New-York tribune., 1872-07-09
NORTH CAROLINA.

THE DOUBTS AND DUTIES OF LIBERAL REPUB-
LICANs-NECEsSITY OF AN HONEST STATE
OyERNMENT-ACTIyITY OF THE ADMINS
TRATION LEADERS AND oFFICE-HOLDERS.
lPROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THB TRBUNBI
GREENSBORO, N. c., July 2.-There are hun
dreds of Republicans in North Carolina who have made
up their minds to vote for Greeley and Brown in Noyem
ber but who are in doubt TO their duty in the
approaching State canvass. They can see their way
clear to the support of the Cincinnati ticket because the
names bears those of their trusted leaders, to
whom they have long accustomed look eoun
sci and guidance in politics. They have always regarded
Mr. Greeley especially the exponent Of the highest
type of Republican principles and in following his lead
ership in the new movement Of which he Is the
standardbeare they feel that they ruthfuy be
accused OF nfdety to their former political convictions
When TO the State canvass however they hesitate
to break loose from the regular Republican organization
because the choice between that organization and the
Democratic partythe Democratic party with lberazed
principles true still the old party under
the old leaders. Unfortunately the State was
organized aud the tickets put into the field before the
national campaign began to assume definite shape. Is
was therefore possible adopt the wise that
has been pursued in Illinois, and put joint ticket in
nomination At the time the Democrats held their Con-
vention, the Liberal movement had crysalzed
any tangible shape and very few Republicans could be
found the State who ready enlist openly before
they what strength it likely to develop in the
North.
The Democrats did the only thing and the best thing
they coud-they nominated the in their own party
thoroughly worthy Of public confidence They made
a strong ticket composed Of men who WILL IL elected
give the State what is TO her people of the first import
strictly honest and economical administration;
and they claim that this ticket ought the sup
port of all citizens who in favor of such admins.
tration, whether they be Democrats or Republicans.
They think that it is especially entitled TO the votes
OF the Greeley Republicans, who seek to effect
in the National Government the same kind OF reform
that is needed in the state. Many OF the Liberals hest
tate, from reluctance TO vote straight Democratic
ticket. Party lines have always been very cl.sely
drawn in North Carolina, and political contests have
nowhere been waged with bitterness. IL Is hard
for the Liberals at TO Join hands with their old op
ponentsj although they recognize the integrity and
worth OF the candidates they asked support The
Administration lea ders understand the state doubt In
which these Republicans find themselves, and
they shrewdly avoid discussing national poll
ties and endeavor to persuade the wayering
TO act with their oil party associates in tho
state contest. They appeal - their patty SYM
pathes and rehearse all the ugly things that the Demo-
cratic papers and orators have said about IN former
campaigns TO keep alive the animoNties aud party ran
Of the bitter struggles OF past years. They know
the Importance Of holding all the Republican strength
together until after the August election for in no other
way the party succeed II the Republicans who will
vote for Greeley in November desert caldwell in August
Merrimon, the Democratic nominee, will be elected Gov
ernor by at least 10000 majority The Republican man
ayers therefore making their chief efforts In the
western part OF the State, where a large white
element has heretofore acted with their party and where
the Liberal movement is fast taking The ignorant
negro vote of the eastern portion OF the perfectly
within their control and the large force OF ocehoders
will OF course be faithful death II Is the inte
gent white Republican vote OF the mountain counties
that they fear they going 70 lose save II they
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that these sturdy, sensible mOuntaneers will i'm the
see 1t TO be their duty To break away and entirely
from the Grant party, state we'll as National Tuere
are strong reasons why they should pat faith
practice Immediately. The Democrats have east away
their ptJuilees ana party feeling, and will vote In No
vember for Che most prominent Republican the United
states patriotic duty Ought the Liberal Repub
hcans In North Carolina 10 be as mggnanimous as their
old opponents, and show themselves to merit the
OF Liberal ny supporting the Democratic state ticket,
which they know TO he above reproachi If they have
the ultimate success OF the Liberal heart they
should understand that tue election VI Caldwell Will DO