Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-22
The Two Parties.


The history Of the two parties is wei known
to the country. For the past fifteen years the
history of RepubIicanism has been Ike an
open book, to be read by all men. Nothing
has been concealed Its recOcl is 4 chapter Of
political fidelity never before equaled. II 10
the performance OF its marvellous work it hls
developed a few faults, they are, when COM
pared with its virtues, like the spots on the
face of the sun, too indnitesImal TO excite
alarm or command attention except 10y the
students of science.
Double the laboTs and the responsibilities Of
the whole history of the Governments previous
to 1851, aud they fall short OF the work per-
formed by the Republican party. Think, for
q moment, of the magnificent results Of its
policy. A sound currency, safe everywhere;
public credit higher than ever before in the
markets Of the world; a wise homestead sys-
TEN that has given free farms to millions; the
abolition of slavery; the settlement OF the
vexed San Juan boundary question aud the
Alabama depreciation claim against England;
advantageous treaties with nearly every civil
lied nation, snd humane laws, executed In
spirit of justice, arc a few OF the results that
20 to make up the graudest political record OF
the country. Can any unprejudiced mind
review this record and allow himself. for :
single moment, to believe that a party that has
been so true to the peoples interests, that has
been Instrumental in saving the nation, can
now prove untrue to the Republic that lives
to-day because of its fidelity and courages
What can be said of DemOcracya What
oood thing has it done during the past twenty
99esrsa The people know what had things it
TO- lone but none of its defenders have, as
vet, presented anything worthy Of commenda-
lion. Il has been a stumbling block in the
natb of national progress. Il opposed the
war for the Union; the emancipation of the
slaves; the vital amendments 70 the Constitu-
tion: the protection Of the freedmen; the pres
eut currency system; the collection Of the
revenue, and Is on record against nearly every
measure proposed for the relief and protection
Ofthe people and the sdvancemen5 Of the na-
tion. What good thing has II donel The pe0-
ple wait for the answer, but they viii wait
long before this question can be replied 70.
The misrule Of the city Of New York; its euog. -
nous debt; the millions stolen by Democrats
leaders; the ascendency of ignorance aud Tiee
are but the shadows of misrule ths5 would
characterize the nation under Democratic gov
ernmeRt. We appeal to every man WIG loVS-
his country to lay aside party p'sjHl'oes IN
this hour Of trial, and TO pass Judgnen' iou
the merits of the men ana the parties they
represent. In the presence Of pubiie danger
private disputes must belaid aside. Inc vel
fare OF the nation, the peace and security o. Us
citizens the public credit tne IOeIties o' ms
I.o,,s " Io6L 10 this Republic for example
and hone. depend upon the success Of the Re
nnIlIcap party. Let every friend OF his coun-
J ~ resnond to the call made upon him. Let
him labor az if on his efforts depended the re-
sult, An earnest worker can accomplish
much. lie can convince the doubtful, strengthen
the weak, and encourage all to work and vote.
Il needs not the gift Of eloQuence to advance
sloOd cause. An honest purpose snd tae
courage 70 advocate the right viii invite zoe
blessings Of Providence and win success.