New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-12
JOHN d. DEGREES ON THE PRESIDENTIAL
QUESTION
WHY lie PREFERS GREELEY TO GRANT.
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WHY lie PREFERS GREELEY TO GRANT.
To The Editor OF DE indianapolis Aers
SIR: Several Indiana friends have written to
expressing surprise and regret that L. who for many
years have been Wing and Republican, should prefer
Horace Greeley to Gen. Grant President wish to
reply these friends through the columns Of your paper
When ayoung and ardent political editor SAID and wrote
great deal about going alone for measures-nOt men"
1t deceptive but popular battle cry Under its in
SEPARATION often supported almighty mean men Tor posi-
tons for which they were unht do not intend again
doing In supporting candidate for the Presidency
personal conduct and habits VIII not disgrace the post
ton; need say nothing OF Horace Greeley IN TINS re-
gard. He Is as well known thronghout tie Worid,
and much respected for his great ability,
any other American. 1t melancholy fact that this
cannot be truthuy SAID of the present incumbentbut
Greeley are called traitors by the Grant newspapers
Grant, He does not own u.s. We don't wear the collar
marked, this my dog" To the measures OF the Re-
publican party have been forever settled on the
OF Republicansm where stand the two eanddatest Mr.
opponent until nominated for the Presidency Who are
the TRAITORS" to Repubcanismi Those who support
OF its founders those who support the whose
only vote was given to James buchanan When these
As to the future read platform and Mr.. Greeleys
letter OF acceptance No one can OBJECT TO the Prnci
pies therein announced. SO far as Republcanism Is
the Cincinnati than in the Philadelphia platform Gen
Grant not nominated four years ago because OF his
Repubicanism but mere matter OF expediency and
to prevent the Democrats using him. TO that abject
condition the great Republican party reduced L
time the inclination 10 write at length OF the abuses
Of his Administration. That 1t could have been other
wise ought not to have been expected Destitute OF any
fitness for the position, he became but an instrument IN
the hands OF INSCRIPTIONS men 10 play upOn and well
have they performed their part The patronage OF the
Government was seized upon for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
relatives military favOrtes and the relatives of ayOrtes
without regard 10 fitness or merit. Offices became q
matter OF brokerage, and were disposed OF 10 persons
whose wealth enabled them To make costly presents 10
the Executive. The importing merchants of the great
commercial center were preyed upon by the military
ring encompassing the White House whose hold was
idcuts adhcrcns the senate. As the duties or the
Presidency are irksome 10 neompeteney, Gen. Grant
spends the time which should be devoted To their dis
charge In carOusas AT Long Branch, the companion OF
horse jockeys ana blackegs. His secretaries following
the example OF their CHIEF absent themselves IN the
pursuit OF pleasure, in speculatiOns 10 advance
their personal TO the neglect Of the public interest AT
the moment write the Secretary OF the Navy at the
horse at Long Branch and numerous acquisitions
await his signature TO enable people 10 obtain money due
them. EXpedlenty has again compelled ms nomination
for reelection. Tho leading men who nominated num-
and who know him best. have no respect for hun Inc
apparent enthusiasm at Philadelphia was manufactured
about Grants character or conduct 10 attach poopo
him. 1t is thought by the managers that the people an
be Influenced by repetition of :he appeals mauo III ;
They do me- seem 10 know that that powder Wac S"oe
once and won't so OF again. .., 49,.
Little pop-gun orators will again mount astrdi tle
American eagle and hold forth IN sOneM nat t"o loyH
ing strain OF gushing eoouence Look at the mighty
achievements OF the immortal hero, lar shtpSsns tnoo
OF CeAir' Marlborough, MeufSon; Siu ,,',bn
OF a Clay or Webster" lGroat applause.i lhe same
old collection Of rawheads ana bloody bones so oiteh
used To scare folks Will again us plt on lS
Mr.. Greeley be elected slavery VIII be reestap u.u 'n
Confederate debt assumed OF else the Na.Snaa uot
pudiated, aud the whole financial system hhucASn lnt9
the middle OF next week." aud tho earth NselI wiii
refuse to reward the industry OF the husband
man! IL will be said that Mr.. Greeley should
not be elected because he will receive Tue
votes OF leading COniedeTates; but nothing Will ne
said about the rejoicing Of Grant Dent Co" at tho