Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-06-17
FROM GEORGIA.
Correspondents. Of the Ohio Statesman

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1ow. In fact nearly everything is dull, ex-
,ept politics. Political affairs are in a
state of fermentation. Every
body seems aroused to an appreciation OF
the magnitude of the present Presidential
The approaching National
Convention, to be held in New
York, is receiving particular attention now.
The various railroads are making arrange
ments by which delegates to this Conven-
tion will be carried for one fare-that is,
full fare to New York, and return free.
The Chronicle and Sentinel, of this city
says that "whether the Southern votes are
to be counted in the Electoral College or
not, the people of the South are deeply in
terested in the issue-perhaps more so than
their brethren of the North or West"
This paper further declares the probable
hearty acquiescence of the Democrats of
the South in the platform adopted, and
their support of the candidates. 1t then
adds: ave have already expressed our
own preference for Mr.. Pendleton. This
preference is based both upon principle
and availability. We believe him to be the
strongest man of any party in the West,
and that the Middle and Eastern Democ-
racy would rally to his support with a
great deal of zeal and enthusiasm. The
only reason which we have seen urged why
his nomination might not be popular in the
Middle and Eastern States, is that his views
in regard to the finances of the country
are supposed to be in opposition to the in
terests of those sections. To this there are
two sufficient answers: First, MIR. P's.
views have been rnisrepresented. When
they are fully explained and made known
it will be seen that there is no real antagon-
ism between him and the gentlemen who are
supposed to be more popular in the East.
Second, admitting that some of Mr.. P's.
financial opinions may not be in accord
with certain class of Democrats in the
Middle and Eastern States, such differ
ence could not possibly injure him in the
approaching canvass, because the leading
lights of the Republican party-Sherman.
Butler, Stevens and others-occupy the
same, or perhaps more extreme views on
those very issues. Further than this, the
Chicago platform itself speaks with very
uncertain sound upon this question. We
believe that Mr.. Pendleton is the first
choice of nine-tenths of the Georgia De-
mocracy. We have recently received letters
and conversed with leading gentlemen liv-
ing in several sections of the State, who all
agree that the nomination of Mr.. P. would
give more general satisfaction and arouse
moro enthusiasm among our people than
that of any other man." The same paper
! then expresses preference tor Adams a.
] the candidate for the Vice Presidency
There can be but little doubt that the de-
clarations given above really express thu
! opinions of very many of the prominen
! Democratic leaders in this State. But the &C
tion of the convention will be accepted. Tn
| Constitutiondlist says: "The choice of tn
| New York convention will, perforce, b
the choice of the South; but, while tina
choice is still open to debate, we avow ou
preference for the man of the Constitution
rather than the man of the bayonet or tn
4 soiler OF the ermine. We are bold enoug
to believe that not only is Mr.. Pendletol
/ the choice of Georgia, but likewise tn
II choice of all men in the United States VIII
hate the oppression of the sword and tn
4 unequal despotism of the tax-gatherer.
a better man can be found, may the laurt
be his; but, bidiEg the time and the mai
4 we endorse Mr.. Pendleton as best, pures
and most available" 1t will thus be see
that the pressure brought to bear upon th
, people in favor of Mr.. Pendleton is yer
strong, and it would be matter of litt
, surprise if the State should be instructe
,E to support him.
X The employees of the Western & Altar
tic railroad recently presented to the 81
y perintenlent of the road, Major G. Wa
lace, a beautiful walking stick, which
, quite noteworthy. Its cost was Sis.
l The freight business on the Georgia raj
!, road is very good this season, the shipmel
g of provisions, especially, being larger tina
they have been for years.
! Forty-four negroes were baptized in tt
: Savannah river, near Marbury street, c
Sunday last.
1t is reported that man named Hetfe
I nan, who kept house of bad repute, h'
. his throat cut on Sunday last by a ma
named Murphy, whom he had assaulted.
The printers are making extensive pre-
arations for picnic on the 4th of Jul
s Father Ryan, of the Banner Of the Sout
: will then deliver an address.
There is some demand for cotton. {
- Monday l26 bales of middling were sold
! 2S cents. The corn market is firm. T
d stock of bacon is light.
n Complimentary 10 NIr. PendIetO