New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-08
MASSACHUSETTS

THE GUEEENATORIAL RACE-GEN. BUTLER
"NEw PARTY" PROJECT-DR. LORING's
RECORD.
BOsToN. Aug. 2-The Democrats of Nassa-
chusets who have quietly determined to preserve their
organization intact in order that they may they hope
reap the rewards Of National Democratic victory have
turned their whole attention to the questions which
now sgitating the Republican party Of the State. Mr..
Adams viii doubtless he the defeated candidate again.
rather likes it, but shows much more interest in the
divisions in the other party than in the present organize
on OF his They to think, and with how much
reason yet remains to be proved, that Republican
division may take place this year. which will for
them state and National victory in the Presidential
campaign. They not unwise as to hold cut any
inducements which defeated Republican candidates
might be inclined accept consideration for break
ing the ranks Of their own party; but they look
on with pleasure, and shout " Hit him again."
when they see any signs Of quarrel
An this smoke Is not without some fire. Gen. i. T.
Buffers differentiation for the GubernatOral Chair has
exploded nearly al the political magazines in the State
and Is producing the uprOar which, like an eeho
follows most Of his prOclanations. He Is regarded by
the old and tried members Of the party extremely
dangerous man any time. But just now his actions
are looked upon, with more than usual distrust, on
account of his absurd ideas upon important matters
OF public policy II there IS any thing OF which the
people this state proud, it is their financial pohcy
under which interest the State debt has been PAID
in gold and all contracts kept in good faith Conse-
seouenty the plan Of placing in the Executive office
man whose ideas Of public faith in financial matters are
well known 70 be in direct opposition 10
The past policy OF the State, is one which
wounds their pride and shocks their sense OF right
In view Of this fact, Gen. Buffers support In the Re
publican party OF the State would he rdiculousy small
were not a dangerous and characteristic scheme
which he has apparently formed for the qualification Of
his personal ambition. He desires the FORMATION OF
New Party" lie has long entertained the idea Of such
organization, and all his acts Tor rev months past
have been accord OF this plan. All OF the severe cas
cations wh he has publicly and privately received at
hc hands of prominent have not been suficeh' 10
royen his kicking clear Of the party traces at most a
lrd times and unpleasant places. He has platform OF
his OWL ngOmerated Of Labor theories partial repu
diati0r and war with somebody, which he DeHeVes
wiz ne the foundation Of the New Party To TINS DeHei
De made few converts among the Ofcehoders, ana
ne remark is now often made: " II you would Keep
Tour head and butter you must be in advance OF the
parties and in the van Of the new" Buffers own
lion, that the possibility Of his rejection by TIC
puDhcan Convention was a contingency not worth
onSderns shows full well that he is basiDg his hopes
ess upon the support Of the New Party, whether
nominated by the Republicans not. In this he
'e some assistance from the officials alre ady re-
IL - a. the Labor faction, and from a portion (y no
n The whole Of the PrOhbitiOnists
y 1tempt 10 break up the Republican party in case
~ O' win without il, has had the amusing effect OF
ira ~ few politicians, who act as if 1t might
nov % eiye But.ertnc republican nomination freely
-1a ana preserve the party intact, than 10 run
we @A0' fight with that noted icOnOcast They claim
d' Ms cInsetts has ever been the leader In al party
'iA Republican victories, and that ruplion Of
'' oiS ls'lon here would be the signal for general
'"" IL over the country. Dhey consequently
zee. ih ASSURE responsible to the whole nation for
'u oe' here, and between this anxiety and Ben
'-N't "a somewhat mixed" They act a. II they
'7f ut IN bed and the best way 10 prevent ms
'iT the' wa 10 keep still and bet hun crawl his own
ns', ae Number Of the frightened II very SMALL
OoVtinE every scrap which could possibly be CLEANED
Nsha wonder where the hero of Fort Fisher expects
E as hundred thousand votes. indepeDdent OF the
p'9u'sn party The action OF Gen. Butler has served
o'eehttyie all the various branches OF
party upon DR.. George b. LoriDg, to
S'm1t entire exclusion OF every other
'''" Those name nj first mentioned. Indeed
'h'ckA said yesterday, II is LoIing, Butler or
This appears to make DR.. LoIing's nomination
s"V certain. cannot tell how Dr.. LOring himself
az ~ VIC political situation, what Gen Butter
Ian. exc pt as shown by the current Of public opinion
ny 'he declarations Of their friends.
VI L"ring has been before the party its possible
o. Ion -four years and when gen. Butler withdic"
- Doctors name from the Convention Of 1863 II WAS
81 ~e ilmplied and II is generally believed, the
'V assurance that tho Doctor might count upon MS
IIi y support when Claim should have had his day.
"SsIlbOdy has, since then, appeared " regard 1t