Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-11

al Grant must be beaten. The safety OF the
Republic demands his RELOCATION to private
life If the choice is simply between Grant
and Greeley, no lover Of his country can hesi-
tate to give his support to Mr.. Greeley. If,
however, regular and thorough going Dem
ocratc candidate is nominated and an effort
is made to bring the Administration back to
the purity of Democratic times, we believe
that West Virginia may be relied upon
for five electoral votes for the Democratic
nominee. What does the National Committee
say2
The Wheeling Hteligencer rep says; Mr..
Greedy, as every man recognizes who Is at all
informed Of his characteristics and history, was
! the best embodiment 10 be found OF the llber-
alisn and reform which this convention was
called to promote. Wherever his Tribune has
gone, men, women and children know him
and love him. He has mingled much with
the common people, not only in his own city
and State, but in all the Northern and Western
States, visiting their fairs, talkingto them about
/ their farming, aud lecttring on all sorts Of
home topics and everyday affairs. Between
/ him and hundreds Of thousands of people there
is 4 strong bond Of affection, whichitwas worth
while fog a convention looking for an available
presidential candidate to recognize.
The Mrtinsburg Eyu, deml in a column
editorial declares for Greeley q Brown
The Augusta tGal Constitution says:-A
moDg the democrats the predominant senti-
meut seems to be that rs between Grant and
/ Greeley the latter would be infinitely prefera-
/ bic But there are thousand reasons why
| Horace Greeley would be distasteful and often
| siye to democrats II is impossible that they
/ can feel any pleasure in his nomination, or con-
template his possible election except as an evil
/ Of less magnitude than the continuance of the
present disgusting state of things
The louisville Ky C6urier-JoUnaj says:
/ We are inclined TO think that the democracy
will adopt it, but the situation is not of that
positive kind to render our action perfectly
| clear in advance. We commit the question,
therefore to those whose business it's to de-
termne the action of the democracy as an or
ganization. They must decide it. For our
selves we can say that we regard Mr. Greeley
with feelings of personal kindness, bordering
on affection and with entire respect.
The Nashville TENN Union, [dem says
The ticket can and will sweep the Northwest
/ if seconded Icy the national democracy. The
election Of the ticket depends solely upon the
action of the democracy. With the lights be-
fore US we do not doubt that, when in nation
al convention assembled, they will take such
action as will lead to the defeat Of Grant and
the election Of the ticket presented at Cincin-
natl
The Galveston Texas Ncos says: We
think the probability is that the democratic
convention will indorse the Cincinnati candi
dates Mr. Greeley is remembered with graf
itude in Texas. We believe he is the most
obnoxious man TO the radicals that could have
been nominated
ILLINOIS
The Springfield State Register in a leading
editorial heartily endorses the platform and
nominees Of the Cincinnati Convention.
Gov. Palmer says Greeley and Brown will
receive 5000 Republican votes in Illinois.
MICHIGAN.
The Free Press, lDemOcraticl says chat
Greeley is a strong man with whom to demon
alize the Republican party, and that probably
the result will be the defeat of Grants nom!na-
ton or election. 1t considers that the chances
of the Democracy are largely increased.
TENNESSEE.
The Tennessee Banner says the Cincinnati
ticket can not fail to command the respect OF
the American people, and that it, from its truly
national character, to say nothing Of its truly
national platform, which was, and is, It's SUI
perstructure, ought 10 possess irresistible
strength and satisfy tho Liberal sentiment Of
the whole country.
The nominations of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton are almost universally regarded as the
strongest that could be made.
The Tennessee Aralonebc and Appeal I'M
hesitatingy endorse the nominations, and will
support the ticket.
SENTIMENT ~ MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON. May G.-The Cincinnati nomna-
tons and platform are well received in Mis-
sissipp. The Democratic press are outspoken
for cooperation with the liberal republicans.
The Nicksburc Herald and Meridian Gazette,
both leading democratic papers, say it's good
ticket
The Meridian Mercury supports the ticket
unqualiliedly, saying that it goes for Mr.. Gree
ley, and will not wait the action Of the main
clique or party.
The Clarion, State organ Of The democratic
party for years, says that the platform and
4 nominations pave the way for the union Of all
good men, and for the restoration Of peace and
prosperity throughout the South and country.
\ largo colored vote is predicted for Greeley.
WASHINGTON, May G.-The Washington
supporters of Judge Davis for the presidency
at the Cincinnati convention all returned here
to-day, and though greatly disappointed at
/ their failure 20 nominate him, have determined
to support Greeley aud Brown. They were in
conference with many of the democratic Sena-
tors and members, and urged them to influence
the national democratic convention TO endorse
the Cincinnati ticket Announcements made
at the Capitol to-day that ex-senator Hendricks
aud Hon George II. Pendeton would favor
the liberal nominees in the national convention
had q marked effect upon the views Of demo-
cratic members.
SENATOR TRUMDUIL TO Mr.. cREELEf
New YoRK, May 6.-Senator Trr mbull has
addressed the following to Mr. Greeley;
"To Horace Greeley, Esq.-Allow me to
congratulate you on being selected to lead tho
movement which by the will Of the people and
Gods blessing is to reform and purify the Go
yernment.'
OTHER CONGRATULATIONS.
Mr.. Greeley received other cogratulatory dis
patches to-day from Chief Justice Chase, Gar
rett Davis, Leslie COMBS, John d. Deirees,
and Ricoard MicAAy, editor of the Chicago
Men PreSSe
COMBS ant Davis say Kentuckians will
rally to the standard Of the lifelong supporter
o.. Henry Clay.