The sun., 1872-03-27
POLITICS IN CONNECTICUT.
THE CLOSING DITS or 4 DULL 1VD
NpIHITL ESS NIMHIIGN


Stitc OrganilRtieB-A square Party Figh
to he hndc-No Hope OF Jewels Election
y, he PeOpIr-Tbe Cincinnati Movement
Correspondence of The sun.
IlnITToRD, March 2G.-'rhis H. the last
week oi the campaign. and all that now remain.
To he accomplished Is to perfect the arrange
mcnis for bringing the electors to the polls and
securing a fun attendance next Monday. \ kind
Of lnnguor has been visible In The movements OF
the canvass on both riGcs. aud tho vote H. not
likely - exceed the average for the last hall
dozen years. The number az new frccmcn made
10y 'Ne Town liu'rd apr cai to- have been unu-
sually large. You are aware that the practice
differs II IN that in New York. Persons having
the qualifications required by the Constitution
have to be examined 10y the Sclcctnion. and II
they pass the ordeal are admitted to the privl-
lcges of electors, taking an oath that they will
exercise those privileges CunfOrmably to the
Constitution, without fear ur hope II reward.
II l. a cumhrous. foolish form, aud perjuries
follow inevitably. thick anG fast Many OF
those who swear that they will act indopcnd-
entity and honestly. intend to vote for a con-
sidcrGtion. selling the right uf suffrage at the
highest market price. This II u vice. not OF
party, but ~ human nature. The only differ
encc between Republicans and Democrats IL
that the Grant men, having control of the offices.
can command more money, and Of course viii
buy more votes.
DULL CANPAIGN.
The electioncering speeches on both sides
have been more routine and dun than usual
There has been nc discussion Of principles on
the policy Of the Government. Some vituuera-
tion and abuse ~ the other side has been he lrd,
especially from the agents of the Administra-
tiOn. but IL has been tame aud feeble producing
no enthusiasm or effect ut any kind The papers
generally have partaken Of the prevailing feeling
Of dullncss and Indifference. and there Is little
animation ia any quarter. The only manifesto
tions uf sohcttuuc about the result are exhibited
Asa an biol aaIt.
that they Hrp To- hc held responsible IN case -
disaster To the Administration cause. \ fort
night ago the Demuctat. had the game In their
own hands, and II looked a. though Mr. Hub
bard was t. hc elected 10y the people but lat q
terry there ha- sprung M am apprehension that
the overthrow ot tho Republicans might he
seized upon by the Democratic managers at
Washington a. aii indication that Grant could
be beaten 10y the Democracy without the Repub-
lcan reinforcement witch all sdgacious men
perceive to he Indispensable to the downfall of
the present corrupt dynasty.
THE Dt>AFFED rtp REPu BiiCANs
could muster strength enough 10 turn the scale
with the greatest case, bat they have no inCina-
uon to encourage the Democrats In the folly Of
supposing that they can cope with tho forces Of
the Administration unsupported by outside as
sistance. They know the denomination Of Grant
Ia n sure thing in any event, and sympathiZing
with the party on state issues they will adhere
to the organization at the state election without
committing themselves to the support Of Grant
In November iudcious nomination at Gin
cinnati. cordially acquesced In by the Demo-
Gratis, would sweep this state BY majority OF
thousands And sensible Republicans who be.
hoNC in the principles of the organization "a ex-
pounded by Trunihull Sumncr.aud CreeleV and
are disgusted with the corruption OF the Ad-
minlstration aud the foolish blunders ~ its par
tisans In Congress. have no idea of promoting a
condition Of things In which the Democrats m ay
be led To repeat the preposterous policy OF 1905.
AN oLD-fAsnIOsEU Panty STRUGGLE.
In view Of these circumstances, II Is reason.
able to conclude. a. the contest Is to take the
the advantage on the side oi the Republicans in
the matter Of material aid, that they will retain
ture is concerned. The Constitution requiring a
majority OF all the votes polled 70 elect the
State ticket, the probability Is that the choice of
Governor and the inferior state Officers will de.
volve upon that body.
TIE DENoCRATIC BoURBONs.
The Bourbons have ridden the Democratic par
young mon have become discuntented and un-
sasy under the infection. Mr.. Burr editor OF the
1tmcs, Is respectable man, generally well es-
tcemed, and he makes the most readable paper
In the city, but he has become inevitable In
every party programme. lie s perpetual Presi-
dent of the state Committee, calls every Con-
vention To order, and generally presides at the
sittings. Mr. Eaton used to share the honors
with him. hut he seems to have run to seed and
Burr is lord paramount. lie dominates every
whore. and his orders are never disputed. But
latterly this thing seems To- have been uyerdone.
aud the boys are beginning To complain.
a WARNING TO ILLEGAL VOTERS.
The Democratic State Committee have put an
ugly, irritating hair IN the neck Of the Admins
tration and Ii is evidently chadna and annoVine
tice for the clerks.under Executive inspifatiun,tu
abandon their posts In the departments and
visit the states whore they claim the right To
vote, and thus reinforce the ranks Of the faith
full. The spirit of the local statutes Is often yo-
lated by this proceeding hut the necessities Of the
Administration have been allowed TO override
state cnaCtmrnt-, and hundreds II Illegal votes
have been pulled all oyerthe country This game
oi corruption Is no" To 'omG To an end 80 ar a.
Connecticut T. concerned. The state has Away
been tenacious of her rights as an independent
comimonN ealth. ~ long ago as the war
lol2 Roger Grswold, man of great ability.
well extraordinary hrmness aud
the Federal Government in the matter II the
control of the militia OF the state, Insisting upon
his power under the CONSTITUTIONS and Mr. Mad
Our Republicans are generally subserNent To the
Wishes OF the military dynasty, but In matter
of this Kind they have a remnant Of state pride
left. sufficient Ia enforce the laws regulating the
right of suffrage. The Chairman Of the Demo
cratic state Committee has given formal notice
to former citizens Of Connecticut now serving
the Administration at Washington, that II they
come here to vote In violation Of law, they must
confront
THE PENAL coNsEoURNCEs
OF obeying the orders Of the Government. with
in the past year a territorial government has
been granted 10 the District OF Columbia. where
by persons residing there have become qualified
To vote for members Of the legislative body and
delegate In Congress. II there was any doubt
an the subject before, this settles the question
adversely tu the right Of the Washington gentry
20 take part ia our elections. And every mo-
theirs son Of them who attempts To vote here,
after s"rugius To his residence In Wa4.hingtuu.
VIII be shilttt To the pans ana peudlilcS ut PER
Jury, What are the poor fellows to dor Every
Connecticut official has been ordered lu 20 home
aud vote. Now these department clerks are
compelled iu vote according 10 the orders of The
Administration In Washington. They are be-
tween the devil and the deep sen. II they dis
obey the GoNtrnmeut, they VIII Toe sacrificed ON
the altar of civil service reform. If they come
here and orer to vote they Will hc sout to the
pcnitCntiary And man under punishment Tot
offending against the Laws ~ the State is be-
yond the reach Of the clemency of the President
THE PROBABLE RESULT.
Jewell has no hope of receiving a majority Of
the popular vote. Tho diversions 10y the Labor
Rrtormers, the Temperance men, and other
indictments put that out II the question. And
IL may be that three or four Senators and a dozen
or more Grant Assemhlymcu viii he defeated hy
these subdivisions OF the party. In that case the
Democrats will achieve a nominal victory hut
the chances are the other way In any event the
Cincinnati movement will hc promoted and en-
couragrd as the only certain means uf ereCtln4
n Arcform in the Government. II Is a proposition
that no sane Democrat will controYert that the
unaided strength Of the party cannot success
fully resist the Philadelphia nominee. This
point conceded, the only question To be Consid-
cred T. whether If BE- better ftrthe honor o. well
AS the material Interests Il the country that an
honest man, Of intellect and adequate culture. a
civilian and statesman, 'uuuIu ho chosen Irt,i
dent in the place of the ignorant, competent
and corrupt incumbent. ur to have % ptfuctuA
tiun Of the ml-rulc and dishonesty that !, now
di-gracing the nation. Every Democrat VIII,
prtlpr, the latter alt pTuatiyg rau have ha bri