The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-15

rally unfrendly to Grant, he only hestated for the
chieftain. fIe is now bound 70 Grants support,
and can do much In his strong republican district
towards the success OF the Philadelphia nominees.
But had he been defeated as Bingham was by
young and unknown aspIrant for the honors he had
won so long fear he would not have
readily and so generously for the admin
istratlon. Bingham Is by al od S,s ond ane
abest man Ia the state. ne STANDS II, lar anone
ton in Congress-. That he is not to go back again
Is cause for general regret, and, In spite OF MS
nos more 40 than one or
course this time Then, on the other hand the reg
uars claim that the Irish and French OF tne a'ter r
Grant and Wilson. l think that is great mistake
There is strong prejudice in the minds OF
THE IRISH BORN CITIZENS
against Mr.. Wilson In consequence OF his Know
Nothing record, and as of course there Is nothing
DONE inner tsev Greco re OF ep tbrouG their ma
tional and religious newspapers here as well as IN
New York or Boston, Wilson win be rememberedto
Il An amusing incident occurred here lately, which
illustrated point In the Know Nothing folly most
whole-soaied freshman, encountered in DEBATE an
irascible gentleman, OF Burlington, who recalls
with regret the good days when
was In the ascendant. This gentleman said That
he thought no Irishman ought to be entrusted with
the franchise until he became educated-say AFTER
twenty years. residence In the country.
"Well. now,' put in Captain Lonergan hurriedly,
II am an freshman and you are native; nt PEI PEI
you drinks for the crowd that YOU can't repeat the
three first lines Of the Declaration OF lndepend-
ence."
"DOnen
'"When In the course of human events -
go on go on" said the Captain. ~
"Well, can you do 1t ?" demanded the native in
great bewilderment.
This was more than the Captain bargained FOR,
but ne was equal to the occasion.
"Wny, man, 81 course can" he replied conf
"whcn in the course OF human events It becomes
necessary f0r one people to trample upon the rights
OF another then, and not till then, let my epitaph
be written"
well well; you are right" exclaimed the ma
tailed part Of Robert Emmetts speech into the
first words Of the Declaration. * !.
THE FEELING AGAINST WILSON.
Inc regular traders here as elsewhere deny that
henry wilson was ever Know Nothing, but his
own letter Of denial does not state specifically that
we'll aware Of It. Efforts are being made to win
over the French Of burlington to the regular side,
with what success remains to be seen. It is posi-
Die they Will succeed for owing to the large patron
age IN the hands OF the administration men and
the abundance OF money at their disposal they can
bring q heavy pressure to bear. This is the Grant
banner county (Chttenden), while the chief
strength OF the liberal republicans is IN Franklin
and Rutland counties. The Grant party have
ANOTHER ADVANTAGE OVER THE GREELEYITES
In Burl1ngton-they have daily paper to advocate
their cause, the Free Press ana Times while their
IL cannot De otherwise than advantageous to be
able to speak six times to your adversaries' once,
especially III uelaMatOry DEBATE. THIS Is, however,
to be remeded. There are live liberals here who
cannot afford to permit such an advantage to re-
main with the Grant men. or these liberals the
most conspicuous are Judge Judson c. Noyes, of the
City Court; Daniel Roberts, lawyer and G. +. Ward,
treasurer OF the Burlington Savings Bank.
BANKS TO STUMP THE STATE.
General Banks Is booked to stump the State this
week for Greeley and Brown, and it is said that
Sumner will follow; Colonel veazey, Senators
Morrill and Edmnnds, Governor Stewart Colonel
Joyce and others of less note will do the spOuting
for the administration. Senator Edmunds and
Governor Stewart are here now. The latter will be
serenaded and welcomed home by his friends to-
night. NJ. =