The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-15

OMITTED WE STAND"
A common object should .unito all the |
friends Of tho Republican organization In
harmonious Accord and the policy Of action |
should DO so adjusted as to challenge the |
common recognition OF all It's friends. II |
shou be so frank and liberal that mono but
"out.aud out" political enemies would ever
think of rebelllng against Il. In short, It
should command the respect and meet the
appreciation Of all good Republicans who
hold the principles and prosperity OF the
party above the qualification of selfish and |
personal ends. When all shall come to ap-
prcclate this fact we may expect return Of
that fraternal feeling which animated our
organization when the cause was new.
We are not altogether surprised that diff
fcreuces and personal disputes should some
times occur In the Republican ranks. Such |
things arise in all parties. They are Incl
dent to the cross interests and confused re- |
suits that now and then predominant In |
public OGairt. Notwithstanding arise,
Interpretation asserts itself, aud hence
antagonlsm springs to the front and for the
time supplants all other consid erations,
while tho sense Of injury and offended honor
smarts on either side, leaving alienation and
distrust to take tho place Of confidence and
trust. This Is unfortunate, TO say the least;
because 1t tends to dlsintegratiou and en-
dangers the common veal. Therefore 1t
will be readily seen that 1t becomes ques-
ton of Importance for loyal men to con-
slider, aud that, too, in a spirit Of patriotic
duty and generous feeling.
A disposition to stand on common ground,
where all mere personal differences may be
set aside, and where all may go forward In
the pursuit Of one common object, is what
is needed. Rising above all inferior consid.
crations, aud prompted by a just sense OF
right, would no doubt do much to bring
order out OF disorder, and revive the true
spirit OF rcpublicanism In our midst. A reas.
enable degree of forbearance would facili-
tate this end; and we believe little prudent
forecast would do much 10 bring about the
same result. On this basis confidence might
be treasured, and all influences would COM
b!nc to strengthen our organization and pro-
mote Its permanent prosperity and success.
Tho Republican party has mission to
perform-to adjust all rights and promote
tho common good OF tho community. 1t
has no occasion TO multiply issues faster
than the natural course of events bring
and support Of all its friends, and to this
end should foster all those influences which
tend to the cohesion and aggregation of its
strength. Let II do this fairly aud honestly,
and the results caunot DO otherwise than
good. We say this from an unparalleled
standpoint, aud prompted only by just and
generous motives. 1t doesn't cost us any
thing to be true 10 honest convictions, or to
deal with public interests aud party claims
on the principle of common right. Aye, We
take pride In avowing our allegiance to this
standard. This Is our conviction. We are
free to express II, and shall aim TO govern
our activities accordingly.
6ermsa Republicans OF View York
With great satisfaction do we learn that
the German element Of the Republican party
OF New York Is 10 be recognized in a manner
worthy Of this loyal and intelligent element.
For the first time in years the Re-
publican Germans in New York are
united, and they have by resolution
centred on three of their number who,
as representatives Of German Republican.
ism, they desire to have honored by the
national Government. AT the head OF this
list we ind the gallant and patriotic General
Franz Slgel, whose name during the war
was a tower of strength, the halo OF which
has not even faded during the days Of peace,
for his name during the late canvass In New
York led his ticket by several thousand
Ills friends now claim that the United States
marshalshlp for the Southern District Of
New York ought TO be given to him as a
mark OF confidence, and to prove that the
merits of the Germans arc appreciated
They also ask for a collector and assessor.
ship, for which positions they have recon-
mended tried and faithful Republlcans-men
who have never alnched to do their duty
the one J. 7. Beyland, soldier, the othel
j. shoenhof, q prominent publiclst and abb,
speaker.
The President, Secretary Boutwell,, ant
Commissioner Delano have been seen In ref
erence thereto, and all feel the necessity OIL
complying at an early date. Senators Fen.
ton, schurz, Sumner, and other prominent
Republicans arc cooperating In this move,
ment, and are very DESTROYS that the wishes
Of our Republican friends be granted.
II ever the State Of New York is TO be
wrested from the hands OF corruptlonists, II
can only be accomplished by cementlng the
party, by Ignoring social questions, and by
distributing a fair quota of officers TO desery-
Ing and capable Germans. A large number
ofthem hayo remained faithful even In the
face OF stringent social laws. They have
recently shown wN~s they can do when they
are recognized. Let US not forget to do our
duty In the premises. We hope that the
Administration will eight Unit slgel.'
Personal.
The passengers in the New Haven cars
few days since were entertained by an anil
mated and earnest conversation between
Father Hyacluthe and the Rev. DR.. Cox, of
New York. Happening 10 be seated near
each other, aud the frlar speaking no Eng
Iish and the Doctor no French, they adopted
the Latin, which both speak with huency.
Hon, John p Hale is said to be entirely
broken down in health.
HnwLhorne's widow is living in Dresden.
Miss Kate Putnam, the daughter Of the
New York publisher, has passed through an
examination in medicine 10 Paris.
Mr.. Pcabody's brother, nephcws and
nieces, residing At Iauosville, Ohio, have
len for the East, to attend tho funeral of
their distinguished relative.
Porte Crayon, General D, II. Strother,
IS said to have on hand an unpublished series
OF sketches Illustrating John Browns raid
into Virginia.
E. W. barber, former reading clerk of tho
House, was appointed last spring as super.
visor In Michigan, and afterward, trans.
ferred to Ohio, and has been retrRnsfcrred To
his former district.
Hon, j, W. Longyear and J. s. Newberry,
Of Michigan, are candidates for the vacant