The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-09-21
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From the Cincinnati Commereial.I
AntI-Grant, and why.
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desirable that they should know 1t. = ~
'- eThose who honestly think that ne is
not, ought certainly TO indicate the Re-
publican who commands more general
confidence, and who would probably poll
larger vote" 4-Evg - a
True, every word Of it; and as I, am
one of the Republicans referred to as ops
posing the nomination of the President,
/ will with your permission give a. few of
the reasons why.-,--, v-f a.- --e =
First, because he can not be elected
against prudent nomination made by the
Democrats. When say prudent, 1 mean,
for example, sach a man as Salmon P.
Chase, John Quincy Adams, B. Gratz
Brown, or Wm. S. Groesbeck, with a Vice
President and platform to correspond.
Of course the Democratic party may
play the fo6l-as it did in 1868, hut 1t is
never wise to presume upon the ldloey of
To be elected, General Grant must carry
all of the three States of Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois, and he can not carry either of
them as against either of the men have
named. Why? Simply because in every
township, aye, in every school district,
there are one or more Republicans who
won't vote for him. The reasons why
these men are in this frame of mind are
various, but you may rest assured they
have reasons, for they are among the most
intelligent men IN. their respective locali-'
ties Let us classify them:
Class No have profound distrust Of
military Presidents per Sc. They know
perfectly we'll that purely military edu
cation and purely military life like that
of General Grant is anti-Republican and
anti-Democratic, and absolutely units a
man for the administration of civil affairs
in Government like ours. As illustra-
tions. they point to the Presidents militia
ry staff, to his Cabinetsurroundings to his
disregard of political forces in his distri-
button of patronage, to his nepotisms to
his San Domingo policy, to his New York,
Missouri and Louisiana imbroglios, and to
a thousand and one other things, which a
man bred in civil affairs would never think
of doing. y 4--- q.
General Grant, to this present time,
probably, has never voted a RepuSlican
tscket. or any other ticket, in fact for it is
the habit, as well as inclination of military
men, not to vote 1 do not blame them,
for it is their interest, as well as their edu-
cation, to taboo civil affairs but this is
not the soil in which statesmen grow. So
much for class No. l. a.
Glass No. 3 call themselves Liberal Re-
publicans, and look upon General Grant as
the representative of coercive legislation
in regard to theSouth. They were in favor
Of all the amendments to the Constitution,
but after their adoption and the admis-
sion of the rebel States to representation
in Congress, they believed; & still believe,
that all further restrictions should be
abandoned, and that every State should
manage its own domestic affairs, subject
only to coercion in case of rebellion against
the authority of the General Government
These men are in favor Of universal am
nesty as well as universal suffrage, and
have profound misgivings as to all such
legislation as the Ku-Klux bill.
Class No. comprise. perhaps, twenty
per cent of the Republican party, and
consists mainly of Republicans of Demo-
cratic antecedents. They were Democrats
when Democracy meant hard money, tree
banking, revenue tariffs, and opposition to
every variety of monopoly orspecial priv
ilege. They are generally known as Rev
enue Reformers, and every one OF them, TO
the last man, has felt insplted and ag-
grieved ever since the President, in his
last message, went out of his way to give
them kick. They look upon that per-
formance as q surrender to Cameron, Chan
dler, Conkling & Co., and that comblna-
ton they abominate next to the rebellion
itself
Glass No. comprises what are known
as "one-term men," and includes all ex-
pectant politicians out Of office, who know
perfectly well that it is only by new
deap that new men have any chance, and,
as the "outs" outnumber the 'ins" ten to
one, this class is well worth consideration
in counting up political chances.
This class also comprises large num-
Der Of the best men of the nation who do
not want office, but believe that so long
as the two-term principle is tolerated the
frat will be wasted in a mad effort to Sc
cure the second.
There are other classes, but they COM
prise fewer numbers, and those already
named viii suffice for an answer to the
question proposed.
Secondly and lastly, am opposed to
Grants denomination because we have
men who can carry more votes. As TO the
question Who2 l reply, any Republican
of good character and National reputation
who antagenizes the objections named
For example, George William Curtis HIM
self 1 believe he could be elected with 9
whirlwind of enthusiasm. with Harper
Weekly, minus Grant, for a platform.
James G. Blaine. Charles Sumner or
Henry Wilson could be elected.
Even Horace Greeley would run better
than Grant. II is true Mr.. Greeley Is the
prince of protectionists, and would proba-
! bly, lose Illinois and Indiana, and possibly
Ohio, but he would carry every Southern
State except Kentucky, and those, with
New England. Pennsylvania and the North
west, would elect him.
Grant can't carry single Southern
State. ..a..-
Senator Sherman, believe, could be
elected, although his tariff and hu-klu1
views would be heavy weight to carry
Still, he is q, statesman and q gentleman
and would make president to be proud
of. ...--.--..
General Garfield could be elected, with
New York and Pennsylvania against him,
and then have twenty Electora. votes to
spare. -----
Senator Trumbull could be elected and
a glorious President he would make. too.
John A. Logan could be elected, and 50
could Colfax, Of Indiana, and James Wal;
son. Of Iowa, and dozen others could
name So.
It is easy to see, therefore, that we are
not at a loss for candidates, and when on
cial gentlemen from post-ofhees and custom
houses, with oWl-ike gravity, croak to the
public. "Who I. Who'll who who who 7
we can safely reply Anybody any body
whatsoever, who IS good Republican and
sound of head and soand of heart
General Grant never was popular can
didate In 1868 spent ninety days OF
the stump for him. IN the States Of New
England, New York and Ohio, and know
that thousands Of onr best men voted fol
him simply as o choice of evils He wa
then in a position 20 command a nornina
ton from cpe party or the other, and W
took him rather than let the Democrat
| have him. This is the naked tru1h.
General Grant is great soldier, th'
greatest, 4-thInk. this country has eve
produced, and it is pity he did not retain
his position at the head of the army, whicl
he is so well fitted 70 adorn, and thereby
save his friends land ! know am one o
theml the pain of criticism Ike that !, an
now making. sa.y-s.
Principles rather than men will ,deeld'
the next Presidential contest. II both o
the great parties think differently let then
act accordingly, and they will have
chance To try conclusions with a thir'
partv and the House of Representative