The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-05

the Democratic county ticket, and
therefore the "qtict determination Of
he Democrats 10 be at The polls cr. No
rember Sh F" can only be in the inter-
est of Mr. Baer, whom it is hoped to
elect by full Democratic vote and
the aid of such Republicans as can
be wheedled into his support as a
non-partisan candidate. The idea
of Mr.. Fisher secretly rallying the
last Democratic vote to the polls,
while Mr.. Baer is playing Amini
dab Sleek, begging for Republican
votes may be pardoned to the trick
cry of the politicians, but is by no
means creditable TO the character Of
gentleman aspiring TO position
where manly dignity and fairness
are the chief r, luisites.
If the Republicans of the county
desire to assist Mr.. Fisher in secur-
ing Democratic victory they can
do so by helping to elect Mr.. Baer
to the Bench, but in the light of this
circular, they cannot plead in ex-
tenuation that they thought they
were voting for non-partisan can
didate:
HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC Co. CON-,
SOMERSET, SOMERSET COUNTY,
PESS'A Sept. ], 1881.
Dcar SIR:
| deem il desirable that each member of
the County Committee, and each Candidate
be in possession of copy of the Democratic
County Committee so that the active, live
and working members of the party be known
to each other in order that we may work
together harmonionsly and effectively. l
therefore enclose copy Of the Committee
which you will find convenient for refer
ence and for other purposes. The party in
this county is now in excellent condition !;
perfect harmony exists, and quiet deter
mination on the part of the Democrats TO be
at the polls ON November eighth is appar
ent. We east exactly $500 votes for Gener-
al Hancock, for President last Fall, which
number is almost 800 votes in excess of that
ever cast before by the party in this County.
This is a good record and shows conclusiyely
that the Democrats of Somerset County are
To be relied upon to continue the battle for
Democratic ascendency and good govern
ment. The drift of public sentiment has
set in and continues steadily in favor of
placing the reins of the General and State
Governments in the hands of the Demo-
rrt To- fl..ff
tai affairs of the Nation and State be ad-
ministered as in the good old Democratic
days of simplicity, honesty and economy.
We are much encouraged in believing that
Pennsylvania will give q handsome Demo-
traffic majority this Fall let us therefore
see to il that we do Our full duty and con-
tribute our whole share to an end so desira-
BILE Much apathy exists in the ranks of the
Republican party; their vote will be lighter
this fall than for many years; this, then is
our opportunity, and let us be yigilant lest
la like apathy crceps into our ranks and we
| lose the victory that is within our grasp.
Not only is there great apathy existing in
the ranks of the Republican Party, but the
party is greatly demoralized and disorsan-
| ized by the recent damnabe and diabolical
WORK of the Republican Assassin Guiteau,
in his horrible and infamous attack upon
| the life of President Garfield. 1t is appar-
ent to every close observer of political
events that the disintegration of the Repub-
lican party is rapidly going on, but we must
not relax our efforts, lest We go asleep and
the enemy recover.
wish particularly 10 call your attention
TO the fact that the eighth day of September
is the last day upon which the registration
of voters can take place. hope the Com
mitteemen, the Candidates ON the County
ticket and all other active Democrats will
take special pains to see that every Demo
crat is registered. Examine carefully the
Registry list at the polling places. More
particularly do wish to call Your attention
10 the fact that more than 100 votes were
cast for the Democratic ticket last fall by
young men who voted on age, and did not
need TO be either assessed or to pay taxes
This Fall the saidI voters must be assessed
and registered and their taxes must be paid
see to il that this matter is not overlooked
Further. il must not be forgotten that the
eighth day of October is the last day for th,
payment of taxes in order to entitle the
voter to cast his ballot see to il that nc
Democrat loses his vote because of the non
payment of his taxes. II is confidently ex-
pected that the Committeeman and oandi.
dates will exert themselves TO get the full
Democratic vote TO the polls on the day o
election, in their respective localities. i
is important also that Committeeman exer
else active vigilance in the prevention Of the
casting OF fraudulent ballots by the Repub
licans.
Parties receiving this circular viii under
stand that il is intended for Democrats only
The Chairman will be pleased TO receiv,
suggestions from, and hopes to have til,
cordial assistance .of every Democrat in the
County in the pending campaign.
CHAS. ii. FISHER,
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