Rensselaer Union, Volume 1, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1868 — Hon. Schuyler Colfax. [ARTICLE]

Hon. Schuyler Colfax.

In 1866, two years ago, Mr. Colfax cCtne amongst us a candidate for Congress, asking our suffrages, lie was then the advocate of the enrae principles which are now embodied in the Republican platform. Ho promised then, if elected, to use his influence iu the National Legislature to secure their triumph. Relying upon these promiser the voters of this district elected him by a largely increased vote, Jasper county casting a majority of 395 into bia scale of success. Mr. Coi.FAX received his commission and went to Washington a member of the 40th Congress. Did he fulfil his promises? His record is National history, let it give tbo Answer. Always at hit post, eTer cheerful, nsvor faltering, never forgetful of the people’s interests, never forgetting his promises jto his coustitueuts—such is the testimony that history records for the man you bavo repcatsdly honoril with your votes. Unassuming) courteous, energetic, persevering, and just—no man can say aught against his private character, or his record as a party leader. Then is -bo not deserving of advancement at your bands? Has Tie not earned the gratitude of his party? Faithful and competent whenever and wherever tried, is he not worthy of promotion? A statesman of acknowledged ability, loyal to his government, true to the principles which elevate mattkrod, where ia tho man in any country, who has made fewer mistakes in public life, or lias a more spotless private character? The people of Jasper county are intelligent, loyal and grateful; let them rally to the support of the great represoutativo of these virtues. — Work with energy and prudence to secure the strongest possible expression of our county in favor of Mr. Colfax, on the third day of next month. Let not Mr. Colax’s old majority be decreased inJaspercomityd —Let every Republican take an individual pride in securing this etui. Bring out every voter and the majority will be increased. The Republican party has everything to cheer it onward to renewed exertions. Its prospect of vie tory is as brilliant as the sun at noon day. Tbo prestige of success &aT ,, ehcoiiipaiSodtts hkShers wi th a halo of glory in the preliminary, engagements of the campaign. Its record is mads noble by its brave, antmog and vtcterions battling for freedom add justice. Its ranks are filled with energetic, enterprising and vigorous young men. Its councils are directed by the wisdom and experience of men long in publio life. Its Traders are loyal, tried and true. It has endured tbe fiery ordeal of a bitter civil war, untarnished by a single act of wanton cruelty, or injustice, and to-day it spreads the Jpages of its history open to the nations of earth challenging any mao to point to a single act of oppression. The Republican party stands before the world at this hour the example and emulation of tbe good and true of civilization, in its efforts to establish the great cause of human liberty.— Its appeals are made to the patriotism, religion, intelligence and all tho nobler instinct# of an enlight* ened people. Peace, i 8 its watchword; human liberty, its motto; loyalty and progress, its history; it must succeed, it cannot fail, for ‘• victory” la inscribed all over its banners. Then let the Republicans of Jasper county arouse to invinciblo exertion, Labor unceasingly until the contest is decided. Tmr* not back, neither slacken in th* good work until the Bun goes down on the third day of next November, and wo can and will poll a larger majority for ScftCYLXB Colfax, the next Vice Preaident of the United States, and the noble principles be represents, than w* have ever given him before. ;n v.. . "Helmbold, the Bucbu man, has donated 140,000 to aid the Dernoo-