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June 14, 1881
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The New York Times criticizes ex-President Ulysses S. Grant for his recent political statements, describing them as degrading and focused on personal gain rather than public affairs, shaming former supporters.
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Ex-President Grant Receives
Deserved Castigation.
New York, June 14.—The Times says:
When General Grant was known as the
silent man, "we all thought him wise,
but he talks this year, and his talk is
not creditable to him nor those who have
honored him. It is very difficult to con-
ceive of a lower or more degrading con-
ception of public affairs than that which
Grant seems from his talk to have. Ap-
parently, he conceives that the sole ob-
ject of a political party is to put some
individuals into the enjoyment of fat
office, and that the Republican party
ought to have no higher aim in life than
to bow at the feet of U. S. Grant and
Roscoe Conkling. Never before have
personal politics been pushed to such
disgusting lengths as the conversations
of the ex-President. There are many
thousand sensible people in this coun-
try who voted for Grant and favored his
nomination last year, but who confess
the fact with shame today. The num-
ber of people who think him fit for civil
office is not increasing since he began to
talk.
Deserved Castigation.
New York, June 14.—The Times says:
When General Grant was known as the
silent man, "we all thought him wise,
but he talks this year, and his talk is
not creditable to him nor those who have
honored him. It is very difficult to con-
ceive of a lower or more degrading con-
ception of public affairs than that which
Grant seems from his talk to have. Ap-
parently, he conceives that the sole ob-
ject of a political party is to put some
individuals into the enjoyment of fat
office, and that the Republican party
ought to have no higher aim in life than
to bow at the feet of U. S. Grant and
Roscoe Conkling. Never before have
personal politics been pushed to such
disgusting lengths as the conversations
of the ex-President. There are many
thousand sensible people in this coun-
try who voted for Grant and favored his
nomination last year, but who confess
the fact with shame today. The num-
ber of people who think him fit for civil
office is not increasing since he began to
talk.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Grant Criticism
Political Talk
Republican Party
New York Times
What entities or persons were involved?
U. S. Grant
Roscoe Conkling
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
June 14
Key Persons
U. S. Grant
Roscoe Conkling
Event Details
The Times criticizes ex-President Grant's recent talks as not creditable, portraying a degrading view of public affairs focused on personal office-seeking and Republican party subservience to Grant and Conkling, leading to shame among former supporters.