The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-08-09
A Republican View.

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quirer has been interviewing the Hon.
John U. Petit on the appointment OF
Tyner. 1t would almost appear that II the
Democratic party have lost one Judge
Petit they have gained another. or at least
he talks reform Just like a supporter OF
Tilden and not at all like the member of 8
party that indorses Grant and his admins
tration. Mr.. Petit is now judge of the
court in Miami and Wabash counties
Judge Petit was six years in Congress,
and is regarded as one of the most learned
and able lawyers in the West. He has
commanding position as an honest, fearless
Republican, and his purity of character
gives him great influence in the state.
Here Is the result of the interview:
Judge. do y u think thepeople of this Dis
trict are satisfied with the appointment OF
Mr. Tyner as postmaster general? Do you
think the Republicans up here are satisfied
with him as the successor OF Mr.. Jewell7"
"No, Sir" said Judge PettIf. "Mr. Tyner's
appointment does not meet the wishes OF the
people in this part of Indiana, and IL is re-
gretted by Republicans"
.'It was mistake, then, to promote Tyner,"
we said.
"Yes, sir, a very great mistake. Mr.. Tyner is
q fair man, but he has no political influence
ooI here. dis appoln ment will lose the party
a good many votes IL 1t was made to
strengthen the cause in this state 1t was an
error OF judgment"
'sTyner is a lawyer ?" we asked.
"He may be a lawyer" said the judge, but
he never studied the law as they do in Ohio 10
may be admitted TO the bar If he presents the
prope papers as to his character, though he
NAV never have seen law book in his lite
in all my experience as judge have never
Iase"
linen his law practice was not very extern
sive," we suggt sted.
Judge Petift-Nc, sir; can hardly conclude
il was very heavy.
Correspond ent-Judge, how is ex-"olnmls-
siOner Pratt liked up Dtre, so near his home?
Judge Pettit-Mr. Pratt is a great and gooo
man. His life and character is pure and spot
less. He has the respect and conf dence OF
Democrats as Well as Republicans.
Correspondent-How will his forced retire
ment from the revenue Office affect the party
In This state?
Judge Pettit-It will be very damaging in
deed, al d, taken in connection with the un-
vely wei. will make the contest in INDIANA
very doubtful. Democrats who have an eye
merely 10 the spoils OF Office and who are
al xious that the reform element In the =
publican party shall be wiped out by the
president himself in order To the
fraud ana humhug, and thus pave the way
for he ascendency of the Democrats, why that
clsss are JubiIant; but the thoughtful of our
opponents are made sad at the sight o. men
reno wned for their honesty, integrity and
great ability turned out OF office like watch
dogs who have sithfully served The house
hold, driven from the places they have
guarded 50 well. The people up in this coun-
Try sIe not satisfied TO See favOri es like
Jewell, Pratt and Yaryan displaced for the
crime of being honest a. d faiIhiui in the dis
charge of their offic al duties. Nor will they
f-el recompensed by the promotion OF NJ.
Tyner.
Judge P~ttit thoroughly rejects the pub ic
sentiment of the people in Northern lrdtana
here L have visited this week. Republicans
everywhere dlsheartened. Here In Lo-
gansport The Hayes and Whs eler Club does not
siole TO stimulate the Hayes men with any
degree of enthusiasm Alter meetings
but thirty-Six have Joined the organization,
while the Tilden Club secured nearly two hun
bred members at its fiTsI meeting
This county (Cass) is usually Democratic by
four hundr majority. Judge Dy keman, A.
b. Gre mpton, GEORGE Immel, q B. Knowlton
and 9th rs whom have had the pleasure of
meeting are confident they can carry ii this
fall by nine hu dTed. They claim the state
by twenty thousand.
thus the mis- axes OF President Grant are
contributing to secure grand vic DRY for The
Democratic party at the XJ election. Here,
administration is extremely bitter. Repu bill
cans claim that they repudiaJed Tyne at the
Iale convention, when he was eaLd idaie for
Congress, princi pally because he was salary
raboer, and they are chsgrined that y. =.
Grant should then take him up aud lift him
into the Cabinet Indeed, / might say that
Senator Morton is held 10 be largely instru-
adverse comment is made concerning his ac-
ton and he, too, is suneriDg in the esteem
and GOOD will of the Republicans in this re-
giOn.