The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-03
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Political News Items.
There has been some discussion as
to the meaning, and extent Of the ap-
ifproval ofthe President, BY tie fesolu-
tions of the recent Indiana Republican
State Convention. The indianapolis
JournGI-the State organ oil the party
asserts that the CONVENTION sdid not
lrecognize the existence of any perma-
.nent breach between the President and
liCongress. Earnestly desiring that
fthere may be harmony between the
Legislative and executive departments
| of the government, and believing that
by mutual respect and conciliatory ac-
tion such harmony may be secured, II
wisely refrained from doing any act
which could intensity the present disa-
\ ,fRreement, but &pressed thei6onfdence
iRof the Union citizens of, Indiana in the
5rpatriotic and loyal Intentions and pur-
| poses of both. The President was
treated with respect, and there were
llnone who did not earnestly concur in
the resolutions (complime ehtary to- him,
I and promising him support in his ef-
I,forts to restore the national authority,
law and order among the people lately
in rebellion"
The Richmond Republic asserts that
"the timesdemanda a strong Upipn par
I ty at the South" "The recollection"
it writes, "that the great commonwealth
of Virginia, infatuated by the fasciua-
tion of cotton, should have separated
from the Union ofwhich she was bound
lalways to be leading State, and con-
sented to become the appendege of a
| cotton state confederacy, is the most
mortifying one connected with her
/ whole history. How would Jshe not
hhave pined away, and wlthered, and de-
| cayed under the domination, and taunts
and injustice of unappreciating, self
ers I"
The Boston Journal advises its read
ers in these times sof! exciting political
events to "keep cool, ,"and believes that
The majority of the people are disposed
to do SO. 1t adds: "our people are no.
I bly, showing the good results of the
training they have received during the
past four or five years; which has
1 taught them to look at great issues
calmly, and without. undue excitement
| and passion. OF course there is here
4 and there an exception to this general
state of feeling, but it is onlyoas an ex-
ception that we have met with il"
The. Cincinnati Commercial believes
that "the doctrine of dead States is dan
gerous. Itsopens the broad why fortbe
nation to go down to death. 1t pre-
pares for a disputed succession in the
Presidential office-for n quarrel as to
what is in the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, touching nearly the destiny
OF millions-for a contest as to who
compose Congress, as .tou&hiGh of two
bodies may be the House of Represen-
| tatives ITSELF The danger Is becoming
| imminent, for it will be upon us after
| this Congress, which is doing nothing
to prevent l" .-.......s. ,..-,,,,s.
The Norwich tConn.) Bulletin re-
marks: ""Some Of our Union Senators
and Representatives in Congress are a
little inclined: to act hastily and with
out Judgment. They seem over sensi-
tive and Jealous in small things. When,
according to tIieir own confession, moth
ing can be lost, but much may be gained
| by delay, upon the spur of a small
proyoeationtheyEti into a passionsand
act with unseemly If not disgruceful
and ebulEitions of temper serve only to
| prejudice the cause they wishto serve"
The Troy Times urges election, mod
crate counsels, and a more accommo-
dating spirit on both sides, in view of
\ the examinations and recriminations
which have recently passed between
the Capitol and the White House, and
which have served to irritate and divide
| themasses Of the people. EIr believes
that the President aud thefHajorfty in
view; and that their differences could
easily be reconciled were not invective
permitted to take the place of reason
and calm discussion. fs,,-,,. ,.gE
The Boston AdUerttser remarks that
Mr.. Johnson's speech "presents a
tempting opportunity for any critic
who forgets that the speaker is Presf-
dent of the United States," but deems
il t:the partp good citizens 10 observe a
decent silence as to some characteristics
and qualities of the speech, which are
nevertheless prominent l1opicsi in, all
pri ivate discussion"
A large meeting Of the supporters of
Mr.. Johnson's veto was held in Mil
waukie on Thursday, at which several
prominent men OF. both parties made
speeches, among them Mr.. G. L. Sholes,
known for many years as leading
Republican editor and pioneer In the
anti-slaVerS cause in Wisconsin,.
The Hartford Oourdnt remarks upon
the Presidents recent declaration that
he intended TO punish the rebel leaders,
that the delay in trying -Jef. Davis
not due to the negligence of the Presi-
dent, but rather to the quibbling of the
Chief Justice"
The Albany ArSlts thinks the demo-
crats hid better wait a little before gfyA
ing their unqualified approval to the
president. This Is but common pru-
| dence. Andrew, J Johnson's antecedents
are not very rvtehebuEaging toJdemocrats
of the argus stripe.
The Springfield RepE6lfcG1 expresses
a fear that our government may even
tuaIiy lapse into the anarchy and dis
order. of the South American republics,
| if existing antagonisms are cultivated
The Providence Journal regrets the
personalities in Mr.. Johnson's speech
but adds, s'all of us approve most OF
the sentiments which are expressed
A V1vAc1ousD DEsoRIPT1oN.-Even the
present political crisis has its comic as
pect. The Norwich BlatetiH has dis.
Covered cove it, and speaks as follows Of the
Hartford Times and other democratic
: saTheryy vi ssgSriggIe and twist with delight
i 1fa[ Hartford. Times, whose subsistence