The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-06

C~~sO DavhD ~ n DemOCf0tlc Ouuuhuutos
me st. Louis Democrat republican, thinks 1t may
pe sala tnat Judge David Davis has little faith In
the discretion OF the democratic party. notwirh-
standing ne Is now likely be Its candidate for the
fresldency. A few months ago he was told that
the democrats would probably nominate him. He
queuy remarked. mo, sir; don't think they will.
They haven't sense enough to do that"
Why the Democrats Did Not Join the Kepub.
iicans in the Late ssPassage mt Armso in the
Senate.
The st. Louis Democrat states that It mas been the
occasion OF some remark that in the Senate debate
on the sale OF arms to the French the democrats
nave refraned from taking any part whatever
whereas IL was naturally supposed that they would
come TO the rescue OF Sumner and SEIZURE and assist
In the defamation OF General Grant and the admin
istraton. democratic senator from New Jersey
In a gushing MOOD, explained this mystery In pri-
vate conversation on the railroad cars between New
YORK ana washington few days ago. "You see,n
said he, III we were to rush into the thing 1t would
look like fight between democrats AMI republic
cans. we want to make 1t appear an exclusively
republican fight Schurz and Sumner have agreed
to do all the talking. But when Tvs all over we can
quote the republican speeches to prove the rotten
ness or the adminlstration.n Then he wiaked ana
added, "Its nicely put up, and Wen give em -,
you bet.n
A COnundrum for senator Schurz.
The st. Louis Democrat desires to ask the Hon.
Senator from Missouri (Mr. Schurz) questionable
he ever write letter to gentleman by the name
Of Schwartz, OF New York, promising that after he
had 'laid Out'' the administrator IN the general
order business, he would turn round and give to
him-Schwartz, as aforesaid-au the profits
and em0luments OF that business2 We pause for
reply.
The Senatorial RevOlt-Judge Trumbull Well
coined Into the Liberal Ranks.
From the st. Louis Republican passive DEMOCRACY
Feb. "a. :.
The feature Of the proceedings In the United
States Senate yesterday was the speech Of Judge
Trumbull, wherein he placed himself squarely upon
the platform Of the liberal republicans Of Missouri.
For this he read out Of the regular republican
party by MI. Morton, President Grants foremost
1t is Impossible to overesumare the Importance to
the country at large OF the recent debates IN Con-
gress as showing the effect OF the virtual adoption
The appearances now are that If patriotic cOunsels
prevail among the democrats the second candidacy
Though not partsani triumph, the most overwheim.
ing and remarkable ever known IN our history.
A Blow for the Republicans.
We are indebted TO q marked article in the st.
Louis Democrat for the following "hrstrate notlce
OF speech recently delivered in that city by our ex
Minister TO Brazil Hon. Henry T. Blow
Like all the addresses of that gentleman It y
characterized by excellence OF diction cearnesS OF
reasoning and vivtdness OF expression and, ike all
his political speeches. 1t Is sound in doctrine able
argument and thoroughly In sympathy with the
progressive spirit OF the republican party.
The First Presidential Nominee-HOw He is
Liked by the Republicans.
From the Providence Journal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Anth0ny-Feb 27]
A Labor Reform Convention, nominating for
President an out-and-0ut republican, ana for Vice
President an out-and-out democrat, and adopting
an endorsement Of protective tariff as part of
its platform, is political phenomenon which some
people imagine must have profound significance.
1t Is 1ntlmated That the nomination was cOnc0cted
OF Washington before hand. We cannot, however,
attach any special importance to It, 1t Is precisely
sucn movement as any new party might be ex-
pected to make. 1t possibly indicates design to
anticipate, II possible, the action OF the other par
ties to which we have referred, II parties they
to be called, and If made without concert It may
embarrasS these parties. But at the present stage
OF public affairs 1t can have no Importance what
ever. The only thing particularly noticeable about
1t Is the TACT that justice OF the Supreme Court OF
the United States appears 20 be willing to have his
name placed before the country as Presidential
candidate. nominated by q convention so mscella-
neous, and possessing SO little authority as this ut
Columbus.