Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-23

Arrangements fer the accommodation Of
the vast crowds tha, are expected 10 be IN
attendance a, tho National Democratic
Convention on the 4th Of July are rapidly
approaching completion, and il is believed
cha. more persons will be present than ever
bsfors on such an occasion. Tho interest
fsl, in the proceedings Of this convention
IL Of an extraordinary exciting character.
Il prsvadss all parties and oil classes Of
men, and 10 andoubted evidence Of the fact
that the popular mind 10 awaiting with in
tense anxiety the proceedings Of the con-
vention. Among the anxious ones none
appear to be more deeply agitated than the
Radicals. This general feeling Of deep
seated intercs, and solicituie, so unlike the
apathetic feeling which prevailed before,
and which has not been At all aroused since
the Chicago Radical Convention, astounds
and t,rrifies them. They see j, in Ger
ssin defeat. The indifference OF the mass
% to the nomination Of Grant; the inabili-
" VI tue tooupso w esveoS ~'~''
shadow Of enthusiasm in his behalf: coupled
9TH tho ernest spirit manifested by the
Democracy, have appalled, tho " carpet-bsg
gars,' and cast storm over the spirits Of
the entire faction.
The Radicals claim that the lnkswasm.
ness Of their party 10 attributable 10 the
feet that - yss Grant hes no opponent, but
aha, a. soon - the Democratic nominations
are made the party will arouse and the
aghs will begin 10 good earnest. That The
they failed in accomplishing their object.
aAming OF the Democratic leaders will have
The effect OF stimulating somewhat the o.
fov,s Of tho leaders Of the Radicals h pro-
babe; but il must b very apparent that
the apathssic feeling u The rank aid Ole Of
sha. party 10 due TO the fact that the pse-
pie DO no. And either In Grant. Celfsx, Or
the Chicago platform, anything to excite
more than mere ordinary common plaos
interest. Neiths. candidates nor platform
po.ssssss any Of the elements u pepulaisy.
Grant 10 cold. silent, unapproachabls by the
masses. lie passes through the great cities
Of tho land, aud his arrival and departure
creates no greater excitement than the AZ
rival or departure Of any other very extra
ordinary individual. II he had warm
place in the hearts Of The people, the people
would be irrepressibls In their determine
ton to see him. shake his hand, get q
glimpse Of his face, and cheer his heart
with loud huxzAs. But We see no such de-
monstrations. The people Aistrust him.
Ito has lsagued himself with men Who hav,
forfeited al claim 10 popular confidence ant
respect. Their whole career % party ha
been a gigantic fraud. The have promised
and repromisci. but have never performed
They have saddled tho nation with an enor
nous debt; they have imposed upon US
heavier burden OF taxation than was eve
laid before upon the shoulders Of any pee
pie. The have. violated every principle o
Law and justice. They have .rampled upo'
the Constitution, and upon the rights o
the people. In . word. there is not an in
ilui,y Of which the Radical party has 70
boon guilty. and tho people are aware o
shis. Grant has identified himself will
this party Of wrong. and Grant is aharin
the in!smy which 20 Justly attaches to !,
Thcas arc some OF the reasons why th
Radicals are dcspondcnt and doubtful. act
the DemocrAts iubilAnt and confident.