Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-03
Hon. Geo. HI. Pendleton.

editorial which appeared in this paper last
Wednesday, says:
ssThe sentiment of the Democracy o
Ohio is in favor of the nomination of Hon
George II. Pendleton for President. Does
the Ledger wish to be understood as saying
that his nomination would be bowling
down and worshipping at the shrine o.
"policy," and that thereby "the Presiden.
tial election" would be sacrificed" and
"politicians" triumphant over 1.-THE people,
of "Ohio?" If Mr.. Pendleton is not the
right sort of man to be nominated fol
Presidential his nomination will cause
continued dissatisfaction and lukewarm.
ness in the Democratic ranks-for whom
should the Delegates to the Democratic
National Convention vote? Will the
Ledger b. kind enough to speak out fully
and clearly on this matter 90
In reply to the STATEsMAN's questions
we would say that we have already ex-
pressed our preference for Mr.. Pendleton
He has received the Endorsement of the
Ohio Democracy as their candidate for
President, and, as we think, is entitled to
the support of euery Democratic paper in the
State. At the same time, we do not con-
slider ourselves bound to shut our eyes to
his faults; and. if report speaks truly. we
do not approve the course he pursued in
the late Senatorial contest. AS the choice
OF the whole party in this State for the
highest office in the gift of the people, it
was not becoming in him to take any part
in contest between Democrats. This, we
understand, he did, and we consider that
we have a perfect right to express our
disapprobation, without affecting our sup
port of him as candidate for the Presi-
Dental nomination. ktf
In ability, integrity and experience, as
well as the secondary but still important
matters of affability and high breeding. Mr.
Pendleton possesses all the qualities desirable
in the first Magistrate of the nation. We ven
ture the assertion, without fear of contra
diction, that there is no one in the country
who possesses in a more eminent degree
all the qualities which can tit person fol-
thi singh position. - b,
He possesses. also, in our Judgment, an
other considerable advantage, over some
whose names have been mentioned in con-
nection with the enomination-we know just
where to find him. His light has not been
hid under bushel. His past career Is a
sufficient guaranty for his future conduct
If elected, we know that his policy would
be dictated by the same high principles and
statesmanlike views which have character.
zed his whole past course. We have had
policy" Presidents enough. The expert.
ence of the Republicans should teach US 9
leseon in this respect. The best policy
is honesty, and the most polite candidate il
the one who represents your views, and
whose character inspires respect and con,
fidence. In these respects Mr.. Pendleton
is peculiarly fitted for the position, and we
hope and believe that he will receive the
nomination.-Ddyton Ledger. r5sg %
Weare glad that the Ledger is SO hearty
in its Endorsement of Mr.. PENDLEroN's
suitability for President, and so emphatic
in its declaration that he sis entitled to the
support of every Democratic paper in the
State" Although the Democratic State
Convention instructed with an enthusiastic
unanimi:y for Mr.. PENDLEToN, the Radi-
Gals have for few days past been fatter-
ing themselves with the belief that the Ohio
Democratic delegation would not throw its
vote or influence as unit for Mr.. PENDLE.
TON. Col. FoRNEY, in a late Occasional
letter to his Press, congratulates his readers
on such prospect. He is free to acknowl.
edge that by great odds Mr.. PENDLEToN ID
to day the strongest candidate for the
Presidency that can be found in the Demo
cratic party. He imagines, however, tina
there is dissension-an irreconcilable feud
in the ranks of the Democratic party o.
Ohio-through which they will be divided
in their support of the Tax-payers' candi
date-Hon. GEORGE 81. PENDLEToN-fo tn,
Presidency. This editorial of the Ledge,
will convince him and all others of lik,
faith that no such feud or dissension exists