New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-09-15
The visit to Minneapolis and St. Paul
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all the members of the company as
one ofthe most joyous events in their
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Political Notes.
For the Review by o. P. Champlin.


For the Review by 0. p. Champlin.
We can none of us afford to ignore
politics though we need not be politi.
clans; and to take part in political dis.
cussions does not make one politician.
I for one, propose to interest myself
tn all matters of national imp0r-
lance so far as I am able and
the opportunity offers itself. We are
now on the eve of a national election
which justifies the attention of every
voter and patriot by reason of the ma.
ture Of the issues involved.
Men, parties and principles are I'M
der discussion; and it is the right and
duty of every one to watch the debate
as it goes on; and it is allowable for
any one so inclined to participate in
the discussion. In this discussion re-
petition is justifable; and we may act
on the principle of teaching which be-
lieves in slime upon line, precept upon
precept."
With these words we hasten at once
with the case to be presented. Let me
say at the outset that my sympathies
are with the Republican party in this
canvass, and I shall hope to see it sue
-cessful in the issue. do not wish, by
this, to have it inferred that the other
parties have not, in some things, my
hearty approval also. With them all
there is very much in common, and
what there is will naturally be gather.
ed up in the triumph of the party tn at
wins. With them all, also, are ele.
ments that we could wish might never
be handed down to future administra-
tions. On the whole, reviewing men
and principles, we are strongly in fav-
or of the triumph of the Republican
party, and are willing to contribute a
mite towards it's success. The reason
for this may appear as we 60 on.
The Democratic party invites us to
support its nominee General Hancock.
There are many ADLER men than he in
the party whom we would sooner trust
the fortunes of the country with, who
were disposed of for his sake.
Now of General Hancock it may be
said: He is man of good personal
character. This has not been contro-
verted so far as known, and hope it
cannot be. This, of itself, is a good
reason for supporting him. We very
much need men of stainless character
in high as vel! as low places, and I
sincerely trust lie is man Of such good
parts. But on this ground alone he
alone cannot claim the suffrages of the
people above some of the other can.
didates. The Republican nominee
bears just as good character; and there
il an element in it which is not in the
other mans so far as we know, and
which is highly rated by thousands
throughout the land. If l am asked to
vote for Hancock because of his char
acter, reply that I have no occasion
to since Garfield bears character
every whit as good. If one is good
man the other is just as good; and, in
our judgment, ought to be better be.
cause of his Christian profession. Mr..
Garfield in this particular has an adj.
vantage, in the opinion of many peo.
pie, over his rival. Of course with
many other people this is no recon.
mend; but we pass it on.
2. General Hancock is a soldier and
a graduate of West Point; and rs a sol.
der he has spent his whole life. He
was a soldier who fought, and made an
honorable record, in behalf of the Uni.
on. On many battlefield he showed
his bravery anG fidelity to his coun'
try. Unlike many other Demo.
Gratis, educated at the expense of the
Government, he proved loyal to his
country at a time in which men were
tested. For all this he is deserving OF
the honor of those who simply do their
duty. The time is not yet for making
martyrs Of men who do their simple
duty. am not disposed to listen to
any one who would fling hard words at
Gen. Hancock for anything he has done
in the character of a soldier and an Of
ficer. l am willing, for the sake of the
argument, to c0ndone all his faults
actual and supposable. The soldier
character of General Hancock, so ia,
as know, or care for my present pur
pose, may be, as l hope it is, as stain
less as his personal character; but what
Of it? In comparison with Mr.. Garfield
what of It'll What is to be done witt
the fact9 What is the logic? Vote fol-
him." But for the same reason why
not vote for Mr.. Garfield. Was he moi
also soldier who was just as true tt
his country? Did he not fight for his
country and use his utmost endeavor tt
preserve the Union! Has he not al
WayS maintained good character as
soldier! Why not Garfield in preference
to Hancock! or equally as we'll! Res
| the case just here, and it makes but
little odds what the choice. One may
be quite as worthy of support as thu
other; and the young man who casts
his ballot for the first time may ch0os'
as he pleases without rejecting on hi
companion who may differ from him
But this is not all 50 far as the mel