The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-24
IDemocracy Sure to rriu,nph.

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A favorite style Of electioneering On the
part of the nationals is to make wild state
ments Of their strength, In some instan-
ces they have claimed the democratic vote
Of entire townships,in others the entire re-
publican vote. and some even going SO far
as TO profess to have the names of those
whom the claim are converts to the new
party. In all cases these
statements have been proved utterly with
out foundation 10 fact, in some instances
where heavy detection was claimed not
single deserter could be found. This sort
of tactics is what may be termed conduct
ing campaign on cheek. It also proves
that the new party has few ie any sub
stantial arguments to present, and is COM
PEELED to this desperate course from sheer
necessity. False statements such as these
may, for while perhaps, influence some
of that class of voters who 60 with the sup
posed popular current, but 10 time it meyer
fails to come home to plague the inventors.
The national party cannot possibly suc-
coed in this county or district, and it only
remains for democrats to vote and work
for the straight ticket TO insure success.
To the close observer the contest is
more evenly balanced than our opposition
friends care to admit, but it is fact
which could, if necessary, easily be demon
strated, that the democratic party is IL
better shape to-day than for fifteen years.
Although very little has been done demon
stratively, yet quietly and effectually<ths
work has gone on until to-day, Tn
ARGUS has no hesitancy in stating what i
i believes to be an absolute fact-that tht
democratic ticket is sure of success ii
this county. To democrats we say that
although we have the numerical strength
to elect all our candidates, yet that sue
cess is, In measure, dependent on ever.
democrat In the county and district. N
i true democrat who has and does now es
pouse the cause of democracy, can affort
to neglect his share of The work, which i
to see that every democratic vote is polled
1t requires only little effort to do this, ant
when we consider the immense import
aDce of the issues at stake, the duty o
every democrat is plain and should be, a
we firmly believe it will be cheerfully per
formed. Democrats, you who have passe,
through the trying ordeal OF defeat bu
never sacrificed your principles, you VIII
have stood up for the honor of democrac
and never faltered, we say to you, and 70
mean aohdt zoe sag, that never before i
fifteen years in this county hav
you had such an opportunity to win q
now. Then stand by your colors. ma
the guns and Oh to victory Let nothin
be left undone that will aid in success. Re
member the time honored teaching
of democracy. which, from the inception {
the government, has stood the test uusu
lied. Remember that you can help secure
: grand and sweeping victory ifan unite
effort is made. Do not be deceived by ly
ing statements made by those who seek t
deter you from doing your duty. Liste
to nothing that savors of treason to demo
cracy, but stand squarely by the principle
for which you have contended for lif'
6 time. CONSERVATION rcigns in the camp
the enemy and their loud-mouthed Draw
do is but the desperate resort off defeate
. party. Democrats, be true TO yourselv'
!, and victory shall. must be the result.