Marshall County Republican

The State Central Committee.
At the Marion County Convention, lately held in Indianapolis, the Republicans nominated Mr. Jacob Wright, as their choice for Chairman of the next Republican Central Committee. We have not a personal acquaintance with Mr. Wright, but from what has been said, we understand that he hardly managed the last State canvass, as it should have been; and it was hinted, that had it not been for the almost superhuman efforts put forth by Governor Morton, our party would have been defeated. 'If such is the case, if Mr. Wright, as chairman of the committee in the past, has been inefficient, then by all means, give him the go by. In a campaign as exciting and hotly contested as the one upon which we are about to enter, not a little of our prospect of success depends upon the Chairman of the State Central Committee. We want, for such a position, a man perfectly acquainted with the politics of the State; who knows all the weak spots, and there send our most fluent and logical speakers; who can comprehend the political working of the whole State at a glance, and know just where and when men and means are needed; quick to see any mistakes that may be made and also as prompt to rectify them; and also as prompt to take advantage of any false moves made by our political opponents. The office is no sinecure, but not a little of party success depends on the person filling it. The best of generals can but poorly fight a battle if they have not the men and means with which to do it. The Chairman of the State Central Committee occupies exactly the same relative position as the general of an army, and must not be clogged for want of speakers and money. We hope the Republicans will remember this, and when they (through their delegates) choose their chairman, pledge him everything requisite for the carrying on of a successful campaign. Want of speakers and funds may have been the true cause of the bad management attributed to Mr. Wright in the previous campaigns. If so, we hope for the sake of the party and the next chairman, it may not happen again, for it may cost us a defeat. We have always been too negligent concerning our Central Committee, but cannot afford to be so any longer.—South Bend Register.