Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-20
PRESIDENTIAL.
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THE PRESIDENCY-HON. GEO. ID. PEN.
pLEToN.-The State elections of the pres
ent year having all been held, the people
everywhere are rapidly turning their
thoughts upon the great campaign of 1883,
which is to decide whether our torn and
distracted country is to- be again restored
to its former prosperity, or whether mis-
rule is to continue indefinitely. Insepara-
bly, connected with this subject, is the Sc
lection OF a Presidential candidate ade-
uuate to the Intelligent discharge of the
high duties pertaining to that office, aud
upon whom all sincere friends of frater-
nal Union and Constitutional Govern
ment can fittinglY unite. So far as the sem
timent of the great Northwest is con-
cerned, there seems to be remark
able unanimity as to the man. With an
almost united voice, its presses have pro-
nounced in favor of that distinguished ma
tiye-born son of Ohio. George II. Pendle-
ton, Without disparagement to the mer-
its of the many other statesmen OF whom
the Democracy can boast, it may be claimed
without arrogance, that Mr.. Pendleton
presents a combination OF qualifications
which mark him as a man pre-eminently
qualified for the responsible position with
which his name is associated. He is
statesman as well as patriot and scholar
Through all the troublous times of the
memorable years just passed, he has looked
forward with far seeing perception of re-
suits that has rarely been at fault. Always
brave enough to proclaim the truth with
out reserve, however unwelcome, he has
never failed to discuss the grave aud terri
BILE questions at issue without menace but
with tervor and earnestness that chal-
lenged and secured the respectful at
tention of his ablest opponents. BY in
stinct and by education man of
integrity, Union man in every ligameEt
: of his nature, he adds the training in pub
lie life which when connected with intel
lect of the requisite ability, furnish COM
bination of character and qualification that
pre-eminently mark him as one whose nom
ination at the present important juncture
of our affairs, would in a remarkable de-
gree, be "fit to be made" Cherishipg
these views, it will be source of great
qualification to find that as the day for
making the nomination approaches, the
Union loving men of the whole country
shall join with the great Northwest in
u0itedly presenting the name of George
III. Pendleton for the suffrages of all who
desire limit to be placed to the madness
and misrule which now prevail, and who
are ready with their voice and vote to aid
in restoring through the length and breadth
of our land that spirit of fraternity which
in former years gave us strength and unity
as people.
lFrom the Seneca Advertiser.l
Hon. GEORGE 81. .PENDLEroN.-The unan-
unity with which the Democratic press OF
the Western States advocate the claims OF
the Hon. George III. Pendleton, as a candi-
date for the Presidency, is fitting tribute
to his worth as statesman and scholar
The bold and unflinchin@ stand he has
taken on the financial questionable pay
ment of the bonds in legal tender currency
has won him hosts or friends among the
hardy yeomanry of the land, and we are
satisfied they could not entrust their in
terests in more fitting hands.
We believe that the Democracy. without
the aid OF anv other issue, will sweep the
country in 1863, and that their nominee will
be the next President of the United States
From present appearances, Mr.. Pendleton
will receive the unanimous support of the
| great West in the next National Conven-
ton. This would give him majority of
of the Northern States, but as the Southern
States will undoubtedly be represented in
the Convention, he would lack some fifty
votes of a majority. But we will not spec
ulate at this early day, being satisfied that
his chances are far ahead of any other can
didate yet named.
Should he be our standard bearer in 1868
we ca rest assured that he will bear Oul
| flag with honor, and our country to peace.
| prosperity and happiness.
From the Galipoiis Dispatch.l
HoN. GEORGE Fl. PENDLEToN.-There is
certain titneEs of things which, by intui
| Glt0 pclCCpolOb1 ~
self to the mind as eminently proper, ant
about which argument seems to be but
waste of words. 1t is, therefore, a mer
work of supererogation to write solitary
line to prove that the Hon. George H. Pen
dleton should be the next Democratic nom
inee for President of the United States.-
His name rises spontaneously to the lips o
all who know the man, and who hav
watched his admirable policy during tn
trying and eventful history of the last eigh
wears. Of great ability as statesman, O
a comprehensive and an analytical mind
possessing that practical soundness of rea
SON which combines rare judgment wit
the requirements of a finished scholar, and
withal, of sterling integrity, no one requi
site is wanting to fit him, -eminenuly
for the highest executive Office within tn
gift of the people.