The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-06-12


w. y-suIcidc- Observation-Disclosures
tor House, &C., &c.
New YORK, June 8.-The political
journals of this metropolis are enter
ing with spirit upon the Presiden-
TIM canvass. While the radical or
gans find in the Chicago nomination
all the elements of fitness that could
be desired, and eulogize Grants let
ter Of acceptance Us model of terse
and sensible English, the Democratic
papers find it easy to expose its
empty generalities. And, thus far,
tho radicals are not receiving any
very cheering evidence that the peo-
ple endorse their estimates of tho
great qualities of their leader. One
Journal bolsts that Grants letter Of
acceptance was written in ten min
utes-thus showing. OF attempting to
show, with what off-hand readiness
and decision lie disposes of business
in hand. There is parallel for this
expert cpistolation in SCOTS famous
letter, dispatched after "hasty plate
of SOUP" and Grants letter OF ac-
ceptanco may bo equally rs prolific
of plagues to the writer rs the hur-
ried scrnwl of cold fuss and feathers. :"
The people arc tired of empty gen
eralitics, and especially sick of radi-
calism, the cordial endorsement of
which is the only explicit thing in
Grants letter. He app1urcs the reso-
lutions, which clamor for impeach-
ment, while the peoplc-thc sensible
and just people of all parties--are
utterly disgusted with the whole i'm
parchment farce. But Grant is
strong strong by sort of general
consent, as the lucky child Of mill
tary success. Not strong from any
evidence presented of marked mill
tary greatness; and fearfully weak in
the qualities of honor, reliability and
sobriety, which attach to true great
ness, as shown in his shameless
treachcry to the President. and in
the notorious frailties which have
marked his whole life. The people
are not blind to these things, aud
hence he fails to inspire enthusiasm.
The Tribune, now his blatant advo-
cate, said, only few months ago,
that "the country could not afford to
have q deaf and dumb President.
Since that time, its great oracle has
been ominously silent, save to rcitc-
rate purpose to stay dun,b. BY de-
claring that ho would have no policy
of his own to urge, and would exc
cute the will of the people. 1t bus
been considered the duty of tho
Executive to administer tho Govern
ment under the Constitution, and
not according to tho cnpriccs of the
rabble which elected him.
The whole Grant movement is so
full OF trick and humbug, and is
such IL sweeping concession to agra
rianism, us to demand a clearly pro-
nounced policy from the Democratic
party. What that policy is to be, it
is premature to attempt io indicate.
But thero never wus IL time when
there was surer promise of SUCCESS in
wise, just and maSnaninlons fusion
of the clements OF conservatism
Which groan under wcarisomc burden
of radical misrule.
Turning aside from politics, there
is little worthy OF mention in the cur
rent of local events. The sentence
OF Cnlcotto to the pcnitentiary, for
dcfrauding the Government Of wills
key revenues in Brooklyn, has given
immense satisfaction to all outside
the gigantic "wliiskey ring" His
sentence is for two years, with fine
of $4,000. Ic does not disgorgc
the 5000, 900 which he is convicted of
appropriating. Thus ho gets very
large pay for two years service to
the State. He is the rascal who is
said 10 have robbed the people of
Charleston extensively, us Govern
mcnt cotton agent, at the close of the
war.
Tie Legislature has just chartered
Il Pneumatic Dispatch Company, by
which it is proposed to send letters
and small packages through II tubu-
lar railroad, tho propcllins power
being atmospheric pressure. \ line
Is to be constructed at once in the
city. 1t is not II mere experiment,
The principle having been put III
successful practice i'll Europe. 1t is
thought that it may do the work for
which several hundred mail and cx-
press wagons are now rmDlOycl.