Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-07-22
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We copy the following very just and
truthful article from the Bellaire Adyer.
tiser, a paper published at Bellaire by
Daniel Long, a Democrat. We com.
mend a careful reading oft to the DEM
ocrats of the county. ..,....-..-
HON. CHANDLER W. CARROLL.
In discussing the merits of this dis
tinguished gentleman, we do not pro-
pose for one moment to permit party or
political considerationsto TO bias our mind,
or influence our jugement, nor even, ex-
cite our feelings in the least. Politically
we differ perhaps, widely with him on
many of the issues of the day. In local
elections when no vital political princi-
pie is involved, we have invariably sup
ported those whom we believe best
qualified TO fill the office, regardless of
party interests. We do so in this in
stance, and, regret, that too many Of our
fellow citizens, are governed too much
by party and not that high sense of duty
which they owe TO society and Them
selves, when they exercise the right of
suffrage. IF we would consult our own
interests, and those of society more, and
our party leaders less, we would not be
compelled to witness the corruptions.
and gross injustice which confronts us
everywhere.
When we have capable and an
honest man in an important position,
and especially judge; for he is the
most Important officer known to human
society, we think we should lay aside
party onsiderationsa saitogetherand make
one united effort to always retain him in
office Hence. the great Importance of
making sure of them when we can. In
Judge Carroll we have such man.
We have canvassed Judge Carroll's
official conduct from democratic stand
point, and we know it has been of the
most searching nature, and nothing left
out, which could be brought to bear
against him, or damage his prospects
for reelection, and are. glad to unite
our Investigations with theirs, and say
as gentleman, as q jurist, and as
Judge, We have. found no indictment
against him. Pure, upright, honesl.
and able in every respeca, he, comes
before the people of Belmont County,
with an unsullied reputation as - citi-
zen. and as Judge, and has claims up
on them that no man in the county has.
His official conduct has given univer-
sal satisfaction, because it has been
marked by no partyism, or Injustice to
any. but on the contrary, BY candor,
uprightness, and complete Justice to
all.
Why then not re-eleet him? Demo-
Gratis answer, why he is a Republican
ne must go for our nominee, though the
thedUeIas fail, we can't vote for him, al
though, we acknowledge all you say to
be true, SO fitt1-
This is the reasoning of mad-man.
One whose reasoning faculties have
been disturbed from some cause or 9TH
ler. Certainly, no sensible man is
serious when he submits such reason,
for it is no reason at all.
No man should be elected or elevated
to the Judiciary, simply because he is q
Democrat or Republican. A man, to
make an impartial judge, should not be
trameled by party, but should be free
from such influences altogether, and
should be elected by all the people ire
speetive. of party.
Judge Carroll has been severely tried
and not found deficient il any of the
qualities SO essential to good Judge !;
and we believe that majority of the
voters of Belmont County will be of our
opinion when they are called upon to
pronounce their verdict in the matter
| :, AS general thing, it is not the part of
wisdom to change officers, and especial
| ly judges, when we all know them to be
good and efficient ones, for impractical,
unknown men. To do so, would be
supreme folly indeed. We appeal to
our Democratic friends to examine into
this matter, thoroughly, and not listen
to what this one, or that one says, but
know for yourselves that what you do
will be right, and not that the Republi-
can or Democratic will succeed or be
defeated by what you do. This is not
the question at all.
Our object and effort pending this
this campaign, will be to support the
best of men. it matters not by whom
they are presented. We do not intend
to advocate or support any mans claim,
simply because, he agrees or differs with
us politically. We trust we have a higher
and nobler duty to perform to society
than that. Ff~'ii" eti
We will support Mr.. Cooper for Coun-
ty Treasury, because we never
had better Treasurer than Mr..
Cooper, and if we are permitted to
form an opinion ofthe public sentiment,
lit is running strong for him again.
The Democratic party will have to
make better selections for these two Of
/ fees than they did before, if they ex-
Ipect the votes of the County to ratify
Their nominations
In taking this position, we do so. for
,twhat we believe to be the best interests
fof the whole people, We sacrifice no
principle in the matter.
When principle comes up, we will be