Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-07-15
A PRACTICAL VIEW.


regarded as man who took States
manlike view of political affairs, and
though not politician, was a shrewd
observer of political events. In 1869 he
had occasion to write to friend, and in
the course of his letter he alluded to one
feature of our political action in words
which are worthy of consideration Il
do not approve of the railroad speed with
which the people of the United States
do things. We have no stability. but
are constantly not only on the go, but
rush matters to the verge of confusion, if
not of ruin. | sometimes think we, as
a people, are specially guarded by an
all. wise Providence, else our reckless
ness would have long since involved the
nation in hopeless confusion. No sooner
arc public affairs rescued from discord,
and the offices filled with men who to
all appearances are the undoubted choice
of the people, than new combinations
are formed to destroy the incumbent, If
not in character at least in usefulness,
and set up a new set almost unknown
and certainly of doubtful experience. I
aoould not like to see any alteration IN
the Erecutire for the neat eight gears,
mless the present eacaonbent should Prove
amcapacitated for his position before the
expiration Of his first term l think he
has commenced very fair, and | sincere
ly hope he may succeed to such degree
as to compel his reelection for another
term"
Gen. Thomas was in position to see
the effect of these political changes, and
in the absence of any necessity or any
call for change based upon any prin-
ciple, it does seem that to defeat Presi-
dent Grant in order to make place for
Greeley and his horde of hungry Office
seekers, would be an act of unpardon-
able folly on the part of the people.
The business interests of this country
require that the ship of State should be
kept on an even keel, and that the poll
cy now adopted should be continued. If
President Grant is reelected, we shall
have quiet and stability in public mat
tiers. The interests of the people de-
mand this. If Greeley is chosen, We
shall have excitement. turmoil and a
mongrel crew, grasping and avaricious,
who must be provided for. For months
the business of the country will be par
alyzed, for no man can predict what er-
ratio measures may not be forced upon
the country by the visionary schemers
who first placed Greeley in nomination
and we all know what must come, if the
followers of Tammany and the old leaders
of the Democratic party are again placed
in positions of influence and power.
General Thomas believed in General
Grant He knew his honesty of purpose
and appreciated him as an undemonstra
tive but persistent man, who stands by
the interests of the people. 1t would b
the act of mad-men to set him aside anC
place in the White House man of i'm
pulse who is captivated by every new
delusion, and with all his natural &C
quirements has shown that he lacked
every element of true craftsmanship anC
is deficient today in political integrity
He falsifes the record of his past life
by clasping hands with the thieves and
ring masters who have preyed upon tn
funds in New York city, and who nov
hope to gain wider field for their dep
relations The business men of thi
country will think twice before the.
rush to their own ruin, by any sucl
; change in the Executive, as they are in
4 vited to participate in.