The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-28

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gyman in this vicinity who has hitherto voted with ths
Union party. The sQuIb runs - feaiows:-
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T. often a. now and then lie swear some The banonry
pe'S OF copperhead variety the people have had safety
II Is noticeable fact, and that tells with bitter
against the prospects OF the Woody Horse can
ddae THAI most OF those who open in their declara
tons that they will for p r. Barnam per-
sons OF considerable moral and social weight and carry
with them certain prestige which wins many followers.
PEOPLE OF this stamp likely 70 be deferred from
voting according 10 their notions Of propriety by
the CHASTITY attempts wi,ticsm like the above, which
y T. B. causes from day day printed, and which
ONLY serve 70 illustrate the adage that weak defence
worse than at-+-
republican meeting vas held at Fnnklin Hall ON
Saturday evening; but Barnum was not present
having been proxed by his faithful Panza the gallant
Maor-there ~ nothing salient 10 be written about u.
Very little enthusiasm manifested, those no
present seeming 10 listen with sort OF apatheic in
difference except when the name OF Lincoln men
TONED, when once or twice hearty bursts OF applause
were elected meeting vas held at Warren last
ing OF which your correspondent VINO treads upon the
heels OF the Snowman will doubtless send all ne neces-
sary particulars .Twixt the hnmous Barnum the
hrazen Barnum a. 81 and the iron BarnuD, who Is the
democratic nominee, this district has found It's trinity OF
Barnums and though the democratic candidate Is said
10 De man OF unqestonable honesty and not even the
organ OF his opponent dare bring serious paragraph to
bear against him morally the Of Barnum has
become consocatcd with thimbleggng and huoonery
In morals that 10 is unfortunate for any man TO bear the
name at ALL and ne liable for ssndling
than other people with other names.
The Prospects in the Fourth Conversational
District-The Showman's stock still Fall
ing Sentiments OF the PeopIe-The Hum
bugs Money Going Freely. &c.
BmDGEroRT, March 20, 1867
Groups OF discussing politicians everywhere--in the
hotels the barrooms. the billiard rooms concert
and post Offices earnestly debate the prospective victory
defeat of their candidates. These conversations at
times all the bitterness of personal hatred the
fulsome aduation OF paid ''bummers" while here ana
there real unarnished brought out the issues
calmly weighed and the fitness Of the for their
speciive positions courcousy INTERCEPTED and nationally
debated Itwere folly to shut ones eyes 10 the concu
sion attained by intelligent mind In this section OF
the State that other political gift the hands Of the
people is Of greater moment than the Office Of repre-
this the Fourth Congressional district Of
Connecticut
spirit Of honest inquiry is awakening among the
thinking classes irrespective Of political tendencies and
associations, TO obtain information, Invested Of malice
hand and paid praises the other, that
fhoun nd act
ngy the selection OF the proper person TO represent
them In the national councils having In view the main
tensnce Of the reputation Connectcut has so long en-
ioyed in presenting the nation Of repuc, Of
probity or intelligence their honored irbue 70
the nations rulers That this feeling 10 almost hourly
increasing and has assumed shape-formidaole IN 10
characterwhch The wire-pulers and trickers cannot
attempt to ignore, have ample and positive tcsti
mony Good sense and respect for, honesty and good
character with disgust for and treAchery.
Intervene a harbnger Of good tdines-td
ings that tell alike Of the political dsmay and death Of
Phineas 7. barnum and the resurrection OF that de-
parted faith entertained, in tho good judgment Of
| the voters of this district lf -
York being the Post Once, and The
when Bridgeport prominent citizens congregate around
the window; awaiting Their Correspondence tns pro,
sefconric'ed trickser and ''audecious' Snowman
warmiv dsc ssed by two gentlemen, both OF posi-
ton 10 ms city and regulations extending througbout
the state &C. s@tN @eN ~N-
Said one referrine the contest between p T. b,
the Snowman, and W. b. the man o. iron, sConnec-
tcu has maintained eminent distinction for the
wisdom OF her statesmen for their patriotic natures,
Tor their energies Of action that have alike swift
bold and inexhaustble men who have been devoted 10
her interests ambitious for her future elevation
brightness among her sister States; men who have
scorned deceit. Now sir can you knowing this con-
sc'entiousv vote for who has expressed, many
ways so much sympathy for treachery and depravty In
many forms; one whose life been conjectural
who kicks overheard virtue aud every fair and good
attribute OF nature when suits his convenience will
.l~a HE ortCfr nfAf
su~h man and help send him 70 Washington ~
lyon put the matior added hts friend, ain rather
strong light; cannot think the facts will warrant such
s'Not warrant hg Why the half or that mans per-
hdy has been told, will IL ever be. Expediency
has been his life motto He has done more 10 contain
society and override the laws of than would
be pleasant to relate pleasing to hear cannot be-
leve no would do right unless there object
in view. HIS moral power Is nothing, and his mental
quaes are less than nothing there is not single point
In his whole nature physically, morally or mentally,
that entities tim 70 prominence. rs being suited Tor the
position he seeks 7
We'll, had thought &C voting for him, but your ac-
csstnrs statements seriously made, will TO
heiute Is W II B., Tho man OF iron, any betterS"
Letter? Yes; infinitely SO. Mr. Barnum. q Salts
bury ! something beyond an culinary mau True. ne
hence iis opoonens who have dug deep in the pe
cal c. have not been able TO point out single blot
upon ! character nor prove him guilty OF single mis-
demeanu- He was NJ one time very poor but BY indus
try honesty has achieved fortune. HIS educatios
has been Identified with the people-uuderstandin their
feelings because he was one Of them, and connected
With them in their movements and life His early bfe,
with its struggles joined him lndissoubly 20 the
his elevation society does not diminish
i! pee, Cor hose that toll believe him 10, be in
respect. In every shape and form, more capable
lan hs rasoally opponent, and trust that election day
II I nd the the high ONCE where something
more than be ability 10 frame swindling advertisement
l. needed demonstrating 10 tue Preparation Of these
onirages that a community cannot Be insulted In
vau Bat zee our letters are ready. Good morning"
And thus ended, amid quite acrowd, another convsFsa
ton upon The attempt OF this Wholesale swndlcr smail
swsndics. tool 10 foist himself upon community
whose seilrc.pect has been often outraged BY his
venaIiy and It embodics the sentiments Of al honest
minded and thoughtful mon In this section
That the people OF this district win stand BY their Old
veneraton unsued character probity and ability
in the selection or their OF tho nation thai before
they cast votes for whose ife II admit
ted chapter OF falsehood and deceit u ID 70 BE- hoped
they will pause that they will be true 70 themselves and
true to the memory OF their sires
But the Snowman making hercuean efforts TO carry
his election HIS engagements include every night th8
week II noticeable fact that he does not attempt
haranrue vnfera larrn towns and cities