The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-04

profound surprise at the result in Cincin
natl, and says "Adams, who proved b,
far the strongest of all the candidates, AM
who had been expected to be strong in th
Convention, might have been cordially in
dorsed by the World, as h,
would have been cordially supported
by the Democratic party. Greeley car
receive no such Endorsement, nor has h.
any reason to expect such supports The
Convention has chosen to nominate the
4 most hatred and conspicuous opponent oi
the Democratic party in the county. 1t
called for revenue reform, and it has selected
the most jealous Of protectionists. This
leaves the Democratic party entirely free to
await the developments of the immediate
future, and opens the way for possible
Democratic victory.'
| The World reserves its Judgment until
the meeting of the National Convention, to
be called next week by the National Com
mittee, meeting in this city. The World
recommends an early date for the assem-
bling of the Convention.
Greeley's Acceptance.
Cincinnati, May 3.--The following tcle-
gram was received here from Greeley after
he had been informed of his nomination:
NEW YORK, May Sd.
TO Whiela'o Read Please tender
my grateful Acknowledgements to the MEM
bers of the Convention for the great conf
dence they have shown in me, and assure
them shall endeavor to deserve it. s
lSigned.l HORACE GREELEY"
The Press on the Liberal Nominations
Philadelphia, May 4.-The Age, in
view of the nominations by the Cincinnati
Convention, suggest a straight Democratic
ticket.
Ne,c York, May 4.-The Herald edi-
torially welcomes Greeley into the cam
paign as man whom the people will al
ways respect and honor. 1t Says
whether we shall support or oppose
him must be decided by himself He has
received this nomination, and if he avoids
certain fallacies that have embarrassed the
usefulness Of his career, we shall support
him."
Opinions of Prominent Men IN Washington.
Washington, May 4.-Hon. Daniel w.
Voorhees,, of Indiana, said that the Demo-
cratic party will meet in convention, and
through its regularly appointed delegates
nominate its candidates without reference
to what has been done at Cincinnati.
Hon. B. F. Meyers, OF Pennsylvania,
thinks from the present aspect of affairs
that the Democratic party would not in
dorse the nominations made at Cincinnati. |
and that Greeley will seriously affect the
Republican vote, almost dividing it in New !
York and Pennsylvania, and also that there |
is not the slightest chance for the success
of the Liberal Republican nominees with
out Democratic support.
Hon. S. S. Cox, of New York, spoke
kindly of Mr.. Greeley, his late antagonist
for Congress, but said that the great Demo-
cratic Sanhedrim, which meets every four
years, will settle the question as to the
nominees of that party, and that no man
had any right to speak in advance for it;
but that he could speak positively about
one thing-the tariff-which he always
knew was humbug, and he was now more
of it than ever. He had lust
concluded in the House a very earnest
effort against Mr.. Greeley's favorite hobby
protection. ae.. =
Hon. Charles O'Neil, Republican ex-
member of Congress from PHILADELPHIA.
thinks that the Democrats encouraged the
Liberal Republicans to act out the Cincin-
natl Convention without ever intending to
no matter who might be nomina-
ed there, and that they are well satisfied
With Greeley being the nominee.
Hon. j. NJ. Cayanaugh thinks Greeley is
! very strong candidate with the Irish, and
tlso with the South on account of his great
.ct of moral heroism in going bail for Jeff.
Davis, and that he will greatly divide the
Republican vote, but can accomplish moth
ng without Democratic assistance. He
says that at this juncture 10 mans opinion
$ worth anything, and that the Democratic
National Convention will settle this aues-
ion of Presidential nomination definitely.
not satisfactorily to the faithful.
Hon. Thomas b. Florence thinks the
Democracy can have no part in the matter.
The only question, in his opinion. is how
leep will the Cincinnati poughsharo sink
nto the Republican turf.
Senator Casserly says that the Cincinnati
action insures Democratic ticket.
A Republican Senator says that the nom
nation of Greeley is a good Joke.
Another Republican Senator says it is
iasco and bears the appearance of ticket
,ot up to trade on.
One Republican Senator says it is bur- ,
csque. :.
A "Radcal' Senator says that they Hhe {
jmcinnati Conventionis) are id fools, :.
md have nominated a fit candidate.
Some think that Fenton looks blue, as if /,
lalf afraid to face that which is said to be =,
'art of his own work.
Senator Sumner refuses for the present !
N expression of opinion. ,
The Chronicle of this morning saws /,
If any man had predicted fifteen, or ten,
# live years ago that Horace Greeley
would ever be nominated for the specific =
purpose of capturing the whole Demo- |
ratio party, that man would have been Z
even by the most far-sighted,
S % fool or lunatic. If any
nan had predicted in the years ,
amed that the Democratic party would !,
yer have been even suspected of having !
he possibility within it of swallowing =.
ireeley and Of having strong enough ,
tomach to keep him down, that man
vould likewise have been generally regard
d as quite as demented or idiotic.''
he National Liberal Republican Executive
Committee
Cincinnati, May 4.-The following gen.
lemen compose the National Liberal Re-
publican Executive Committee: Ethan
Allen, of New York, chairman; Daniel r.
1oodloe, of North Carolina, secretary S.
A. Pierce, of South Carolina; Z. M.
oeaSe Texas: n O. Church West Viro; |