Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-05-22
THE THIRD TERM.

The Chronicle of ten days ago has an
article of interest in rcla ton to this mach
Imooted question, which in few words,
contains the Republican idea in reference
to it. 1t says mum Der of leading gentle
men Of the party design addressing let
ter of inquiry to the President, briefly re-
hearsing the present state of public feel
ing, disclaiming their disbelief in the sem
sational rumor first started three years
ago, but stating their belief that in view
of the continued reticence Of the President
the assumption that he designed being
candidate for a second reelection was be-
ing used with damaging effect to the par
ty, and asking him to make an explicit
avowal as to his intentions in the premi
ses. On several occasions, gentlemen,
presumed to possess the confidence of the
Chief Magistrate to such an extent as to
entitle their statements to weight, have
given denial TO the foolish rumors, but as
the denials are not made in explicit terms
and with the apparent sanction Of author
/ ty, they have not been accepted as proof
positive of the Presidents intentions. The
idea of the eminent gentlemen alluded to
if carried out in the manner designed,
ought to bring an answer, which will be
satisfactory to the entire public. We have
not been Of those who were alarmed by
the chimera so sedulously held up to our
view by our Democratic friends, nor
trembled at the imaginary dangers which
Cesarism" had in prospect. Our faith
in the American people is little too strong
to be easily shaken. And the attention
which the senseless cry attracted is the
best possible proof Of what the folly OF
such an attempt (supposing one to be
made) would be.
Nevertheless, we hope the honorable
gentlemen will carry out their design and
and let public curiosity be satisfied. Sc
long as these reports came from his po'
litcal enemies, those who were opposing
every act of the administration, we DOM
know that the President was called upon
to deny baseless rumor, or decline 6
thing which had not yet been offered
Now that the question will come from q
mum Der of his eminent political friends
we shall expect an answer. If it should
be such one as we shall expect, it will
prove the folly of being scared at the bug
aboos of the sensational press. Should il
be otherwise, then Grant will see the ma
terial of the party which gave him their
highest mark of confidence. The senti,
ment Of the American people is strong
against long term Of Office to any ont
man. When public officer has meriteC
the approval of his constituents, their ap
probation is generally signifed by giving
him reelection. After that, he is ex
pected to ''step down and out" If HI
does not, the people generally help hin
down. The Republicans understand thi
and have enough independence of part,
to act upon it. Whatever Grants ambi
ton MAY be, he could never receive
second denomination, nor second re
election, unless there we're greater politi
cal necessities than we have yet dreamed
of. The State Convention in June shoul'
expressthe sentiments Of the Republican
Of California, by the incorporation Of al
anti-third term plank in the State platform
and the county conventions should tax
the lead