The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-06-06
4 CMmsIid Oi,i,Omcnf.

Ia these days of wilfui misrepresentation
and gross abuse of political opponents. IT IS re-
freshing I" find even one man who will speak
fairly "i one whose claims hc opposes. OF our
ticket the Annapolis Republican,. OF Saturday
last, one 81 the strongest aud best democratic
papers ia the State. says;
The gentleman selected are, perhaps, the
best aud strongest that could have been chosen
as standard bearers Of the party.
Grant has been educated q soldier and much
oi his life devoted TO that profession. Not ex.
actly inclining towards military life rs entire
ly tasteful, we find him rcsigning II a. embark
in other enterprises. When the war broke out
however, like thousands Of others. animated,
we doubt not, by patriotic motives, he again
entered the service. Fortune was upnn his
side and favored by its incxplcable turns. or
those unforeseen chances which bring renown,
he rose 10 honor and distinction. Il would be
futile and adverse 10 absolute fact indicative,
too. Of weakness ia judgment, were we ~ argue
against the popular sentiment which has set
tied ia favor Of General Grants military PROV
ess. Those who fought with him and support
Ell the cause he esPoused will honor his name
and deeds despite all opposition. Expecting
them To 40 otherwise would be simply ridcu
lous. When mems affections and admiration
become interviewer with the name aud charac-
YER of n military hero, whom they believe was
instrumental in achieving victory Ia their cause
u requires mo ordinary circumstance Ia ALLEVIATE
those feelings. They are naturally inclined Ia
embrace the fret favorable opportunity Of man.
ifesting that popularity 81 human nature, IL
add fresh laureis Ia those already won. This
they esteem debt Of gratitude General GRANT
has the crcdit--how much may be- due IA aaoi-
dent or merit We will not pretend To say--of
successfully leading tho Federal armies 10 vo-
tory and of subdging the late rebellion. For
this alone. all those who believed the cause ia
which no was engaged a righteous one will
continue " do him honor. revere his name aud
aid In securing his election 90 the Presidency.
Though without absolute fitness for 81 exalted
civic position. compared with others. yet this
will be lost sight of ia the overwhelming ha.
10 that clusters around aud iilumines the path
way Of 50 noted "a warrior. II is useless a. gain
say this fact. aud. therefore. in the corning
contest, better acknowledge shstescr Of merit
may he due the Republican Candidate. without
attempting 10 Actract thcrsfrnm by mi-rcpFs
sentation, or villihcatinn. which will not be h..
lieved. aud ineet the great issue upaL other
grounds. There Is an old hn, truthnIl adagc
which trauhcs, "it u FOLLY a. gnaw at hle. -
Personalities and misrepresentation even
truths instituted merely for the purpose vi ID.
tracing from 0cneral Crpnt- character aud
wide spread reputation. will be more likely to
harm tho.e VIII" attempt Il than him. No
hope. therefore. " see him fairly aud magnani.
lnously dealt with. given credit where credit 10
due.
Hon. Mr. colfax. nominated for the Vice
Presidency, has the reputation II being high
toned gentleman and an able statesman.