Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-09-26
Che gepnbliean.
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
Logansport, Ind. Sep. 10, 1867.

The detection of Andrew Johnson
gave an early start to the discussion
of the question of the Presidential
succession. His recent high handed
usurpations and threats of revolution
have greatly intensified 1t, and these
lessons of experience, taught by a
bad Executive, warn the people to-
exercise unusual care in the selection
of his successor. 1t is no time for
experiments now. Half-hearted-
ness, vacillation and reticence should
be fatal to all aspirants. He only
is worthy of trust, who has boldly,
fearlessly and faithfully kept step
with the patty ofhuman progre IS, and
who stands fer to the front in all its
battles. In word, fidelity to princi-
pie should be the browning merit of
the Republican candidate For Presi-
dent.
Thousands Of the truest and best
Republicans in Indiana, and yet other
thousands all over this broad land,
think they have found the right man
in the person of Schuyler Colfax.
Without disparagement of others il
may be said of him that he is preem-
inently faithful. Always, on picket,
on the skirmish line, or at the bat
ties front, he has been no follower
afar off of the party of progress.
HIS people have lovingly named him
1.-The faithful representative" and well
he deserves the title.
Out of this fidelity, balanced by
prudence grows. sagacity which
has never failed him. Squared by
this test, his public life stands out
without spot or blemish.
The spotless purity of his private
character is acknowledged by all, and
it has won for him the love and re-
spect of the pure and good of the
land.
His public benefactions have been
assailed by his enemies as the arts of
a skillful politician, but these assail-
ants must stand dumb before the ties
timony to his unostentatious benev-
olence which comes from fatherless
orphans, poor widows and obscure
citizens in almost every neighborhood
of his district.
As q model gentleman he would
adorn the White House, and make
pleasant the visit of the humblest
citizen, while, at the same time, he
would secure the respect Of diplo-
matte representatives and pave the
way to the best relations with the ma
tons of the world. Thus we present
our American Bayard, the Good
Knight; sans peur, ct sans reprroehe.
Is his ability questioned? We an
swer, that the ability born Of
common sense, joined with fidelity
to principle, is the most reliable, and
we point with pride to the twelve
years of his active, prominent public
life, during which he has never made
a mistake, as the best proof of our
doctrine-the sure guaranty of our
candidates executive ability. As a
representative of the people, Mr.. Col
fax has been diligent in attending
to the wants of his constituents If
work was required, the work was
cheerfully and faithfully performed.
If suggestions on the affairs of state
were made, whatsoever was wise
was needed. He has not failed to
hold fast to all that was good. Like
the lamented ''savior of his country"
he lives close to the people. What
higher ability can be required?
Mr.. Lincoln was distinguished
as an honest, prudent man with
strong convictions of the right. Mr.
Colfax, within his sphere, is distin-
guished for precisely the same traits
He was the trusted friend of Mr.. Lin
coin, and it was meet that statesmen
so much alike should be friends. AS
a member ofCongress and as Speaker
of the House Mr.. Colfax has been
highly successful. 1t is only reason
able to suppose that he would fill the
Presidential chair with credit to him
self and benefit to the country.
Now, Mr.. Editor, have written
just what / know thousands of Indi-
anians think and feel. We have APP
preached the subject squarely, and.
departing from the usual custom,
have made it the topic of an entire
letter. Much more could be said, but
We rest upon the foregoing reasons
for the faith within us. and ask a care
full investigation of the merits of our
candidate. One other thing we ask
as a matter ofjustice and right If
it shall appear that Mr.. Colfax has
the outside strength, we ask that he
shall become, unanimously, Indi-
ana's favorite candidate, and in re-
turn we promise that if any other
son of Indiana has this outside
strength, he shall at once become our
favorite MINGo.