Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-09-13
TIE Triumph OF Right.

In'the mutabllity OF human life, and the
multihdinous changes, evenr occurring
around u.s. both in its physical and social
conditions, ID appears to be law, that
what is wrong in principle cannot ulti-
mately triumph or be very long in the
ascendant
The laws Of nature, IKE those OF tho
Medes and Persians, change not, and can
not be violated with impunity. The pun
ishment due to their infringement may be
delayed, but the penalty is inevitable. Ii
mankind disregard the rules which are
manifestly essential to their physical we'll
being, and pursue course utterly at vari-
anco with the laws of life, impaired en-
ergies, sickness, or perhaps death, will be
the result,--thc extent Of the punishment
with its immediate or remote infliction,
mostly depending upon the extent of the
transgression,
So in the social world. The dishonest,
the profane, and the debauchee, find
themselves more or leas ostracised by
society, and under social ban. This is a
wise arrangement, aud as "the protection
of Religion is indispensable to all govern
ments," so the enforcement of these princi-
pies is impMatively necessary to the
stability and permsnence of our social
fabric.
These facts apply to politics or acicnce
Of government. If it's administration is
-.-.-..-tnA ~, o,1-.,.r T.. ,s.rr;uoiriod men,
their legislation will be Of a selfish and
pGrtizan character; designed fer the benefit
OF few at the expense of the masses; and
in its operation demoralizing to all those
who participate in its advantages. Gov
ernments, as well as individuals change,
but principles are eternal. That system
of legislation which approximates the
nearest to the laws Of truth and the max
inns of right, il the most enduring. Hence
the asccndcncy os the Republican arty,
Aetuated by patriotic views and a manifest
desire for the greatest good to the greatest
number its legislation has a constant ten
dency to promote the legitimate interests
OF the people, and enhaL Ne their welfare.
And while the wisdom, sagacity and patri-
otism, so fully evinced by our government
during the last decade, CONTINUES apparent,
the intelligence of the people viii guaran-
tee theis lease of power.
A syste ~ of oppression, or unjust Iegisla-
ton, by its constant attrition upon the
walls of the social fabric, and its boldly
ipro ads upon the liberties Of the
body politic,--engenders widespread dis
content and prov,1kes general complaint,
which usually cufm mates in Che defeat and
overthrow of the opp. essors.
Just as certain as night succeeds day, the
Republican party will be divested of pow
er and stripped of authority whenever it
hall appear to the masses that it is actuat-
ed by motives inimical to their welfare,
md governed by principles incol Npatible
sith the public good.
But the people, though keenly on the
lert, have not yet discovered these traits
n the party now in power, and ii the late I
expressions of popular opinion afford relia
lS uatd, tue ,lIteEelICS is bOtu
1st, that the masses a.e satisfied in the be-
ef that the part,y- now administering the
overnment may be safely and wisely en-
II ~ed with another ie,Nse of power. Nor ,
it u, >abable that any Material change
i'll be inaus s@rated until the evidences OF .
eruption beeoi,He far more tangible ana I
alpable than, any which now exist.
1t is eminentiy right and proper tlNt
ny party should be removed from power, ! {
nd made to feel the peoples displeasure' t
'hen it transcends it's autbo. -iiy, proves re-
rcant to its high trust, and rec -Siess OF the !
reat responsibilities resting upon y I
We believe these sentiments to be cor
ect and sound; and whenever it can De
shown that the Republican parts
not controlled by desire and an honest ,
urpose to legislate for the public welfare
nd advance the interests of the Nation
t large, we shall hail its downfall with
earty and earnest acclaim.