The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-10
Ohio and The Presidential Nomination..


Ohio and the Presidential NomInatian.
Our Democratic contemporaries are
beginning the discussion OF the Pres
ldential nomination in a very lively
manner. The following article under
the above caption on the duty of Ohio
Democrats at this time, from that
able Democratic paper, the Marion
Mirror. so fully accords with oul
sentiments and is in such excellent
tone and temper that we copy
it in place of anything OF our own
and commend it to the candid
consideration OF our readers:
The position which the Dcmocracy y
of Ohio should occupy III the ap.
preaching canvass for the nomination
and election of our next President, is
Il subject for grave dclibcration, and
one which should be presented and
discussed by the Democratic Press OF
the State with all its accustomed i'll
telligencc, and in spirit of utmost
candor; and at the same time with
such broad and expressive views. ant;
in manner SO comprehensive and con-
clllatOry as TO attract the attention,
and command the respect, of the
Democracy of the whole Union. This
will most enhance and enlarge the iu-
fiuence which the Democrats Of Ohio
may riShttully hope and expect to eX-
ercise in the National Convention, Ell
ther i'll shaping its general action or
in the nomination OF d candidate for
the Presidency.
1t is the more incumbent upon them,
also, that all the preliminary discus
sions should be carried on and con-
Quoted in the most fraternal aud con-
genial spirit, in order to secure the
most complete union, harmony and
concert of action, for the special reason
that rs our State election will be held
about four weeks previous to the gen
eral Presidential election, there may
be such united, enthusiastic and sue
cessful rally OF Democratic voters AT
the polls, that glorious victory will
crown their efforts. and encourage the
| Democracy all over the land, that all
who truly love our country and it's
| Democratic institutions Will, III No
vember, rally to their defense and
finally and forever put down aud des-
troy the party of hate, of bigotry, of
|
and ensanguInrd standard in the dust
This Is consummatlon 50 devoutly to
be desired by every true lover OF our
Constitution and Union that il should
enlist their heartiest o-operation,t their
most enthusiastic zeal, aud most uu-
firing and determined effort; and no
mere personal feeling, no preference
fOr this or that candidate; and no pre-
determined opinions in regard TO
PLATFORM, so that it be in accordance
! with original and essential Democratic
principles, should be allowed 10 inter-
fere with its successful ACCOMPLISH
ment.
Another cOgent reason for this con-
ciliatOry course of action Gem lntis our
attention: The probabii ty that the
Democratic National Convention may
deem it advisable to present some one
of our urdistinguished Democratic states.
men for the high and responsible posi-
ton of candidate for President of~the
United States; who, in case of his
election, unlike Grant, would not
deem it ga sacrifice" to accept the most
honorable position in the world.
The Democracy of Ohio has never
succeeded in securing the nomination
of a candidate fe0 the Presidency at
the hands of the Democratic party of
The nation. And this has been, per
haps, rather due to unyielding differ
ences of opinion as to prominent can
didates for the honor. than to any per-
s0nal rivalry between them.
The office, of President of this great
nation is SO high and dignifed in its
character and its responsibilities that
it should neither be sought for, solicit
ed or refused and there should be no
unyiclding differences allowed in re-
spcct to the selection, where the requi-
site personal fitness and capacity can
be secured. 1t is wholly out OF place,
and injurious to the party in a high
degree.
To be presented as candidate of a
great national party for Il position SO
high and responsible would clearly be |
Il call to honorable and unselfish ri
valry. But to solicit it, Or seek it un-
wisely, or by undue means, would |
necessarily and essentially degrade the |
man either in his success or failure.
1t is the good fortune of the Dem
ocracy OF this Stale that they have |
within the party a number of gentle
men who all contributed to its honor
and dignity, and are each up to the |
Jeffersonian standard of qualification
being "hOnest, oaple and faithful to |
the Constitution" Among the mum
ber we mention the names of Allen,
Grocsbeck, Ranney. Pendleton, Thur
man, either of whom is abundantly
capable oil performing the high duties
of the office, and Tor either of whom.
if nominated with unanimity and good
feeling, we could most heartily con
tribute our best efforts to insure his
success
Among these, however, without dis
paragement to either of the others, we
prefer the nomination OF Senator
Thurman, from Il belief that he com.
bincs In higher degree the requisite
qualifications, and is more certain, not
only OF securing the nomination, but
also, whose qualities, antecedents and
are more sure OF sue
cesstul election. lie is Democrat of
of tho firmest convictions, and of the
ampiest experience, pure and without
reproach and we are confident that at
the present time he stands higher in
the estimation, and Is the first choice
OF much larger portion OF the Dem
ocracy OF Ohio than any other who
can be presented. His position, too,
as Senator for years, has brought
him more prominently before the Ma
llonai Democracy, aud as all admit
him to be wise in counsel, deliberate
and sagacious in Judgment, and eio.
IueHt in defense of his principles and .
opinions, we believe him to be Il
most acceptable candidate who can be
presented to the National Convention
rs their candidate for the Office of
President,
The staunch and reliable Democracy
OF Ohio can not forget that in 1873,
when some who now seemed disposed
10 take the lead and dictate what we
must do or leaye undone in regard to
and platforms quailed, and
essayed 10 smother the Democracy i'm
Lle merit tQriQus en- hra cas oc c,i. s,..aI- |