The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-07-25
H. DRINhEhHOFF,
Chairman Liberal Republican Execu-
tive Committee. l. ~, ..sss'6 3 ssss.
MANTUA

4 correspondence
IAN item appeared. in the PRESS a
few weeks ago which seems to have
exercised the minds of. certain per-
/ sons in no small degree, and called
out their views on asubject which
concerns every citizen. Therefore L
would beg a little space in which to
add a few thoughts in. a style which /
hope may be acceptable. With many
thanks to- 'ERover," of Suffield, for his
kind and courteous advice, and not
wishing the Democrats of Mantua or
4 elsewhere to shield him from the com
sequences of free expression of opin-
! ion in this, so called free country on
\ the present aspect Of political affairs,
Veritas ~be9s leave to. differ with the,
aforesaid "ROver." and others of like
stamp, even if denied the privilege of
exercising the elective franchiseAb by so
| doing. To true Democrat the ques-
| ton of voting is a puzzle easily solv-
ed. "Of two evils, choose the leasf,n is
an old adage that has caused infinite
evil in the world, andscan only be ap-
plieable in, cases where a choice mast
be made. Neither evil should be cho-
sen, but strict adherence TO princi-
pie shopld be the rule, and the right
w db i0cts kOO tuO 1uOOIlOu
"Grant or Greeley, which p, to a
one would hesitate with regard to the
course to be pursued. While agree
ing with oaRoverv that the country
swarms with leeches, who are more
quilting than the locusts of Egypt, and
who for the past ten years, have been
sucking the life blood of the nation,
yet what assurance have we, that
when this hungry swarm, more say
age and rapacious, with keenest ap-s
petites sharpened by long fasting will
not fasten on the very vitals of our be-
loved country. ~ '3is1 80
Because a, hungry crew of disap-
pointed, sore-headed Republicans met
and sngar-coated a pill for weak
kneed and confidingl Democrats to
swallow, is it reason why q true DEM
ocrat should abandon all principle and
clasp hands with his life long and Bit
terest political enemy, and on the
strength of naked promise, unsup-a
ported by any character or reputation
for political honesty or steadfastnessl
of purpose, save one, and that an in-a
tense hatred for anything savoring of
Democracy, to accept such man as
Horace Greeley as, the exponent of
Democratic. principles, and especially
as he has declared that he is no less 9
Republican since he accepts the noIn-
inatiOn. .. .,,,f ssr+ 81 ,s,s,s
Is it necessary in order to reform
abuses and corruptions, that a Demo-
ocratic hook should be put into the
nose of the father Of the old
Republican party, when experience
shows the caFtilege to be easily torn
loose, and the old sinner at liberty
again. 9saa.e.l aa'F''
I Why not choose a trustworthy
Democrat for q standard bearer, one,
whose principles cannot be bartered
for gold or position? or has that race
of noble men becoHe extinct? It is
not too late to take q sober SECOND
thought, and avoid the consequences of
political suicide. No, Mr.. '.Rover,Y9 !
not any Greeley or Grant for ''Veritas"
and SO say hosts of earnest and intel
ligent Democrat of Mantua, who are
sorry to have old friends leave the
Demneratic fold and wander away
after strange gods.
The farmers have secured their
wheat crop, with a yield much better
than was anticipated. Oats, corn and
potatoes are looking we'll since the
advent of several refreshing showers.
Grass promises well, als0 on apund-
ance Of fruit, especially apples. No
one need fear a famine this year.
q AFont,,o ,TnIv Of 1919 ~ -777 s.