The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-05-17
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
III. English Papers of rhi, Morning.

ocrGts of Illinois are said tn be conteplplat-
ing the prospect of row at Springfield on
Wednesday with Christian complaisance.
The Republicans are engaged in the patri-
otic duty OF disorganization.-In response
to a letter OF congratulation from one hun
dred colored citizens, Mr.. William Alex
ander has received letter signed "B. But
terworth, per W." The colored brethren
will be delighted to know that Benja,
min has a private secretary, and
that the autograph of B. b. is held
in polite reserve.-If the unit rule
is observed in the Chicago Convention,
Grants nomination appears to be inevit-
able. If that rule is not observed General
Grant seems likely to gain more votes by
fracture of the rule in other States than
he will lose IN New York and Pennsyl-
vania bv disobedience to The rule. Sher-
man and Blaine will begin to tremble
when that rule is broken. Sherman will
lose part OF his own State to the advan'
tage of Blaine, and several. Blaine delega-
tions will break in favor OF Grant AS
Grant is, perhaps, the only candidate VINO
has friends in all the States, his candidacy
not being a local one, he is likely to be
helped rather than hurt by disobedience to
instructions and by disregard of the unit
| RUE, dIiu ~ 10 Cuicuh WIFI biV ucoiio w
prevent the nomination of Grant that the
objections to the unit rule are SO vehe-
mently urged.
The Commercial says: We notice that
the Louisville Gu. is not satisfied with the
management of the Cincinnati Southern
Railroad. We were afraid it would be-
The Gazette's cut of Theodore Thomas vim
dicates the Commercials publication OF the
first "counterfeit tment' of Bishop
Elder. We romispd not to do 50 any
more, but the Gazette is a persistent paper,
even in evil, and may go to the bad alto
gether.-We beg to say that Miss Annie
Burt Norton does not look like any OF the
awful newspaper pictures that have re-
Gently appeared of her. The Gazette carl
cature is especially alarming. We have
known Miss Norton since she was a golden
headed child, and beg to say to all the
Musical Festival multitude that
they could never recognize her
by those socalled pictures.-The
problem of ruling city under Repub-
lican government so as t get the best re-
suits at the least cost, remains unsoved;
we see only one hope When the best peo-
pie become so aroused by the extravaganza
ard corruption of the rings about city
buildings as to take possession OF the pri-
maries and run them, there may be some
chance of nominating and electing good
city officers. This can be done. The re-
spectacle people are in the majority yet
and can control a city government when
ever united in purpose 10 do so. But 1t
needs an effort and capacity to rise above
party appeals and claims; and men are not
educated up to that.-If Cadet Whit,aker
| I - L. &, ha chonll ,akn
personal explanation, and state why those
delicate and or amental members offended
him. Mr.. Whitaker should write card.
The Gazette says: The trick by which
the city of Memphis sought to evade its
debts does not work. The Supreme Cour,
of the State decides that a city can not, by
abolishing its charter and making new
CORPORATION with new name, escape the
liability of the old corporation.-T are
1000 bills on the calendar of the House,
and the Democratic Representatives think
Congress should not adjourn until lot
of them have been passed 1t is likely
therefore, that atu-day's vote in favor o
adjournment May 3lst will be reconsdered
This is unfortunate. The whole list O
bills, wit -, perhaps two or three excep
tions, could be dumped into tie Congress
sional waste basket with positive advantage
to the country.-1n that feebleness ol
mind which can see no way for the
republic but to seek the strong man
for its protector, the reply is otter
made that the objections to thfrd
term apply equally to second term. They
do apply equally to a second term. if sec
ond term and no more is as bad as term
repeated for life So we may say the reason
for third term applies equal to tenure
for life. Custom has settled the matter a
to the second term, by allowing one re-elec
ton. As the custom allows President tt
be candidate for denomination, no man u
his party can enter the field against hin
without political destruction. This show
what would be the situation if the custom
allow him to be candidate for third
fourth and fifth terms, and SO on for life
If the President desires one denomination
his party has not freedom of choice.
custom allows him more reflections, hi
party would have no freedom OF choice
The second term furnishes the stronges
: argu ment against breaking the revere
condition which allows but two terms.
: Tho German Papsrn
The Volksfreund says: A subscribe
asks us whether we would indorse Thu
, man should he be nominated. We answer
certainly. We will support that candidat
9 who is nominated by the Democratic N,
tional Convention.
J. The Volksblatt says: Will the Presder
, veto the River and Harbor Bill? The bi
! disposes Of over eight million dollars til
!, greater part Of which would be throw
!. away either for harbors where a vess
}, never enters or for rivers that are onl
J navigable in case of a deluge.
! The Freie Presse says: Wednesday, Ma
I 49, will decide the fate Of Grants canoidac
+ If compact Grant delegation be sent th
:. day to Chicago by the Republican Sta
> Convention of Illinois, from Springfield
/ the nomination of the exPresident may
considered as secured. Should a divide
delegation however, be elected in Sprin
;. field, or. should the Convention decla
g itself wholly against Grant. then 1t wou
!, be taken for granted that the General wi
y not allow his name to be brought before Il
:; National Convention, and that he VI
u withdraw from the race in time.