New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-21
DRIFT OF POLITICAL DISCUSSION.
THE MASSACHUSETTS GovERNORsHIP.


From The Springfield ReputlEDn.
We shall be much mistaken if DR.. LOrng does
got gain greatly IN public favor by this affair Butlcrs
people OF Massachusetts, that they not compelled to
choose between these two candi which shall be
field, and with Gov Claim to fall back upon, we can
afford to let the partsans OF the Bruus and CaSsus OF
Essex County fight it out among themselves But, as
between the two men, it is unquestOnable that the Re
publican party would take Dr. L0rng IN preference TO
Gen. Butler who Is worse Republican, a more amD
tioas, more dangerous and more INSCRIPTIONS man
Both were bo t WST ana had 'a ne
could well be. But since be Joined the Republic
an d IN snbort OF its princples as fast as he eonid
find them while Butler from first TO last mas been
mischpf-maker demagOgue, self-seeker, ana as
organizer Indeed, DR.. LOrings worst fault since 1864
has been his alliance offensive ana deensve ana par
at swords points with each other the hOstlnty win
which many Republicans have viewed DIT LOIlng VIII be
greatly modified, while the mass OF the people Will sy m
pathEe with him on account OF the Shabby treatment
Butler has given him. Shrewdly worded as Butler lie
ter is believe il leaves him with fewer supporters IN
the state than he had before he wrote IT, and that his
chance Of receiving the nomination az the mOrcste
hye or six candidates now III the HELD
BUFFERS PLAN TO TAKE THE STATE BY STORM.
From The S1lsm Gazette -
We observe that some of the newspapers, me
Boston Journal among them in commenting upon But
er letter. begin by saving that Gen Butler has decided
to let his name 90 into the Republican Convention as
candidate. The fact is, the letter says not one word
about the Republican Convention Cen Butler simply
says that he intends that his name shall be used for the
publcaus, Women's Rights party, Labor RfOrmers ana
ProhhitiOnsts will be glad; but If he can get all eK
ccpt the Republicans and he can feel a. confident
OF his strength in the state as he does OF ms STANDING IN
fhs d strict he win run and bid defiance 10 The Rfpub
lcan party which he really cares nothing about except
80 far be essential fundamentally III secur
ing his own personal elevation This letter gives us ad
dOna Of the general correctness Of what
stated the other day. that Gen. Butler COntempates
taking the State by STORM using the Republican Con
ventiOn If he can but In spite Of it If he cannot And
this statement the less to-day because he may
not hereafter dare to rsk his plan u the
OF a few weeks should happen 10 brighten hin, which
may case, his audacy is not synonymous with
that valuable quality known as courage
SEEKING A CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER.
From TIE Boston Transcript
The Butler prOnunCiamentO will be regarded
with especial dsfavOr by the honest composing the
bac kbOne the Republican party in Massachusetts Ir
respective Of political divisions, the people Of this com
Inonweah have never eyinced much confidence in Gen
TAIN ends all the time there has existed instructive
deeng that he would be true to them only long his
personal interests dictated This sentiment is deep
seated has not been weakened by the Congressional
time apparent that Massachusetts was selected
The Held IN which Gen. Butler would endeavOr TO regain
part OF the influence he had lost in the nation. His
purpose 10 the Endorsement OF the people OF the
whole state, aud so heal up the wounds caused by
slant quarrtllng with bis peers in Congress This is
decidedly Buteran expedient, andwOud be highly com
lntnded u sporting circles for reversal OF all the or
thkry rules OF political morality. But among kepuDn
cans there is still regard principle and decency
hey were not brought in the school which believes
tAdt the chef magisracy Of the commonwealth should
DE cOhiee as certificate of character, or to restore
impaired influence and 10 recover position lost by past
re kessnesS They will be fully prepared 10 act upon
1tch IDEAS At the right time and Will stamp with their
phac condemnation the doctrine that the gubenatOria
H politician not over scrulous the selections OF his
agencies.