The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-09

former actions What he swore was white be-
fore he now swore was oiseK apd v.oH VerSa: 80
baseless fabric OF his vision, his magnificent
schemes JAILED him. In n. en1eaVoIElng 10 Ieaen
has fallen TO the dust. And this, said the
power. The people were not to be bamboozled
or csjoled by his new Rarb, and to-day he
stands the living monument of his own per
fidy, admired by few, and respected by none.
After referring to the dangers that others
might fall into by their indeclsion, he mem
TONED the different Democratic aspirants, and
said that Mcclellan, who had cunningly Kept
himself out OF politics and out of the country for
the past three years, would no doubt be the
man. He would not undertake to say how
much stronger Mcclellan would be in 1868 than
he was in 1864, but the Republican party should
bear in mind that it is without Lfncoin at Its
head, and without the stimulants which natu-
rally clung to the party during the progress OF
active hostilities. The four hundred and odd
thousand votes which constituted Mr.. Linooln's
majority were hard TO overcome, but we all
know that IL is not very troublesome to find
men who have heretofore voted the Republican
ticket, who are dissatisfied with much that its
leaders have done and much that they have not
done: These are facts, and however disagree
able they may appear, so much the more neces-
snry is IL for us TO labor to correct them.
1t is the duty of the Republicans to act with
foresight and judgment looking well to the
accomplishment Of its principles, and the selec-
ton OF men who can carry with them these
principles, and, at the same time, the people.
As have said before, TO be powerful we must
nothing. 1 speak for what believe to be the
good of the Republican party
Having referred to the probable Democratic
candidates, now let me refer to the probable Re
publican leaders, or at least who may be con-
sdered leaders when the hour of action arrives.
The ultra Republicans are, without doubt, in
favor of the Hon, Judge Chase. Now let us con-
slider how much he can contribute to the sue
cess Of the ticket, as q whole. We feel sure that
he Is governed by the right thoughts, but that
Is not the question, He is q sound lawyer, and
well versed in Jurisprudence, but still he lacks
one great essential, namely, popularity. Like
Henry Clay he is gifted with that sound
reasoning which eommaInds ,3il w admiration
would, without doubt be defeated were
he to be the Republican candidate
great tessentiai-popularity The man to lead us
must be a soldier. This believe to be the pre-.
He must be new to politics, and with record
bright enough to Withstand the mud which Will
be cast at it during important and exciting
Thomasare the three most promlnent,Du Grant
leads the van thus far, and if the Republicans
are wise he will continue to do So Indeed, in
many places the party has gone SO far as to
has boen endorsed by Schuyler Colfax, an
honest and able politician and that fact should
have considerable weight, for no man in the
record or a more widespread reputation than
he. There are still other reasons which point
for the Presidency; but, withal, we hear men
doubling him, simply because they choose to
say that he has not declared himself In favor
OF the party. 1 believe General Grant TO nave
too much propr1ety and good sense to make O
bid Tor bhe PRESIDENTIAL chair, but1 doubt not
that when the time comes he will be found
on the side Of justice and right. Men say they
would not vote for him did he not make q
declaration Of his preferences before he is
nominated. Would any man who is not a
professional politician make declaration that
could be construed into an insatiate thirst or
bid for office? l think not. Actions speak
louder than words, and would rather a thou
the countless windy promises of all the politi-
clans in the country. There is a meaning in
actions which cannot be construed as words
0fnd( ng yUnll n hfr
will bear all the inquiry and scrutiny that the
nation chooses to bestow upon them.
Says the man who would throw all to the dogs
because he cannot have his personal wants
gratitied, "If Grant is the true friend OF those
who made him all he is, why does he not rebel
against the authority of the man Johns son ?"
Now let me ask that man II he was ever SOL
dler? III ne was ne, ne sH9Ws an S th
let me say to him that the first duty of soldier
is 10 obey orders-this duty is paramount to all
others, and when he enters the army, 1t is
necessary for him to swear a solemn oath that
he will obey the orders of his superior officer.
There can be no mistake, the language of the
oath is clear and explicit,and cannot be twisted
Now lei me ask who is General Grants supe-
rior officer? The Constitution of the United
States has solemnly decreed that the Presl-
dent is and 1t makes no provision by which he
by regular course of law. Therefore, until An
drew johnson is removed by law, or otherwise
disposed of, General Grant is bound by virtue
of his oath no matter what his private OPT.
Mons may be, to faithfully execute the orders
of his sOperiOr, This is the law; ana were Gene
raj Grant to have done more than he has done
ne would have peTjured himself, and been un-
worthy of the confidence of the people, and the
neople would have so considered him. The
peorle believe him to be wise and sincere man;
In fact we have ample proof of this whenever
he has made his appearance as public man.
This being the case, should we denounce him
for his reticence? think not
Grant has said very little, it is true; but his
actions have spoken in thunder tones, and
echoed again and again throughout the length
and breadth OF the land, and they will bear the
sharpest criticism of the most fastidious hand
without losing one spark Of that brilliant
prompted them. Follow him, if you will, from
the bloody field Of Pittsburg Landing up to the
present, scan his every word and action, and
not one blot will you find upon the bright
Mark his correspondence with Sheridan.
Logan, and Sickles, and again with Andrew
johnson when he was ordered to the head of
the War Bureau. Read it, and put whatever
construction upon IL you please, you will find
shining brilliantly through all, a love and re-
spect for the great principles which have pre-
served us nation and which carry conviction
with them And, continued the speaker, firmly
believe that he is the only man In the country
who can to day successfully grapple with and
overthrow the foes OF humanity, liberty, and
progression. He, OF all whose names have been
suggested Is the most available man TO carry
through, to successful and glorious end the
principles Of the party which has preserved us
a nation, He Is clear of all those issues that
have been heaped upon our party by an un-
principled foe, And, besides that, he is new to
politics, and that adds considerably to his
weight at moment most critical TO the welfare
and prosperity of the country.
The gentleman continued at some length
upon General GRANTS record as soldier and
he believed he would be the best man to carry
ont the principles of the party. In concluding
he said, IL was only necessary the people know
that success awaited their efforts and the Presl-
Dental campaign Of 1868 will end in a glorious
triumph Tor the whole ticket
The sneaker was listened to with great atten-