Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-07
The Strong Points.

The Republican National ticket is, in
our judgment, the strongest that could
possibly have been nominated. 1t com
bines and cOnsolidates all the various ele-
ments needful for success AS no other
could have done. 1t is in all respects q
happy inspiration. Here are Il few of its
strong POINTS,
1. It is absolutely irreproachable and
unassailablc in personal character. Ruth
erford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler
are both men without spot or blemish.
Not word can be said against either.
Both have been in public life for many
years, and both have borne themselves
through all their career in so blameless u
manner as to command the unqualified
confidence of the country. Their support.
ers will have no defense to make-no
apologies, no explanations, no answers
nothing but TO point to the stainless repute
of their standard bearers and to attack the
enemy.
2. 1t combines not only the moral quail
tiles but the intellectual attributes which
inspire perfect trust. Both Gov. Hayes
and Mr. Wheeler are everywhere known
as sound, true, sagacious, liberal and safe
men. They are less distinguished for
their glittering brilliancy than for the
solid strength of their attainments and
character. The country wants in its chief
executive positions men who are wise in
counsel, faithful in principle and prudent
in action. With Hayes and Wheeler, it
will have the absolute assurance of such
an administration.
3. II unites all elements of the Repub-
lican party in its hearty and jealous sup
port. There isn't Republican anywhere
but can throw up his hat for it. 1t an
tagonizes none-it appeals to all. Blaine
men and Conkling men, BristOw men and
Morton men, party men and reform men,
the Republican Clubs and the Reform
Clubs-all can rally with equal ardor un-
der the banner of Hayes and Wheeler.
This fact is attested and emphasized by
the unanimity and enthusiasm with which
the nominations are everywhere received.
4. 1t secures the entire Independent,
Liberal and doubtful votes of the country.
Ii secures this vote, moreover, without any
reference to st. Louis The expressions
already made settle that point. Carl
Schurz promptly declares himself ready
to stump for the ticket. The Liberal rep
resentatives fall into line. The Independ-
ent papers all indOrse and support the
nominations. The reform sentiment which
advocated Bristow as readily accepts
Hayes. The Fifth Avenue Conference
welcomes Hayes as the answer to its APP
peal. The men of loose party ties join
the men of strong party associations in
supporting Hayes and Wheeler.
3. 1t makes sure of the October cleo
tions in Ohio and Indiana, and gives an
irresistible impulse for November. No
other possible ticket could be so well cal
culated to this end. Gov. Hayes is strong
er for Ohio and Indiana than any other
man. He has already carried Ohio three
times against the strongest Democrats in
the State, and is equally popular in the
neighboring State of Indiana. All of the
representative men of Indiana told us at
Cincinnati after the ticket was completed,
that, with these admirable nominations,
they could carry their State handsomely
in October as well as in November, even
against Hendricks. The Ohio people set
down their majority at not less than % y
600.
6. 1t appeals equally to New York, and
puts this State beyond doubt. Success in
Ohio and Indiana in October would itself
set the Republican current running so
strongly as to make reasonably sure of
New York in November. But, beyond
that, the ticket is we'll adapted to New
York. Gov. Hayes is eminently accepta-
Die 10 all our hepuDllcans, Wnlle tne name
of Wheeler, who is greatly respected and
admired here by all classes, makes a
special and powerful appeal TO this State.
Combining the October States and the
pivot of the November States, the ticket is
irresistible.
Z. 1t is new, clean, fresh from the peo-
pie, free from responsibility for mistakes,
and suggestive of the future more than of
the past. Its republicanism is unques-
toned; yet, if there have been mistakes
in Republican management, it is not
identified with them. 1t opens up broad,
high, advancing career.
A ticket so entirely unexceptionable
com bining so many elements of strength,
so thoroughly representative of the best
principles and impulses of the American
people, cannot be beaten. 1t triumphant
election is already assured.-Albany IN.
" Journal.