New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-31
THE SITUATION IN MINNESOTA.

THE PROSPECTS OF LIBERAL SUCCESS IN NOyEM-
BER--CORRUPTION AMONG THE OFFICE-HoLD-
ERS-CONGRESS NOMINATIONS-THE CITIZENS
STILL BELIEVE MIR. GREELEY TO BE AN
HONEST MAN.
lFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNRl
ST. PAUL, Oct. 19.-Having travelled over
large portion Of the State of Minnesota and carefully
observed the course Of events during the present ex
citing and somewhat bitter Presidential campaign,
give the readers of THE TRIBUNE the indications as TO
the result Of the November elections IN the State The
campaign has been and continues to be characterized
by bitter personalities and inscriptions misrepresenta
TONS especially on the part Of the defenders OF Grant
and the defamers of Greeley. The latter candidate
being personally so well known in this State, has not
been assailed with the same malignity and
unscrpuOus disregard OF truth and history as i'll some
other States because the honest and welmeaning voters
In Minnesota cannot be made TO believe that he IS any
other than the great patriot, phlanhropis and states
man they have been led to believe him TO be from DIS
writings acts and uniform practices for the past quarter
Of century Prominent in the faith Of all persons OF
both parties in this State the belief that Horace Gree
ley is honest patriotic and true, having at heart the
highest good and welfare Of the people. distinguished
Administration official OF this State, who has national
reputation remarked yesterday that, while he should
vote for Grant he would DO entirely satisfied
if Horace Greeley should DO elected believing that the
interests of the country would not in any respect suher
under his care and direction; that he had been NE
long friend of his, and it panied him to read the unjust
and unWarrantabc assaults made upon him. lie iuFther
stated that the result of the campaign in his opinion
was by no means decided by the election in Penn
sylvaria, his native State.
The result in Pennsylvania has produced no pereepti
bic change in the sentiment in Minnesota The people
here are earnest sincere and jealous in their determine
ton bring about reform in the administration OF the
Government and they promise good results in this State
in November. The Liberals not thoroughly organ
Inc
under the lead the experienced politicians, with
all the party machinery and means for partisan warfare
in their possession They have plenty OF money at their
command, and use it in manner more corrupt and dis
graceful possible, than in any previous campaign IN
his State The Liberals have but little money and rely
upon the Justice Of their and the honest desire Of
the people for reform.
OFFICIAL CORRUPTION UNFINISHED.
From the highest officials state and National down TO
the petty ofcehOders there is plentiful Lack OF fitness
and honesty and this has become well known that it
is believed the people will not longer put up with t.
That these statements are not made without proper
foundation in fact instance single example in proof
of the general charge Of corruption in this State among
Federal officials which is winkcd at and covered up at
Washington During the latter part OF last Spring,
serious charges NeIe pIeeIlou IN tto JIM "a
missioner OF Internal revenue against seVela Ouelas IN
this state, whom were United states Court Com
missioner CardO2O, brother OF eXJudge CardOZo OF New
York; the Supervisor OF Internal Revenue, Collectors,
United states Marshal and others The charges we're OF
plundering and rObbing liquor dealers aud others
These charges were made by Government detective
and supported by number or respectable CltlZenS III
this State second detective sent out nom wash
lngOn investigate He did and obtained evidence
which substantiaed the charges OF corruption and dis
honest practices on the part OH cia which would have
sent the perpetrators 10 tho penienary had they been
duly prosecuted. But this about the time OF the
OiicehOlders Convention at Philadelphia, and the mat
ter was hushed up. Grant being nominated al tat Con
VentOn 10 became necessary 10 Squelch the whole mat
ter that his chances OF reeecOnImght not be endan
gered which would be inevitable II his principal sup
portes thus exposed in their rascaes. The
second detective sent his report 20 Washington ana was
told to remain here and await orders he Is Sill here,
but has received orders TO prosecute his In
vestigatons The leaders of the Grant party here are
more noted for INSCRIPTIONS acts than for wise
fOrethOugbt without any devotion TO or enthusiasm
for principles urge and work for policy which
promises their continuance in power. They rely on
money and official patronage 10 work out their selfish
schemes Their sway is but the tyrannca rule OF Ring,
which finds jealous, active ana obedient servants IN
most of the OicchOldeTs. few bold ana honest men
of an parties and large part Of the people have set TO
work TO bring about better condition OF AFFAIRS; ana M
believed they hold the balance OF power ana Will
shoW at the polls In November. This party OF Reform
gathering strength every day Evidence OF this may
be seen in every part OF the State among men OF all
parties and 1t is believed that both Grant and his party
are doomed defeat Greeleys strength in the State Is
believed TO he sufficient TO accomplish the desired
result Old Liberty aud Republicans, Democrats,
German and scandinavian Republicans and others, VINO
lament the shortcomings Of the present ADMINISTRATION
are 10 constitute party sufficiently strong TO overcome
the oiee-hOlders Office and their followers
The fossils in the Democratic party who Will follow the
BlsntoD Duncan movement can be counted on ones
fingers.
FOREIGN VOTE.
The contest this state will be decided largely by the
foreign vote and the Northern Pacific Railroad influence