The New York herald., 1872-08-22
The Bars Down and Both Political Herds
Roaming Together Untrammelled
by Their Shepherds.
The New Constitution, the Basis of the
Controversy, in Fair Way
To Be Defeated.
Trouble About the Election of
Congressman.
4 GENERAL VIEW OF the SITUATION,

Tomorrow will mark an important event In the
history of this State-the most important one that
has ever transpred within its borders in Its limited
existence as distinct part OF this Republic. A
new constitution is to be adopted rejected, all
State and county officers ana congressman are to
be voted for, and close and exciting contest is to
be had The mere fact of general election being
held Is small part OF the real Importance and In
terest that attaches to the contest Issues affect
Ing the future standing of parties and in a great
measure the future prosperity OF the State are in
the balances which are to be turned by the will of
the people tomorrow.
"Montani SeDaper Libert'-mOuntaineers shall
always be Sree-the motto Of this little mountainous
State, seems to me to be peculiarly applicable to
the present political condition OF things here where
the utmost freedom from party obligations exists,
and from one TO dozen candidates are before the
people for every Office in their gift from town con-
stable to Governor Of the State-nearly all running
independent OF party lines, boldly announcing
that the only convention that shall abrldge their
political rights and aspirations "shall be the peo.
plc." Consequently there is very mixed condi-
tion Of things generally, and one that may If not
properly and promptly settled, impair greatly, II
not destroy entirely the present political organiza
tions, II, indeed, 1t has not already done so.
THE STRENGTH OF THE DEMOCRACY.
In the October election Of 1S71-the only one fir-
nshing any reliable data as to the relative strength
OF political parties in this State, account of the
removal of the disabilities Of those citizens who
were formerly disfranchised by reason of test
oaths-the democratic majority was shown to ap-
proximate $1,000, although were a full vote out and
party lines well drawn between the democratic and
republican organizations 1t would possibly be no
more than ten or twelve thousand; but the democ-
racy are much divided upon the question of the
adOUtiOn ttuti0 fnrt thoro
arated upon the gubernatorial election.
The republicans are further divided, II possible,
than the democrats, having candidates or
organization OF their own, joining with any and
every faction that promises to defeat the regular
democratic nominee, even for the smallest oflces
What will be the result Of this
GENERAL PARTY LIBERALIZATION
is hard to predct but should the democracy escape
defeat in this canvass, which now seems probable,
although not by any means certain 1t will have the
good effect Of lessening Its arrogance and making
1t more careful to act with prudence toward those
elements that naturally belong to 1t, but are first
rate hands ut doing they please when ignored or
ilLtreated.
THE NEW CONSTITUTION,
which forms the basis OF the election Tomorrow Is
really the bottom Of all the difcultes and stands
fair chance Of defeat, although it may be adopted
by q small majority To q casual observer and
reader of that instrument 1t appears q very fair
constitution but there is much objection to it among
this people, more on account OF disgust at the ac-
tion OF some Of the men that framed 1t, am in
clIned to think, than from any real fault to be
found with Its provisions.
The only article OF the proposed constitution
and schedule that seems likely to attract general
attention and much comment abroad, and one
nkely TO be misunderstood, Is the one submitting
the insertion of
THE WORD "wHrTEv
as qualification for political privileges to vote Of
the people, To perfect understanding OF the real
importance OF such submission the following sec
tion OF the schedule which permits such submits
sion Is presented -
tuition to vote Of The people there shall be submitted
Hny White CITIZEN entitled to Vote and no other, may
ss sSd Gses ne hs but y h Ss
AZ the s ssa @ e. Ss Sss S4 iS
e Ills hsn OF Or
v And the mode s Of ySng s on % said ms shall be
and s E' votes eas or rs %Sff
cation and Of the constitution be in favor Of the
Of article fourth Of this constitution n'' '0"'
LITTLE SHARP PRACTICE.
From the manner OF the submission OF the
separate article-requiring majority Of oil votes
cast for adoption or rejection to secure its inser
tion-it is plainly seen that its adoption would be
almost an impossbility. It was only done to let
the Bourbon element down easy upon the question
when It was raised In the Convention, and allow
adopted no ''niggers" could vote. 1t was only
piece Of sharp practice on the part OF the young
democracy, and is never spoken OF here by either |
party, as no one regards 1t of any CONSEQUENCE |
whatever. In conversation with
CHARLES j. FAULKNER,
who Is one or the prominent politicians here and
young man OF large law practice and fine ability, a
son OF Charles j. Faulkner. he alluded to this sub.
been alluded to upon the stump he should at once |
have said that he should vote against It, which |
would be SUFFICIENT to defeat 1t, and that nineteen
fiAf rfu AttlA a
wise
"what will your State do for Greeley" asked
"It WILL sir, give him $1,000 majority" he re-
Piled.
'But suppose this early election goes against
the constitution and democratic nominees?" sug- |
gested
9 ''That will make little or no difference with us
here;
GREELEY IS CERTAIN TO CARRY THE srArE,v
said he; "but am afraid 1t will hurt the cause |
abroad should we be aeleated in this early
while 1t is not so in any sense. The outside PUBLIC
cannot understand, though, theSlocal issues that |
administration victory; but" he added, with en-
eIgy, 1--WE will! show united front In November,
and give tell you, 1900 majority against Grant,n
900 the liberal republicans unite with you In
this canvass2" asked.
"Yes, sir; think they do now. At first there was
have joined hands in common cause. Our party,
think, have not been careful enough to take care
OF the elements that really belong to it, This can
vasS Will teach 1t lesson. If we should be de- |
feated in this early election IL would eventually do
us good and make the party stronger but 1t would
be o bitter remedy for puriiication," said he.
THE GUBERNATORIAL CANVASS
Is full OF queer complications the result OF the |
hasty action that called the Constitutional Conven-
ton. The following are the two tickets to be voted
for tomorrow, Camden representing the regular |
organization, and Jacob-who is now |
the democratic Govern0r-being an independent |
candidate for re eecti0n:-
DEMOCRATIC STATE rrcKpr--voR RATIFICATION.
For Gorernor-Johnson N. Camden.
For Auditor-Edward A. Bennett
For Trsdsurer-John y. Burdett
For Attorney Genevdt-Henry M. Mathews
For State Superintendent Of Free Schoois-Benjamn W.
Byrne. .
For Judges Of Syprcne Court OF Appeats-Aipheu. Hay
nond, James Paul, John g. Holman, Charles +. T. |
Moore.
INDEPENDENT STATE TICKET.
For Goreynor-John ). Jacob of Hampshire.
For zuditor-Edward A Bennett p: aarion.