The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-10-10
THE TWO GENERALS.

1t seems SO much like reflection on
the good sense of the Irish, to suspect
that the silly efforts OF the republican
papers to antagonizs them against Gen.
Bragg, deserve attention, that we were
10th to offer comments on those insidlous
attempts. The republican party never
entertained any feelings of affection for
the irish, and in this matter it seeks to
make tool OF the Irish people by harp
ing on an imaginary grievance. II
democratic caucus had nominated Gen.
Shields as door keeper of the house,
Gen. Bragg would certainly have voted
for him, though he might have doubted
the propriety Of placing an old soldier,
an ex-senator and an ex-member of CON
gress in a comparatively mental position.
But under the circumstances as they ex-
listed at the time of the election of door
keeper, no Irishman, no matter how sa-
credly he might cherish allegiance to his
countrymen, would have voted for
obvious. n.lThe democrats had nomin-
ated Field, in their caucus. 60 The
republicans knowing that the democrats
were numerically supreme, nominated
\ democrat to create discussion. 81
Shields would not accept the position
and had requested that his namo should
not be presented to the house.
Gen. Bragg acted as an ardent admirer
OF Shields. He made q speech in the
house IN which lie spoke of the high re-
spect II which he always held Gen.
Shields, and offered resolution placing
him on the retired list at n salary which
"oor'ei r>------- rl~"A Tho old colder above
want. 1hiS was giving to oAleidS every
thing which, ana more than' the fepno-
means appeared anxious 10 bestoW upon
INN, and renewed nm from the morrill,
cation OF helrg servant 10 men every
way his INTERIORS; why do not repuoh-
cans when they speak OF Bragg voting
Tor the nominee OF his patty also speak
OF this resolution winch showed the IN
sincerity Of the republicans. for hot-
Wlthstandlng thelf anxiety 10, recognize
the claims OF Gen. Shields on the coun-
trys gratitude, they hampefed the reSo-
luton placing nm on the fetlred list,
with the names OF Grant and Logan,
knowing that Its defeat was thus insured.
The republicans III congress sought to
dictate to the democrats VINO their NOM
lnee should De- IN the event OF Il refusal
they hoped 10 make political capital.
FOR TINS purpose they proposed 10 use
Gen. Shields. tie was justly indignant
ut the unauthorized use OF his name, and
particularly because 1t was Tor the pur-
pose OF casting odlum en- the democratic
party without any intention OF pehehtlhg
INN. Gen. bragg deserves the gratitude
Of the IRISH Tor his efforts to assist
representative OF them race VINO was IN
hee1 OF pecuhi"Iy ana. lie observes
their thanks Tor having voted against
Gen. Shields for door keeper, because 1t
would be Offering hlm seryile position
and because Gen. Shields had stated IN
terms that he did not want the position.
Republicans are aware Of the lmpul-
sive character Of the Irish which prompts
them 10 resent m affront They hone
J.. ,,,;.,,,,,ros,r,.,+ion - loo : o,,,oar
~ 4-'lSi e'se '''''''oii ~ 1i'''o i "pP1,N
that Gen. Bragg voted against Shields
on account of his nationality, when the
fact is that the question of nationality
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strange does me concern OF republicans
appear IN this matter. They are not