New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-17
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and forgery"
The New-Albany Ledger insinuates that
Bauton and his friends not of the true faith
by calling them "Strayed-out Democrats"
The Binghamton Republican calls Mr.. Greeleys
statements at Portland reference to the matter OF
appointments, &C., "a substantial confession" and
"pitiful evasion"
The Springfield Republican says: Mr. Gree
leys visit to w.Hampshre brings out such personal
changes and such demontralons Of popular feeling as
leave no doubt OF the vote OF that State
The Troy Times is ANNOYED at the progress OF
Liberalism in this State 1t calls exIAeut-Goy AVords
declaration for Greeley shameful audacious, ana
palpable regeneration" Can he survive TINS poySyF
Liable stabi
"NOt to cry over split milk" Is the only
application the Grant papers seem to be willing 10 make
of the motto decentralization" And this is the way
The Syracuse Journal is reconciled Z" The exchange
Of Banks aad Grow fOr winthrop and Orr, Is one Oy
which the Republicans gain much aud lose little Men
have their days in politics; anu lhe udy Vi odhS anu
Grow were numbered even before they joined the
Greeley movement"
The outrage of TIE Journal Of Civilization
In attempting make political capital out OF the old
trouble between Senator Sumner and Preston Brooks Is
calling forth the most unmeasured condemnation from
ali quarters The Boston Gasee thinks the artist dis
plays his Gown small soul in the effort, and by the
prostttion of his talent mas caused himself TO
Dered among the most inscriptions OF hDeiers.'
1t is evident that the splendid life-records
Of Sumner and Greeley will weigh little with people OF
the same spartanike sternness The ST. Louis Globe
1t has, however. kind word for Arnold The just MS
tOrian has done much for Benedict Arnoia or tne
herOism OF his wintry march and his splendid courage
in battle stand and undefaced among the gOr
Gus achievements Of the first American soldiers"
The Fort Scott (Kan.) Monitor does not think
it worth while get angry over the foolish imprtnences
Of Mr.. Secretary Douglas. It thus mildly gets rid OF
Them "Theso nice little Grant editorials printed in
the Government Office and franked by Members OF Con,
gress to the different papers Ihe Monitor mas received
two bushels Of them with instructions now 10 set
them up" ltsfurther silence Is OmlhOus Us 10 '"or
tate.
The Great Renominated's family organ hav-
ing asserted that The Springfield Republican acknowl
edged that the worst of politicians in the country
are most enthusiastic for Greeley the latter paper re-
spends in this spirited style: Not by any means:
There good OF the worst class o! politicians
going for Greeley the great majority of them seem
10 ms 10 be ON the other RIde In matching rascals,
GTeeey's lot would be exhausted before Grants was
half through"
"The BinghamtOn bargain" is the ghost
that renders uneasy the sumbers Of The National NeW
Era It wanders about "the CHARGES" In this fashion:
For five weeks they have been before the country and
THE TRIBUNE has never printed denied charge as
it made. We give this statement on the authority
OF the Binghamton paper We know tlat Idb lsiBu ~
has evaded the question by contemplate verbal shifts
and lodges, but the charges stand unasSaed ana VIC
believe. unanswera0le."
If Mr.. Greeley had stopped in New-Hamp-
SHIRE he would have displeased The Aibany Erenng
Journal II says "Tha thin veneer covering OF Mi.
Greeeys tour stripped of lie might with soile
shadow of excuse make pretense Of paying visit To
his native State But when he continues his pilgrim
through Maine, which Is ON the eve OF election te
fact that he is campaign tour and trying to str up
disputed, even by his OWL partl'ans."
The Harrisburg PENN Telegraph, the Di-
ogenes Of the modern press has found honest man,
and that man is-Gen Hlrtranf! This its mastery
summing up OF the campaign in Pennsylvania: In
some respects more Objectionable candidate could not
b d PENNSYLVANIA
heads the Democratic ticket for Governor. HIS war
record ought render his election impossible. On the
other hand the record of Gen. Harranf both IN civil
aud military life has yet to be impeached either OF dis
honesty or of treason"
The resurrection" business is getting
lively and Senator Wilson and Gen. Logan not the
only sufferers by its unpleasant disclosures. The Spring
feId Republican presents this text to Congressman
Dawes from speech of his printed in The Congress
sional Globe of March 90 1917 cannot feel that when
death, II States Of this Union, ought 10 talk
about the question whether Democrats Repnb-
lcans, whether working with one side or tine
other marvel Sir, at the mind that can mud food IN
these days from such husks as that will contribute
no part OF my influence or my time 10 ran the Name OF
partisan prejudice, further TO disturb the peace OF
this Union upon these questions"
1t is hardly to be wondered at that the Adj
minstration orators and writers do not want clasp
hands the bloody chasm" if that act should bring
them face face with such scene Of msrue is pic
tured by The Charleston Is O. Courier Since the
closed and the military government superseded by
the civil authority, she has been at the mercy of more
rapacious gang of thieves than the Jammany of Tweed
corrupt Ring, consisting Of majority Of the Legisla
tre State Treasurer, and Governor have wdnOnly
wasted and appropriate ne revenues OF Lne oat ana
erished the country these men are among the wealth
lest. The extent OF their steainSs reaches millions Of
dollars and period OF many years"
The letter of Gov. b. Gratz Brown has been
accepted by The Springfield Republican in the same frank
and manly spirit in which it was put forth. 1t says
"Gov Browns frank statement, Joined with the
cent testimony from NewHaven, seems to reduce the
scandal to the lowest possible occasion OF oense His
exclamation of his general attitude the temperance
question is unquesonably sincere ana correct one
and IT, appears from tins and other testimony, ms
apses strict teetoaism have been very rare for
several wears: and IT, again. interpret their
panylng assurances he and his friends accept for him
retirement from public lfe either as candidate or Office
accident there will probably DO general disposition to
receive his explanations and pledges, and close
the agitation OF this disaGreeable scandal"
MR. ROLLINS ON GREELEY AND SUMNER.
The Hon. E. II. Rollins, in his recent speech
at Portsmouth n H. discussed Mr. Greeley and Senator
Sumner follows:
Greeley has been on both sides Of all political
questions. In 1861, he willing to allow " the way
ward sisters to depart in peace He was willing the
Union should be broken up Is 1t strange that the Rebels
should be willing TO support him for the Presidency In
ease OF Greeeys election the business men OF the c0uD
try would like to know VINO would occupy the important
position of Secretary Of the Treasury, one OF vital lm
pportance TO their interestsi Who would succeed
the present able creiary, who has Admins.
tered the financial affairs OF the department.
with signal ability ana unqucstiOned integrityf
Business men cannot afford the change nor the
uncertainty incident to the administration OF man so
tickle as Horace Greeley We have all prospered for the
mast four years business thriyes aud the abOng men
never received greater pay their services than now
They can secure comforts and Injuries OF life for
a davis labor than before since the morning stars
first sang together" will briefly refer TO some OF our
leaders have left ana purpose to speak kindly,
but nevertheless truthfully. Charles Sumner, whom we
nave admired and who had glorious record is gone.
Mr Sumner is mad, nfurated aud we appeal from tno
Sumner mad 10 the Sumner In his sane moments. The
great trouble is sumner is afflicted with the disease
prnaihnncY ID The nrain. llngnIer.l Sumner WAS as