The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-01-14
LETTER FROM nov. J. NJ. ASHLEY.

LETTER FROM HON. j. NJ ASttLLn'
Our readers will find upon our first page
a letter written by their Representative in
Congress, aud addressed TO his constituents
which delueates in II clear and concise
manner, the future policy of the loyal men of
the nation, and congratulates them upon the
new era which has dawned III the history
of tho American people. Let every earnest
man-every thinking man read this letter
carefully, and ponder thoughtiully upon
the wholesome truths and correct deduc-
tious therein contained. Our worthy Nep-
vcsentativo has long been ranked among the
head and front of the bold and earnest men
of the country Since 1861 he has ndvo-
Gated. upheld aud stood as the fearless
champion of the very policy which was IN
nugurated ON New Years Day In the Pros
ident's Proclamation 1t is to such men M
James VI. Ashley and other earnest and pa
triotic spirits throughout the North, that
the country is indebted for this great Act
OF the Presidcnt-this most terrible blow
that the brazen front of Rebellion has yot
end. Mr.. Ashley has been assaled through
the press and from the stump rs a"radi-
cal, th2orist," bowling abol ZIONIST
Not only has he been assailed by those who
were politically his onomics, but every
species of vituperauon and abuse were
heaped upon him, by some calling them
selves Republicans and Union men. But
his triumph over his adversarics has been
complete. lie has the satisfaction of know
ing that he retains the confidence of the
Administration the confidence of his 90
laborers in the welfare of our countryside
confidence of his constituency.
lie has the satisfaction of knowing, that
siuee the very policy which he has no long
recommended has been adopted hy tho
President many of those who asseilcd him
now advocate this very radical, and Alb
olitonist measure, The sincerity of some
we wot of may we'll bo doubted. In their
efforts 10 oouciliatc and harmonizc with
men of all parties they render themselves
supremacy ludicrous. Their main Gcsid-
eratum is thirst for Office, and chance at
the public crib Principle enters not
into the compound of their organization
Anything for Office anything lor money
IS the only hcacou-light of thoir course. In
their gyratons they exhibit all the supple
ness required for gromd-aud-lotty tum
bling, and eclipse the skill Of some of ouI
most celebrated acrohats. The fact is
these lekspittles and sycophants see that
unless they change their tactics, the strong
loyal current that is now deepening and
widening, viii throw them high and dry ol
the shore, They are the political weather
cocks with which the land is cursed, having
no settled principles, no marked line o
policy Of their own,
Mr.. Ashleys views, for more than ;
year past advocated by him, have now be
come the settled policy of the Government
and find an earnest and hearty approval ii
the popular heart and these very sore
head" uicksters are to-day found advo
eating the line Of policy they so strenu
ously opposed but few months since
proiessedly standing upon the same plat
torn. side by side with Mr.. Ashley
"Oh, consistency, thou art jewel"