Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-13
The Nominations.

ton Of the Republican party, and TO re-
voters OF the country at the polls in No
vember next. Whatever may have been
said by interested partizans against Presi-
dent Grant during the last four years. or
whatever III feeling may have been en-
gendered In the minds OF some distinguish
ed members Of the party BY reason of real
or apparent neglect, or fancifnl wrongs or
sights. the fact is that General Grant has
as strong n hold on the people as he ever
had. II Is wonderful. when we think Of
the fierce onslanghts made on him by un-
scrupulous men, and the number Of these
fierce attacks. and their boldness. that no
more impression has been made on the
public mind.-that no more men believe
the stories.
General Grant fought the battles OF his
country successfully. and continuously
until the final downfall OF the rebellion.
He did what no other Union Commander
did. he beat the seemingly invincible
General Lee, and conquered his veteran
army. OF this achievement, glorious aud
important TO the country and the world
no man has ever heard him breathe word
| Of self-laudxtion. And what Is remarka-
bic in military history, no officer or private
brings the charge against him that he ha-
not been Just aud generous towards all hi.
comrades in armss This is something. II
| is what can be said OF few success ,ful mill
,ary generals.
| But these negative qualities do not CON
s,itutc the full measure of praise justly his
due. for he sought out when made Com
mar.dcr-in-Chief aud put forward
the men of merit and thereby secured
TO them the opportunity TO distinguish
themselves and honor the country l. il
amy matter of surprise, then. that ti.e sol
diers Of the Union army adhere TO him.
and demand his denomination notwith-
standing the charg. that he has made mis-
take, in his civil administration. What
| President has not. and when shah we elect
one tina, will not make some blundcrs:
lie certainly has no, sough, opportunity TO
/ plunge the nation into war. for his adnin-
i>tra,ion. happily for the nation and the
world has been one OF peace, ciuineniIy
-. lie has shown no yindictiycne-s to-
wards the elias. lately ia rebellion or
towards his own personal enemies. but
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Interests OF the country could BE- promoted.
aud IL at any time he has held opinions
which have not met the approval OF the
people he has ceased to urge them ON tie
attention of the country or Congress.
But says some objector, he has received
presents; well. what Of ity lie saved the
country and when that was secured after
such immense sacrifice Of life and treasure.
| what II some Of the rich men Of the coun-
! try did make him some presents a. tokens
OF their appreciation OF his invaluable
service. General Geo. Is. Mcclellan. the
Democratic nominee for President In 1854.
was the recipient OF a valuable house in
New York City. present from his poiiti-
cal admirers. No Democrat has ever
Thought or at any rate has ever publicly
said that such an act on his part DESTROYED
all his patriotism or sense Of Justice.
Neither did ii untt him. In the estimation
OF his friends, for being a candidate. for
President.
SIN another charge is that some OF his
relatives, or those of his wife. hold Office.
This j, small matter. We believe the
number is eleven. 1t NAV De too many.
II is true, n a matter Of party policy. but
Il these men make good officers, ale hon
est. capable. and patriotic. what does the
country suffer BY IL? Who would ever
know any thing about this matter IL il
were not paradcd for political effect The
fact Is the people are willing to accord 10
General Grant, some privileges that they
would not be willing to bestow on a man
who assisted the rebellion. or whose in.
nuence was exerted to thwart the admin
istration Of the lamented Lincoln. and
thereby put the country to heavier tax
in blood and treasure.
But why pursue this matter further.
since the masses of the people have so
cordially endorsed the President. We saw
the people have endorsed him. for the
Philadelphia Convention was not made nm
Of office-hOlders. for no convention of !,
party In the ascendancy, has for quarter
Of acentury been so free of ofiice-holders,
or Of Office holding infiuence-ascribe this
fact to whatever influence you NAV. TO
our mind it arises from the will Of the peo-
pie, fairly expressed. in a legitimate way.
Senator Wilson who received the pomi |
nation of Vice-President, is pre-eminently
q man OF the peop.e-a self made man.
and one who has always been true to his |
convictions, his country and his parry.
No better nomination could have been |
made.
The Washington Patriot, q Democratic
sheet pays him this handsome compliment:
"Ar. Henry Wilson, who won the doubtful
nonor OF . NOMINATION., IL well known TO the |
teen consecutive years. However we may dit.
fer with his politics, he has always been re-
saroed - an upright man, whose rise from the
n1mslest walks in LIE to the proud position
merit and . credit to the institutions under
winch such opportunity exist. Mr.. Wilson has
been labortous, earnest and effective worker
Tor his party; and while be may be described
Is . str1ct partisan. obedieut to and exacting in
2 radical discipline, he has often mapifested n
liberal spirit In policy. and where personal
questions only were involved, a larne-hearted
disposition, which has won him troops Of
friends and graceful recognition.
Need We say to all Republicans. that the
convention which they selected for the
purpose Of expressing their will in the
matter, having decided who are our stand
ard bearers, that now they must fall into
line, and consnmmate at the polls, or
rat'fy. what was so well begun at Phila.
delphia. We must light 1t OUT on the
line Of Grant { Wilson" until November.
and then abide the result. like good citi-
Zens. IA an old vosar o.A -