The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-18

adaptability for which he has long been dis
tinguished. declared in distinct and emphatic
terms in favor Of Grant for the next Presi
dent Of the United States. His announcement
that Chase, Wade Butler and the rest were
being "retred" by their friends, and that
Ulysses S. Grant was beginning 10 occupy oil
hearts and thoughts and tongues" awoke the
6rst real burst Of enthusiasm that bad been
manifested during the entire evening, and re-
deemed the meeting from the character Of q
cold, tame, spirtless affair. Attorney General
hartindale, who followed General Cocbrane,
continued the excitement by alIo declaring for
Grant las the leader Of the future as we'll as
the pas!;" and at the close Of lis remarks the
leaders hastily adjourned tp meeting, ap-
parently not oyerpleased at the turn which
General Cochrane had given I'd its character.
The closing incidents Of this radical ratifca-
ton meeting are significant OF the Irresistible
force of the popular movemsnt in favor OF
Grant for the next Presidency AMI illustrate
the unimportant character Of the pending cleo
ton, so far as the future position Of the State
is concerned. The people are about to vote
simply upon the question Of who shall gil a
few unimportant local Offices, which, under the
present construction Of the State government,
can exercise no influence upon Its policy one
way or the other. 1t is matter # perfect in
difference whether these places IRE bestowed
upon half dozen negro supremacy, Sunday
law radicals, or the same numbered rebel sym
pathizing copperheads. The fac stands forth
plainly and distinctly that the popular move
ment in favor of General Grantwill next year
sweep all the old party cliques and factions
out Of sight, whatever may be til, result Of The
November scramble; and thelrabid radical
and fence politicians who on Wednesday even
ing twisted and turned and tnporizsd and
pettifogged at the Cooper Institute, if they are
possessed of one grain Of commKn sense, may
read the handwriting on the wal from the in
dications at their own grand initial ratifca-
ton Of the republican State ticks.
Important from Itaiy-Fronch Intervention
In the Roman Diacsty.
The cable dispatches from Europe yesterday
bring highly important news. Fr,nce has def
nitely declared her intention to intervene i'm
mediately for the settlement OF the Roman ques
ton. This resolution was male at a council
Of Napoleon's Cabinet held on the 18th inst,
the Emperor presiding in person. The Italian
government is completely ignored in this impor-
tant step Of Napoleon, and his eeling towards
his former proteges unmistakDly expressed
sv,f ho xryH1i oh tha do hot
the council was held, contained leading edi-
torial reproaching the Italians "a violating the
law Of nations, disregarding the obligations Of
the most solemn treaties, and fosering q dan
gerous spirit Of republicanism 10 their midst
At the same time the Monite,r sttes that the
Romans are loyal to the Pope, AID only need
assistance to drive the invader from their
soil. The financial depression Of the Bourse
and the decline Of the rentes an significant
results Of the serious aspect Of affairs in France
and Rome at present.
In the meantime the Garbaldials continue
their operations with activity and success at
the seat Of war in the Papal Tertiary. They
have taken possession Of the town of Nerola,
near Rome, and have entrenched themselves
awaiting the arrival Of reinforc.ments to
enable them to make further advance and =
final dash on the Eternal City. Their COM
mander-in-chief is one of the deputies Of the
Italian Parliament, which may be inter-
preted by the French government as . con-
elusive fact that Victor Emanue's govern
ment is acting in concert with the invaders.
The result Of this new aspec. Of affairs is
certain to lead to fresh complications, and
may bring on . general European war. The
progress Of revolutionary ideas and the up
rising Of the spirit of republicanism in Italy
will alarm every cabinet in Europe, and per-
haps lead to q conflict between the newly
awakened people and thdr royal rulers The
success OF the Garibaldhns would be like a
spark in q magazine and tend to enkindls the
flames Of revolution in many parts Of Europe
The solution Of the Roman question will, there
fore, be anxiously looked tor, and in no coun-
try more than in France.