The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-07-21

The Democratic Nominees -They
Should be Supported.


lpaign is now f.irly upon us--lhe cahii-
dates OF both political parties nave ,--
lceiyed the nominations Of their respect
i've parties, with The usual enthusiasm
on one side, and disappointment on the
other. a. TO Tie Democratic candidate
for Governor, there is not the shadow
of doubt. even among the Republicans,
as 20 his election. The nomination OF
+, ,Tiiden and Hendricks for the Presidency
and Nice-Prosidency, was brought about
by the regularly organized Democratic
\ Convention, where perfect harmony and
u fair dealing prevailed among that large
4 body of highly respectable ana intel
ligent men. Now, fellow Democrats.
and all you who are ia favor Of retrench-
ment and reform. let Us all gather
around our standard bearers, Tilden
and Hendricks. aud by our enthusiastic
earne-tness and determination, show TO
\ the world that tie corruption and head
long prO1igacy which has been carried
on in every department Of cue Govern
ment, must aud shall be stopped. aud
that Immediately. Indeed, every lover
of honesty will gladly point 10 the
names of Tilden and Hendricks. The
not only enviable as TO ability, but spot
less "a 20 integrity. They are the men
who can and will carry the election
next November. if Democrats do their
duty, which devolves upon them in these
! times Of corruption and rsscality. |
sincerely Lope that every man who de-
sires 10 see a once free and happy peo-
pie resume the garments of the olden
times. will take determined and Wig
orous step 10 the front and elect Tiden
'tnd Hendricks. and you will see the
social and commercial stagnation turn
10 pro ,pcrity. | say to Won fellow
Democrats and by your organization
stand by your nominations, aud all will
bc Vel. We are certainly entering up
,on one of the most important campaigns
which has engaged the anttentiou of the
American people since the foundation
of our Government. We see before us
the widespread decentralization in tn,
commerce aud industry Of the country
rise up like dark cloud along the po,
litical horizon. and confront US with il.
Threatening thunder. and we have
4 general feeling OF distrust in the public
inind. especially among the farmers anC
mechanics. Voices can be heard al
over the land, asking what shall he done
land TO whom shall we look for measure
Of relief. These are questions thar ever,
farmer. every mechanic aud every Ia
/. borcr asks. Nv answer is. remove IN,
! cause OF alarm aud distrust by bringin.
about radical change in the Admins
tration OF the Government of our publ,
affairs.
We want p reduction of taxation. W,
} want honest and faithful administration
OF the public offices. a. was the cas-
when the good old Democratic part,
controlled the country. in the bette
days OF our grand republic. We wan
no more Boss ShcnhardS. no NOR,
Credit MObieliCrs and back sa,ary- grab
VIC want 30 more sumpiuary laws. anr
we want no more privileged classes
We want more retrcuchmont. W.
want revival OF the industry OF tin
couutry, by proper and judicious legis
laiion lin n word. the people desire
restoration Of our Government. 10 th'
j lpurer and better days Of the republic
they desire that no portion o. this hr0a'
land shall be ruled by rings and carpet
lbsggers. backed by federal bayonei-
And finally the people desire goo'
times. plenty of money and general pros
, lperity in all the branches OF bushes.
would now ask. Is there any hope Q
securing these reforms through "
ageucies of the party in powcrD | thin
mot. ] would therefore call upon ever
man irrespective OF party, who desire
TO bring about these reforms. 10 oct wit
ia fl,a l..t II IN In nE
lpropos itious for reform. and TO aid ]
staying the progress OF corruption an
lnisrule.
:. We all know that the masses OF VI
Republican party are honest and al
tired of this misrule, and therefore the
Fl should take the fact into consideration
N. that when the Democratic party WI
re shoIn of its power, the most of its pol
!" "lticians hangerson, camp-followcrs an
q dead beats deserted the party and wei
in swarms like bees into the Republics
lparty, and they were generally put in
yIoffice. Now how could a party expe
) To carry on this Government honcstl
Justly and fairly very long. whose lea
ers were made up principally of d
funct wings and greasy heeled Dem
lcrats and chronic Office seekers.
conclusion, 4 will saw. that would ha'
- been better pleased. had Indiana's fave
y ite son, Mr.. Il. A. Hendricks been place
at the head Of our National ticket, b
the great Democratic party assemble
for at ST. Louis saw fit in its wisdom 10
,on otherwise shall say amen TO WI
"a, they have done. say therefore 70 :
de- Democrats, stand by the nominate
(. and to the Republicans who earnest
ldesire reform. to vote for Uncle Jimr