Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-30
For the Chronicle. !
Is Hon. Allen Trimbo a member Of
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When an individual either of his own ac-
cord, or by tie action OF others, assumes the
character of candidate for the sufffages of
his fellow citizens, it becomes not only the
right, but the duty Of free people to as
certain and examine the principles he adj
Vocates and as far as may be, the motives
that control him. More'especially is 1t In.
cumoert upon those whom, in particular he
or his friends may call upon for support, to
inquire whether or not his professions and
his actions entitle him to their aid
These thoughts have been suggested by
noticing the manner in which some of the
american papers speak of Gov. Trimble.-
When he was announced a short time since
as candidate for governor, many supposed
ne was brought forward as the choice of "an
ttose opposed to the election of Medll and
Chase" as was stated in the call for the con.
Veltlon which nominated him. Since then
some at least, of the American papers claim
him as the American candidate. This woula
seem to indicate that Americans onlv were
SO opposed. or that these papers are claiming
more than their due.
But Is Mr.. Trmble member of the order,
1t not, although he be qualified for the office
ana good man, yet is it consistent for these
papers to deneunce both the other candidates
and hoist the banner for him! Can Ameri-
cans consistently be called upon as such to
give him their votes!
1t has been stated upon the authority of
an intelligent fellow townsm,n of Governor
lrlmble's own who would not knowingly
mlsrePresent that he has never joined the
order. This statement was made some days
before the 9Th of August convention assem-
oled, and consequently before his name had
been publicly thought of as nominee, and
In an Incidental manner, so that there was
no motive .'batever for deception. 1t is pos
siole that he may have joined within a few
days before, or even after his nomination, (if
alter, whyD but it is scarcely probable. 1t
Is significant fact that, while the accession
to this order of the prominent men no have
joined it has generally been heraded by the
press, the name of the venerable Gov. Trim
bic has never appeared in that connexion.
/! the Editor of the "Chronicle" is acaua.
lnted with the facts anc can enlighten hls
readers on the subject, he will oblige some
OF his American friends as well as
AN INQUIRER.
Flushing, Aug. 37ih.:
REMARKs.-We refer our friend and CORR.
sFondent to she letter Of acceptance of Gov,
lrimble, in anotl er column of to.d,ys paper.
In that letter he disavows all connection with
the order Furthermore, that Mr.. Trimble is
not the nominee Of the American party we
have the authority of the last Executive
Council of that party, which passed the fol.
lowing resolution:
Resolved, Tht under existing ci-cumsta ces
we deem it inexpeden. to nominate a State
tcket tor the approaching election, out leave
the matter for each member of the Order to
vote as his conscience and judgment may
dictate.
Is it not, then, supremely id'culous to at.
tempt to palm off this nominee as the cam
didate of the American party in the State of
Ohio! In the language oe writer whose
idea we publish .o-day--"there is no consis-
"tency nor honor in denouncing The repeal of
"the Missouri Compromise, and then turn
"our backs on the compromise we made our
"selves on the 18th July, 1856"