Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-25
Spirit of the Ohio Democratic Press
yenatoriaI, Presidential and State
Convention.
SENATORIAL.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.]
UNITED STATES SENATOR.-We continue
to see articles in some of our exchanges IN
favor of the Hon. George H. Pendleton tor
United States Senator. We repeat again,
most emphatically, what we have hereto
tore said, that Mr.. Pendleton is not can
didate for that position.
From the Holmes Co. Farmer.l
VALLANDIGHAM FOR SENAToR.-The more
we circulate among the people the better
we become convinced that Vallandigham
is the choice of nineteen-twentieths OF the
Democratic masses-of far more in this
county. In urging the election of Mr.. al
landigham we would not say word dero-
yatory to either of the other distinguished
gentlemen who have been named in con-
nection with the Senatorship; nor do we
propose to go any farther than to express
the feelings of the Democracy of this coun-
ty. We consider it improper for an editor
to say more in contest between Demo-
Gratis. We think editors do wrong to eX-
press themselves in favor of one man when
the masses are for another. We have rea-
son to believe some of our editorial breth-
rem are not correctly representing their
constituency when they proclaim them
selves opposed to Vallandigham.
[From the Ohio Eagle.l
THE SENATORIAL CoNTEsT.-The contest
for the seat soon to be vacated in the United
States Senate, by B n. Wade, seems to be
narrowed down between Judge Thurman
and Hon. G. L. Vallandigham. And we
very much regret that a few of Mr..
Vailandigham's friends are pressing his
claims in a manner not very likely to re-
suit in the good of tteir cause. or, if they
were not powerless, in the harmony Of the
Democratic party.
1t seems to be assumed by some over en-
thusiastic friends of Mr.. ", that he is the
0,lxy hnlo TO fhn IN
party in the State, who embodies all there
is of what they are pleased to call Democ-
racy; and the insinuation is thrown out,
that all who support the claims of others
are catering to the whims of policy" and
the "wishes of Abolitionists.''
Now, as for us, we allow no man to
stand in advance of us in the advocacy of
what we understand to be correct Demo-
cratic principles and sound Democratic
men. Since our earliest childhood, we
have sought political information from
none but the Democratic fountain, and one
of the earliest lessons taught us there, was
the support of ''principles, not men," and
believing that Allen q. Thurman is as true
a representative of Democratic principles
as can be found in Ohio, we, a few weeks
ago, declared him our choice for United
States Senator. We did so of our own mo-
tion, and because we knew that Judge
Thurman possessed the Jeffersonian quail
tications, and that his election to the Uni
ted States Senate at this time would reflect
the highest credit on the good sense and
intelligence of the Democracy of the Ohio
Legislature. We do not say that there are
not other good and true Democrats in Ohio
who would if elected. do credit to the posi-
ton, and well and ably represent us in the
United States Senate. There are many
others. We support Thurman for the rea-
sons before given, and the additional one
that there is fitness and harmony of
things which just now, and under all at
tending circumstances, seem to demand his
election.
But whether Thurman is elected or not,
or whether Vallandigham is elected or not,
there is one thing which must not be for
gotten, and that is, the Democratic party
of Ohio is greater than any man in her
ranks. There is none so high but must
bow to her duly expressed will, and none
so great but must acknowledge her su-
premacy; and it were better for him to
have mill stone about his neck who
to act otherwise. Harmony is
the thing needful, and the masses will
have it.
lFrom the Granville Democrat
Under the act of Congress, among the
first business of the Ohio Legislature when
it meets in January next, will be the cleo
tion of Democrat to succeed B. F. Wade
10 Llc ". D. SGIldG6s we HdNc u6TGLOlOT6
expressed preference for Judge Thurman.
He has the confidence OF the people in a
greater degree, perhaps, than any other in
dividual in the State, which makes him
re-eminently the man for the times-capa-
BILE OF rendering 1.-THE greatest good to the
greatest NUMBER and this is the great
in the selection of legislators.
To this end, personal preferences, should
they at any time or occasion be found to
stand in the way, must yield. This is DEM
ocratic: ''everything for the cause-noth-
ing for men," As an unwavering, un-
f1inching, outspoken Democrat, his record
Is without scratch, and as a judicious,
learned, wise statesman no man in Ohio
will claim superiority.
But if debts are to be paid, and personal
are to be weighed in the
of this matter, Thurman will stand this
test, and not be ''found wanting" On the
other hand, if only the success of Demo-
cratic principles in 1868, governs in de-
the selection, then Allen G.
Thurman will be made Senator without
contest in the Legislature, on the first bal
lot. tr
From the Marietta Times.l
"H. T. Van Fleet" local politician,
through the Marion Mirror, tries to i'm
peach the political integrity of democrats
who do not, as their first choice for Sena-
tor, support Mr.. Vallandigham. His let
ter is a witless production; absolutely
false as to fact and Inference; and conceived
In bad temper and worse taste. The editor
of the Mirror should have had the prudence
to suppress it. out of regard for Mr.. VAL
landigham, if for no other reason. Mr..
in the Ohio statesman of Mon
day, makes an effectual disposition of this
Mr.. "Van Fleet,''-literaliy pulverizing
him. Since the job had to be done at all,
we are glad to see it done so well. The
friends of Judge Thurman do not assail MIR.
Vallandigham; they recognize his talents,
his services, his sacrifices, and his personal
power they freely accord to his adherents
on the Senatorial question every right they
claim for themselves, and they concede
honesty of purpose. as well; but-observe:
the more "Van Fleet" and men like him,
try to play the bully and blackguard, the
worse for the cause they espouse. People
who have independence of character are
not to be hectored, especially by an OBJ
scure county lawyer. We believe that
nobody will regret the appearance of this
foolishl letter more than Mr.. Vallandigham
and his thoughtful friends. From such
officiousness they should daily put up
prayers to be saved.
[From the Plain Dealer.I
THE SENATORIAL QUEsTIoN.-The Sena-
torial question is being discussed, and be-
gins to awaken considerable interest. The
Radicals appear to be seriously troubled
about it, and are expending their breath
Hon. A. G. Thurman, Hon.
Geo. H. Pendleton. Hon. @. L. Vallandig-
ham, Hon. r. P. Ranney and Hon. Hugh J.
Jewett are prominently mentioned. We
are content to leave the matter entirely
with the Democratic majority of the Leg
islature to determine, without outside press
ure. confident that they will act judicious-
ly and wisely, and in their selection be gov
erned by what they deem the Prevailing
sentiment of the Democratic masses, and
the welfare of the party.-Auglaise Demo-
crdt.
We entirely agree with the Democrat and
have heretofore eXpr, ssed the same senti-