The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-28

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The subject of the Democratic uon-
ination for the next Presidency is being
discussed in this section in calm and
earnest manner by many Democrats,
who, interpreting the signs of the times
Alright, think, feel that the result OF
the next election is it to be q turning
point, for "weal or for woe, in the ex-
istence and history of the Democratic
party. The possum policy ID almost
unanimously repudiated by old and tried
Democrats, who prefer to 60 under, II
they must, after fair and resolute
fight under the cid flag as IN better
DAYS. Nor does the cowsrdly PROPOSE
ton that the organization once led by
such men as Allen, Wright, Benton
and Buchauap. shall cal upon the enemy
for a commander, meet with anything
hat the deepest anxiety that no such
humiliation is among the posi- oliItles
OF their political tutnre. They feel
that to acauiecse in such an arrange
ment obliges them to consisn to obliv.
ion all recollection of that grand aud
glorious party whose principles they
have so long upheld, aud whose meas
ures constitute the brightest pages OF
American legislation. -,
II the nomination shall be conceded
To the Wea, which We believe would
only be a wise step at this time las
both OF the last nominations were gwen
to other sections but perfectly right
just and proper, there will be but little
difficulty iu the selection of the strong
est and, in every respect, the most un-
objectionable man now named for the
Presidency, if the judicious men Of the
party can have any influence IN lts
councils. There is general belief
here that there is one man in the West
that can be elected. Stick pin there !:
can Be elected! The distinguished man
10 whom refer is that gifted statesman
and true patriot, William S. Groesbeck,
Of Ohio.
There has never in my judgment,
been a period in the history of the
Democratic party, when its necessities
required. as they do now, the strongest
and most available nomination that
could possibly be made, that 80 plainly
and Enthusiastically pointed to the very
man for the times as does the occasion
that is now before Us. -.
When a people find that their form OF
government has been totally subverted
in every feature, and that they are in
danger of being eugulphed in utter
chaos. Providence. it seems, always has
in reserve az instrument adequate to
their rescue. Such is their condition
now. and such the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of public affairs, that there must be
tho .ough and complete reform in every
department OF the government, or an
abandonment Of the last hope that any
but a reckless, extrayagant and corrupt
Administration, the counterpart Of that
which now attlcts the country, will re
ceive the support OF the people OF the
United States! .-s 81.
The duty devolving upon the Amer
lean people has never been more trying
and important than it will be at the
approaching election OF their chief
magistrate, and fortunately there is 10
retirement a great leader who, at the
call Of his countrymen, stands ready to
come forth, and restore the government
to its original purity, aud secure to the
people once more, the blessings OF an
honest and patriotic Administration;
Mr.. Groesbeck is wholly shassaiiable
morally ADD politically. There is no
damaging record in his public or
private life. He would come before
the country with an invulnerable and
spotless character With him as our
candidate we should not be compelled
to fi,h, on the defensive from the open.
ing to the closing Of the campaign, on
issues arising from the personal or
political delinquencies OF our standard
bearer
Mr.. Groesbeck has never been con-
,sminsted with ring" affiliations OF
any sort, nor would those who organize
ADD coutrol those combinations OF
plunderers. dare to approach hm with
their presents or their projects.
His surroundings, in every respect,
are wholly unobjectiouable. His locs'
ton IN the empire State Of the West,
and in the very heart OF Union, is a
most favorable one to remove all
tears that sectional bias would have
anv consideration with him in the dis
charge OF a public duty. Although
ALWAYS a positive character in his public
career. and most decided in his political
conviction, he is not offensive to any
OF the distasteful political elements in
our country, because OF the unquestiou-
able honesty, consciousness and sim
ceritv. which have characterized his
every act when in public life. The
Conservative" sentiment OF the day
that has become 80 restiye under the
thraldom OF extreme Rsdicalism, and
is auxiously seeking for . sale pubic
leader in whom TO repose its confidence
would hasten to bestow its sutfrages
up,n a candidate OF such irreproach;
able moral and political integrity IS
Groesbeck. In intellect he is a giant;
in personal presence he is Q splendid
specimen OF an American gentleman !;
in private character he is not only pure
but without. blemish, and enjoys the
universal respect personally OF all
parties in our country. la political
orthodox he is a Democrat OF the
Jefferson stamp, and in firmoess in ad-
herring to the right be is type OF odd
Hickory in his palmiest days. The
nomination OF William S. Groesbeck
by the next National Convention would
do more to restore confidence to the
Democratic and Conservative masses Of
the people of our country, in the honest
aud patriotic intentions Of our party,