The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-19
GIVE SERVICE PLUMBER.

! 1t is understood that as the result of fraud,
forgery and perjury, R. B. Hayes is in the
White House. He has no more right to the
place he befouls than a foot-pad has to the
swsg he has obtained by bludgeoning his
victim on the highway. His position, how
ever, gives him and the party that placed
him in power, in def ince OF the will of the
American people, the controls of about 100.-
600 officeholders, and these officeholders are
required to contribute, from their salaries,
certain amounts to supply the Republican
party with funds to corrupt the bsllot-box
and perpetuate the power of the Republican
party. AS an evidences OF this, we print the
following circular, addressed to postmaster,
who has kindly furnished it, from whom $40
is wanted for the corruption fund:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE,
l,3l7 + STREET, NORTHWEST,
WAsHINGroN, ID. C., April 10, 1850.
SIR-This Committee is organized for the
protection of the interests OF the Republican
party in each of the Congressional Districts of
the Union. In order that u may prepare,
print, and circulate suitable documents illus
Jrating the issues which distinguish the Re-
publican party from every other, and NAV
meet all proper expenses incident 10 the cam
paign, the Committee feels authorized to apply
TO all citizens whose interests or principles are
Involved In the struggle. Under the circum-
stances in which the country finds itself
placed, the Committee believes that you will
esteem ii both a privilege and pleasure TO
make TO its fund contribution, which, IL is
hoped, may not be less than $50. The Commit
tee is authorized TO state that such volunta ry
contribution from persons employed in the
service of the United States will not be objected
to in any official quarter.
The labors of tins Committee will affect the
result of the Presidential as well the Con-
gressional struggle; and IL may, therefore, rea-
soDably hope to have the sympathy and as
sistance of all who look, with dread. upon the
possibility Of the resignation Of the Democratic
parhsS ) Lie control OF the Government
Please make prompt and favorable response
to this letter by bank check or draft, or postal
money order, payable TO the order of George
Frs. Dawson. Treasurer, p. o. Lock Box 7LS,
Washington, ID. G. By order of the Committee,
EDWARD MCPHERSON, Secretary.
There are in the United States about 40, 900
postofices; if each postmaster is assessed $50
the contributions from this department alone
will reach the sum OF $500, 900. But the
large offices will not be let off at $40, and it
is therefore safe to say that the postoffi ces
will be required to hand over at least 81 600,
600 for theRepublican corruption fund for the
campaign of 1880. Then comes the Interior,
the Army, the Naval and the Treasury
Departments; all Will have to contribute,
and all have, doubtless, long ere this received
notifications TO pay. Democrats may we'll
afford to study such documents as we print
to-day. Manifestly, the National Banks
have also been assessed. and will contribute
largely. Everybody, from Bank President
to corridor sweeper; from Hayes himself
to the lowest scullion, will be required to
contribute. Every Marshal and Deputy
Marshal, and every Judge Of a
Federal Court, will contribute to
swell the Republican corruption fund.
The Republican party is playing desperate
game. Lies and frauds, forgeries and per
juries will again be utilizsd. To beat the
combination will require of the Democrat Q
party solidity, harmony, organiz alton and
work. In no State will the fight be fercer
than in Indiana, and the fact should be I'm.
derstOod.