The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-29


against them DO not think this win be the result,
at least so far as the State ticket Is concerned for
the reason that the republicans have been sngu-
larry inert and Inactive so far as appearances go.
except as against the new constitution; but II they
unite heartily with the friends Of Governor Jacob
the worst fears OF the democrats may be realized.
The contest Is singular one, resembling In Its
main aspects the great national contest for the
Presidency, except that In this case the boot IL on
the other leg and the resemblance Is constantly
used by Governor Jacobs friends az an
argument why democrats may support a
democrat who did not, as well as repub-
lican who did receive q democratic nomination.
votes, that they are after. The republicans nave
not made State ticket. but have practically
win vote for him. They would have nominated
him outright, but IL was thought wiser to let the
was believed by Senator FOREMAN and others that
this course would strengthen him, and at the same
time strengthen the opposition to the new const-
the constitution, without the restrictive negro
clause OF course, but publicly he makes no utter
ances on the subject. This rather anomalous con.
dition of affairs grows out Of the necessities of the
republicans, as well as Governor Jacobs relations
the friends Of Mr.. Camden, the democratic candi,
date, uneasy, II 1t does not dshearten them.
GOVERNOR JACOB AND THE DEMOCRACY.
The origin or the quarrel can only be found by
looking back at the history OF parties since the war;
In the first years OF peace the democracy seemed
shown that this is democratic State. The repub-
Iican triumphs were confessedly due in great
measure, In the later day OF republican ascendancy
to the liberalism OF Camden in supporting what Is
here known as the "Fick amendment" and thereby
driving straight-laced democratic voters from the
in M s Be
scribed in the fewest words as general amnesty and
universal suffrage though 1t was In reality intended
pubicans had passed many disabling acts
and had even Incorporated into the constitution OF
rebels from any participation IN public affairs at
least so far as holding office Is concerned. 1t was
to repeal this obnoxious provision that the Flick
amendment was proposed; but as 1t recognized
the right of negroes to vote as well as rebels it
gave great offence to many persons who were not
willing TO do to the blacks they wished the blacks
should do TO them. The effect of Camden's sup
port of this measure was to make him so many enc
mics in his own party that in 1870 he declined to
be candidate for Governor and threw the whole
weight OF his influence In favor OF Jacob. In 1872
1t was expected by Camden's friends that
him; hut the latter, urged on by his friends
saw his duty in different light. On the plea that
the Convention which nominated Camden was
packed convention Jacob came out as an lnde-
pendent candidate for reelection and he carries
part of his party with HIM. In the northern and
feeling that he was badly treated, while among
Camdens friends the feeling Is equally strong that
he has treated Camden badly. So they go into the
canvass showing good deal of bitterness but
Camdens friends claiming the State by 10000
majority.
AN ESTIMATE OF JACOBS DEMOCRATIC STRENGTH
have before me the figures OF Jacobs probable
strength in his own party. the estimate being made
According to this estimate he will receive alto
gether only 3,700 democratic votes In the State. 1t
must not be forgotten that these are democratic
It is believed that Ohio county Will give him 300
Kanawha 200, Hampshire and Hurnson $50 each
and Hardy, Mineral, Taylor and Lewis 100 each.
The Eastern Panhandle Is put down at 500 and the
Western Panhandle at LOO: In the remaining
forty counties ne 10 allowed al an average OF co.
way his democratic strength Of ZOO is arrived at.
With full republican vote this would overcome the
a<tr sn~ff.y nf
him margin which would make his calling and
election sure. But this Is not to be II the claim OF
the democracy Is founded on mct. Ihey say the
teenth amendment, and which has never yet been
cast in this State, Will not be fewer than $4,000. 1t
seems like very large estimate, and possibly may
he mistake; but it is confidently counted on as
the new and controlling influence in West Virginia
politics. On what this estimate is based nobody
vote alone that the expected majority OF 10000 Is
based. It would be singular spectacle-and
approaching election-to see these people
coming back into the Union to throw around the
negroes disabling clause In the State constitution
similar to the one Affecting themselves which they
now trying to wipe out. The whole fight Is on
the adoption OF the constitution either with or with
out the clause which prevents negroes from hold
ing ONCE.
If THE CONSTITUTION FAILS
1t will be democratic defeat, for the election Is
held under 1t and will fail with It, Governor Jacob
will then hold over and everything will remain as
it is. This is the principal reason why the republi-
opposition to the new constitution. Besides, a
canvass in West Virginia is attended with
great difficulty There is not a county
in the State that is not mountainous, and some OF
them all mountain. The roads are bad and the
fare abominable. The motto OF the nine-year-Old
State "MOntdnt seDlper Hberf" may be true
enough but the mOuntaineers are not the most de-
sirable reemen in the world to meet the hastings
or anywhere else. They expect rOusing speeches
and they take their democracy in strong doses.
Thus It becomes something more than labor Of
love to serve them. Major Mathews, the candidate
for Attorney General, was here recgPerati,ng
campaigning among the mountains. Mr.. Frank
Hereford, the Congressman from this district,
and q candidate for reelection, was 80 disguised
with the iabors expected from him that he
actually went and got married, and ran away for
diminished honeymoon But he will be back
again and at work before the canvass closes. Tho
poor people at White Sulphur take little interest
In the hard work of the campaign We can only
talk politics in general way, and show our simple
faith in Greeleys election. Carl Schurz speech in
the HERALD came as great relief to us, and II
Sumner would only write letter We
the republican leaders, but hang ferventiy
on the utterances OF the liberal 0racles. II our
peace is consulted as it should be we shall have
something new several days after 1t occurred every
OF Schurz. With such food in abundance we may
even succeed in quieting the man who believes
Grant has chance in the fight He Is not q very
loud taker. to be sure; but we are anxious TO con-
vince him, not only that the White Sulphur may be-
UNANIMOUSLY for Greeley, but unanimous In It's
belief OF his election.