The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1874-09-03
The ViNT0N RECORD
,IE!.,rrH Rirn.n S. r, cRAMER,

white. And yet We ind the Democracy Of Ohio In the
exercise Of their hatred appealing to the passions and
preudices Of ignorant white men, for special prxi-
eees 10 sonie and for denial Of right TO Others. The
Keppban party stands for the equality Of all citizens
before the law and especially does care for the poor
and ioning masses. As itopposed slavery, 50 II OPP
poses monopoly and oppression OF every sort The
c0ored should he permitted to eat and sleep and
travel whihersOever he will entitled TO the same phyi
egesps others and protected BY the same law that Is
over US all
There are certain questions which are seml-poitleal
but which generally classified belonging 10 the
domain Of morals. They affect the habits Of men, and
ony become political when they have relation 70 the
good order aud Welfare Of society. Foremost among
these questions aud perhaps the one
at this time attracting most attention, Is the
use Of intoxicating drinks and the laws controlling
the same. II may as we'll be admitted at once that
the Republican party Is In favor Of temperance it
Z Of morality In other forms. We have placed upon
tne statute books Of this and other States laws 10 reg
ulate and restrict the sale Of splriuouse liquors As
party, Republicans have not gone TO tn extreme limit
slProhbion, for the reason that some have doubted
ihe possibility OF success and others have deemed 10
nexpedent. But what temperance legislation we
ave has been given us by the Republican party,
Fhie the Democrats would, II they dared remove all
estrictions and allow absolute free trade IN liquor
Ne recognize drunkenness a great vice, and could
i dictate the laws would have them punish drunk
ards, as well as those who make drnnkards As n
Rirty have not undertaken TO interfere with the
Babits and customs Of any class nationality, so
long these habits and customs did otinteere with
Ale oil society uut nave OppOScu
intemperanee while the Democratic party has encour
aged IT., though individual members Of that party, in
vast numbers are TEN peranee men, and for temper
ance measures II would be we'll for our prohibition
friends now that license has been killed with the new
Constitution, TO remember this. They possibly hold
the balance Of power In this State and can decide at
che baot-box whether the party Of temperance which,
however does not 90 quite so fan as they do, shall be
placed In power whether the enemies OF their cause
shall be substituted In our places TO undo all the good
that has been accomplished Many good temperance
voted recently for license because they believed
ahat the adoption Of the nOcense clause would result
IN practical free trade They thought that to limit
md control the evil better than TO give II free
course. Twas among those who so voted, and for the
reason named. II the question had been purely and
simply whether not the Of temperance should
have been overwhelming IT. therefore,
che men who voed against license
will stand by the only party which sympathlzes to
any degree with their views, they will be Joined by
host OF those who voted differently but who desire the
advancement of the cause Of temperance
The Democracy predieated resolution OF their Con-
yeuton upon the supposion that the license clause OF
the Constitution had carried. II has since been ascer-
Rained that they were mistaken.
TIE THIRD TERN.
Our friends Of the opposition to be greatly ex-
ercsed lest General Grant should he the choice OF the
Republican party for third term, and they have an
alarming resolution that subject 1t Is only to be
wondered they did not resolve that the good of the
country imperatiyey demanded they should be COM
misloned 10 select our candidate for u.s. The only
It Is lest the Democracy, considering |
the popularity and excellent administration of Gen.
Grant may attempt to appropriate him as their own
candidate Ihaye enjoyed an intimacy with the
President which would enable me TO interpret his In
fentions better than others, nor am authorized In
Rns way to'speak for him. but know him TO be a |
man OF profound good common sense ne speaks lttle
but listens well, observes carefully and thinks pro-
toundy he is as well aware our Democratic frendS
Of the deep;eated prejudice Of our people against yo-
Inan however popular TO the presidency for third
term have doubt he quietly enjoys the apprehen-
sons OF his enemies and that at the proper time he
will set their hearts at rest by retiring from his high
position leaving grateful country the rich legacy Of
his distinguished services for four years In time OF war
and bis emineny successful administration for eight
years In time Of peace.
In conclusion permit me to say that for reasons some
Of which have stated tonight and Others which |
will be discussed during the approaching canvass |
firmly believe the good OF the country requires that
the Republican party be continued in power. have |
criticised with severity the anecedents and pres
ent position OF the opposition. But what have said
applies rather to the leading spirit the controlling ele
ments Of the party than TO its individual members.
AS grow older come to theconcluslon that no one
political organization monopoZes all the wisdom or
Virtue Of the country. II has been my fortune to |
know with, considerable intimacy large numbers Of
Democrats whom freely acknowledge TO be as nell-
gent and honest as any members OF my own party; |
but the organization Is under bad direction and unsafe
TO follow.
publican party ought to continue the admin |
istration Of the Government will take the trouble to
vote this fall, we shall elect our State ticket which
bears the Of singulary unexceptional men, and
continue our aseendency in the Congress of the ma
tion.
Party ties in this country not strong as tor
merly for intelligent beginning to think and
act for themselves without regard to party leaders
Indeed, man can be a leader who Is not In accord
withihe best and highest sentiments Of his eonstit-
uents II now becomes all honest and upright citi-
Rens to take their stand for principle and right looking
forward with confidence to grand and prosperous Gu
reer for the nation aud assured that he who does his
duty fearessy and faithfully will be rewarded with
the appreciation Of his countrymen.
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