The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
Duty Of Repu blicans.

of Virginia to carry its electoral vote for
Garfield and Arthur, if they will do their
duty. There are very few OF them who
cannot pay the poll-taX if they would de-
termine to try. The effort is all that is
wanting, and we earnestly appeal to every
voter in the State to at once set about the
work before him, and which it his duty to
factions may dispose of their forces. the Re-
publcans have the power to win the fight
and give the State to the Republican party.
If either of the Hancock electoral tickets
is Withdrawn, we believe.i it would strengthen
our chances of success, for it would be ut
terly impossible to concentrate the COM
bined votes of the two wings of the Democ-
racy on one or the other of the tickets
Many of the supporters of the ticket which
would be retired would vote for Garfield,
and many others world refuse to vote at
all. The number who would unite with the
Republicans would equal the number which
would vote the opposition Democratic tick
ct. So whichever may be withdrawn. it
lcans, but increase it at least in the ratio
that the remaining Democratic ticket would
be increased If the two Hancock tickets
remain in the field. the same result can be
made possible, if not probable. Certainly
tue Republican electors can be chosen by
handsome plurality, if the Republicans will
qualify themselves to vote by paying the
poil-tax. They have success i'll their own
hands, and will have none other to blame,
for failure but themselves.
The indications point to large accessions
to the Republicans between this time and
the day of election. 1t is admitted by all
candid men, of whatever party. that there
is not the remotest chance of Hancock S
election. 1t is conceded by all, that Gar
field will be the next President, with the
assurance of a Republican Congress. This
will place the entire control of the govern
ment in the hands of the Republican party.
70 reasonable men there is nothing in the
policy or principles of that party. to pre-
vent those identified with the Democratic
party from supporting the Republican can
didates. The more intelligent and impair
tial of the Democrats recognize the emf
nent wisdom with which the affairs of the
nations have been managed by the Repub-
licans-the healthy condition of the
finances, the high credit of the Govern
ment, the activity in all industries, The
prosperity which pervades the whole coun-
try, and are perfectly satisfied that the pol
lev which has brought these things about
shall be continued. And now when the
Democratic cause is hopeless. rather than
throw their votes away, they will cast them
to swell the Republican triumph.
With these suspicious assurances, it be-
hooves every Republican to do his duty and
show his appreciation of the party and sthe
beneficent work it has accomplished, in
qualifying himself to vote for the Garfield
electoral ticket. If the proper spirit pre-
walls, there will be very little difficulty in
wheeling Virginia into the Republican coll
umn, and dating new and more promising
era for the Old Commonwealth.
One of the most potent causes for the
healthy condition ofthe Republican party and
its bright prospects for success in November
next, is the clean administration of President
Hayes. The party has had no load to carry
in this--no explanations to make, but record