Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-26
Shall 0lY Republic Advance or 70
Backwards


This Is Il question in which not only ev-
cry patriot but every philanthropist lie deep
ly interested, and one which will, in No
vember nexk receive an emphatic solution.
The elements conducive to the prosperity
Of nation are, FIRST; Abundance OF the
comforts OF life. These spring from va
riety Of sources, many Of them beyond the
control of human agency and subject to the
fat of Supreme Power, but others arc reg
ulated by the collective or combined &C.
tions Of men hence the welfare Of nation
must, in great measure, depend upon the
wisdom and integrity Of those charged with
its legislative and judicial affairs. In Re
public, OF Confcderacy the character or
complexion Of its Judiciary may be inAu-
enced by the nations chief executive, and
as the political spirit and character of its
representatives, or the majority OF them,
will be in unison with that Of the Presi-
dent it is Of the first and utmost impor.
lance that 10 weighty and responsible po-
sition should be filled by man of execu'
tive ability---a man OF sound political view,
and actions, and who has been consistent il
principlS-one who will not deem the be
iiests of a party superior to the dictates o
prudence and OF duty, and whose oficia
acts viii not be derogatory to the nation
honor abroad, or calculated to engendei
domestic strife, We propose to show in I
very laoonic manner that HORACE GREE
LEY is not thus qualified.
First, he is not man Of executive abilit,
or sound political views. His writings il
the past recommended the adoption OF sun
dry measures, which Il ia now known woul
have been followed with national disaster
il not ruin.
He is not consistent in principle, havin
advocated with all the vigor OF tongue an
pen, both the right of secession and tn
punishment of those who sought to carry
out his treasonable doctrine.
lie is not man of honor, OF he woul
scorn to be the nominee OF party who's
avowed enemy he has ever been, and b
tween whose principles and practice an
those Of his own there exists the distance {
the antipodes, and nm utterly irreconcilabl
antagonism.
That he would, if elected, be a mere il
strument in the hands of party is alread
apparent by his eagcrness in promisir
places of trust to his supporters. Thi
however, is in strict accordance with Ii
Vaccinations by which he obtained h
nomination; but he is champioRed ar
supported by the very worst elements
society who will, for their instrumentalit
in elevating to the Presidency a man who
they inwardly hate and secretly detest, d
mand their own installation to Offices
power, trust and emolument Ii electe
he would be powerless to refuse these j
mands, hence, his administration would
composed OF the rebel element Of the Sout
with the Tammany thieves Of New Yor
a1dthis triumvirate would be a nucle
) around which would gather the symp
thies of all who love disorder and dal
with crime-men who seek their own a
grandizem,nt reckless of the country
veal or woe and who having never fc
, given the Union for the success of its arm
/ are looking hopefully forward to poasit
, opportunities of retaliation.
VIII such cabal or junto enhance
ara- s,1stein tho inn+ionis bonor abrn1f
The London press is unwilling to belle
the American people will ever raise so u
e fit man to the Presidency. Instead
commanding respect for either himself
the nation, at home or abroad, we are va
: ranted by his past record in saying that t
, name OF HORACE GREELEY, if elevated
! the Chief Magistracy of the United Stat
{ would become a synonym for vacillatiC
imbecility, and corrupt intrigue.
6 Under such state OF things the affa
) of the country would inevitably recede
= stead OF advancing its political and soc
growth would not only be retarded /
> forced backwards a quarter OF a centur
y and while domestic strife and general d
trust and therefore discomfort would p
vail, the toiling millions who look hopef
ly forward to Republican form OF Cove
nent in other lands would be discourage
a and the lovers OF aristocratic caste and d
Al potic rule would trinmphantly exclai
At 'ha ha so would we have it %