Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-04-17
General Garfield and the
GOyerUGrSIlIp

General Garfield and the
G0vernGrshIp.
Our able representative in Congress
is spoken of by the Republican press
of the Southern and Central parts OF
the State as q proper nominee for
Governor. A correspondent of the Co
lumbus Journal, in discussion the Geu-
bernatorial question, says:
81 suggest the name of General James A. Gar
field. the hOnored Representative from the Nine
teenth Congressional District Gen. Garfield is
preeminently qualified for the position Of Gov
ernor. BE is possessed of more than ordinary
executive ability is untiring IN his energies:
incorporating in his adherence to principle.
and would honor the State as her Governor.
~Gsn. G.'s record as a military man and
statesman. is so we'll known 10 the people of
Ohio. that Aeed only to refer to it; and as q
esnyasser. he has no superior IN the state
Such 8 man Is just what we need forthe present
emergency. As our candidate for Governor, he
would give tone. character and energy to the
campaign. that would insure a triumph Tor the
Union eause eXeelled BY none in past years.
THE enfranchisement Of the colored men Of
Ohio, and the Acknowledgement Of rebels, is a
question Of too much importance to suffer the
70 campaign to PASS of quietly; on the contrary,
itmust be conducted with ability and energy,
and to that end candidates must be selected
not. however. losing sight Of fitness"
The Dayton JoWrnal, one of the
ablest papers in the State, referring to
General Garfield, in the same connec-
ton says:
Many worthy men have been mentioned for
the place. but. all things considered, We regard
him tn best who las been suggested. There
are many reasons why the Union party should
nominate a soldier. but the Union party has
especi8Lneed IN the coming campaign Of a man
who has both the intellectual and physical con-
sttution to enable him to sustain Union princI-
pies before the people. In these respects Gen.
Garfield is the superior to any man VINO has
been named that will accept the nomination
He has experiences IN public affairs. Undoubted
intellectual ability 70 maintain our eause. and
the physical power TO endure 8 lsborlous cam
paign. Besides thess qualifications. he has the
elenenHi in 9 very eminent degree Of popular
ity, and is better fitted to make q triumphant
campaign than any other man in Ohio. Let us
dominate him for Governor. and we will elect
him spisndidly."
1t is undoubtedly true that the i'm
portant Radical principle to be submit
ted to the people of Ohio, the coming
fall, involves the imperative necessity
of an able, bold and eloquent leader in
the person of the standsrd-bearer of
the Union party. It must be a man of
the positive, indefatigable stamp of
Wade. Garfield and Schenck. Senator
Wade could scarcely be asked or ex
pected to accept the place. General
Schenck has positively declined Gen.
Garfield, we believe, has not declined,
but believe he neither seeks 10 de-
sires the Office. We feel sure that if
he should consult his personal interests
and the advice and wishes of nine
tenths of the Union voters of the
XIXth Congressional District, he would
conclude to remain in Congress. We
cannot, however, refrain from express
ing the conviction that Gen. Garfield
would be the strongest possible nomi
nation the Union party of Ohio could
make for Governor. He is q grand
campaigner, and would rouse up a spirit
Of enthusiasm that would burst into a
fame of glorious victory in October
he is an original rugged issue" Repub-
lican ; q radical advocate of Impartial
Suffrage, and would 60 to the roots Or
the question if called to discuss it be-
lore the people. To our mind, and we
think to the minds Of the Union men of
The State, it is impressively apparent
hat the approaching political cam
peign in Ohio, is likely to be one of
he most interesting and momentous
n the history of the State, and the
and doubtless the enemies. of
impartial Suffrage and Equal Rights, /;
Il oTer the Union, will watch thecon- s
est with anxious interest, as involving j
its result q question of the highest ,,
official interest to the American peo- !
lie. At such a time, and under such /
olemn circumstances, it may be that :
be X1Xth Congressional District of !
'hio, the famed Giberalter of Radical !
.epublicanism, will be constrained by c
be highest consideration of patriot :
IN, TO sacrifice private and local inter :
SITS on the altar of public good. Q