The New York herald., 1872-07-12
The GrOundsyvcil After tho Political
Storm at Baltimore.

The storm of excitement and enthusiasm
that prevailed at Baltimore during the begin
ming OF the present week has somewhat abated,
are still heard in the distant West. The sur
face of the political seas has become compare
lively smooth, and the groundswell is begin
ming to roll upon the beach of public opinion.
The partisan press are the first to put in an ap-
pearance at this moment, although, Of course,
the more distant have not yet had time to reach
us. But sufficient is known of the sentiments
OF those Observation-Disclosures papers not yet at
hand to justify us in saying that, with but one
or two exceptions, they all heartily endorse
the action Of the Democratic National Conven-
ton at Baltimore.
The Baltimore Sun (Southern independently
comes to the rescue Of Mr.. Greeleys record,
claiming for it the merit of '.manliness and in
dependence" This is praise extraordinary,
coming from such source, and it must be as
welcome to the old Philosopher personally as it
is gratifying to his friends. The Philadelphia
Ledger (strictly non partisan and independently,
in kindly article in regard to Mr.. Greeley,
says his 'almost unanimous nomination by
the democratic party, pre-eminent for it's
seventy years of devotion to cardinal
principles, is marvel in politics" The
the democrats for accepting o longtime oppo-
nent for their standard bearer, because they
have been so long out of power they were will
ing to accept any chance, no matter at what
price, to get into it again. "Besides," adds the
Inquirer, with great deal of truth, ''the demo-
cratic party has virtually had no existence
since 1865. The rebellion swept it away,
no longer tenable. At Baltimore, in nomi-
mating Horace Greeley and in accepting his
platform, it but ignored those issues which the
war had already killed" The Philadelphia
Age (old-line democrat did not take kindly to
the Greeley movement at first, but since the
nomination it has the candor to say that the
present alliance between the honest and
patriotic members of the republican party and
the democracy is remarkable and singularly
honorable to both parties The Philadelphia
Press administration AYERS that Greeley
stands virtually upon the same platform as
Grant-the question in the canvass being re-
duced to one of men, not of principles ''We
are for Grant," proclaims the Press, ''and
sh all advocate his election with all the ability
we possess; /; and this while we shall be fair to
Mr.. Greeley. For him. as the independent
editor, the educator of his countrymen and
the pioneer in the cause Of liberty we have the
highest admiration. The Philadelphia Post
Qiberal republican, declares that this
nomination sis victory as great as Gettys-
burg, even if Mr. Greeley should be defeated;
but it will be far greater victory when con-
frmed by his election The Albany Argus
(old-line democratic organ) glorifes the result
of the deliberations Of the Convention. 1t
afirms that ''the election of Greeley and Brown
by the united vote Of the democrats and lib
eral republicans is as certain as it is possible
for any future political event to be-" The
Albany Journal (administration) is generally
very fair as it always is an able and consis-
| tent, journal; but it seems to become troubled
with the rabies whenever it has anything to
write or to say about Horace Greeley and the
Baltimore coalition. 1t is what may be called
quite severe on Mr. Greeley when it terms him
''the leader of the disloyal and the corrupt
representing the motley elements which have
fought all that the nation has accomplished
and which would overthrow it's achievements
standing as a menace of disorder, lawlessness,
business confusion and national turmoil, him.
self the most capricious, vacillating, tickle and
pliable of men, and surrounded by the worst
cabals in the land" That is O pretty long
scold for single breath. The Utica Herald
! administration declares that with the lines
clearly drawn the result is simple and obvious.
On the Greeley side the canvass will be a
guerrilla fight vexatious and annoying, with
some local incendiarism, but without hope for
national victory" SIN this State continues
the Herald, Hoffman and Tweed traded the
delegation to the liberals for the denomination
of the former as Governor, and the restoration
of the latter to political favor and the chances
of speculation" 1t very rarely happens that
political coalitions or combinations are entered
into without motive. The Hartford Times
(old-line democrat) asserts that =" this remark
able result has been reached with degree of
unanimity not less remarkable. 1t is the true
voice of the people. The Convention and the
politicians only bow to the popular will. "
"This Baltimore nomination." adds the
Tines ''means the restoration of constitu-
tional government The people mean it. All
the accounts brought to Baltimore from all the
States agree in establishing this conclusion
that this Cincinnati and Baltimore ticket will
sweep the country" The Springfield Republi-
can (whilom the stanchest and most infuen-
tial republican paper in Western Massachu-
setts) announces, with frankness and ap-
parent satisfaction, that, "not only does it
support Mr.. Greeley without embarrassment,
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