The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-09-13
PAWpAW MICH, FRZDA Y, SEPTEMBER I3, 1S7"

LIE Cnlcago IFtOuHe ASSERTS Inat
there is a concerted effort on the part Of
the Republican press to cry down the
Liberal movement, and attempt to show
that it is on the decline. Is this SO
Is it not strange that simultaneously
from all sections of the country come
words of cheer for the Republican party,
and corresponding words of discourage
ment to the " great party of reform u
Does the Tribune believe that con-
spiracy has been formed TO write down
the cause of Mr.. Greeley p? Would not
this be novel way of beating an enemy?
1t is useless to disguise it, or attempt to
explain the matter away by any such
silly allegations. The fact exists, and
none knows 1t better than the Chicago
organ Of the Confederate party, that
the cause of Mr.. Greeley is doomed
To use Western phrase, A" That horse S
eyes is sot.' If any such famous con-
spiracy exists, how comes it that not
only from Republican, but from Liberal,
Independent and Democratic journals
we near similar notes of alarm! The
New York World says The Demo.
cratic-Liberal canvass has seemed to
move rather heavily for the last two or
three weeks and adds:
=" The boylsh or rather babyish fantasy that
the country would be carried by a sort OF wild,
applauding effervescence, and that there would
De little to do but to stand and look on and ad-
/ blazing
light Mr.. Greeley's way to the White House,
mas subslded not day too soon. II was mis-
chievous while 1t lasted. and il is fortunate that
his personal admirers are so soon bi ought face
to face with the realities OF the situation
The New York HeraM Of the 2jth
inst, says:
- 1t is apparent on all sides that since the
North Carolina election there has been a reac-
ton in the tide OF public opinion on the Presi-
dental question and from the present outlook
The prospect (for Greeley Is growing some
what gloomy
The Chicago Times of the 29th says:
" Unquestionably the general average of all
political indications at this time fully sustains
the opinion expressed in the Times, on vester-
day. by an Adams County Democrat, namely
that the Greeleyite conspiracy is losing ground
every day." 1t is manifest not only III Illinois,
spicuous indications OF the fact appear In New
York, OHIO, Michigan, Indiana, and in about
one-half OF the Southern States. No well-ln-
formed politician any longer regards it as with
IN the remotest range OF probabilities that DR..
Greeley can get the electoral votes OF either
or the Carollnas. OF either Of the NirgiDias. of
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana. -
There are beginning to be substantial reaso ns
to doubt if he can get those OF Tennessee or
Kentucky. All the Pacific States also, must
be counted as certainly against HIM -
Pennsylvania even the good Doctor himself
gives up. The chances in New York seem about
even, with manifest decline OF Greeeylsm.
Where, on this continent, DR.. Greeley is to get
votes enough to make him President OF the
United States it is not easy to see.'
PROFESSIONALLY the conspiracy against
DR.. Greeley extends beyond the Repub.
lican press, and from the loud lamenta
tions that 60 up daily from the Chicago
Tribune that paper would seem to have
united in the concerted movement,
and to be preparing itself for as soft
fall as possible.
In recent issue it declares that sheer
cowardice is keeping multitudes from
supporting Greeley who would like to do
it, but dare not for fear of being in the
minority. COULD there be any better
sign Of the collapse of the Liberal move.
ment than this : The bravest rat ia
the ship will desert it when it is about
to 60 down, and we should hot be sur.
prised to see the gentle 2riJ,m1 itself
climbing out of this boat before election.
Greeley roars very gently when the
prospect is favorable, but he is such
" riotous disorganizer in defeat" and
defeat is so certain, that it may be the
better part of vaor to get out of danger
before the final crash overtakes it.