National Republican., 1876-10-17

The history Of the two parties is vel! ET2rn
to the country. For the past fifteen yeaT> he
history of Republicanism has Eecu IL an
open book, to he read by all men. Nc ~
has been concealed. Its record is cEl1,er Of
political fidelity never before equaled. If il
the performance of its marvellous work :: hos
developed a few faults, they are, when cnuI-
pared with its virtues, like the srots on tite
face of the sun, too infnitestmaI TO excite
alarm or command attention eXcep: BY the
students of science.
Double the labors and the responsibilities Of
the whole history of the Government pre"ious
to 1861, and they fall short Of the work per
formed by the Republican party. Think, for
a 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 sys-
TEN that has given free farms to millions; the
abolition of slavery; the settlemen: of the
vexed San Juan boundary question and the
Alabama depreciation claim against England;
advantageous treaties with nearly every civil
lied nation, and humane laws, executed in
spirit of justice, are few of the results that
go to make up the grardest political record of
the country. Can any unprejudiced mind
review this record and allow himself, for Q
single moment, to believe that 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 couragea
What can be said of Democracy! What
good thing has 1t done during the past twenty
years2 The people know what bad things it
-. L..N. NE 1zE,
yet, presented anything worthy of commends-
ton. It has been q stumbling block in the
path of national progress. 1t opposed the
war for the Union; the emancipation of the
slaves; the vital amendments to the Constitu-
ton; the protection of the freedmen; the pres
ent currency system; the collection 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 ns-
ton. What good thing has 1t donel The peo-
pie wait for the answer, but they will wait
long before this question can be replied to.
The misrule Of the city Of New York; its enor-
nous debt; the millions stolen by Democratic
leaders; the ascendency of ignorance aud vice
are but the shadows of misrule that would
characterize the nation under Democratic gov
ernmeRt. We appeal to every man who loves
his country to lay aside party prejudces in
this hour Of trial, and to pass judgment upon
the merits of the men and the parties they
represent. In the presence of public danger
private disputes must be laid aside. The wei
fare of the nation, the peace and security of its
citizens, the public credit, the liberties oil mil
lions who look to this Republic for example
and hope, depend upon the success of the Re-
publican party. Let every friend of his coun-
try respond to the call made upon him. Let
him labor as If on his efforts depended the re-
suit. An earnest worker can accomplish
much, He can convince the doubtful strengthen
the weak, and encourage all to work and vote.
II needs not the gift of eloquence to advance
good cause. An honest purpose and the
courage to advocate the right will invite tho
blessings of Providence and win success.