The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-23
CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY.

From the Albany JoWfhdA
We regret to see in the Troy Wing charges
of conspiracy against the friends of ex-Sena-
tor Morgan. The allegation that there was
a conspiracy to put Folger ahead at the ex-
pense of his associates is not warranted by
the figures AS well might it be urged that
in other localities there was conspiracy to
run him behind. 1t is true that he runs
largely ahead. But where there is abundant
explanation of results without making charges
against political associates, we think it would
be far better to onSit bringing them. Judge
Selden runs ahead of his ticket everywhere.
Does that argue conspiracy on the part Of
his friends to advance him at the expense of
others? Judge Folger runs behind in many
places. Does that argue a conspiracy on the
part of the Republicans to defeat him? The
scattering returns we have received show that
in sections where men who are esteemed to
be friends of Senator Morgan WELD potential
influence, the ticket runs remarkably even;
and there are sections which are controlled by
manipulators alleged to be inimical to him. in
which the votes cast for the respective candi-
dates for Associate Judges show remarkable
and suspicious variations, and this, too, in Sec
tions where no special producing causes ex-
listed. 1t is alleged on the other side that this
is to be attributed to influence hostile to Sena-
tor Morgan. Such charges are in bad taste.
1t is probable that if the entire workings of
the late anomalous canvass were known, 1T
would be seen that the variations in the vote
are to be attributed solely to legitimate causes,
and not to political treachery. Republicans
everywhere knew that they could not succeed
in electing their entire ticket. Special exer-
tions therefore, were made to advance the in
terests of individual candidates So openly was
this DONE that it became subject of comment
in the Democratic press, and the consequence
followed legitimately. In localities where a
particular candidate was especially strong
among the Democracy, he was voted for by
hundreds, as it was known that it could be
done with entire safety to the general ticket
The variations have been caused by our op-
ponents, and not by ourselves. And this
was particularly the case in New York city.
If, however, there was treachery anywhere,
we are quite sure, from indications, that it
was not on the part of the friends of Senator
Morgan. And we do not believe that there
was any such feeling on the other eff
there is any other side.
We submit to the Republicans of the State
that it is time all such suspicious and allega-
tions we're abandoned. We have enough to
do to whip the enemy without beating our
selves That duty is before us, and it can be
triumphantly discharged. But it can only be
done by cordial unity and entire harmony.
individuals are nothing-the party and the
principles it represents are all in all. That
party must be restored to power in this State
those principles must be given enduring
vitality and effective expression in this Com
monwealth And it can only be done by
concession and extraordinary exertion in con-
cord. We believe the right spirit prevails
generally, and we take the liberty of calling
attention to the first cropping-out of con-
trary feeling, not because we believe it ex-
tensive or represents deep-rooted sentiment
in any locality, but for the simple purpose o.
checking its tendency and urging the entire
abandonment of all disputes about indivi-
duals. We need success, as party, before
we will have any occasion to give practical
expression to our personal preferences. And
if we wrangle over individuals, we will FIND
that our quarrels have really been carried on
over the grave of the Republican party