Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1872-10-26
THE LIB ERAL PARTY.

The Liberal party has already made
such progress as was never before
witnessed in national government, so
hastily organized and so purely spon-
taneous. 1t has won to an acceptance
of all the results of the war, substan-
TALLY the whole democratic party. 1t
has extorted from its antagonist
partial measure of amnesty. 1t has
buried the questions of secession, slavery,
the rebel debt, t,pens;ons to rebel soldiers.
negro disfranchisement, beneath
practical agreement of parties, and Of
the whole American people. 1t has
given voice and force to the popular
demand for national reform. If it die
Tomorrow, it would nevertheless have
earned he gratitude of patriots, and
sure aud high place in the history of
the country.
But it has about it all the signs OF
vitality and success. Made up of co.
alitions, as was the Republican party,
it has taken the best from each, has in
it the same classes of young men who
brought speedy success to Republican
ism, is inspired with the same healthy
ardor, the same certainty of possessing
the future, the same aggressive devo-
ton to its convictions More than
| all 1T follows a noble leadership.
We do not now speak of the national
candidates, who, at this late day need
no praise of ours But just look once
more at the plane to which our stand
ard bearers in the States have lifted
this contest. In Michigan, Zachariah
Chandler marshals the administration
forces. Against him stands Austin
Blair, war governor, Republican of Re.
publiccns, stainless public servant, in
spring popular leader. Liberal Re-
publicans and Democrats unite in sup
porting him for Governor Mr. Zach
ariah Chandler does not think we'll Of
him. Young men? whichs leader
think you, is likely to have the party
OF the future
In Illinois, cx Lieut. Governor Kocr-
ner, one of the noblest types of the
German> American, while around him
rally Palmer, TrumbuIl, Davis, and a
whole host OF men, distinguished for
ability aud purity, whose habit it is to
lead live parties, not to hang battening
on the verge Of dccaying ones.
Ia New York we have Francis ker-
man, gentleman Of whose high ability
and winning personal character even
his bitterest enemies must speak with
respect His political record is also
unspotted. \ consistent Democrat, he
was nevertheless a firm supporter OF
the war, and one of the earliest, most
earnest and efficient allies of Samuel
j. Tilden and Charles O'Conor in their
crusade against the Tweed aud Sweeny
ring. He is fit reform champion for
a reform canvass.
In Pennsylvania ex-senator Bucka~
lew presents a remarkable contrast to
his competitor. While the administra-
tion has chosen as its leader in that
State the most Vulnerable of all the
politicians of the corrupt Cameron ring,
the partner of convict, our friends
have presented the name of one the
most distinguished and honorable
statesman.
Ex-senator Hendricks in Indiana is
one OF the strongest men of the Dem.
ocratic party, a statesman Of national
reputation, who has filled many off ces
with credit, and been more than once
proposed for the chief Office in the ma
ton.
Finally, in Massachusetts the Liberal
Republicans have nominated Charles
Sumner. Eulogy of this illustrous
man would be little better than imper-
tinence. His fame is part of the glory
| of America.
These are the standard bearers with
whom the Liberal party is marching
on to victory, To every one of them
the people can turn not merely with
pride, but even with enthusiasm
Every one of them will strengthen
the canvass and add dignity to the
ceuse and it may we'll be said that no
party in the United States has ever
fought campaign under such en- ar
ray of distinguished captains-no los
ing party has been able to win for its
leaders such group of winning men.
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