New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
80 years ago, as follows

Majority for Garfield, mai. Flanders same
counties in 1867, 49, Republican gain, 269.
AS carried the Territory for Congress in 1867 by 90
majority there of course be doubt OF the election
Of Garfield by handsome majority and handsome
gain.
James Vansandt and Robert S. Heflin announce
themselves independent candidates for Congress the
Hid District of Alabama.
The Republicans of Montgomery County, Pa,
have instructed their delegates to the State Convention
to support Gen. John F. Hartranft for Governor.
Mr.. Richard Christopher of Castleton, has
been elected Chairman Of the Supervisors of Richmond
County, and Mr. j. W. Stephens the present incumbent
Clerk
The Hon. James NJ. Ashley, recently appointed
Governor OF Montana met with enthusiastic reception
at the hands OF his old constituents Of the Xth Congress
sonal District Of Ohio, at Toledo the other day.
The Iowa Democratic State Convention meets
at Des Moines the 14h Of July Among the takedof
candidates for Governor are Geo Gillespie Of Otumwa
the OdOrferous Henry Clay Dean, and D. NJ Harris of
Harrison County, twice candidate for Leutenant-Goy
ernOr.
Senator Howe of Wisconsin, has published a
card IN The Madison Journal denying the statement which
first appeared in The Cincinnati Chronicle, that he ap-
proved Of scheme 10 make the Alabama question a
party issue at the next election. He says 81 did not
know there any such scheme; never wrote letter
in reference 20 such scheme do not know approve Of
any such sch eme, do know Of any man who does"
This German Democrat has adopted so many
Republican ideas in his proposed platform that
gard him in hopeful condition. II ne could be in
duced 10 try his hand in the way OF mOdca
ton Of his first performance he might perhaps up
TO the Republican standard Of principles and then the
Democracy could join the Republican party, and thus
save the expense OF running their hopeless machine Try
again, Mr.. See BOte.
John NJ. MOriarty, President of the Irish Re-
publican Association Of Pennsylvama has issued
another address. He assures the readers that
the country cannot recede from tho position
taken by Mr. Summer. The Republican party
must stand or fall by his patriotic utterances. The
independent Irish voters must that 1t is their
duty supporting the honor the liberties and
industries Of America but that they will forever repu
diae any party Of pro English tendencies The Irish Con-
ventcn Chicago Will declare in favor OF the protection
of universal suffrage and war with England.
The See -BOte, a German Democratic journal
platform for the Democratic party, winch contains
several good propositions The prominent features OF
The See -BOteS declaration are the following:
First Universal suffrage TO al citizens OF the United
States by State action.
Of the political rights of It's citizens on the basis Of
equality ,,-,,,,.- ,..,,
in any State no citizen can be deprived by changing
actual residence 70 another.
Fourth: Liberal laws tne or toreign
ers the 70 be enacted by the State Naturalization
IN any State secures citizenship IN the United States
Fidh encouragement Of immigration by State and
Congressional enactments. q ..
SI No citizen can be deprived Of his rights exctI
after process OF law and ali citizens who have been
deprived of those rights either by legislative admins
tratve laws orders shall have the same restored TO
them.
Seventh: Adjustment Of all indirect elections
Eighth. The United States debt principal and interest
should be paid strict accordance with the acts by
which such debt created bonds issued and IN any
one where such laws not distinct or dispute
arises the decision Of the United States Supreme Court
shall be decisive. ,,
Ninth The United States Treasury Department should
direct its action accomplish by OF mutual consent
on the part the bOndhOders and the Government the
exchange OF such bonds maturing in short time, Tor
bonds OF longer period and with less rate or interest
Tenth The establishment OF free trade. All protective
tariffs 10 give place TO "A revenue tariff on luIuries
ELeUeih. Adjustment OF National banks and the issue
OF legal tenders by the Treasury Department OF the
United States. a.,
Toe: To acquire the necessary means FOR paying the
National debt aud for the Government tho
following principles should be adopted: Revenue taxes
on articles OF luxury pTo0reSsiue income tax over ana
above a certain maximum incomes equal taxes on trade
accordance with and with regard TO the kd
and OF business; revision OF stamp dnues Ia ac
cOrdance with tried and tested rules OF economy.