Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-12-12
GEORGETOWN, O., TUESDAY DECEMBER H. 1919


should do so. is natural, and what might
be expected. They have been defeated
in one Of their favorite measures-one
that stands at the head Of the list, and
which they have long advocated, and no
doubt ardently desire TO see established,
under the belief thatit would promote
the interest Of the country. That they
should, under these circumstances, assail
the President, should surprise no one
But must confess have been unable,
from The first, to see the policy or JUS
tice Of any democrat joining the wings in
the warfare en- the President Has
there been anything in the deIails Of his
administration which would justify this
warfare? 1t must be admitted by even
those who have manifested so much hOs>
tiiity 10 him, that hs has been, to say
the least, fortunate in bis administration.
The Florida war, which was heavy
drain on the public. Treasury, has beeR
bro'tto successful termination, and peace
and repOss restored to our Southern
border. He has succeeded in adjusting
oNr claims on the Mexican Government
to the entire satisfaction OF the country.
The Northwestern boundary question,
which had, for long time, been the
causo of much irritation between this
country and Great Britain, and seriously
threatened the repose of the two coun
tries, bas been settled upon terms that
have met the appreciation ofa very large
majority of the people Of the UnitOd9tates.
He has been in Office more than two
years and six months, and in the receipts
and disbursements Of the whole revenues
Of the Government; during this time
Gus, there has been no Serir-
if any, embezzlemsnt or loss of the
public monies. The various departs
m ents of the Government have been con.
Quoted with ability, and the public serv-
ice performed without any serious com.
plants from any quarter. Under these
circumstances. and with these views of
the position of the President on the
great question before the country, and
the general course of his administration,
have not hestated TO speak of him and
his official acts in terms which | believe
to be just and proper. We should never
hesitate TO do justice even to our oppO>
nents, much less TO one who upoR all
the gIsat questions before the country,
is with US. When a public officer does
what we believe 10 be his duty, we should
have boldRsss and honesty enough to
express our appreciation. We should
fearlessly condemn what ID wrong, and
approve what is right. At a time like
this, when the democracy are menaCed
by powerful and well organized party.
who are preparing for desperate conflict,
and are full Of hope as to the future, We
should not weaken our ranks by refusing
10 recognize as brethern all who sustain
our principles and measures. Lett then
be the duty of all who regard the triumph
of our principles as Unidentified with the
permanency ofour free institutions, to
inculcate harmony and union in the
republican ranks, and generous and lib
sral spirit towards all who may differ with
us as to men. Ifthis policy is adOpted,ws
will yet triumph in the great contest of
44. IF different counsels should prevail,
we may hops inIvain for success.
Yours, with great respect and esteem,
WILSON SHANNON.
Messrs. H. N. Barstow, ]. s. Perry,
M. Phaley, P. Matuevit, and Wm. Ken.
ney committee.