The Hickman courier., 1872-03-23
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March u, 1872. T

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March y, 1872.
70 Editor Of Hickman Courier
HON. I'D. CRossLAND,
Your worthy representative, is in mos
excellent health, is very active and atten
tive to his duties, aud is making himseli
one of the most influential members oil
the House. Although be was a Colonel
IN the army of the Lost Cause" during
Our late civil war, he fraternizes with
those true minded Northern democrats,
Eali of whom are fond of him, and are al
Imirers of his bold, straitforward, manly
Rnd honest manner of dealing with the
important questions Of legislation. He
As very conservative, and practical in ac-
kion and sentiment, without yielding in
hi .sturdy notions of principles. As
T5heof The ConImIfteev On agriculture he
is very energetically prosecuting meas
ures for the reduction of the tax on TO
baceo; aud is in favor of the repeal ofthe
test oath now required by those old vet
ersuS of the war Of 1912. Another to pay
Mirshals, Deputy Marshals, Postmasters,
mail contractors for services rendered
befre the war, without taking the oath
aud proving loyalty; also, the bill abol-
ishng the moiety to spies, pimps, and in
/ formers, in cases of infractions of the
revenue laws II will speak in few
daJs on the Tariff and taxation measures
before the House. He has by great la
Dot gotten up an elaborate history Of the
Tariff, and will present an array of facts
and figures, new and interesting. The
Judge grows furious whenever a Protec
tionists advocates that abominable doc
trire. Our neighbor, Major Il. Z. Cald-
well, is in fue health. and always at his
pos; he anG Judge Grassland have sue
ceeied in procuring an increase of mail
facilities IN our region, and are trying to
secure others. Judge Grassland com
planned bitterly to the Postmaster Gene
ral on account of his refusal to supply
the entire destitutlon of mails IN his sec
tioD, and is still insisting aud opportun-
ing, and does not despair.
CRossLAND on PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS.
There has been great deal of couver-
sation in Congressional circles, in regard
to the ensuing Presidential canvass.
heard quite spirited conversation yes
terdny, between our representative and
some Northern Democratic members.
Judge Grassland became quite eloquent
in his manner, and said
Il love and revere the principles Of the
old Democratic party, and am proud of
its history. When | look back upon
that glorious history, l find Govern
ment controlled and directed by the De
mocracy, securing the rights Of all the
people; | see the people prosperous and
aud happy; see every Department
managed by honest, capable men; l see
honesty and economy securing low tax
alton; see a conteuted and orderly peo
pie, less governed, yet the best govern
ment that ever existed on earth; and |
say candidly gentlemen, that | prefer to
continue the fight under the old banner,
though it may seem a long time before
success is attained; but if the party shall
conclude that it Is the best policy to pre-
sent no candidates, and vote with the Lib
{ raj Republicans, | will do so on these
considerations.-The Liberal Republi
cans, must present men of such capacity
and character as to assure the country Of
an enlightened and honest administra-
ton; men whose purposes and senti- /
ments are so far democratic as to guar
antee an administration of affairs within
the constitution; practising that rigid /
honest economy ever necessary to the re- /
duction of the burGhens of taxation; ma
king purity, old fashioned honesty, f.
deity to duty, and capacity, the test
qualification of all Office seekers and |
holders. l am opposed to a coalition, /
merely for the sake of the spoils. l /
must be convinced that patriotism, love
of good government, and the relief Of
the people, are the moving and para.
mount consideration of any organization
before l will support it. | must be al
lowed to remain democrat, to maintain
nv love for democratic principles.
will assume no obligation to any other
if l act with one it is only
rs dernier resort, and in concert with
he patriotic and ho0est element of the
country to defeat Grant, redeem the gov
and secure the perpetuity of
'reedom.
These remarks produced a profound
Impression, and were acquiesced in by all
can give no opinion in regard to the
democracy, but feel comforting and
bidiug confidence that in their counsels
prudence, patriotism aud wisdom, will
reyail.
COMING PRESIDENTIAL SHOTS.
Grants nomination by the Radical Re-
.nbliean convention to be held at Phila>
leiphia is certain, and it is also certain
hat he will not be supported by many of ;
he leading men of his party. Senators :
'churz, Trumbull, Logan, Upton, Fer !.
y OF Conn, and Sprague, the leaders of
he Liberals in the Senate, and Farms
Eorth and others in the House, are all
'ledged to oppose Grant, and it is sup
,osed that Judge Davis will be their '
holce, with Gov. Parker, uniting with I
he Democracy.
he howls of the Grant ties are be- {
oming louder and louder, and the party a
powor are using all endeavors to main q
AIN Its equilibrium of perpetual vii a
amy, by another four years of dishones- 5
:. 1t threatens those in Office under t
he present Executive power with instant
ecapltation If fhav ora rpfa;+bfui RI | /