Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-06-08
Republican Truths.

1t was remarked by MANY
thoughtful people, who rejoiced at
the gains In the New Hampshire
election, that the Republicans of
that state were men who interested
themselves in political affairs; and
who understood the bearing of cur
rent events; who were capable of
forming an opinion upon the great
questions of the day, little, if any in
ferlor to persons who stood promi.
nent in the party and were regarded
as statesman.
This Is high praise, and nothing
has occurred to 'detract from ii. 1t
would be well for Republicans
everywhere to initiate so good an
example. Let them watch the pro-
gress of public thought. Let them
reflect on the grand principles of
their party, and the glorious record
1t has achieved; and never for
moment to forget the great object
the Republican party has in view,
VITO render secure the union of
the States; to establish freedom
throughout she land; and to protect
The equal rights of all men as citi.
zens before the law.
The ascendency for season of the
Democracy has interfered with this
Work. 1t has impeded, and seeks
to overthrow il. But The faint of
tIisloyaIty which 80 largely affect,
the Democratic PARTY, aud Its obvi.
Gus intention, should only arouse
Republicans to a sense OF duty aud
to the determination to throw
their whole heart and soul into its
performance. With this view, it
| will not be out of place to put for
ward some telling truths, which are
always applicable, and which at this
tims should be treasured up with
care. For the campaign of 1876
mast be fought with the weapons of
truth against those of error, and
welded by Republicans, who loved
and still love their country, against
Democrats who sympsihised with
the rebellion, and who to-day cam
not shake off their responsibility for
ii. LII
| Make up your mind to oppose all
propositions for Aird party, and
to support the Republican nominee
Of the convention at Cincinnati.
ANY, other course would be iniu.
riqus, while every Republican must
be fnand at HIS post ready to bear
the heat and thu, burden of the day,
and willing TO labor zeaIousIy for
the success of his party. Mr.. Cate.
a Democrat, came to congress by a
majority of two votes only over his
Republican opponent.
/ Throw TO the winds all ideas that
the Democracy Is party OF reform.
1t never can be under its present
| leaders. There was little reform till
the Republican party came into pow
er, when its measures laid the foun-
dation Of the country's greatness,
and its rise in wealth and power.
| True reformers must be looked for
among those who were true when
tho nation was imperiled: and rs
Republicans were true To the nation
when attacked by the Southern
Democracy and their Democratic
allies, Republicans alone can be trust
ed to introduce the reform made
necessary to lift the people out of the
results of the Democratic war.
Democratic and other Journals not
in sympathy with the Republican
party level their deuunciatious al
: that class OF Republican leaders who
struck the rebels hardest during the
war, and who since its close have
: been working to the end that the
conquest over the enemies of the re.
: public might not be so barren that
Its repetition would only be "A ques
ton OF time. This is language a
! serious import, and demands the at
'en'ion Of the people. Republican.
"A are warned to disregard the at
lacks, In order that they may devot,
their energies In the fullest manue
, 10 the great work in hand. Had i
not been for this class of men the re
u suits Of the war might have been ali