Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-09-06
General Ulysses 8, Grant.


mandates, are indicative of the looseness
with which men examine, il they examine
at all, the principles of those who essay to
lead public sentiment, and assume djcta-
torial powers and authority in the organi-
sation with which they are identified
Some men, il is true, discuss public
measures as to their wisdom, their feasibil-
ity of adoption, or their practical bear
ing upon the welfare of the people at large;
but the rank and file, it is to be feared,
place too much confidence in party leaders,
and are too anxious to secure the triumph
Of its favorites. Hence contests, both
State and National, arc characterized more
by their personality than desire for the
ascendency of patriotic principles. A NOR
bid longing for power and control of pub
lie patronage appears to have far more
weight with multitudes of men than
laudable anxiety to promote the financial,
commercial and manufacturing prosperity
of the country. And the noisy demagogue
who has the ability to tickle the ears Of
crowd; a copious vocabulary of vitupera-
tion at his command, and an abundance of
cant and clap-trap to be used against all
those who may differ from him on public
matters, may triumph over an ADLER and
wiser man who can not stoop to the use Of
low and dishonorable means for the sake of
political victory, or in order to get his
hand into the public treasury.
Those who desire the ascendancy Of
sound principles rather than the triumph
OF politicians, will naturally look round
for men of integrity and stern patriotism,
who are the exponents Of those principles,
to become their standard bearers to repre-
sent their views in the the councils of the
nation. And when such have been found
and tried, and their course commended by
all pure, patriotic, and right-minded men
the public interest is secured by determi-
nation to retain their services. The test of
their worth, or criterion of the value of
such services is to be found in the practical
operation of public measures, AID maxims
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while invested with legislative authority.
Here is the precise ground on which the
friends of Gen. GRANT advocate his re-
election to the Presidency. His claims
have been lucidly and most emphatically
set forth by the eloquent Senator, Hon.
ROSCOE CoNKLTN, of New York, in the fol-
lowing truthful words;
Eleven years service in Congress has
made me a close observer Of four Pres
idents and OF many public men; and
if among them all there is one, living or
dead, who never knowingly failed in his
duty, that one is ULYSSES s. GRANT. II
there has been high official ever ready
to admit and correct an. error-if there has
been one who did wisely, firmly, and we'll
the things given him in charge, that one is
! ia soldier in war and the quiet patriot in
: peace, who has oeen III rmel-agsin by every
township in forty-six States and Territorie
l for the great trust he now holds"
r And yet there are found in this Natior
whose people claim to be at least equal i
intelligence and political acumen with an
OF the human race, widespread discor
: tent and most unreasonable clamor for hi
: removal. On personal grounds alone thi
u nefarions scheme rests. AS the Chief MAJ
II istrate of the Nation he is a success, an
ID his Administration, though not immalc,
II late, has been emincatly fortunate.
e The enemies of the President stoop
l. the vilest and most stupid SANDERS in the
q insane attacks upon him. But it would /
tedious to enumerate the libelous charge
i they can be refuted as easily as the sin
Is ignorance imputed to him, to which it
1t only necessary to reply that he graduate
with honor at West Point.
When will men cease to retail person
abuse, and hurl invective against wi
l. firm and iudicious servant of the publ
N merely because they want to get him ar
g the party with whom he acts out of poy
ol er that they and their ahettors may get i
s' This yituperatiGn Of the President ar
ty his private character, is dastardly and e
n seltially mean. If it can be demonstrate
ID that the policy adopted and pursued
er him and his government is inimical to Il
Us prosperity OF the country, detrimental
IS, the welfare OF the people or incompatib
81 with the stability and honor OF the FEEDER
'y Union among the Nations OF the cart
ne then by all means let us have change; b
> unless one or more OF these positions C;
he established, it is folly and "midsumm
madness to insist on it, merely to graft
-. the malice or vindictiveness of some, vi
D. the avarice and eupiaity of Others.
~ No well-informsl and unprejuiced pt
he son will pretend that HORACE GREELE
in could be safely invested with executive a
thority. His election is of secondary il
ty portapce, although sine qua non to t
IL great end in view, namely: to open a W
~ =, whereby blatant rebels, disappointed Po
bs ticians, and hungry horde of office see
N. ers may be fed, and an attempt made
Is. nullify a part or all the acts of JUST
,r- placed upon the Statute books and in t
to Constitution, by the Republican party.
IN This view of the case is no chimera
u' the brain. We have the best of reaso
&C. iGr Atating that this constitutes part
=, no the understanding entered into,by the CO
>. Itionists who, in the exuberance OF tn
at anticipations have been boastful and loqr
ms cious, and have betrayed the diaboliC
es scheme which men less iubilaRt and mt
Use cireumspect would have concealed. +
mt enough OF the atrocious design has be
M developed to awaken the gravest appreht
res sions-arouse the vigilance of every loN
% sf his race, and inspire the masses wi
=" =, decision, while the patriot may sta
~, aghast at the audacity of the conspirato
~, Vermont Election.
N. Truth and might ksTe again triumph,
no. 'HLn above .n,tont .N,, .....I.