National Republican., 1880-02-27
THE oUrLoo1x or TODAY.

Two of the great and one OF the lesser
States in this Union have led of in the
Presidential dance, with q significance not
to be misunderstood by the sagacious OBJ
server Pennsylvania and New York have
succumbed to the inevitable, and have de-
clared unequivocally for L. S. GRANT MS the
nominee of the Republican party in the
pending contest. They will bring to the
National Convention full one-third of the
votes necessary to nominate on the first
ballot. fact which should satisfy the most
incredulous that no result can be expected
other than the placing Of ULYSSES S. GRANT
at the head of the Republican column as
the standard-bcarer of the opening conflict.
This appears to be the inevitable, and it is
as useless to resist it as to rebel against that
higher power which controls the destinies
of men and Nations The country is rapidly
yielding TO the conv ictiOn that this is the
only thing TO do, and the only thing that
can be done with safety TO our National
peace and welfare. The finger of destiny has
pointed to General GRANT since the extra
session of Congress startled the Nation to n
sense of impending danger, with unvarying
indication. The stability of the Govern
mcnt, the rights of the people, the results Of
the war; and the peace and welfare of the
country, were all assailed during that ses-
sion of our National Congress, and the peo-
pie were warned of the impending peril.
General GRANT was absent from the cOun-
try travelling and receiving the homage Of
In. nI s,,,1,
| true merit and true respect can challenge.
The strange and ominous freaks of the Con-
federntes in Congress sent a feeling ofalarm
over the country, which naturally went in
search Of some hope of rescue. That feel
| ing went out ut once toward General
GRANT, and though. not here to mingle
with his countrymen, and in any degree
court, shape or direct public sentiment and
feeling it pointed as unmistakably TO him
as the anchor of our hope, as the needle
points to the pole.
From that day to the present the popular
heart of this Nation has followed the bent
given TO it by Democratic Congress, and il
knows nothing, thinks of nothing and will
consent to nothing but the election of GRANT
as the next President of the United States
1t is the impulse of the popular heart
which, if il is ever for a moment diverted
from its purpose, is bent by unpatriotic and
illegitimate influences. There are some di-
versions, we admit but they can all be
traced to causes such as we have intimated
General GRANT recently returned after a
long absence, and passed across the conti-
nent to complete his trip around the world
He remained among us only long enough Ia
exchange salutRtions with few of his coun
trymcn, and then he left his native land tC
visit the people of South America; and il
all this, it is not unreasonable to think thai
he is guided by the finger of an overru linl
power. He is removed from the ma
chinery and squabbles Of party poll
tics, and bears no part in the contest. II,
, neither courts nor even desires the favo
and support of his fellow -cUuntrymen il
this canvass. He would not discuss, coun
sci or advise about political matters during
his recent brief visit am ong his country
men. lie left as abrup tly as he cam,
among us, and is now in foreign country
where he is being honored as no other mar
has been hOnored there, But when he de
parted he left with his countrymen hi:
name and remembrance Of his deed,
and characteristics as citizen, warrior
and statesman. These are with us now
to inspire those who love the sta
bility, peace and welfare of the coun
try to effort in behalf of his return tC
the head of public affairs, an event the
hope of which is sufficient to bring con
fidence, hope and peace to the true Ameri
can heart. These influences, and thes,
alone, are leading State after State to fll
in line with the GRANT column. Thes,
considerations lead the more thoughtful, un
selfish and patriotic portion of our people t
sustain General GRANT as the Republican
nominee. They see no other, and there is
no other why of escape from the impend
ing danger of which the country has hat
ample warning.
But not to forget Yermont-she has pro
nouuced emphatically for her senior Sena
tor and in that she has honored herself
Senator EDMUNDs stands well up at the
head of the column Of those American
statesmen who can be trusted in the houi
Of peril Always faithful to the principles
Of American liberty always prompt in his
stalwart defense Of that which is right, and
always aggressive toward that which he
believes to be wrong, he stands high in the
confidence and respect Of his countrymen
and if we were compelled to second choice
. for the Presidency, our feelings would in
continently lead in the direction of GEoRGI
f. EDMUNDs, under existing circumstances
But at present, we are not anticipating {
second choice, and hence must return TO on
first love, hoping and striving for success
where the popular Judgment and the pub
lie good so clearly lead.
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HEADS wIN-TAlLs YOU LOSE!
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