The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1868-07-03
CONGRESSIONAL.


volved since the beginning Of the Government, Is
y fact admitted by oil who have watched the pro-
gross Of national events. The campaign involves
the stability Of the fundamental truths Of popular
government and tho complete triumph Of Re-
publican IDEAS and Republican principles is an
absolute necessity 10 an unspoited national name
10 unimpnired national credit--to unlarnishcd
national lieper.- No wortliior names could be in
syibedhpon our banner than those placed there by
the Chicago Convention on the 2lst " May, aud
the election of these gallant standard bearers will
b, an honor to the American people that will
command the respect and challenge the admira-
ton Of the world.
But the scverest and most closely y-contcscd srug
gle will take place in tho election Of State officers,
aud that Of Representatives in our National Con-
gress. Our State ticket Is good ono, and to in
sure its election by handsome majority, all that
is required is earnest, jealous work, and thorough
organization. To maintain our present rcprcscn-
tOtion, however. in Congress-, and, if possible, 10
increase should be the great end and aim Of the
Republican party. AS the Democracy have no
hope OF eiccting their candidate. whoever he may
Le, for Presidential honors, they will concentrate
all their efforts by fair means, and by foul, to Sc
cure working majority in Congress. On the
election Of Representatives, therefore, will hinge
the hottest Of the battle. Upon that point will be
concentrated all the subtlcty, sir,nglh, molignity
and desperation they cun bring TO bear. Upon
that they will make their heaviest charges, led by
their most skilled disciplinarians Here IL is that
they must be met with strength, courage and mum
bcrs sufficient to rcpel every attack. II is meet
therefore, that We place in nomination men, not
only tried and true To the principles that we hold
high over all, but whose wisdom, experience and
ability n the intricacics aud equitable adjustment
Of laws relating to tax and finance are unqucs.
tinned--mcn who will carry with them the full
sircng h Of the party who enjoy the entire conf
dcnco Of every member Of the party, aud who, at
the same time, will command even the respect of
their opponents.
The time is close at hand, when the Republican
party of tho Tenth District will be called upon to
make their choice Of candidate for Representa-
tive In the Forty-frst Congress Of the United
States. With the expiration OF the Forticth Con
grcss our present Representative, Hon. JAMES NJ.
ASHLEY will have completed ten years in the rep
rescntoton Of the Tenth Congressional District of
| Ohio. How ably and efficiently ii has been rep
resented we do not propose to discuss at this
time. Those acquainted with his Congressional
career can settle the question for themselves, un-
aided by any comments from us, either Of praise
or condemnation. One thing, however, Is certain
"A certainty that carries with II its own proof
that our present member Of Congress can not carry
W with him the strength Of the Republican party,
and has not done so since 1900. In 1862 n large
portion of the Republican party opposed his cleo
.s Al. A.. Al. IL
Of diminishing, has steadily increased. This one
fact If there were mono other, is Of sufficient i'm
| portance to demand change. II is, by no means
n measure of either wisdom or prudence to thus
subject the patty to the risk Of defeat and Disaster
in this District every two years, as has been the
case in the last three Congressional campaigns.
1t may bo well for each and every thinking mem
ber Of the Republican party to canvass this matter
earnestly for himself without pms sion or prejudice
| lf, after mature deliberations tho necessity OF n
change is apparent let the delegates be so in
structed, aud let tho wish Of the people be re-
srccted.
In the event Of such change, the successor Of
MIR. ASHLEY should bo man true and tried
whose integrity aud feOlty to the party has never
been questioned, who inspires the confidence Of
every Republican, and the esteem Of all men with,
out regard to party. We would have aman whose
gcntlcmOuly bearing and suavity of manner
whose wise discretion aud mature Judgment, and
whose long aud extensive experience in the mos
intricate details OF equitable and julicious lcgs-
laton, would be au honor to the District, and com
maud tho Influence and inspire the confidence o
his co-laborcrs In the National Halls of Lcgisla
tion We would have man who would give u
more practical and less theoretical legislation
more of tho real and not 50 much Of the ideal
moro OF the useful and not so much Of th'
ornamental--n a word, one whu would rcgnrC
the interests of his constituents above that o
personal prcrermcnt. Upon such a man the Re
publican party of this District could harmoniousl!
unite, aud the Old Tenth would roll up majorit!
in October next unprecedented in the past.
Without designing any disparagcmcnt Of tn
fitness and qualifications Of the several gentlemen
named IN connection with that position, we ven
ture, on our own responsibility, to name Hon
JANIS c. HALL, of Toledo, our present able AM
experienced State Senator, as cur choice as sue
cessor to our present Representative. lie is
gentleman whose merits and fitness for tho posi-
+ ton have been extensively discussed in privat
cit eles all over the District-On who possesses
in an eminent degree, all the qualifications W
! have described. lie combines, in our judgmeH
all the clements of character, ability aud cxperienc
requisite for the duties involved in proper DISPOSE
!, of the Tax, Tariff and financial questions-issuO
aud responsibilities which must become tie in
portant feature of national legislation. A carcC
of many years as President Of the Ciucinna
: Chamber of Commerce, aud five ,cars past
e worthy aud able Seuator from this District in III
i Ohio Legislature, fur Of which he has been III
T houored Chairman OF the Finance Committee
the Senate, in our humble opinion, emnently fit an
qualify him (or the position. Irnominated, harm,
n nous action aud united effort will contribute to
a triumphant election by an overwhelming mi
Ia jority, aud We are confident that the Tent
District would never have reason to regret Il
= choice they had made.
From the Ducyrus Jodrnall
Proud of Pcndleton.
The Cleveland HroM says that apart fro
politics George II. PendetOn is u citizen Of who
Ohio may we'll DO proud.
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