Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-07-25
= ion Republican County Nomi-
nations.
The Political Issues.

The Political Issues.
The present aspect of the political
world is full of deep significance. The
division of sentiment among the people,
the desire of the rejecting thinking por-
ton of the loyal American people to do
rfoht in the premises, the unconquerable
hatred to corruption, the strong desire
no, to part with the fruits gained at the
cost of 50 much blood and treasure,
guarding with jealousy any and all at
tempts TO reinstate unrepentant rebels IN
power. all these go to make the situation
nj the present time full of iAterest and
anxiety. And added to all this the de-
lection from the Republican party OF
men high in position, and who have up
TO this been looked up to as the eXpOn-
ents of it's principles, but now deserving
those principles, and forming an alliance
with those who have been their lifelong
enemies, all this in connection only In
tensiies the interest, all absorbing, that
surrounds the present political contest. |
It is a matter of perfect and undisguSed |
establishment to correct thinking men, |
Republicans to behold so corrupt Goa |
lition as that formed by the movers in
the Cincinnati convention, and those in
the Baltimore convention, the first com
posed Of reputed Republicans, and the
latter of old rebels from the South, and
their Old allies and sympathisers from
the North. Why this coalition? Do
Republicans think that the interests Of
humanity are to be preserved intact, nay
advanced by the unholy coalition?
What bond of union can there be be-
tween these two bodies of men ? Lib
eral Republicans" say corruption has
seized upon the high places of govern
mcnt, and it must be Ovcrthrown, and
Mr.. Greeley is the Moses that will lead
us out of the wilderness into the prom
ised land of peace and plenty, where
honesty shall abound and corruption be
unknown. Admit for the sake of argu-
ment that a reform is needed, how shall
we 60 to work to secure it? Shall we
bring a class of men into power who
have been the most profigate scoundrels
the world ever saw? Would bank
CORPORATION make d cashier out OF a no.
torious thief? Would the church of
Christ place a libcrtine in the pulpit to
teach moral reform? Would the Young
Mems Christian Association of our cOun-
try put men into the field as lecturers to
young men to urge the great Importance
of Christian living, who are in the daily
habit of profanity, intoZIcation, licen-
tiousness, etc? As well might all these
be done with the expectation OF pro
ducing a healthy state Of public morals,
as to think that the corruption of the
government will be checked in giving
place and power to VIM. Tweed, Mayor
Hall and the corrupt Tammany Ring Of
New York This corrupt gang have
been proved to be thieves and gamblers,
drunkards and keepers of houses of i'll
fame in Mr. Greeley's own language,
vet now he conso;ts with those to purify
the government from corruption, and re-
store honest rule over the land. These
thieves hurl their hats into the air with
loud huzzas for Mr.. Greeley. Men who
have not for years breathcd an honest
breath, and whose lives have been stepped
in infamy and crime, now jealous for
reform and champions for honesty. In
what consists the bond of union between
them and Mr. Greeley? Is Mr.. Greeley
honest in catering openly for the support
of these Williams and outlaws? Are
these men whom Mr.. Greeley has classed
in the offscouring of creation honest il
6 \ tg 4toJ Nnct
interests of the country? If any are,
let us see some confession for past ras
calities, and restitution of millions Of
money stolen from the tax payers of The
State and city of New York. Is Mr.
Greeley obliged to make these men hi
confederates and councillors, his bosom
friends and agents to carry on his war
fare against President Grant If not
why does he not in his organ, the Irt
5tne, tell them he has no sympathies il
common with them. But no, he is will
ing to insult the good sense of the Amer
lean people by seeking their support ant
telling the people by inference, this
the class of men l would employ t.
purify the government from the corrup
ton Of the present administration
What safety would there be in confdin
to the care of such men the treasures o
the nation, to make them financia
agents? That they have an eye t
public plumber in the event of Mr.. Gree
iey's election to the Presidency, no on
with a thimble full of brain can for
moment doubt. But again, what coul
induce life long Democrats, ex-slav
holders, ex-rebels, officers in the rebc
army to strike hands ''across the blood
chasm" with Mr.. Greeley who had, pre-
vious to his willingness, expressed i
1861 that they might secede, and hi
subsequent zeal to complete their subju
CATION been their bitterest enemy? Wha
I ask was the motive that urged them o
Fl the consunmati0n Of this unholy COZ
rpt coalition? II is found in a speec
ly Jeff Davis, the man bailed by Nj
Greeley and suffered thereby to 90 a
large Mr.. Davis in his speech deliyere
ut Atlanta. Georgia, short time sine
said. speaking of the South, 1--WE know
our rights, know that they are invaded
then wait patiently until we see ther
divided and at issue with themselves
and then gain the party and support th
candidate and the platform that prom
ises a restoration of constitutional libei
ty. 1t is then that you will hold tn
balance of political power in your oW
hand, and it is then all your rights WI