New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-16
THE DEMOCRATIC ROUT.

FOR-THE CALL ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE
DEMOCR ATTIC PRESS-REPORTED MEETING OF
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE AT
UTICA.
Inatwo column double-leaded article in yester-
aovs World. the youthful, indomitable Democracy"
are congratulated upon the vigor energy and deter
minaton they exhibited in the recent cleo
tons-after which the conviction is expressed
that but for the "perversiOn OF the posi-
tion of Gen. Blair" and some OF the
Southern leaders. the Democracy could easily
overcome the popularity of Gen. Grant 1hat per
version is that he Blair, is committed to the over
throw of the Southern State governments by lorce'
II the leaders of the Democratic party can do any
thing to neuralize that adverse influence
The Uorld thinks it ought to be done at once. lhe
article concludes as follows
If onr leaders should be convinced by the result
of the late elections that some mistakes were made
By not following their original judgment; II
those who disagree with them in opinion, now
see that they are misudged if there is any imped'-
ment TO success which can yet be removed by noble
daring or self-sacriiicing virtue, or bold stroke
of policy, now is the hour for action. 1t
would be an infinite pity it, when we are so very
near success we should fail to win it by the lack OF
little bOlduess Louddee FdudaCe, t0iUOuTS FdHddoe
Or principles haze not been rejected IN these eec'eORs
there is no call 10 change hem All other elements OF
the canvass are light and trivial compared with the
success of our principles 1t requires some great
ness of soul toa ct bold part IN an unex-
pected crisis. when everything hangs upon swift
and courageous decision. In this hour, when the
party stands with one foot over the brink OF peril,
and the other on the edge of victory the capacity OF
a few men to form great resolution may shape the
destiny of the country. Wespeak as unto wise men
Judge We what we say"
EXCITEMENT IN wAsHINGTON-THE POLITICIANS
IN COUNCIL-IHE NATIONAL INTELLlGEN-
GER FOLLOWS THE WORLD.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-The politicians have been
in Autter al day, and it has been evident that some
thing unusual was going on. The mystery was soon
explained when certain prominent leaders of the De-
mocracy here made known the fact that they were
in re,-ipt of kilograms from NewYork which said
that Tie UOrld had acknowledged the defeat OF the
party and had come out in favor of withdrawal OF
the Democratic standard bearer and the substitution
in their stead OF any persons who could by any pos
sibty recover the lost ground, and lead the party
to victory. The fact did not become generally
known until the evening newspapers sent forth ex-
tras with graphic extracts of The WOrfs editorial
articles This evening, much excitement is observed
among the adherents of Messrs. Seymour and Blair.
MANY denounce the contemplated change of front,
and quote in support of their opinion the
much-used maxim of the late Mr. Lin
coin: ut is bad policy TO swap
horses in the middle of the stream. The leaders,
however, full Of The Uorlds new notion have been
in consultation since the news first became known
The President, Chef-Justice Chase, and Montgomery
Blair have been the most sought for. Gen. Hancock
is here but too sick take active part Mr. john
son is very reticent, strange as it may SEEM and
says little excepting to those in his confidence
His spokesman are active and on the alert
They applaude The Worlds course, and say that
Messrs Seymour and Blair should withdraw from
the contest and that Mr.. johnson should be subsi-
tinted as the last hope of the Democratic party,
They have begun to work for their favore, are en-
thusiastic terribly in earnest and confident OF suc-
cess They offer all sorts of inducements. With Mr..
johnson for President and man like Gen. Ewing or
Gen Hancock OF Gov. English, Notwithstanding
claim that they can beat the Republican nominees.
If Mr. Johnson is accepted he will rid his CABINET Oh
the great men it contains, and throw the whole IN
fuence of his Office for the success OF the party.
The organ of the Democracy here, The Ineltgencer,
has been consulted and tomorrow it will follow in
the wake of Tie UOrld, and lean toward johnson as
the savior of the party The admirers OF the Chief
Justice are again in the field, clamonng
for a recognition of their fayorite. Mr.. Chase has
been besieged during the day by politicians who
are anxious to learn his opinions. He is very re-
served, ana, judging lIOn Nudb HIS say has
no sympathy with the movement He prophesied
several weeks ago all that has come to pass, and is
inclined to ridicue the proposal. The prevailing
sentiment is Notwithstanding the Indifference of
the Chief-Justice, that he only can take
Mr.. SeymOurs place, and give any hope
Of success his friends nominate Chase and Gen.
Franklin as the men for the crisis. Hancock is not
without friends who insist that ne and Hendricks
can carry Pennsylvania and Indiana. Montgomery
Blair scorns the suggestion that his brother Frank
should withdraw, aud thinks that Seymour
should be dropped and Frank placed at the
head of the ticket where no probably belongs.
Gen. Rosecrans is at Wizards and
agrees with Gen. Hancock that Seymour and Blair
must retire. Il is thought here that the Democratic
National Committee viii meet at once, and make the
contemplated changes. The Republicans laugh at
the Generalization of their opponents, and feel san
gune that thoy put up will beat the
author of let us have peace"
Now that al doubt in regard TO the result of the
recent elections in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana
~ at an end thc OF the opposing parties
ming up and passing Judgment. The Republicans,
who have been given new life, express a determine
ton to relax none Of the vgor il required
to accomplish the result of last Tues
day but 10 improve the advantage already
gained in the preliminary skirmish with the
enemy and in the fnal engagement three weeks
hence tOdriye him to the wall and make his defeat
overwhelming and decisive. All are positive. Since
Tuesday. the negative characters have all disap.
pearod seeking refuge with the successful party
Among the several thousand Government officials
here there is no longer reservation of senti-
mens, but a bold expression Of opinions
on al sides. in the Treasury De-
partment number Of the leading
Ia,o In audi o,