The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1874-09-03

contempt, and our army and navy excited the ridi-
eue OF ioreign pouersi when number Of States
'in revolt, almost before the rebel armies were Or
ganiEed, England hastened to recognize the rebel
lous section as separate and hostile Government and
did not tear or hesitate 10 furnish material OF 10
treaeherous, had been lookingon while rebel armies
were assembling, and the nation was
being robbed in preparation for evil
entertained declared his lack Of authority and ability
TO raise finger in defense Of the Union the mon
arehs and statesmen Of Europe predicted disaster and
rum 70 me republic as ven they might when 1t was
than onehalf denied the right Of the Government 10
eoerce Its difficult 10 picture situation more dis
eouraging or more appalling. shall not dwell
single moment on the events OF the war. The grand
result is known and read Of all men History has re-
corded, and will continue for all time TO tell what
political organization sustained the war, and what
party discouraged and opposed it,
DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED.
WheE the war was oyer-when the Union had
been saved, and slavery destroyed-our debt
had reached the startling figure OF lhree
thousand million dollars to provide for the payment
OF which required profound wisdom, clear Judgment
and undaunted courage. Taxes we're necessarily
heavy and burdensome and an army Of civilians
almost as large as that Of the disbanded soldiers
called into requsition as tax-gatherers. Before the
war the civil administration was conducted by COM
paIatYey few men, who could be selected with care
and easily supervised and controlled while for the
e5pov so yss,s II 'Ge Ro been 1Sgsd 70
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In the absence OF experience could not always be de-
termined This should constantly be remembered
closed. IL has always been the habit aud undoubtedly
Will continue 10 be- for the party out Of power to assa
the administration Of their political opponents II Is
easy Tor irresponsible newspaper writers and uncon
siona6e political orators to charge corruption and
fraud upon honest and upright mem and II these
publishers OF llbels persistent and make their
charges conspicuous enough, they will find readers
listeners and believers. have great respect for tha
press Of our country and recognize its mighty power;
perhaps am as ambitious as most men for It's COM
mendation; but do deprecate the license TO which,
10 cases some Of our editors descend, for
the qualification Of personal malice, or for the ad,
yancement Of party interest," at the expense Of Justice
decency, and fair dealing
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN TEN YEARS.
In less than ten years since the close of this war we
have paid Oh third OF the public debit have reduced
the taxes 100000 year. have read usted the ire
latons OF the rebellious States have provided for the
eoored race so far the circumstances surrounding
them permitted have reestabshed the public credit
so that our Government bonds sell for sixteen or sew
enteen per cent above par have effected large loans to
European nanciers at Ave per cent with the prospect
oil reduction 10 four at no distant day, and have
established ,ho ourselves IN the respect Of the world
tion for injuries, and dictate the terms Of
just and honorble international regulations Any un-
rendieed man would say this was reasonable success
In Administrations that foreign nations and bankers so
regard It, Is certain from the estimation In which they
hold our securities and the readiness with which they
listen to our suggestions Now what have we done, or
neglected, which entities the Democracy To assai u.s.
or to succeed at this time In the management OF Gov
eminent atfairsY What capacity or disposition have
our opponents at any time displayed higher and
better than own, which entities them to the conf
dence Of the peopeY Is II not fair to say that with
them II Is only scramble for place aud power an eff
Tort BY Misrepresentation and abuse, by subteriuge
aud faacy without regard 10 unity or consistency TO
monopoze once more the honors and emoluments Of
official positon2
THE GREAT QUESTIONS OF THE DAY ARE,
The management OF the finances Of the country
Cheap transportation in thenterest Of both producer
and consumer
The thorough paciheatIon aud development Of the
The civil rights Of the colored people, aud
Inc pr0motioTof such moral reforms as are neces-
sary for the public good.
And II Is for the country TO determine whether the
Republican party, which has already done so much, Is
better prepared to master these important matters or
the Democracy, which has done nothing, and at
tempted nothing In all these years. except 10 embar-
rass the best efforts Of the administration.
DEMOCRATIC FINANcIERIHa.
Tho Democracy have held their State Conventions
this year In Maine, Pennsy Ohio Indiana Illi-
nos, and Missouri-one Eastern and Ave of the great
Central States; and nasmuch they clamoring TO
overthrow the present system Of financial management
IL Is worth our while TO inquire what they propose and
offer in its place. II there is substantial agreement
among the members oil party so large as that Of the
opposition, their theory deserves candid and deb-
crate consideration But let US see. The Democratic
State Convention Of Maine declared in unequivocal
terms for absolute free trade and direct taxation
These Democrats by the sea will tolerate tariff what
ever, protective, revenue or otherwise they would
abolish the duties on imported luxuries which Weld
us $50 900 year. and the internal taxes on liquors.
beer and tobacco which give us 500 900 more and
levy upon your farms and homes for revenues 10 carry
on the Government aud deray Its necessary expenses
The Democratic Convention Of Pennsylvania
Is for once silent upon this subject though it Is we'll
known that the Democracy Of that State are in favor Of
protective tariff and they have heretofore so declared
Missouri Ohio, and Indiana Democrats, according
70 the resolutions OF their Conventions favor tariff
1or revenue only, and by necessary implication, are
opposed TO the direct taxation proposed IN Maine The
Ohio and Indiana Conventions declare for initiation of
the currency TO meet what they pleased to term
the demands Of the business interests Of the country
while Missouri Illinois, and Pennsylvania Democrats
and tor the early resumption specie payments Ohio
Indiana, and Missouri Democrats would pay of the
bonds greenbacks, while their brethren in Illinois
are outspokeu in favor Of payment in gold; and the
Democracy In New York and the other Eastern States
are understood TO symDathiEe with the Illinois
Declaration. tSila The Democracy Of Ohio in the
national banks, and propose that the Govern
ment itself shall become one grand
banking institution, issuing and regulating all the
currency Of the country, and leaving 1t in the power
Of politicians In Congress, or Of the officers Of the
Treasury, TO control the money market, to change
values TO Interfere with legitimate private enterprise
TO influence elections to dsappoipt the reasonable
expectations of trade and commerce to render busi-
ness transactions uncertain and hazardous to mperil
and generally TO overturn that stability
and settled policy which necessary TO the prospect
OF people, In other States where the Democracy
oppose the national banks, they to contemplate
return TO the old scandaous system Of State and Wild
cat banks, under which man knew the value Of the
note In his pocket without bank note detector and
then only for short period Of time appeal to every
intelligent man In my audience TO say whether more
insane financial schemes were projected In this
country, and whether q greater muddle was ever
known, than that into which the opposi-
tion have fallen in their wild reaching for
straws to save them from drowning. No two State
agree and the leaders Of the party In one State
Senator Thurman, who until recently was
to be the leader Of his party NOT ony in
Ohio but In the nation, adheres to the old Jackson
doctrine Is opposed TO irredeemable currency and
In favor Of return to specie while Gov. Allen the
new leader, Who by his own admission in the Conyen-
ton last week. is before the people as candidate for
the Presidency, Is in favor Of Imitation, and believes
the present volume Of currency to be insuient to do
the business Of the country. And 30 the convention
declared. Whereupon the Cincinnati Enquirer saws |
1t is announced that Senator Thurman will take no
part In the campaign though how far the Enquirer
Is authorized 10 speak for him am not advised And
this the great national organization that with dy
ded counses on all important money questions with
Its crude opinions and wild schemes proposes TO sup
plant the Republican party and which promises to the
people Of the United States individual prosperity and
fortune out Of the Conflict confusion and chaos which
would follow Its accession power Can 1t be trusted
before presents theory Of finance which will COM
1and the respect while # challenges the criticism, Of
thoughtful men7 --l
POSITION OF THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY.
While the leadars Of tha Adrninfafratfon nartv A.