The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-08-18
Political,

To the Editors of the Standard:
The eve of another political campaign is upon us
and one, the Importance of which, demands the
est consideration of every lover of Republican prin-
ciples Though am politician, and sufficient
ly versed in politics to constitute myself a prophet
yet the signs of the times plainly indicate ne
cessity for union thorough organization decisive
action in the Republican ranks that it is easy pre-
dict the result if laggards in the perform
ance of our duties.
1t is folly national victory OF 1880 In cal
culating the results of the coming State contest.
is folly to dream of by the obscure
names that appear on the Democratic ticket. 1t is
folly to ignore the recent action the temper
ance class, as being of minor Importance Of
the temperance fanatics do not anticipate success,
only to the extent of defeating the Republican party
and transferring the control State to more OBJ
jeetonable class 1t is safe to assert that nine enhs
of those constituting the temperance party for
merly Republicans, and only One-tenth Democrats
making the reduction in the Republican ranks nine,
| to one in the Democratic ranks. With this fact be-
fore it is plain to the necessity for immediate
action, and thorough organization in every county,
township, ward and voting precinct throughout the
State. If Republican principles right we be-
leve them to be- and If the Republican party is the
party of reform and good government know it
to be, then Republican should consider 1t
his bounden duty to work, and his influence for
| the success of the entire Republican ticket.
The temperance question will be the leading issue
in this campaign, and it Is well to consider whether
cause VI De advanced Dy
aparty with temperance plank in its PLATFORM and
giving success to party whose battle cry is Free
Whisky. 1t is well to consider what should be
mode of procedure in The suppression of intomper-
ance-whether prohibition local option, a state
tax is the thing needed. and the in which
either be secured. We all know that the time
come fur this reform, the degeneracy of the rising
generation demands it, the people demand it and
impatienti can we secure this reform outside of the
Republican party? Experience answers no! When
islation all other reforms have BEEN If would
succeed there must be unity; all personal objections
to candidates should be withdrawn. The Republican
party if worth anything, is worth the sacrifice any
personal objection to candidates. sorry that
some Republicans protest that they will employ their
influence to defeat Candidate for representative.
few say they will not vote for him; when their OBJ
jections sounded they all prove to be of personal
nature. l better acquainted with r. H. Jones
than majority of those who think him objection
able candidate knew him, and was daily associated
with him for nearly three years in tho army. If
there are any Objectionable traits i'll individuals
character, army life viii surely develop them. The
abandonment Of society conventonaities, the lack of
surroundings necessary to stimulate refinement the
absence of female society license for the commission
of depredatons under the cloak military necessi
ties and the privilege of consuming all the whisky
obtainable under the guise of sanitary hygieuic
requirements will without exception disclose the
baser qualities in our composition in proportion
they exist. Mr.. Jones the test his surround
lngs without succumbing to their evil Influences;
nor did he make lawless use of his freedom. His
department was both soldierly and gentlemanly. He
entered his regiment a second lieutenant and by
his bravery, proficiency and department he pro-
NOTED over the first lieutenant the captaincy
company, and this through the recommendation of
Giles W. Shurtef, the brave christian colonel of the
regiment, and now professor of language in Oberlin
College. Col. Shurtlcff was such a rigid discipline
rian, and so averse to profanity and intemperance.
that he would not for his right hand roeommend any
one whom he judged unworthy in any particular.
The record of r.. H. aones soldier fighting to sus-
tain the dignity of flag and his subsequent ser
vice to the Republican party, entie him the high
est encomium. L earnestly believe that r. II. Jones
will strenuousy support every constitutional reform
measure that comes before the General Assembly, if
he is elected member thereof; believe that II
elected he will leave legislative record that his
stituency will be proud of. l liberal enough
believe that either of The gentlemen whose names
were presented as competitors for that Office would
serve the State, and their conittuents well r.
II. JONES' and had either received the nomination |
would have cheerfully supported him. l sincerely
hope that the colored voters of the county will
deem it necessary to array themselves against any
candidate the Republican ticket, by way of shoul
dering other mems grievances; but that all may act
unit in everything that pertains success of
| the Republican ticket ana Republican principles
j. W. JACKSON,
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