The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-14
Reasons for yOling for Horace GrecIey.

ny NEW York DEMocRAT.
The writer Of this communication has
been acquainted with Horace Greeley
almost from the day OF his arrival in
New York. Having been brought up
to the same profession us himself, and
belonging to the division OF the "Sons
OF Temperance" have Ind some oppor-
tunities to study his character. As
politicians We have materially differed
in the past, lie being a leading Republi-
can, and /, nll my life, at least from the
time could think for myself, an humble
Democrat. 1t is my intention next
November to vote for him as President
Of the United States. Why
First Because | believe my suffering
country demands It, and that she should
deserved first and take the precedence
Of party.
Second Because in these days of
official fraud aud corruption, where
honesty is tho exception to the general
rule, / believe We should elect men to
office whose reputation for honesty is
above suspicion.
Third Because President Grant, as
his friends contend, but rs can find no
convincing assurance Of, may not per-
sOnally be guilty OF corrupt practices,
yet his connselors and associatcs are
men about whom the taint OF suspicion
il ever present.
Fourth Because tho war having been
closed over seven years, it is time to
let us have peace" do not believe
in " the promise to tho ear, and the
breaking to the hope" We cannot have
peace so long rs tho corrupt carpet-bag
governments Of the Southern States are
supported in their unconstitutional and
oppressive acts by the Administration
OF the General Government.
Fifth : Because it is time that the
name American citizens should be
respected by all the nnLions OF the earth,
and the protection of the Government
should be Afforded to every citizen
wherever he may go.
Sixth Because this'nation should be
represented at home and abroad by men
OF knowledge ability and character, and
not, rs now frequently happens, by men
who, having 10 other qualification than
that OF relationship to tho powers that
be, bring shame aud disgrace upon the
American name.
Seventh Because lido not believe the
use OF intoxicating liquors, as So.called
beverage, to be conducive or necessary
to the faithful discharge of tho public
business Of the nation, and believe the
great mass of the country will hail with
Joy the day when they shall be baHished
from the Presidential Mansion at Wash.
ington.
Eighth Because believe in the
Democratic doctrine OF equal rights
protection for all citizens-and tho right
OF local governments TO regulate local
affairs, which doctrine the Cincinnati
Baltimore platform and candidates guar.
Ontec shall be the policy OF the new
Administrations.
Ninth Because, il Horace Greeley is
elected President, | believe we shall have
cabinet OF statesmen = our foreign
representatives will he men fitted for
their stations-our officials at home will
be selected for honesty and capacity
tile nsme American will be guarantee
Of protection-the oppressed Of every
nation will have effective sympathy-our
own country will be blessed with pence,
knowing no North, no South : each
State will regulate its own internal afflits
=" Ku.Klux" will be heard no more in
tho land-tho people will rule, and rings
will be broken.
Tenth. Because believe that under
Grant we shall lave none Of these things
II We Rre to Judge the future from the
past. lm
Eleventh Lastly, because it is re.
luced to molnl certainty that either
Greeley or Grant must DO tho next
President In that emergency cannot
hesitate rs to the man 1 shall vote for.
Mr. Grant hns been tried in the balance
and found sadly wanting. Mr.. Greeleys
civil capacity all will acknowledge. lie
has been before the public as n writer for
more than 80 years, and stands to-day
recognized leader in his profession.
This, with his fixed honesty Of purpose,
tells me that it is my duty to vote for
him. l shall obey the mandate.