties. For years the Republican party
has, had entire control of the 1efsesa of
the nation. And while am ready 70 adj
NIT that there has been more or less cor
ruption In high places, that bad laws have
been enacted, aid that bad men have
been confided with important trusts, still
it is known to all men that it is easier to
find fault than to do better. Democrats
must now foreshsdow their policy, in
stead of finding fault with us; they muet
act-must perform-instead of promise
and theorize. We now have this advan-
tage. The Republican party is q party
of progress Its main object is to better
the condition of the people, especially the
great laboring masses. They should be
protected. They are the backbone Of the
nation, and their interests should be
watched with sleepless vigilance. Taxes
should be lessened. The fees of state
ficers should be curtailed. They were adj
vanced about thirty-three and third per
cent. during the war. in consequence Of
the great difference between greenbacks
and gold, and as thst;thing no longer ex-
lists, fees should. likewise. be reduced.
The action of the contestingr board in
the Joncs-C Cochran case shows o spirit Of
reform. There have been unpleasant
things of like nature IN Arkansas and
Louisiana which were condemned by
all Democratic, and / believe the party
will not abandon it's position. We are all
interested in the great financial question,
and it 10 hoped that Congress will do
something that will relieve the pressure
now crushing out the crest northwest
Reform and retrenchment should be our
watchword. We see that there is ten
dency among some officials to enrich
themselves instead Of discharging their
duties. Such things will exist, but We
should be careful to select our ablest and
truest men. Honesty with moderate abil-
ity is more desirable in high places than
great ability without honesty.
Fellows citizens, let us be up and doing.
We must have the next President, and /
feel sure that the much rejoicing of Demo-
Gratis will have tendency 10 bring our
men out We have lost none. We have
them all yet, and all We have to do to in,
sure success is To rally them. I feel that
Woo. sirs-si.s-aelA peIhoerstie, ~
= Al IL
paign as will drive her off into new de-
parture." We have made her assume
every name, and abandon them all, and
now find her hack where she commenced.
Let us be true to our principles, true to
ourselves, and victory is ours.
thank you again for your high appre-
citation as demonstrated to-day, as it has
been done by those that know me best
and at my olden home.
"A. WiSco- sin Wonder.