The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-18
THE DEMOCRATIC CHANGE OF BASE.
Wholesale Denunciation of the OrigInators
of the Project.


of the Project.
WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1868.
The movement in favor OF political change Of
front on the part OF the democratic party has zzed
out completely. All efforts in that direction have
been entirely abandoned by the intriguing old busy
bodies who performed the duty here of nursing the
movement into strength sufficient to Withstand the
Bullets Of the opposition. They are frightened by
the commotion they have raised In the democratic
camp and look now as II they are sorry they had
anything to do with 1t. From all parts OF the country
bitter denunciatlons and fierce anathemas pour in
from the staunch and faithful Of the democratic
hosts, repudiating in the choicest terms the
attempt at hari kari begun by the faint hearted
and the corrupt The more inquisitve OF the
faithful have been seized with q curiosity to
ascertain the magnitude of the attempt to
change front in face OF the enemy, and are mark
ing all those leaders Of the party who have lent
themselves to the From the latest develop
ments it Is strongly to be suspected that the whole
movement was inaugurated by ring of gamblers,
who care infinitely less for the success of the democ
cracy than for winning their bets, and that the
movement had its beginning in New York. These
gamblers, it seems. have staked thcir money
largely on the success OF Seymour and Blair,
and now, feeling apprehensive that they
will be beaten, have started the idea or SUBJ
Stluutlng u new uCket, not because tney DeHeVeu
the prospects OF the democracy would be benefited
thereby but because the selection OF new candidates
would relieve them OF their wagers. The denuncia-
lions by the veteran democrats here Of certain
New York journal, enjoying the reputation Of being
an organ Of the democracy, is both loud and en-
phatic. The matter is rarely alluded to by any Of
them, but the newspaper indicated is soundy
abused, and some very harsh things are said about
the real motives for Its late change of base.
General Blair ON the ssituation-He Is Still a
Candidate, but is willing to Make any
Sacrifice that may be Demanded.
ST. LOUIS, Oct 16 1868.
General Blair was serenaded tonight at his resi-
dence. The democratic clubs with torches, banners
and music were present, and large crowd filed
the streets.
After referring briefly to local matters General Blair
said:-
am the candidate OF the democratic party for
very distinguished position. expect to be a candi-
to help the great cause which all have at heart.
Ny fellow citizens, 1t will be no sacrifice to me-
rather 1t will be work OF pleasure to me to surren-
one vote to the strength OF the democracy in this
state or any other OF the States. l am ready to
make any sacrifice and 80 am ready to go and do
anything; to take upon my shoulders any burden or
lay down any that may have been conferred on me
rumor in our midst to-day.
voice-"Thats what we want"
IL has been said here that both the candidates
for the Presidency and for the Vice Presidency
have signied their intention to decline In favor OF
some other candidates. Ali have TO say is that
both the candidates will always be ready TO lay
down their candidacy when IL can no longer ne OF
service to the democratic party or the country.
fCheers.) III IL should be thought now, If IL should
be believed that by so dong we could add to the
strength OF the democratic party and give It bet
ter chance OF victory. "a voice-"We want no
Chase;" other NOTES.-THE, NON That is for You
to say. (voices-"Well DONE" and cries OF 'Ilur-
rah for Blair'o want you to review II calmly and
without regard to the feelings Of any man. because
the feelings OF individuals are nothing compared
with the great objects we have In view-of success
and the restoration OF our country. do not intend
to abandon the field in one sense at least. mean
to bear my share Of the battle whether in the ranks
or as an officer VIII depend on the wishes OF the
democratic party
General Blair then thanked the crowd and babe
them good night. In the opening part OF his speech
the General announced that he was neither dis
mayed, terrified nor discouraged at the result OF
the recent elections, which announcement
ceivcd with cheers
General Blair ON National 1Inffers-IIis
Opinion Grants Administration.
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