The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-04
LEADERS VS.. LEADERS.


Ingersoll, the defamer of the Christian r.
| ligiOn, has given his reasons for being "A r.
publican. We are Democrats because
l. None among our leaders blaspheme God
soil.
=. None among our leaders are living. Ioath-
some witnesses OF the leprosy of immoral and
beastly excuses, or examples of the baneful
results of moral turpitude, al a
3. None among our leaders coquetted with
the contending sections at the inception of the.
war, and finally accepted what promised tn.
greatest gain, nor have any OF them ever dealt
in paste diamonds to buy cheaply the petfi-
coat influence of the White House, la Logan.
4. None among our leaders, while represent
ing American dignity and Republican morals
at foreign courts, have ever, because of dis
gracefully immoral excuses, compelled their
recall "under n cloud" la Fitzpatrick.
D. None among our leaders have ever. i'm the
estimation of civilized nations, become moral
monstrOSities disgracing humanity and hum
bling American pride; or achieved the infa-
nous glory ATTACHING TO political prosIi-
tute, a la Ben. Butler.
O. None among our leaders have ever
brought the blush OF shame to American
cheeks, or outraged every principal Of decency
and honesty and honor by selling post trader
ships, Ia Belknap.
z. None among our leaders, occupying Tia.
elevated position of vice president, nave
been dragged into the filthy pool of cheap con-
tempt by Credit Mobelier thousand dollar bills,
la ColfaX
is moral, refined and elevBting in the Christian
character, have been driven from American
politics DN the outraged sentiment OF Inc whole
country spoken in unmeasured scorn. a Ia Col
fax.
9. None of our leaders have been. becaIS..
of charges of BeecheTism, driven from the pull
pit to seek in political harlotry balm for
wounded honor, or the notoriety OF a Christian
statesman, a la kasson.
TO- None of our leaders have, with the
weight of Venezuela claims, been driven with
contempt by public opinion from seeking the
support of the people, "A Ia Orth.
IL. None of our leaders have ever been
charged with sacrificing the efficiency Of the
American navy, snubbing our gallant officers,
preferring shoddy favorites to honest labor. or
enriching their poverty OF the expense of the
nations treasury, a la Robson.
II. None OF our leaders have ever graduated
in the art of making rotten hay, delivered on
contract to the army, pass az good. Nor have
any of our leaders become wealthy while occu-
hem a sns the throat Of ra"n With ~
one hand, while the other was clutching az
railroad bonds, a In Blaine.
Ii. None among our leaders have ever, aS the
law officers of the government, been charged
with selling justice for partisan success, buy
ing landaulcts for private use with govern
ment money. and been driven from a seat of
honor TO grub on a dung-hln Of infamy, a la
Williams.
IA. None among our leaders have ever con-
spired to form ringS-and with the millions
flched from the government, corrupted the
most trusted, confidential officers OF the gov
eminent, degraded American politics and de
famed the only honest officer of high position
who denounced them and exposed them. q d,
whisky thieves.
family filled the most valuable offices or who
deranged the financial and commercial inter
estS OF the whole country to create a :. Black
Friday and reap pecuniary benefit from the
distress occasioned, "A In Grant.
l6 None among our leaders desire positive
power and influence at the expense of frater-
nal feelings between the two sections-nOr do
they appeal to the baSer passions Of men. or
evoke the whirlwind of unnatural hate To ride
them into office, la Harrison.
IL. None among our leaders nave ever pros
tituted the influence and dignity OF high and
Emma Mine schemes, and made the names OF
American diplomats a reproacb among civil
lied nations, a la Schenck
Is None among our leaders have sold APP
pointments and positions connected with
their high offices and usually oestowed Tor
merit among their constituents, West Point
cadetShips for instance, La Roderick, Ran
dom, Butler, DE Wees and other Republicans.
10. None of our leaders, to advance the in
Ierests oil ,ns 70 pnrges that that the Killing Of x
or 20 negroes (citizens) would do our party
good" a la Ames, when Governor OF hissis>-
"a. 1t is because our party is free from the
leadership of such men, 6eca9se 'ney spusrn
such examples Of fr nigh o AIneis M
theft, corruption, bribery, hate, such
apologists for murder, that we arc Democrats
government and honesty in its admins
tration. Our leaders have clean hands, and
are animated by sentiments that NJ patriotic
hearts and direct honest efforts. The hearts OF
the people are with them, and the mask hav-
ing been torn from the face OF hypocrisy, ex-
posing the guilt of the chosen Republican lead
ers as clear as the MONDAY sun. II only re
mains for the people to render their verdict
to pronounce that judgment which conslgns
them with contempt 10 an ignominious deIeat,
that drives them from the offices they have
corrupted and the positions they have dis
graced. Democratic victory Is certain III
floats in every strain of music Every breeze
that comes is freighted with IL. 1t Is echoedin
the tramp OF the thousands that congregate AT
every meeting. Ii sounds its clarion notes IN
the shouts of uneounted thousands who cheer
their approval of our principles: and, in No
yember, the sound will reverberate along the
dome of the very heavens: and In songs OF
Thanksgiving that our country once more Will
be ruled by Intelligence, wisdom, justice, NOR