The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-09-20
THE TWO PARTIES.

The history Of the two parties is
we'll known to the country. For the
past fifteen years the history of Re
publicanism has been like an open
book, to be read by all men. Moth
ing has been concealed. Its record is |
chapter of political fidelity never
before equaled if in She performance
of its marvellous work it has developed |
few faults, they are, when compared !
with its virtues, like the spots on the
face of the sun, too infnitesiinal to
excite alarm or command attention
except by the students of science:
Double the labors of the response
bilites of the whole history of the
Government previous to 1861, and
they fall short Of the work performed
by the Republican party. Think, for
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; wise homestead system that
has given free farms to millions; the
settlement of the vexed San Juan
boundary question and the Alabama
depreciation claim against England
advantageous treaties with nearly
every civilized nation, and humane
laws, executed in spirit of justice,
are a few of the results that go to
make up the grandest political record
of the century. Cap any unprejudiced
mind review this record and allow
himself, for a single moment, to be-
leve that a party that has been so
true to the peoples interestA that has
been Instrumental in saving the ma,
ton, can now prove untrue to the
Republic that lives to-day because Of
its fidelity and courageS
| What can be said of the Democra-
cy? What good thing has it done du-
ring the past twenty years? The peo-
pie know what bad things it has done,
but none of its defenders have, as yet,
presented anything worthy of com
mendation. 1t has been a stumbling
block in the path ofnational progress.
: 1t opposed the war for the Union
the emancipation of the slaves the
vital amendments to the Constitution
the protection of the freedman; the
present currency system the collect
ion Of the revenue, and is on record
against nearly every measure proposed
for the relief and protection of the
people and the advancement of the
nation. What good thing has il
done The people wait for the answer,
but they will wait long before this
question can be replied to. The mis-.
rule of the city of New York; its
enormous debt; the millions stolen by
Democratic leaders the ascendency
of ignorance and vice are but the
. shadows of misrule that would charac
terize the nation under Democratic
government We appeal to every
man who loves his country to lay
aside pretty prejudices in this hour o.
trial, and to pass judgment upon thC
? merits Of the men and the parties they
: represent. In the presence of a pub
lie danger private disputes must b.
Fl laid aside. The welfare of the nation
the peace and security of its citizens
I the public credit, the liberties of mill
: ions who look to this Republc7 fo
example and hope, depend upon til,
success of the Republican party. LIE
every friend of his country respond t,
the call made upon him. Let him la
Dor as if on his efforts depended th,
result. An earnest worker can ac
7 complish much. He can convince tn
doubtful, strengthen the weak, an,
encourage all to work and vote. |
needs not the gift of eloquence to ad
vance good cause. An Honest pur
pose and the courage to advocate tn
right will invite the blessings of Prov
idence and win success.-RepubIie.