New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-09
LIBERALISM IN MICHIGAN.

A PRIVATE CITIZENS VIEWS OF THE SITUATION.
TO the Editor Of the TribUnt.
SIR: / suppose that this State may seem to
you to be such stronghold OF Grantism be almost
unworthy of being looked after. Yet trust you viii
not object receive from private some items Of
information which denote think that there num-
beers Of old Republicans here who are not befooled by
partisan catch-words even frightened by the party
whip though 1t doubtless cracks little louder here
than in most other places The Organization of the
Grant party is very complete throughout Michigan, and
as its ram1catOns extend to every school district and
hamlet it able in emergency like the present one
10 press and 10 squeeze, every in the State
In this neghborhood, for instance, since Mr. Greeleys
nomination, have how the party meets every
his doorstep and demands of him TO state he
is going to vote. Flsttery threats, profit and social
consideration are the arguments brought TO bear upon
him 20 make him submit 70 party discipline and those or
us who openly determination TO join in the
great movement to place Horace Greeley In the Pres
Dental chair are made feel at every street corner that
regarded with distrust, and with sort Of
horror. have never before known much bitterness
10 exist among neghbors, at this stage of Presi
dental canvass so much political fervQr on both sides
In SPITE however, OF intimidation and Establishments
the old Republicans OF Michigan are breaking away from
Grantsm in large numbers, and II we are wise and for
win be made IN the ranks OF the wellwhipped Granttee
There are indeed some cool and shrwd who think
nate John owen, solid and respected merchant OF De
trot tOr Governor the attractions Of TIE National ticket
President of the Greeley Club in ths city, the Hon. e.
Manu. H. our present Republican State Senator the Sec
rotary the Hon. w. d. Hartman was our last Repub
can Mayor; Mr.. J; Clements Chairman of the Commit
tee on Pub0Meetngs and Speakers Is one of the most
Influential Of the working Republicans IN the State and
other members Of the club are gentlemen of high
character and standing Our honored low citizen the
Hon. Thomas NJ Corley. OF the Law Department of the
University OF Michigan and one Of the Judges OF the
Supreme Court OF the State eelected TO the latter posi-
ton by $1,000 maiorityJ Is also an earnest Greeley
There are incidents must tell you before
close this letter. asked shIewd colored man ycster-
dry how of his people were for Greeley. Every
Of who can read' he replied. We have another
sagaciOus cOlored man. who breaches on Sundays and
manages a blacksmith shop during the week He
formerly slave in Kentucky, aud at one time sold for
sls0 He reasoned logically that as he was OF 50 much
Value 10 other people, he must be worth great deal
more 10 himself He accordingly walked of one day,
nnd has since been preaching the gospel and shoe
ing horses. The other day he asked how he
Ing to vote. He replied Wall remember hearing my
Ola massq damn Horace Greeley; but never
heard HIM say muffin agin Mr. Grant guess It's safe for
Ins % vote for Horace Greeley" have said nothing
aUont the great influence IN this State, for the good
Cause, OF oar noble Gov Blair, for with that you
VI course perfectly familiar MICHIGAN.
Ann ATtoT, August ., 1874