Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-10-27
Political Influence of Christians.

The following article, copied from the Chris
tian Abologiit, the organ Of the German NJ, E.
Church, in relation to the results Of the late
election in Hamilton cCuntY, is very expressive
of the views entertained by Christians Of leyan-
RelicaI denominations, and is also highly signif-
icant Of the policy which must be adopted in
order to check the wide-spreadcurreni of ofhc-
ial infamy and corruption which is now curs-
ing this nation. The ApOiog'd remarks as fUl-
lows:
We consider sound political principles Of great
importance, aud shall always maintain them.
Dul there are moral principles, principles that
concern the welfare of the whole nation, tina. to
.ur mind are of still greater Importance, aud il
these principles are put in Jeopardy by political
keaders, ne matter Of which of the parties, our
duty is clear and we are r.ady 10 assume the
responsibility and abide the consequences
Thus ii has not given as one momslts uneasi-
ness that five Democrats and five RepL ''licans
were elected to the House Of Representatives Of
the Ohio State Legislature from this county,
since we know that the majority OF these Repre-
ssntatiyes are the friends Of Sunday law and
order. Neither do we drop single tear for the
defeated GerIl0n candidates. We certainly re-
jnice when German ioOrih is acknowledged and
suitably rewarded. But as these German ca ndi-
dates were without exception In favor Of tie re-
peal fthe Sunday laws, we much prefer Amer
Jeans who favor our principles.
The gentlemen who up TO this time have been
in the habit Of reading the Christian element "
as of NJ particular acconnt-as 50 many ciphers,
70 be placed after the important fgnres Of inf.
delity-have received lesson at this election
that they will do welistO heed. Those "great
moA Rhl lHoItn to,-fame," las a literary 6etfber
from Cincinnati was pleasedt0 term the Ger
mao leaders Of thA Sunday mos etnont in III Q.
columns Of the New. York ReHlristseMs Joirbal,
have 5otes, and there ave thousands who share
their principles tbathave votes, and they know
how 10 use these votes to- advantage Those,
therefore, who think by the nse OF such reckless
noniSus hypborites, Phritans, 6c., they can
hereafter accomplish anything IN political con-
test will find themselves wofuliy Amisthl en-.
The Christian element Of Cincinnati, German as
Wslkas American, will be found at its post.
Ills high time that christians all over the
land should Use in their might whenever mural
questions are in issue, and make themselves
felt. Let the party cket be stripped OIL, and
the best and most reliable men put In nnlnina-
tiOn and voted for without reference TO party
difference. Let all honest means be adopted to
elect such ticket, aud, success, in most cases,
will be certain. II we are defeated at this or
the other point, we have at least shown that
Christians will stand up for principles, and that
they are power that demand and will command
resi- ect, The Illinois Stads Zeifuag. journal
that owing TO It's anti Christian tendt neies ought
not 10 be found in q single Christian family,
threatened but recently TO bso0me even more
reckless in lis attacks on Christianity. We hope
a and those who share its views will carry out
the threat, for that would open the eyes Of Chris
,inns IN The full extent Of the threatening danger,
and mite them 10 such solid, phaanx tha
their opponents would beiglad to chang their
lDne.