New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-29
CAMPAIGN INTELLIGENCE.
THE CONTEST IN NETWORK.
a. g. COX AT TROY-A GRAND LIBERAL MEETING
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl


Troy. Oct. 2S.-The supporters OF Greeley
md Brown Of this city assembled in immense numbers
nj the Courthouse this evening. The spacious han in
which the meeting held was packed with voters OF
both parties aud all listened with the greatest interest.
The Hon. John b. Person, OF the most respected Of
cur citizens. presided, and the Hon. s. g. Cox was the
speaker Of tho evening. Although nearly out
by his abors other portions Of the State, Mr.. Cox
added fresh aurels TO his already widespread repua-
ton as an orator At the outset he spoke Of the utter
decentralization Of the public service, and then went on
10 say that the good people Of both parties had agreed
upon Horace Greeley the best man TO lead IN the
movement 70 overcome this Generalization. Speaking
Of the charge OF inconsistency which had been brought
against the alliance of Republicans and Democrats, Mr.
Cox argued that the Grant Republicans were not the men
10 this charge and exposed the Inconsistencies ana
Bhftings Of such leaders Dix and Treman' lie con-
cluded speech by SAYING that he was wiling 10 unite
with all honest In bringing about reform In Govern
ment affairs and pleading earnestly aud eioquenty LOT
reconciliation and good will between the North and the
South The names of the Liberal candidates, when men
toned were greeted with hearty cheers by the large
audience.
TIE HON. d. c. CALVIN AT DUNKIRK-THE
WORKINGMEN FOR GREELEY.
TBT TELEGRAPH TO TIlB TRIBUREl
DUNKIRK, Oct 29.-TwO political meetings
were held IN this city this evening The friends Of the
Liberal movement to the number Of co., assembled this
evening in Columbus Hall, to listen to the Hon. d. e
Calvin Of New-York. Noticeable among them were the
earnest workingmen, and large number Of Germans
Afr. Joseph Fleischman, prominent German, ana
member OF the Executive Committee, states that over
onehalf Of his felow-countrymen here are in sympathy
with the Liberal movement The speaker was intro
dnced by Mr. NJ L. Kngman, Secretary OF the Locomo-
tive Works. Mr.. Calvin held his audience ia close
attention for two hours, receiving frequent ap-
plause. The Grant Republicans, TO the exact
number Of 2Oi persons, OF all ages ana sexes
eel l. fol Con Teao
Sherwood. Secretary Of State Of Ohio Mr. Jas. sher-
wood Justice OF the Peace presiding at the meeting
The gentleman from Ohio had little say 10 the empty
seats except rehash Of what all the Grant speakers
have say about the war and the great debt OF graft
tude due Grant for his services 70 the country But
his most ridiculous stretch Of fancy his designation
Of John A Dix the hero Of two wars. If tie meet
ngs this evening are to be taken index Of public
sentiment here Greeley is first and Grant nowhere.
LIBERAL REPUBLICAN STRENGTH IN WESTERN
NEW-YORK-RRPORT OF PROPOSED BRIBERY
BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE
JAMESTOWN, Oct. 2S.-The Liberal canvass in
CbautauQua and Caaraugus counties is probably the
most thorough ana ably conducted in Western New
York The Liberal Republican element is very strong.
n almost every town the meetings well attended,
and there hardly school district which VIII not have
its local demonstration during the next few days. Be
sides local speakers and candidates for county Offices
who have been constantly on the stamp for several
weeks Gen. s f. Cary Of Ohio has been in these counties
making speeches, as well as Mr.. Egbert Of New-Iork
City, and both of them have unormay spoken 70 meet
ings OF remarkable size and enthusiasm.
mass meeting took place at sncairville, on satur
day addressed the afternoon by Col Anderson Of this
place, and the evening by Mr.. Egber 1t was great
success Notwithstanding the storm -Four or five meet
ngs day will take place in this county during the pres
ent week and many more in Cattaraugus Aegany and
Chemune Tie Administration is making a desperate
effort 10 save in the county and prevent the great
reduction IN majority, which Is confidently looked
for here end IL is runOred, that large sum OF
money will be here at the last moment for the pur
pose Of buying votes. 1t Lot likely that TINS EFFORT
Will have much effect complete enrolment OF the
voters has been made, and extraordinary precautions
taken gaInst corruption Of every KIND.