The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-14
Interesting Political Gossip from WASH
ingtOH.

The Washington correspondent Of the Boston
Globe independently furnishes the following political
gossip from Wasningt0n:-
Certain influential 'reform republicans" are very
anxious that the Cincinnati Convention shall en-
dent recently nominated by the Labor Convention
aud Tor TINS purpose are here to ascertain the
views and, II possible secure the cooperation OF
the '.reiorm republicans in Congress. meet
ing for the discussion OF this important proposition
Will be held early this week. though It Is not proba.
bic that the result Will be announced before the
meeting OF the Cincinnati Convention, when It Will
number OF "moderate democrats are In favor OF
such proceedings as an endorsement OF labor candl.
If mat class Of democrats get Inc Controlling IN
f1uence Ia the Democratic Convention n IS believed
that course VIM DC pursued. prom isat demo-
ION that the only chance for the opposition to beat
General Grant Will be In the united action OF three
opposing factions, as indicated above. The demo.
Gratis IKE Cox, Holman NiDlack, Potter and others,
are believed TO favor the same view, or are willing
formally accepted the nomination. Tnat ne WIN
accept is denied by some Stale pohticians.
Davi. Mass Meetings Called For.
Henry Clay Dean, rampant copperhead during
the war; writes to the ot'umwa dOws, Democrat as
follows:-
am very much pleased with both the platform
and the nomination OF the Labor Reform Conven.
mass meetings ought 10 he called every where to
endorse this movement This Is, In my Judgment
the best movement IN the last ten years.
Davis Organ the Copperhend Democracy.
The Chicago Daily Ne,cs paper jus, started, APP
parently in the Judge Davis interest," has the follow
ing:-
The newspaper men we allude to, whose
preudices against the democracy, are seeking. b.
+. Butler like, after running one party TO rule in an
~ ne ~ en
by their friendship the nomination and election Of
Judge Davis will be imperilled. Judge DAVIS Is
strong man. His course as an upright and fearless
constitutional Judge satisfies the democracy Of what
mag lie expected from him as President He needs
accepted Dy the democracy and liberal republicans
he will doubtless be the next Chief Magistrate Of the
United States-athOugh his chances Of success Will
be weakened BY the advocacy OF his claims by the
political parlahs we nave alluded to-
Judge Davie and the Tariff.
The Cincinnati EnQuirer-democratI suggests
that about the important issue involved In this
Presidential canvass-aside from beating Grant-is
that OF the tarin. Judge David Davis Is in many
respects strong man. but 1t Is feared that he Is not
sound on this question. His antecedents are
whfggish. and 1t is well known that he used to be
high protective tariff man. The Enquirer wants to
know how he stands now.
Can. Causiic Definition Of a "New Depar-
turist' as Compared with "rassiv'si."
The Lexington tKy.) Caucasfan-whose motto is
estate Sovereignty White Supremacy, Total Re-
pudlation OF the Monstrous Yankee War Debt, No
Democratic National Convention or Nominations
gives the following caustic definition Of a NEW de-
parturist' as compared with "passive' demo.
craft
A new departurist Is q dastardly sneak who was
willing to perure himself to forsake the last faint
remnant OF honesty and manhood and play radical
for chance TO grab az Official spols. passlvIst
is worthy son OF hero sres, who, without re-
nouncn2 one 0t title OF his lofty creed, is will
Ing 10 unite with reform republicans. niggers, apes
or devils TO rescue his country from the destruction
which lies Just ahead OF her. new departurist Is
democratic ass radical wolf skin his ears and tail
plainly visible; his stupid bray reaounding FAR and
wide, yet trying to deceive lynx-eyed Jac0blns Win
the pretence OF miraculous conversion 10 their
abomlnatonal deeds ana doctrines. passlvist IS
above deceit. With his stainless banner noatlng on
high, true himself and the grand teachings OF his
fathers he stands ready to battle, shoulder to
shoulder with any ally for lib rty, justice and the
land OF his love. departurist Is pitu dodger;
O passivist Is patriot.
The Caucasian nles the name OF B. Gratz Brown
for President at It's editorial masthead.
Judge Davis In Illinois.
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