The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-11-21
Various Views as 10 The Next Pres.
tdenIlal CamDaign,

The fall elections being over the sui.
icct OF the next Prcsi lcntial election has
become a leading topic We have col
lccted, and present below in abstract
form, the spccnlations, suggestions, and
opinions of large number OF prom-
nent papers in regard to the matter,
merely intimatiug that the views express
sed cannot he ol jected TO ON the ground
Of monotonous uniformity.
The New York Worid urges plat
form and candidate such as will secure.
he support of the ,lsatiectet, Rtpuhli-
cans 1t comedies that this faction will
stanl inmpvably hy negro suffrage;
paying the pubic debt in gold; and by
their war record But claims that 10y
welding these points to them we can de-
feat GRANT, whom it takes for granted
will he the Radical nominee. This looks
like a leaning TO CHASE, though it names
no one as its preference
The St. Louis Republican { Demo
cratic) strongly argues that the Demo-
Gratis shall make no nomination atd n
platform but that candidate shall be
ip esented,or present hiinsclf,upon whom
all can unite who arc in favor of reform
|
This is discussed by many papers, and
is known as the ''passive policy" Its
| object, which the Republican thinks
practicable, is to unite all the opponents
OF GRANTS administration into peo-
pies party.
The Louisville Lodgcf thinks The plan
Of the campaign must be such that mod
crate Republicans such as ScuURz, TRuM-
Bull and Cox can consistently ally them
selves with the Democrats 1t believes
such an alliance would be successful un-
less the people have determined TO inau-
I gurate an empire.
The Bloomsbury Columbian, Senator
BUcKALEw's organ, is firmly convinced
that no man but thorough Democrat
can beat GRANT. 1t has no patience Ell
ther with the .spassive policy or with
making any concessions to Republican
factions.
The Sacramento Reporter,on the other
hand, is emphatically in favor of the
"passive policy Il wants man from
Ishetween the parties as a candidate, and
thinks GRArz RRowN, of Missouri,is the
man. 1t is quite certain that he would
win. eo.~ -r
The Cincinnati Enquirer labors ear
nestly for Thomas ScoTT, President OF
the Pennsylvania Central Railroads. the
strongest candidate. 1t maintains that
he could carry Pennsylvania, which
would ensure his election.
| The Ohio Stdtesman vigorously o.
poses ScoTT, and raps the Enquirer over
the knuckles severely.
/ The St. Louis Times thinks the spas.
J, siye policy" would disintegrate the Dem
ocratic party, and would insure GRANTS
Ielection. 1t insists that If the Demo
cratic National Convention resolves to
make no nomination, that general dis
satisfaction would ensue,a ,and that anoth
er Convention would be called, which
would make nomination, thus putting
1.-TWO candidates against GRANT to divide
the votes Of those who are opposed tc
!, him.
I The Washington Patriot talks ot
using such means as will win the inau
ence Of SUMNER, and thereby obtain al
most all the negro vote. 1t hints at 8
suitable man without naming him, prob
ably CHASE.
The Utica Observer feels sure that un
less all the opponents of GRANT are uni
ted ne will be reelected. 1t thinks the
people are ready to join any movement
which promises to purify the govern.
ment, even to the breaking up of old
party lines.
| The Troy Press lays down platform
similar to tnat of CARL ScHURz, and
would place on it CHASE OF. GRArz
BRowN, or. in preference to either, LIZ
MAN TRUMBULL 1t thinks the question
lis now not one of party success, but oi
the preservation of the liberties of the
people.
i The Binghampton Leader says the
only question to be determined is, who
| is the strongest man? That there will
be no quarreling as to whether he agrees
with this or that shade of Democratic
] principles.
The Memphis Ledger fears the Dem
ocrats cannot succeed alone 1t thinks
il the .'passive policy were adopted all
the conservative elements would flow to-
getler and utterly destroy the Radical
party.
The Chicago Times thinks the spas
sive policy" ridiculous. 1t thinks the
Democrats, as the largest element in the
reform movement, are entitled to the
candidate.
The Elmira Gazette insists that the
Democratic party shall maintain its iude-
pendent integrity Under all circumstan-
ces.
The Richmond Whig is opposed to
nominating an old hide bound politician,
but favors ticketthat the liberal Repub-