New-York tribune., 1872-05-10
COMMENTS ON CINCINNATI.
TONE OF THE INDEPENDENT PRESS.
A FAILURE, BUT WITH A GOOD SIDE.
Prom TIE EdfoR.

FAILURE, BUT WITH GOOD SIDE.
Tho Cincinnati Convention must, as far rs the
general aims and objects OF those who called 10 are con-
oerned be pronounced failure II there was anything hing
another IL was the selection Of candidate who should
be free n Us es Tn c% al pss
traditions or associations likely to make him an instru-
men in the hands Of the GLASS which has brought the
less the Convention has offered us a candidate
Of undoubtsd personal honesty e,tn, VINO & n ana ma
worst set q politicians the state contans,ex $, ts.
be found anywhere, who would In all probaDlty be fol-
lowed by them to Washngtan ana %no leit IN t9elr
ton ever seen and that from which least might be ex
peced in the MY OF @ apd
ness than the facility with which he duped and
the diicnlty he has in telling whether man is knaye
or not We were promised moreover a eandidate on
crises as well In the STRAIN and labor of EVERYDAY
fe the country might lean as on rock In Jfcsdent
the only sound Judgment s that wnc oasta sen on esn
foundation OF honest, loyal and sefeontaned car
calm and vigorous action. Mr.. Greeleys fondest adj
mirers will hardly claim for him any such Judgment hs
this entitled to 40 much credit as ne LOT
clear perception Of tendencies OF remote results
of the general drift OF opinion ana events Inc r9she @
yond example, But few men filling positions so
Conspicuous his have made more lamenhape ahapn
and nexoTable demands for prompt decision At noon
he is prety sure to appear appear to great adj
Advancing foe. make him Of e least reliable OF
natbes and his close relations with masses and
his in their condition and devotion 10 tner I a
experience snguary narrow one-slded ana msieauin.
That there good side to the matef at Mr.
Greeley nominated by body when met Win lne
aims and et CT ~ aS to trow an air Of
folly and absurdty the very name of reform But
nS%lnis nS% IN f sbc d opposed to the existing 4d
minstration and standing on the Cincinnati plat
under which he was nominated and under which that
platform drawn up we doubt If there Is much to DO
said He Is not an iaeai pS GS' te ne ~ %
ton OF American government and society: What was
said of Comte dc Morny may be said utas atana,s %
know how Americans feel" He is not apocian of the
but there cSn sw dc baca S ii s s S%c
honest pride to their political career He is easily I'M.
pSeT pESssa that hs IS @ otsS 3 profits BY being
posed on. That he Is personally honest, nobody
That's That ho has gained steadily for twenty years,
in spite of many errors and many fanllngs' IN IN
the confidence and od & e gre gea n % cos
a great way to fit man TO govern them Ills manners
toned in all discussion Presidents qualifcations-
are, as The Erentng Post says gross hdseh, 10 Ill., 'ey @
c0sFs ne sTtd at a @ is the
way OF describing them but then IN the eys OF many
he eefs older Retirement the editorial office, and
from the daily pursuit of lies" Of various dimensions,
menbered that II not polished man, Mr. Greeley is
man Of sufficient intellect and education to make In
to make him sharer their best aspirations and to
give him thorough aeqnaintancp VIII m hs a IN n Prs
dent is gain manners" which Is none the less real
for not being very conspicuous
A WORTHY LEADER FOR A GREAT CAUSE.
From The AHrstocn tPeaH-) 6eics ,
The nomination Of Horace Greeley for the
Presidency OF the United States, by the great multitude
the other day. recognition Of the power and beauty
OF fe-he radical disposition of which has been ands as
Whether his nomination may serve the interests OF the
Republican or the Democratic party we 40 NOT sTP 10
every principle, passion prediction to what are sap
epSownDe glory Of this tribute TO the genius honesty and
earessncss OF the most celebrated Of & tha
Nothing could have shown more clearly the innate non
esty of purpose of the men who "ssemRea $, Ror
leading journal Of the United states, devoted to the
of official fraud incompetence, the champion OF truth
and justice, rather than OF policy and power,e stand.
simple sturdy honesty of purpose-a purpose which has
never faered under the fire of persecution or halted for
selection Of this for the nomination, the carrying
out OF the great purposes OF Reform, which, TO
the exclusion Of augt ese the men Of the Convention
claim to actuated them AS an honored leader re-
hecting credit on his profession Horace & Greeey h 1s
The editor Of newspaper who puts his pen TO paper to
deprecate the services OF the veteran editor OF THE new
YORK TRIBUNE in the interests OF either party TO ira
duce and malign him, not only proves mlset mere
scrihbler whose utterances are unworthy OF re-
gard, but disparaging ami dishonoring that
which is most honorable in his professon appears be-
fore the most shOrtsiged OF his readers hypocrte
and a tmeserver. Men who themselves conscious OF
recude OF purpose respect in another the possession OF
those qualities which truly ennObe tho possessor
Therefore we believe that from the best OF both
ltieal parties Horace Greeley will receive II not their
votes t that consideration and courteous
tres which
talny enttle him TO-
CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLES CAUSE.
From The Ues.f<li tMdSsl NeUs Letter.
The platform and action of the Cincinnati
IiDeia Re publican Convention, and the nomination OF
Horace Greeley for President are satisfactory TO the
an enthusiasm that sweeping everything before 1t. will
make the canvass one ever he remembered In Amer
history The demand OF tho people Is for honesty
and ability, and Mr. Greeeys most bitter opponents
Is emphacay man OF the people and they will tri-
umphany elect him and thus signify their appreciation
of his 40 years earnest championship OF the peoples
cause. AS q man. he has ever been esteemed by all
who knew him. and journalist he has ever
welded his immense influence in the interests OF hui
manty. The Cincinnati movement means purity OF
of tie party whip and makes boting than respect
able. 1t means the healing Of past differences and gives
strong and guarantees OF peace and prosperity In
the united action Of those who regard country above
vastating the land. The enthusiastic nomination Of
Horace Greeley means the triumph or pure Republican
and Democratic principles and reform in every
Governmental Department. His record IL before the
can party he will redeem 1t from its corrupti0ns and
uniting the better elements OF all parties under
qlori0us banner with honesty" for the watc lword,
will march rresistlbly forward TO triumphant and