New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-26
ALABAMA.

A REVIEW OF THE POLITICAL SITUATION AND
OF CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS.
To the Edftor OF The Tribune.
SIR: In times long ago, in merry England,
it was recorded the epaph OF Robin Hood as one or
the virtues of this renowned freebooter, that
For fifteen years, and something more,
He robbed the rich TO feed the poor"
Such epaph might well be inscribed upon the tomb
of Republicansm in Alabama That it is dead can
deny and it has persstently pundered and robbed
the people in Alabama its friends cheeruly acknow-
edge. Many of us old Union men, oyalists during
the war and Grant men since; but the robbery COM
mtted by Grants tools is palpable and their moral
character so bad that decent Republicans have been
compelled TO pause. Let me give you history OF the
present Republican leaders in Alabama. George E.
Spencer is the leader to-day and who is hef He Is
native Of New-York afterward bartender in Indian
apos then sutler of Nebraska regiment. and then,
We gods United States senaorfr from Alabama. Spencer
"runs the machine" and hence has large number OF
satellites mostly negroes and fit subjects for work
house. II has gotten TO be axiom that he recommends
no man for office who will not barter himself, soul aud
body to the close mailcOntracting corporation OF
Spencer, Kinds & Co. 1t Spencer who caused tho
defeat Of Senator for reflection and who after
ward SO unusty caused his removal from the Mobile
Collectorship Warner was man universally respected
even by his political enemies Spencer is man unIyer
sally detested by his quasi friends Instead or
Senator Warner Spencer has appointed VIM Miller
the State Miller is very respectable old ogy, who let's
a hafbreed negro, name Ray Myers, take complete
control. A large importing merchant In mobile
told me few weeks since that Myers was
VIGOROUSLY corrupt, and could be bought for very
small sum at any Time He is SpenceT's big fugleman,
who once threa tened 10 kick the distinguished Cd oena
unless he paid more attention to his friends Miller
has been quite wealthy but has recently failed for over
100000. Mr.. Boutwell, at once demanded new oo9d'
but Congressman Hays, who Is heavy creditor OF Mil
ler's, promptly interfered and the matter mas oeen
Mr.. F. G. Bromberg an old and highly respectable
German citizen was originally appointed postmaster at
office faithfully aud TO the satisfaction OF every 0nt Tor
nearly two wears day the above mentioned NJ ers
nenses IL being a time OF profound peace. and is no
election at hand, Bomberg refused 10 give 10 INC
removed in week. DR.. George ii. Rex was gallant
and deserving officer In the Federal army, VINO was Up
pointed Assessor OF Internal revenue, anu VINO I4i
fully discharged his duties BY some means ne gained
Spencers ilwll, and forthwith he was TeoE5u anu
negro by the name OF Kaper abpoihteu IN us stou.
Rapler is by far the most Intelligent and respectable
Spencer ofice-holder i'll Alabama. 49,
as can be shown by letters from the POstOmee DC
had him promptly removed and a new man appointed.
Spencer had the affair settled Oy allowing 9lIiOWe 10
nav $500 quarterly; the confirmation OF the new man
WAS defeated Creswel rein>tated Marowc, who Is now
ON a European tour, and thus that matter en4eu q, an
1oTnIan who got away from that country between
Hnsst and sunrise after committing robbery, tho
roof o which Is now in the hands of the Government lie
+ n lit representative of the Radical party mere.
shII another Of spencer's appointments Is that
is a brother of Spencer's IN the malltOnuaclhS
business and was formerly n wagonmaster IN the regl-
ment of which spencer suffer- lt was there that
the intimacy sprung up that eNenlu!iy .Ie tte ie
ster 600 consul the Government Tor Whlch ne SO
bravey oriv" Kinds is perfectly iiteIate, tall lan-
tern-awed lOng-hared, lOnS-eEsed speclmtA Oh tIe
menus homo totally ignorant OF the laws either OF SO
cety OF decency. =, -, H., .,,,n
men as Senator Warner, Judges Price, HARRISON, ana
Cnnningham; Coils Figures, Davis, Lambert OHver,
Sanford 1.-THE last three State SenatOIs, and most OF
others These men have all done valiant service FOR
Grant and the Republican party IN days gone oy out
have become Disguised the treatment bestowed upon
them by Grant and his tool Spencer There are rev ue
cent men left in the Grant party in Alabama AaDdlna
Viii On for Greeley sure by 5000 majority. The people
are abaze with enthusiasm. and intend 10 put down
pepotsm, corruption, and plumber. D. r.
0peiika, Aid July 10, 1872.