The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-07
The Liberal Headquarters.

terday was smaller than usual, the excitement
relative to North Carolina having seemingly in a
great measure died out No dependency was
shown relative to the late unfavorable reports,
little or no credence being given to their anthem
ITCHY. 1t s confidently expected that the later re-
turns which have yet to come will fully sustain
Merrimon's majority and confirm the conserva-
tive victory The districts where large lib
eral gains are expected have not yet
been heard from, owing to the meagre
means OF communication, and when this vote
Is recorded there Will no longer be any doubt Of
the result. It Is asserted that the agents of the
administration In order to save the large amount
of money which has been bet upon republican
victory, will endeavor to count out Merrimon by
all means, fair and FOUL
The facilities possessed for doing this are great
as the whole federal machinery Of the administra-
ton is at the bidding Of the official motors
The districts in which the United States Mar
shals have worked hardest are those which
have given the republican gains, and 1t is
said that If they managed to prevent fair
show for the democrats at the polls they can easily
manipulate the returns and give them different
complexion from what they really bear. 1t Is said
effect 1t will have in the country will be dis
astrous to the cause OF Grant than the loss Of half
Ws sSs Rv ses AEg s Ss5s ThS Hfa
Grand, M. c., Illinois; Frank Moulton, New York I;
+. j. Roman, Secretary OF State, Louisiana, and
A German gentleman from Vicksburg, Miss.-Mr.
s. Schulein-was among the callers. He says that
II proper men would only take the stump in his
would be greater than at present anticipated. The
negroes are, he thinks, very accessible. Summers
from their servile adherence to Grant, and he
says that If the position Greeley occupies were
eg ne e
possession OF their political rights, large number
of the negroes would vote for the united liberal and
democratic candidate. There have been no steps
taken yet to inaugurate the contest but Mr.. Schu-
llein thinks they should be Immediately taken.
There Is no Sng on IN N the quantity OF GORE
days are stlll kept up The main tenor Of the in
II the State has really gone against the liberals the
disappointment OF those who have been rejoicing
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The contest in Maine. judging from the letters ana
dispatches which are being daily received, prom
ss to % not one both sides yS making great pa
liberals will be put forth in the contest particu-
larry in Augusta, the home Of Speaker Blaine. SEN
crusher, and will doubtless have its effect The fol-
lowing letter has been received from Saunders the
cOlored man who has been stumping North Caro-
BALTIMORE. Nd, August 8, 1872
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highly satisfactory, and clears The field for grand
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conest the canvass have The hSnST e Re SeTy re-
POST OFFICES WORKING FOR GRANT.
The following letter has been received at the
BENNINGTON, Vt. August Q, 1872
Ny DEAR sln-The New York Post Office needs watch.
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they average ay ssSsnyye pounds wsish t' and
are marked or stamped Paid, N \: r. o. to convey the
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A letter from prominent citizen an ex-member
Of Congress- of Eufaua, Ala, says that the news of
the victory in North Carolina lis causing great
enthusiasm for Mr.. Greeley in the State. The
GRANTEES are much crestfallen and refuse to take
up the bets that freely offered that Grant will
not receive the electoral vote OF five States.
General w. Mccartney has started for Vermont
where he proposes to take an active part in the
iadd, who returns to his home on the same mis-
sion.
Carolina yesterday.
The Grant Headqua rters.
very dull and quiet day was spent at the
Grant headquarters yesterday, Notwithstanding
that the news from North Carolina published in the
morning papers was more encouraging than the
dispatches of previous days. The number of per-
sons who called was not larger, but they had An
increased appearance of confidence, and walked
with more elastic step than they have done since
Thursday They state that there is not the slightest
doubt but that the olflcia award will give the
State to the republicans, both IN Governor
and o majority OF congressman. The de-
feat OF Settle is however, admitted, and
it is accounted for by numerous causes,
which, strange to say, were not heard OF
until after the contest The letter or william Lloyd
publicans, and it is regarded by them rs concu-
sive answer to the Sumner negro letter. The ar
raignment OF the Massachusetts, Senator and the
severe castigation administered to him by his old
friend and associate they assert, will have an effect
wa e anH to e
ments Of Garrison will hold them fast to the good
cause. Nothing was said about Summers reply to
Blaine, but this Is not strange, people seldom liking
to talk about matter damaging to themselves
It is anticipated that the meeting OF veterans, to
be held at Pitsburg ON the 10th, viii have a good
effect in Pennsylvania, and will help to cement
the republican ranks on Grant, the unfor-
ny snd having done to cae
Colonel Dudley is receiving rom ali parts
the affair, and, II these sentiments and pro-
misses are to be relied upon, there Is no fear
1 S In point G st
business was going on smoothly, The celebration
will last two or three days, and the most eminent
speakers that can be procured are engaged to adj
dress the meeting; but very few OF the names Of
the war appea many OF them having taken refuge
under the broad wings OF the liberal cause
The following despatch from General Abbott
Chairman or the state Committee of North Caro-
Ina was received
Returns badly mixed Those received indicate that not
more than thousand Difference VIII he either way.
On the guhernaoral vote Official returns will probably
be favorable The republicans Think Caldwell Is ted
and the whole State ticket JOS. q. ABBOTT.
The Democratic Headquarters.
At the democratic headquarters matters were q
little more lively than at either Of the other rally
Ing points, and larger number Of visitors called,
including Mr.. Frances Keenan, Utica whose name
Is mentioned for the Govcrnorship Of the State
Hon. g. $. Cox, Colonel W. II. Roberts, Mr. II. 8.