New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
POLITICAL MISCELLANY
THE MINNESOTA CAMPAIGN.
LARGE REPUBLICAN DEFECrIoN-NECEssTTY


LIBERAL ACrIyITY-THE STATE CONVEN-
TIONs.
lPRoA THB SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THR TRIBUSBl
ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 15.-lt is a cheering
sp OF the times that Administration friends find IL
necessary 10 reiterae constantly that Minnesota VIII
90 for the Grant party. Heretofore 1t would nave
been waste OF breath TO speak OF the probabilities OF an
election IN this State, as every one knew to certainty
what the result was be. Those who have gone under
the woke OF Grantism never tire OF saying that
Grant "a sure Of Mnnesotas electoral VOTE aud they
become quite fierce II contrary result Is even mildly
snerested "a possible One can hardly imagine how
much comfort the Liberals get out Of these very deter
mined statements.
marable uprising in favor Of the Liberal candidates
Men have shown themselves In favor OF Reform where
q as least expected that they would be able to resist
the pressure upon them For instance tho action oil the
Hon. H. NJ Burcbard Of Wnona is of significance. hr
Burchard was one Of the most Respectable ana prom
nent Republican members of the last Legs
lature and ia very steady and cautious IN
character. After long consideration he has con-
cIuded 10 join tho Liberals and Is now President
of the Greeley and Brown Club in Winona His action
will give impetus to the movement in that city, The
GRANTEES have hitherto claimed that Winona had " no
Greeley Republicans" The Greeley men are now snow
ing themselves daily, The most striking movement IN
the State, however, Is in Minneapolis ana the sur
rounding county Of Hennepin. This county mas
always been stronghold Of Republcanism. IL
gave Gov Austin in 1871 majority OF 6S6 III vote OF
s9lG Not very many weeks ago the Grant men In st
paul were quite positive that the LIBERAL movement
gaining 80 rapidly In this city had not extended to the
neghborng city and county. IL made itself known
suddenly and with much vgor as to surprise every
one. There was general stare OF establishment when
400 Republicans Minneapolis signed the roll OF the
Greeley Club On the basis OF 1871 this change alone
II, tba fhQra1 flagplWgrB
tina advance guard Even the Grant people-those, at
least whose opinions worth anythng-are now spec
ulatng concerning the majority Hennepln will give for
Greeley The Minneapolis Liberals say they hope TO 90
better than Ramsey County but scarcely look for so
much strength Six hundred majority however may
be looked for with fair confidence new daily me
Times has been started IN Minneapolis in the Liberal In
terest and is a success.
THE NEED OF LIBERAL ORGANIZATION.
Fneouraging reports come daily from other parts OF
the sate more than might be expected considering the
ANAL amount of organized work that has been done.
The Liberals are, IN truth, not doing so much as they
sbould 10 make success certain. They have many disad
yantages to fight against in eecting organization In the
newer parts Of the STATE but much might be done TO re-
duce those hndrances Moree speakers should De IN inc
field although fair amount OF that kind OF work has
hoen dome Ignaus Donnely has speaking nightly
for some time past and will continue TO do So Wher
ever Gov Donnel takes the stump he makes his pres
once felt and his addresses always leave an impression
The part of the State Offering the most difficult field fer
labor ia comprised in the northern counties The Lib
eral leayen ia working there but the population Is
largely composedo those who are not In tho habit OF
reading papers in the English language and are there
fore more troublesome reach The scandinavian vote
IA vey strong In this district and to affect 1t to any con-
siderable degree IL is necessary that documents in that
tongue be freely distributed. Several gentlemen pr0m
nent among st. Paul Scandinayians have pronounced
for Greeley and their influence will no doubt be felt
throughout the state among their countrymen There
IA great room for activity and perseverance In this d.
rec,ion The Grant Committees, Of which the Office
holders are the moving spirits scattering documents
in German and Swedish in every neighborhood In this
CITY Cen McIaren Internal Revenue Collector Is, as
announced by the POst0ce organ to be found daily at
the Grant headquarters during all business hours
This means business but not the business Tor whch OO
eeors are paid It's part, doubt, Of Grants sys-
| TEN OF Civil Service reform.
| APPROACHING STATE AND CONGRESS CONVENTIONS
The Neutrality-suspicious. and Democrats-win hoid
their State Conventions in this city on Sept T. Inc
liberal Convention will be mass assemblage and tho
Democratic one will be composed Of delegates fusion
Convention was talked Of but it finally decided that
the present arrangement would be the most suitable
The I'D District Congress Convention VIII be held on the
9Th OF September and the delegates VIII be CHOSEN Dy
Liberal Republicans and Democrats In UNISON James
Smith it, OF st. Paul, and Eugene wilson Oh hneaPo
lis are the two most frequently mentioned In connection
With the nomination Mr. Smith Is a Republican and a
LAWYER Of high standing. lie is a good speaker and
man of conslderablepopaarity lie would make rather
stronger candidate than Mr.. Wilson. The latter has
served in Congress already. lie would run exceedingly
well in his own county, and would do fairly outside The
| election OF either would be almost beyond doubt.
There will probably be grand rally in st. PAU on
some day early September, probably during the state
| gobu W
| and Trumbul DooIttle or Brown. Correspondence
with those gentlemen has been begun. SUCH under
taking would meet with assured success, SURPRISING the
expectations OF It's Ongnators. It's enect WOuu ne NeIY
| districts which are seldom approached by tho more
| prominent speakers.