Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-07-11

sion tc party dictates, than does The
Grant Republican party of today. Its
long lease Of power, its great successes
have rendered it tyrnnical and proud.
1t allows no difference of opinion, and
has more horror of the independent
s'scratcher'' than of the active oppon-
ent.
The prospects of success of the two
parties in Indiana are very evenly di-
vided. 1t must be confessed that the
liberal Republicans have but little
strength. The delegation to Cincin-
natl had not one representative man.
Nor has the Central Executive Com
mittee been at ali effective. Want OF
money and want of capacity have rem
dered it mere nothing. There is but
little evidence of a falling off from the
Republican ranks, and if Greeley be
nominated at Baltimore, as there is no
doubt that he viii, there will be as
many Democrats decline to vote as
liberal Republicans to vote against
Grant. So Illinois and Ohio, the COM
position of the liberal Republican par
ty is different. An active organization
streng in ability, with plenty of means
and effective, influential leaders, all
these have contributed to form a
strong, determined minority. In Hi
nois the Chicago Tribsne under the
able editorship of Horace White, has
effected wonders. 1t has fought a
splendid fight against an opposition
powerful in all the elements of combat
Its immense circulation, admirable
editorial ability and indomitable pluck
will produce very decided effect be-
tween this and November.
The defeat Of Mr.. ColfaX at Phila-
! delphia was severe blow to that dis
tinguished gentleman, and an over
whelming one to the astute managers
! to whom he committed his political
fortunes. No sensible observer Of the
political movements Of the past four
years can doubt but that Colfax has
been in training for the presiaene ey
since 1868. Immediately after the
Inauguration of Grant he took very
reserved position in public affairs. Es-
chewing any connection with the wild
scramble after Office which attended the
incoming Of the new adm nistration
not permitting himself to recommend
any Of his friends for office, nor allow
ing himself to be used either by advice
or influence to assist in appointments,
he retired within himself and the Vice
Pre- sident apparently was the most un-
important man in Washington. He
aimed at purity, and it is but fair to
say be succeeded He seems to have
heedtd the warning Of the wise ecclesi-
astic that evil communications corrnpt
good manners. and to the more mod
ern aphorism that he who touches pitch
Will surely be defied The christian
Statesman became more aud more ap-
parent. The flgure Of Mr.. ColfaX ap'
reared standing alOof in its solitary
sarndeur. embodying purity amid cor
rup!irn, piety amid gross and univer'
sal materialisIu. lie scrupulously
avoided dogs, fast horses and Long
Brapch, and rDanfully withstood the
temptation to take an occasional spu
behiud Dexter along Harlem lane. llis
spare time was US, d in lectures before
Lyceums, or Young Mems Christian
Ass snciations, with now and then mora
editorial in the columns Of the "Iide
Dendent," or "Chri>tin Adr0cdte." lie
wrole for The secular press too, al
gained the gratitude Of a great c0rpor'
alton by his admirable editorials on
the scenery, climate and value of the
country through which the Northern
Pacific Railway is pursuing its way. AZ
we read their glowing descriptions W,
thought of The dt sert "blosSOming az
the rose" "of The gardens Of Gul il
their bloom" sc He carried his care
tuIness into the Senate chamber, aud
fir, quently succeeded in avoiding col
lisiuu or a delicate dt cls.On which
might bring him in conf ct with pow
erful elements in the Seuate. Ia fac
everywhere be gave evidence of a con
siderate regard for the dear people
good opinion. But his ambition DER
leaped itself and his defeat was certain
; from the time he declined the re-nom
ination for the Vice Presidency. lii
did it too soon. Nothing has more
signally evidenced the ingratitude o
Republics and Parties as the quiet ac
quescence of the people in the helvint
of Mr.. Colfax. Senator Morton's so
licitude in Mr.. Colfax's behalf is easil,
explained. He wanted him to have
the empty honors of the Vice Presi
dency so that he would not be riva
for the Senate this winter. The Nor