Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25
Mr.. cRINNELL AND GEN. GRANT.


Congressman Grinnell, Of Iowa, is a
Radical. Therefore his views in regard "a
Gen. Grants position will be read with in
tcrest. These nrc expressed In the follow.
ing private letter:
GRiNSfLL, Iowa, October s, 1867.
Dear SIR Toni. ht our political work
for the canvass closes. There will be n
light vote, but the distraction Of the enemy
will provo that Iowa is as radically RICH,
us any State in the Union. Set us down
for $4,000 majority and Legislature
strong enough.
During tile canvass | have marked the
moloihg e sentiment in reference TO our
next President. There is an earnest feel
ing. Iowa, as well as most Of our radical
States, could furnish candidate, aud. il
practicable. should be glad to have some
OF the pioneers 10 cur righteous cause
put forward.
What Of Gen. Grant? they asked For
one. ! do net share in the di trust 80 often
expressed. IL mcn will mention his blum
ders, Il will not be forgotten that his sue
cessos were many aud glorious And how
modest | Gun never forget how untiriug
he was in Washington, last winter. in de-
votion to Gen. Sheridan, both at The Capt.
tol aud at his own house. His warm up.
proval of Mr.. Stanton rs War Minister
was just tribute aud evinced boldDess in
he presence Of Ills Accidency, "a. j -
But how dc you know he is right? thou
sands ask.
Ii is TO be remembered that he is not a
talking man, and that he regards himself
az properly doer aud in the service oil
the country, rather than attached TO any
party; but | have not the remotest idea
that he will be our candidate if not al
some time pronounced emphatically AZ
with us. 1 read the flashing of his eye
with delight at the last session, listening
to such speech as that Of Governor Bout
well. He came on our side. aud | never
saw him on the other, nor did the Demo
Gratis extend him salutations To my
knowledge, he was in deep sympathy with
General Howard in his plans aud admin
isiration. lie did not fight to save slavery
and when il was dead he joined Congress
in the wish that impartial justice might b,
secured, which was Il certain condition. o.
power aud national prosperity.
DO not, my dear sir. overlook the fac
tina; Democrats liSe.Vallandigham charg,
that lie took shelter in house, and tina
General Lce-their evil head-was ia tb,
fIont. In the halls Of Congress, when W,
cLeered his victories, they were silent
Their press had no good word for him. anC
their voters declare you take him you vii
''catch Tartar" and their attempts u
"damniDg with faint praise" suits ne.
| could give you many incidents am
facts, if proper. which you would regarC
as good testimony.
We must be sure Of our man. and ",
shall unite Gu the candidate whose name
shall be tower of strength.
General Grant has no vulgarity abou
him. lie has evineed marked good seus,
In his administrative position. vile i
magnanimous, aud, think. will be TAI
and just. Ii will require master builder
at the head of our nation after he destruc
ton OF the war aud the Observation-Disclosures
OF him who is making treason honorable
aud has confirmed be prOyerb, Put ;
leeear Oh horseback and lie will ride I,
the devil"
Ever aud truly yours,
4 II GprNNrrr