Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
Communications.
wRIrTEr ron THE vEnmosr PHUHIx.
LET Us H.svR PR.fCR.

We were little surprised when we read
an article in the PuGNIx from the pen Of a
worthy and influential citizen Of whiting
ham but we forbear comment or criticism
at present, and will proceed TO express our
sentimentsi in regard TO some of the presiden-
tial candidates in the forthcoming election.
II Is an established fact that our elections are
governed by party tactics and party influ
ence but Objectionable as II is, IL cannot
at present he abolished or destroyed so,
then, IL behooves us who wish TO preserve
the tranquility of our government TO join
that party whose principles are consonant
with the old declaration of independence
and are best adapted TO the wants and well
fare Of all the people.
The republican party, in our opinion, is
nearer perfection than any other that has
"power behind the THRONE" and has nomi-
mated for its chief ruler for the nation one
who brought peace in time of civil war I;
one who, instead of parading and marshall
ling his troops. and craving honors and
glory from the people for the victory OBJ
tanned, quietly and speedily disbanded n
large portion orthearmya and sent the weary
dom, IL ever, was there such large victory
Without great pomp and show succeeding
il but there was n show, however. The
leader of the army did show to the world
that he cared little for flattcry or praise it
was the finance of the country that his
thoughts were upon, appearing to be anx-
ious that the public debt should be de-
creasing. AS for the candidate for the vice
presidency which the republican party has
selected, we will say that he is more than n
common uan. Here we have goodness
and greatness" combined, for we know
him TO be an able statesman and loyal
IN an, true to his country, forgetting sell
and encouraging the working classes-in
domestic labor and pursuits of happiness, -
| in the South as well as at the North in
fact, it is difficult to find his equal. When
these two candidates are elected, we may
expect our country to remain in peace, al
home and abroad but ifthe administration
changes, we know not what may follow.
In regard TO some Of the attacks anC
charges against the government, we have
few words to say. That illustrious Sena
tor who has made such a sweeping accuse
sation, may be endowed with greatness bu
not goodness; there may be beam in hi
own eye he may have become so habituat
ed to hate slavery that il is nearly impossi
BILE for him TO be at peace with anything
We think he ought to love freedom ant
peace more, and prove facts, instead of re
lying on Imagination for reasons Of com
plant. Some of the fault-finders may b.
sti mulated by such selfish motives as tn
desire for wealth and fame; which W
conclude is the reason for one of the liberia
party candidates taking the position he has
But it appears that all "snart men" are no
mere critics for we know of great man,
who sustain the government and know hoy
to value good works, rather than to FIRE
about petty imperfections which no one !
free from on the earth.
II has been said that il partakes too mucl
of a military nature 10 have an army Gen
eral for president. Do people forget tina
our first and model president was not un
like our present one in this respect? Fa
better it would be for the nations credit
morally, if an army corps patrolled thu
streets of Washington, than to be disguised
by so much intemperance and licentous
noss 40 In dovs Of smoo,b speecbes apd
,,,o.saoos ,yhen treason briherv and rob.
bling of the public treasury were in vogue
when the chief magistrates Of our nation
were easily influenced by offers of support
if they would join such and such poltica
,,h;Io H., oroo, r,assos or ,I,e naomi.
worc in a stote of nervousness and excite
o,, all oousod h, No, having n 400,
ho,n,s,,or to crido the shin of state.