Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-21

The following letter from Judge 1oar has
been received by the Ohio republican commit
tee:
CONCORD, Mass, Aug. 10, 1872.
Charles c. Wacutt, Chairman Republican EX-
ccutiye Committee, Columbus, o.;
Dear Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter Of the Goth ult., tu-
viting me to unite with the republicans of Ohio
in opening the political campaign on the goth
inst The invitation is so agreeable, and the
opportunity its acceptance would afford of visit
ing your state and meeting gentlemen for whom
| entertain sentiments of the highest regard,
that have delayed an answer perhaps too long.
But it is hardly consistent with my occupations
and private obligations to accept it. The only
part have taken in the pending election was
intended rather as an expression of opinion than
as an argument, and was of course, of interest
only to my little circle of friends and ueighbors.
! have no taste for political contests, and am
conscious that have no particular aptitude to
engage actively in them.
But you may be assured of the interest and
warm sympathy with which | shall regard the
efforts of the republicans of Ohio to maintain
in full vigor the organization and principles of
our party, and to insure the success of its candi-
dates Your great state has contributed its full
share to making the record Of the party honora-
BILE in the past. May it have a like part in max
ing it more glorious in the futurel
No doubt we, as a party, are open to some
criticism. The president, as he himself 50 mod
estly stated, has made some mistakes; and the
action of congress does not always come up to
the highest standard of craftsmanship. For my
own part, did not like the San Domingo pro-
ject, and was glad when the president so frankly
and gracefully gave it up. | think the loss of
Gov. Cox to the cabinet great misfortune TO
the administration and to the country. Our
irredeemable currency consider diScredt and
a scandal, and am utterly opposed to the office
jobbng which so many senators and represent
ofitra IN hot Gil Of hn,.
long practicng. | think our revenue sys-
tenn, though somewhat improved, needs
much more improvement, and that bar
gains between private interests have too
much influence in legislation. But what of il?
Where is the remedy? Clearly it would seem
within the party whose great principles and
general purposes we approve, and of whose his
tory we are proud. Let our criticism be friend
ly as well as honest, If we object to some I'm.
worthy promotions, or think we have reason to
grumble at our rations, let us not desert to the
enemy | think the gentlemen from your state
who promoted the Cincinnati convention and
gave it much of what responsibility it had,
would ardly care to look for reform to the
men who captured it. The spectacle of the bene-
VIOLENT MIR. Greeley, supported on one side by
Andrew johnson and Gen. Blair, and Endorsed
by Senator Fentonsand Tammany hall, and ex.
hornng the republican party to turn from vic
renee and corruption, is perhaps almost too edi-
tying. As King Jamie says in the Fortunes of
Nigel, twas grand TO hear Baby Charles lay
ing down the guilt of discrimination, and Steenic
lecturing on the turpitude of incontinence!
think Gen. Grant able, patriotic and upright.
WhateyermistaRes he has made, ! do not Eknow
any man in public life who has been much
named in connection with the presidency whom
| should think preferable on the whole. His
magnanimity since the war has equaled the
courage and persistency with which he conduct
ed It. Following the declaration, "let us have
peace he sought in the most direct and simple
way 10 complete the restoration Of the Union by
recalling the last of the seeded states to their
proper relations to the government and the
country; and it is to him that Virginia, Missis-
sippi and Texas are largely indebted for the OPP
portunity TO throw their votes against him, if
they see fit. The country under his administra-
ton is prosperous at home and hOnored abroad.
The public debt has been largely reduced, the
public credit improved, and the public burdens
diminished. He has been the unpretending but
steady and efficient friend Of the colored race
He has exercised no military power except for
the protection of rights which law, national
honor, and official duty required him to protect
With the efficient aid of two eminent citizens,
of your own state-Secretaries Cox and Delano
he has preserved peaceand promoted civiliza.
ton among the Indians He has kept peace
with the world, and has steadily repressed viola
tons of law within our borders In the treaty
OF Washington he has made our country party
10 the greatest contribution of modern times to
tne cause OF peace ana christian CIVILIZATION.
His conscientious care in the selection of high
judicial officers deserves grateful recognition
from the people whose security and welfare are
so deeply and permanently concerned in the
learning, ability, and uprightness of judges.
With such and many other titles to confidence
and honor, the great mass Of the party which
conferred the office Of president upon him, and
induced him against his own wishes and in
terests, to accept it, have nominated him for re-
election. The personal attacks made upon him
are trivial and pitful. The Baltimore conyen-
ton might have adopted for its candidate, as a
distinct issue, if it had seen fit, ARENAS Wards
announcement during the war, that che was
ready to sacrifice all his wile's relations;" but
they did not, and doubt whether great parties
can be marshaled on such issues.
No! there are larger consequences involved in
this election than those which would allow our
action TO be controlled by personal tastes or
preferences The alternative presented to us is
Just this Shall the republican or democratic
party administer the government for the next
lour years. The thin veneerng which dsap.
pointed ambition or personal hatred may fur
nish can not deceive us as to what lies behind
II Is the democratic party we Join when we leave
the republican; and holding up Greeley fan
before him will not change the features of II
Iammany sachem.
Very truly and respectfully yours,