Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-09

BITTER DEMOCRATIC ATTACK on GREELEY.
The Patriot, the central organ of the democ-
racy, speaking doubtless by authority is out
this morning in u fierce editorial on the Cincin-
natl nominations, Speaking of the candidate
for the presidency, the Patriot says
"Mr. Greeley is an original aDolitonst and
radical republican, afflicted with many Wild and
obnoxious theories which have never received
the popular approval. He has been outspoken
in the advocacy of his opinions and sustained
them with marked ability which is universally
admitted. Always a conspicuous and consistent
prOeCtionist of the most extreme school, he
stands necessarily committed against any and
every principle OF revenue reform rs generally
accepted
Further on the Patriot says: "But with pro.
nounced republican for president, with radical
republican advisers like Schurz, Eenton, Grum-
bull, Upton, aud men of that stamp, who seek
TO control and perpetuate the republican organ
izatlOn TO the exclusion Of Morton, EdmundS,
Conklin, Chandler and the like, who now rule
it, strictly republican administration would
be inevitable. 10 anticipate anything else
would be 10 encourage willful delusion, and
impose trand on the public
In the closing paragraph of the editorial this
language is used: "Whateyer NAV be proposed
hereafter, the duty of the democracy now is to
fall into line, close its ranks, and promptly per
feet its organization all over the country. Not
an hour is TO be lost. Efficiency is only to be
secured in this way. Three millions and more
of noble hearts throb with patriotic i'm
pulse. They are prepared to make
any honorable sacrifice for the peace and
prosperity OF the Union. They will take
counsel oil duty in this great emergency, but if
Scheming demagogues or selfish politicians sup
pose they may be cOerced into any base surren-
der, or turned over as mere instruments of am
bltlous bargains, they will discover before long
how Trail has been their reliance, and how ull-
authorized the intended transfer Of great
party"
CIVIL RIGHTS.
The colored people are about to hold mass
meeting here TO urge the passage of the supple
mental civil rights bill Senator Sumner and
Chief Justice Chase will be invited 10 partic
pate.
SECRETARY BOUTWELL, NOT TO RESIGN.
Secretary Boutwell, TO day, in conversation,
set at rest the rumoIS about his TeSgning as
secretary of the treasury by saying that he has
no such intention, and further that he has no
aspiration for the presidency, but will support
Grant for reelection.
TIE EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Secretary Boutwell, ordered TO day the enforce
ment of the eight hour law in the New York
post office aud custom houses buildings; and the
president has subsequently instructed the at
tOrney general TO prepare an order for the i'm
mediate enforcement Of the same law ON all gov
eminent works
A GIGANTIC swINDLE DEFEATED.
The sub committee Of the committee on COM
merce, which was directed to investigate the
operations OF the south improvement company,
has completed its report and will shortly submit
it TO the full committee. The committee will
report this TO be one of the most gigantic con.
spiracies against the producing interests OF the
country that has yet been developed If con-
gress had not taken hold Off at once and npped
il in the bud. there is no doubt that similar or
CARNATIONS would have sprung up which would
have controlled the transportation of all the
produce Of the country. At least this is the
opinion of the committee, and they will so re-
port.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The finding of the naval general court martial
in the case of Capt. Thomas H. Stevens, by
which he was sentenced 10 be suspended from
rank and duty for three years has been con.
tirmed by the secretary of the navy, suspension
to commence on the LIST Of September, 1871