Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-08-23
Islt Imratisnce Z


cidence that the habits and customs Of
mankind partake of this rapidity and
the idea Of celebrity and dispatch enters in
to and permcats the whole body polite, is
seen in thousand ramifcations, and is
manifest in the domestic, social and pub.
lie relations of society
The plain, motter-of.foct classes, who
plod on the even tenor OF their way" re-
lying upon the ultimate triumph of truth
and right and patiently waiting for every
thing to find its level" are barely tolera-
ted, and are often stigmatzed as cold fogy"
fossilized" &c and their sound argu-
ments, convincing logic, and ample proof
are often deemed monotonous, prosy and
dull, and men say that they cannot stop to
hear such long-winded stories.
Nor is the church free from this trait.
Time was when the ordinary services Of
the Sanctuary occupied two hours or even
longer but who would attend a church in
these days where the worship is continued
beyond an hour, or an hour and a quarter
What clergyman would be endured in
these times who should detain his hearers
with long disquisition upon some alb
struse doctrine OF the scriptures? Quick
and short are the wateh-words both in
and out Of the church, and those who can
not wtrrt by this rule. must stand aside to
make room for those whose theory and
practice are of more progressive charac-
ter.
This principle is, perhaps, nowhere more
apparent than in politics. Men may, by
sympathy and association, listen to a
speech of two hours length, but few, if
any, will care to spend that time in the pc
rusal of column after column of poitical
matter when duly reported aud published
hence, a difficulty is experienced in estab-
fishing the truth upon broad and catho-
lie basis ii the necessary arguments and
proof in the case involves in their perusal
a sacrifice of time.
In this connection we are reminded of
the voluminous testimony adddcible to
prove the utter unftness and incompc-
tency of the Chappaaua Sage for the Pres
idency--the public danger and national
risk iiicurpd. in his possible election, as
we'll as the glaring inconsistency OF the
party by whom he is supported. And
while much of the former, viewed in CON
nection with his present attitude, appears
like romance, the latter must be considered
by use' present aud future. generations, as
the acts OF party driven by sheer despcr-
alton to a suicidal policy, and their adop-
ton for their standard bearer lifelong
and sworn enemy to their cause as n der
rien resort and forlorn hope, as drown
ing men catch at straws, or rather the rule
and ruin policy, or the course of those
who stake their all upon the hazard of a
die.
The enem,es OF the Administration az
sert that the National debt was reduced
under JoHNsoS's rule fifty millions more
than under the present regime.
They know that not one man in thous-
and will examine the figures for himself,
but rely on that and hundred similar
statements and accept them in good faith
because they are the isps DIRT of one or
more of their leaders and in the simplic-
ity of their natures, will repeat with much
aungroH, these absurd reports whenever
they have opportunity, evidn"'i,' haliev-
ing others to be as credulous and gunible
as themselves.
Here, then, is the vantage ground
for unscrupulous politicians-an impa-
thence on the part Of the masses, which eff
fectually precludes candid and honest in
vestigation OF the real Issues Of the cam:
paign The rank and file OF party must,
therefore, act blindly, or at the beck and
nod of designing and crafty placehunters
who never lose sight of the motto that to
the victors belong the spoils."
Who is the man that can dispassionately
examine the record and character of HoR-
ACE GREELEY and then vote for his eleva-
ton to the Presidency? We believe that
no man, if he has any regard for his coun-
try, can, after such an examination, give
his support to the Tribune Sage, unless he
is actuated by personal feelings or the
hope OF ultimate pecuniary gain.
Our objections to him are, his inability
to cope with national questions of great
moment His lack of stamina or courage
in times OF public peril, and his instability
and vacillation on measures OF public i'm
portance.
We think all these defects have been
nbundantly manifested in him during the
last decade, and should convince the most
simple minded of the danger OF entrusting
him with executive power.
But beyond all these are the notorious
circumstances OF his double nomination
We venture the assertion that no aspirant
for public office has ever exhibited greater
venality, descended to lower depths of deg
radiation, or shown greater recreancy to
former professions, or a more eager apti
tude for afiiiliation with known disuuion-
lists, renegades and traitors, than this by
brid Candidate for Presidential honors.
We say without fear of refutation, that
no man who is acquainted with these facts
will give him his support unless he hai
some interior and sinister object in view, ol
hopes to crafty some personal pique, or un'
less he is slave to the behests OF party