New-York tribune., 1880-02-20
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Many estimabe citizens have assumed that
third Presidential term, n held by the same person,
woud any circumstances he opposed 20 the solid
and permanent Interests OF our country. Upon what
ground this amiahlc prejudice can be vindicaled the
majority of those adopting II do not inquire. They
terrain u Us article OF political faitas vague, but
absorbing sentiment. They know that during our Gu
tire National existence the has never been
more than twice elected President OF the United states
aud many regard the example OF Washington IN deon-
ING "A third election impressive warning that two
terms should the practical limt-not being aware,
perhaps, that he 70 declined upon purely personal
grounds, and not from motives OF public policy.
The truth H. institutions are not likely 10 be en-
dangcrcd by frequent elections OF the person TO the
been deprived o. it and ofs influence for the period
three years and those. who. under such cir
cumstan object t. second or thri term lhli 10
restrict tine objection ~ cases where Us reason applies
II s indeed. founded solely upon the prsnmpton tnat
the President VIII ute hc poWcio OF ne one To setue
his denomination IN opposition 10 an Otter cahd-
dates and, therefore should auoth DC hel'c,el' ms
merits ana TIE need OF hll mHsd DC suc, hN " W.
whclm AID break down The Official influence cAtrltd
Apnly thcse remarks to the case now before The
Anirrcan ucopc. II will not pe pretended that h" IN
1ucnce this Administration haBbccn exercised to secure
the reelection Of General Grant aEd pcrI%be u hAy be-
fairly suggested that s tendency mas not been to much
didate. Certainty OHce-hoiueIS NV hol p.'n III
sirucied encouraged 10 labor for his rcomnalon.
hulk OF them would prefer That Of some other person
IT, then he shalt he roGl,clcd IT. will bc b. tue free
choice 0i the people Of the UnIcd states.
IL II due To the subject To pursue tins inc % thought
lille further The denomination and election OF prior
ment must be deemed strong II not decisive evidence Of
his great merit and hlness FOR such denomination
sulnptivcly against It, Under these adycr-o cigcum-
stances he would be elected only because the people be-
lie we'd they had need OF him In the great place lie had
before filed ana. until Constitutional provision shall
prohibit this freedom Of choee, no solid Objection can
MANY IN Inc south have lately learned to regard him
General Grant, with more favor aud as better fitted
Than any other Northern man 10 bring peace, harmony
aud prosperity 10 all portions OF our common country.
External dangers do not. 10 true threaten ns aud
nv o ou lguatiOu and iTnuclIse and
are not likely TO arise. Internal difficulties do exist,
Inynvcr IN he cotnno.ed only by great wisto,n and
frmUesf when exerciscd President having the CON
hdence tine Will Of the people Of ali sections
Of the counry-acqured not by Attempted Cancellation
OF political advesarie who aut To mistake Tins
weakness or fear bu by steady ncNlble, aud Just nue.
consuuonay enforced. when necessary by the united
trength Of powerful party.
II would not be- difficult TO nnd several Republican
statesmen quite ht under ordinary circumstances To
perform all the duties devOvcd by the Constitution
upon the President OF the United STATES. The present
demand goes iar beyond hi- however. for conflict
ing interests throughout the country are To b.
cicd President must be chosen trusted by North
visions designed TO secure the fruits Of The
war; and by citizens OF the south believed
| bo resolved upOn doing IN kind and lust
spirit toward them. aud by both North and
south known to have txed and unaterahe purpose 80
10 preserve National currency and credit both
may compass the earth without dishoncr 10 Govern
mcnt or people Sectional differences cannot permn.
nenty quetcd by soothing process the effect Of which
ends whom adverse Interests rlre TO the surface and de-
maud hearing These must be disposed Of by "a firm
and steady hand or they VIII appear TO
vex the Nation for generation To
probIcm hc solved by the Republican pariyil-
ways National IN its purposes ana now seeking
didae capable when elected % securing National
ends fl will doubt choose wisely IL within t-
ranks more than to whom IL may without TcprOacn
cnmtu c great trust Of the Prcsidency-a trust IL must
administer FOR many years. for ITS tenure governing
this Nation repOses not merely upon the wsa lm and
iustre of s rule bu, the folly wickedn, ss Of
ia adyersares not kcy to Hbate long ambitious
rival and reckless leaders continue 10 distract and
mornlize the Democratic party
A little reflection should satsfy the most preindccd
that lust IN proportion 10 the influence which can be
cxrrted by President and his Ofcchodcrs favor OF
lis avn nomination that OF some iavOritc may the
measure 10 which tie will Of the people possibly De
weakened interrupted thwRrted In their choice OF u
candidate No one. believe prceuds that any member
of rho prescn Administration Is cXerting his Influence
thr1ugh slbofdnltes otherwise ~ favor OF the re-
nomination of General Grant. H. on the contrary This
Influence = being used to prevent it, II IA the
very mischief feared ana denounced by Jeff.
crs0n ond Others aud affords argument In
favor of and not against the selection of General
Grant as the candidate Of the people Perhaps the Ma
non may without his aid. aud Notwithstanding the In
fuepce OF policy which has not hitherto inspired
IhOugntful men with much confidence. experience
changes Indicating healthier political tone, and prom
isug greater harmony OF feeling between North aud
south; but this should hardly be expected without tho
adoption Of more comprehensive and positive rule, by
an Incoming Administration possessing such wisdOiI
energy ana courage not 10 di-appOlnt both OF the
great political parties OF the country,