New-York tribune., 1868-02-17
PLYMoUrH, n. H., Feb. l3, 1903.


HARRIMAN-GRANT IN THE GRANITE STATE
Prom Our Special Correspondent
PLYMOUTH n. H., Feb IS, 1863.
The excitement of political campaign in the
closely ycontested State NewHampshlre only be
appreciated by those who witness participate in it.
Aware OF the influence which the results will exert In
other states-those of New England particularly
the Republicans fully awake and have entered on the
| Gubenatorial campaign with the patriot incumbent
Gen. Hartman, candidate representing the Grant
party Of next November Many OF the best speakers OF
| the country have been engaged, and several, in
Guiding Gems sickles and Cochrane. have entered
the lists; demonstrating In clear and logical argu
the solution OF the great questions al issue
The balance OF political power that has been main
taned here for the last two years Ivy the opposing parties
renders vigorous effort each year to turn the
scale; and present time. the anxiety greater than
IL has been at any time since the To check IN New
Hampshire the reaction that has elsewhere commenced
and to turn the tide In accustomed channel s the
grand object OF the Republican party. Connecticut
which follows will probably give majority with the
snfcesI n @ party hse aim in their g appashns econ
In it's effect the national politics no local contest wthn
the recollection OF the present voting population has been
OF greater Importance. Under such circumstances 10
Is readily that the interest felt here. as wei as
elsewhere makes the opening campaign more than usually
exciting To those whose principles or personal ana party
interests make success or defeat matter oi serious mo
majority which, though small was still sufficient "a create
and preserve loyal State government aud the desire OF
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prOphesied change In the public sentimen-these strong
and conflicting interests quckenug the energies aud
confirming doubtful purpose Of who have here
tOfOre taken active part IN politics, while Ola party
determined seizing every advantage, whom
apparently trivial circumstance might turn the bal
either way But this similarity Of purpose makes
the difference in the means by parties
apparent than IL would otherwise have been. while
the Republicans select such speakers for the principal
cities and towns, are universally known ana respected
for their loyalty and ability modern Falsthh could not
have recruited band OF more iorlorn specimens ci a
unerrihed" in tine name OF the Conservative Dcinoc
racy. Again, while the former come boldly forward 10
discuss questions OF present ana permanent interest 10
and TO the country at large the latter harp on
the unmusical string OF mlsntefpretcd Consultation,
with left-hHnded promises OF repuIlaoh aIh smaller
taxation by way Of accompaniment The mistaken poicy
Richard YauI and Henry Clay Dean 20 represent
that party before the people matter OF wonder to say
The great of the campaign. and which Is
likely 10 produce the most noticeable and permanent
suits il The progress of Gems sckes and Cochrane on
their tour through the principal towns OF the lower por
ton OF the State. Aside from the effective elOquence OF
these gentlemen the husngs the personal popularity
OF Gen sckes, whose military and political record has
endeared him TO the people OF all sections. nsures for
them an enthusiastic reception and hearty welcome
wherever they appear Two abler e1ponens Of the po
| not be found anywhere and, whlo stirring
the hearts OF soldiers aud Citizens alke VINO VINO
gent arguments convince the Judgment ana inspire
| Hampshire Republicans. Last night an audience OF
nearly 4OO many Of whom were soldiers during the late
them speak Wild and cheering and applause
greeted the manned veteran and his companion a. they
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the addresses 10 be resumed again at their close ms
gratifying scene was repeated again today at the
shng town. about 30 miles farther north Escorted from
the depot 10 the hotel by guard of the Third Army
they waited on by the first citizens OF the place and
honored with every attention that could be bestowed
upon them. Under such circumstances, and paraded by
popularity only enjoyed by those who have II by
noble deeds 1t Is only natural 10 infer that every word
uttered by them pound IN the scale OF loyalty against
the deadweighs Of dsoyalty. and sun more unpardon-
able conservatism that represent the ballots OF nearly
One-hah the voters OF New Hampshire.
There much that Is curious In the news OF past
in this State. For number OF years. aud those
the most interesting and critical periods OF our history,
the has remained pretty much the same wherever
the personal popularity oI cauuhle 1as NOT ehercse
material influence on the result OF an election small
Republican majority has been declared each time, and
tnis has scarcely varied from average Of 1900 since
the commencement OF the war. The slight indications
1rodpce little or no effect here and at the present
the remains much the same as II did one two,
wears majority Of 5000 IA expected but this Is only
matter Of CONJECTURE ana events ransPlrlIg between
pated increase We may account for this In many ways
Few or none of the people vote Oh impulse They
actusted by strong political convictions, are well read
and thoroughly posted In the principles OF their party
nd onIv and more cogent arguments can induce
them 10 change their views The speaker who addresses
them must demonstrate and not simply assert,
and the pOthouse eloquence OF the Democratic
| stnmp orators is doing the party harm than
| good One need only see the audiences who assemble
M the mass meetings To feel that such not like
Nv long To their old prudices when and fresh
truths were presented them Clearheaded intelligent
out 70 hear and learn weighing every word with careful
thought and investing IL with value neither more orless
belongs TO It, From careful and cOnvel
satIon with many prominent Democrats throughout the
state can give 1t opinion that not only will the
Republicans gain this year, but that from next NOyem
ber the election OF Gen Grant by the Union party will
create a new and stronger political organization
throughout the State than has existed here Tor many
''"'' PLYMOUTH. N H., Feb. Il, 1863
The prospect of strong Republican ma
| ,ority in the spproschingi Gubernatoral election
becomes better and better every day. The facilities
| artoved nv the General Committee at Concord OF
| hearing accurate and trustworthy news from all
sections OF State through the actively WORKING Grant
Clubs in every school district, enables them 70 almost
| tiee-Belknap Carroll, aud Coos-win undoubtedly go
| democratic, while Merrimack and Grafton are
So, eVeny nsrties with equal confidence Elsewhere
the Republican majority equals and In some places en
an give Republican majority while the moro remote
and inaccessible rural districts incline toward the
other side IL s claimed and with some reason That the
limited facilities enjoyed in those inaccessible localities
for the acquisition Of fresh and reliable pontcsl nier
MI o the residents there carried their political cond
tions with them when they left the more poPuous olS
Grs,n old settlers are said 70 s ask for Jackson tick
polls where they tSs note cd anS sneman nI Is
london with the crumpets on principle .,,
All the cities and towns the Republicans are actively
nj work and In short time 1t will be his own ault any
Voter in the state ignorant Of the great Roca
day We are glad 70 see ha nn gen ~
The masses speaks well for party, and tne suiet road
TO among people IKE tbceS % ns vs
toreotten and Who while making show OF orators Sc
iects those who most likely 70 hide .ae pa 10.
o,sn safe cannot long retain 0 nrm hold on Ino symPe
N,a ~ 80 Intelligent and enlightened voting popula
ton Gens sckes and Cochrsne the io,pe, wa ol Thom
seaks day at Concord and tho latter Ht hAveIh are
IL light and left bower Of the RepuDncan patty now
and anything needed % unite ths sss dsasSbIs rs
| their presence wiz so00mPsn '"'' ~'eA'