The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-10-08
DEmOcKArIc ~. REpunLicAN fEGIsLA.
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Appropos Of Mitchell and Williams
claim that the present prosperity Of The
country IL due to Radical legislation,
tho following from that able Journal,
the Glereilata Jolep,dt, may not be out
ot place Facts cannot be denied.
There Is abundant evidence Of prosperi.
ty on every hand in this goodly land Of
ours. 1t appears to be here to stay,
but has not come here from any cayses
assigned by radical orators and the press
of that party No sectional party is
competent to lcgislate for the wants Of
the people Of the whole country. A
sectional party like the Republican par
ty is too full Of sectional lInto and hide.
bound in sectional animosities to pro-
vide measures Of relief or inaugurate
prosperous times for all portions Of our
country 1t is simply beyond the power
of such party to secure prosperity to
the industries Of great people. The
legitimate sphere Of the sectional radi-
cal Republican party is in the realm Of
discord, hate and malice, and where evil
passions and spirit Of detestation arc
jointly sought to be engcndered and cx-
hibited toward portion Of our common
country With such patty in power
the material business interests Of tho
people nro overlooked and neglected.
Duriifg the Twenty yei RI # radical rule
no great measure for the relief of the
depressed industries of the people has
been proposed by that hateful faction.
Their leaders in Congress have been too
much and too deeply absorbed in DE
Golyer pavement rasealitics, Credit Mo
bilier frauds and other similar imposi-
tiona upon the people while that party
controlled both lIouaca Of Congress and
the legislation at Washington. Still,
in spite of all these serious drawbacks
and hindrances to it by the Republican
party, prosperity is here What has
induced it's presence 1--WE answer, Dem
ocratic asccndency in Congress Moth
ing else. Four years ago tho Demo
cratic party came into l'osseaaion Of the
lower House of tho peoples represent
tiyes at Washington. Then FOR the
first time, after many years Of radical
misrulc, capitalists and business men
all over the Union, knowing the CON
seryaiigc and steady character Of Dem
ocratic lcgialation, felt return Of busi
ness confidence. Investments were
made, from which large profits have
been realized. An impetus heretofore
unknown was given TO manufactures.
Work became abundant and wages good.
Two years since the Democracy re-
gained power in the United States Sen
atc and ever since have held undisputed
sway in both branches Of Congress.
Confidence IN commercial circles Is fully
restored. lIard times have disappeared.
The people are happy, contcnted and
prosperous All through Democrrtic
ascendcncy in Congress. Towards Sc
curing this prosperity the Republican
raa1al faction can lay no claim. II was
brought about by the strong nnahakcn
confidence the business men Of all sec
tiona rcposc in tle Democratic party. |
Good timea nre the Legitimate fruit of
Democratic ascendcnoy in the national
halls Of legislation at Washington. Still
better will be the condition OF the Amer:
lean people when after the 4th of March |
next the executive chair is filled 10y |
President Hancock.