Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-31
ThO Campaign I'm New York -Granrs
ExIrAVaEamce shown Up.

Perhaps there never was so little attention given
to politics in the commercial emporium Of the
country as during the present campaign. The
election will take place in few days and yet
neither Of the great parties had held any meetings
until within the present week.
very large aud enthusiastic meeting of the
Democratic party, the first for many months, VIZ 9
held on "Wednesday night, al which number OF
ahle spCeehes were made, aud fIVOrable opening
Of the campaign took place.
Mr.. DKLANo c. CALVIN, is entitled TO The
thanks Of the country for his very concise and in
struclive criticism Of the Grants Administration,
on this occasion, from which We quote cx-
tract He said -
"He was happy 10 join in the ratification of the
Stlts and local Democratic nominations that
tlekst more excellent In all particulars had never
been presented Tor the peoples support; that they
assembled under the auspicious promise OF 4
brighter day for the country. The heroic Democ-
FaeV Of Ohio had spoken In language that could
not be misunderstood, and which promised an
eeFly downfall Of those who have so long peTVert-
ed The Institutions Of our country, tramp,cd upon
the Constitution, aud usurped the authority OF the
States aud invaded the rights OF the people. lie
desired 70 discuss the issues Of the canvass truly
and fairly, and was disposed to accord TO the
naases OF the Republican party the same desire
70 promote the welfare aud success Of the country
as be claimed for himself aud those who were his
political associates for AL were blessed 10y good
WoVeEnment aud cursed OF bad. The foremost
doctrine OF the State platform was the support OF
the States In all their rights, which involved the
matntenanee OF the executive, Legislative and jn-
dieial departments Of the State; the protection
and vindicatiOn Of life, person, character, and
property. When any OF these are invaded, We
looked 10 the state and local courts for redress.
There had been q persistent effort on the part Of
radical politicians to make State rights syLony-
nous with the right of " secession" and by an
appeal 70 the pFejUdlces Of our people 10 cover
1R the inVldiOus invasion of State rights by the
Federal Government. These dangerous beresies
had been denounced as destructive Of all govern
ment, 90 engendeIing habit OF disobedience and
Thirst for power not easily cured that when rights
were uburped under the plea of necessity, they
WeFe never surrendered after the necessity was
passed, but had 70 be recaptured by revolution
The prOAlgaey of the Administration crippled OHI
hnances directly and engendered public dlslrusI
The infamous salary grab, 10 which General
Grant was actively accessory, defrauded the Trca-
0uFy OF nearly g. ,O00,O The Government Te.
ceIpts Ofls72 were ever S4il coo 900, the payment
on account Of the national debt was about $lg9,
10000, leaving balance Of S2l2 100000 used
souandered. or stolen. Mr.. BuchAnans expenses
ordinary were about eOS, 100000, and 100000,
100 allowing for increased expenses were ample
ADr honest economy, showing useless tquander
ing of Gle, 900, 600. The salary grab was equa
to the earning Of 8 $50 common hOorers or fam
tles or 10 45O persons robbed OF their entire sup
port. The Sic, 100000, Equandered was equallc
2e20O0 families robbed of their support, equal to
1l3OOO0 peFSons. The two sums are equal TO 8;
TAX annually upon every inhabitant OF the country
or s15 for every male adult, or per cent OF al
ths assessed value of the real estate Of the United
states and Territories. These figures would helI
70 comprehend the magnitude otthe swindles. Ii
the Iignt of these facts now absurd and pueril'
was the Radical boast of reducing the nationa
debt. The uniform tendency Oi Radical Legislation
ana policy had been TO enrich the rich, strengthen
mOnOpolIes. and increase tariffs, TO the detTimen
OF the labOriDg poor aud the honest enterprise Q
the country. ain the present political outlook,
continued the speaker, 81 can see Ia the earl.
future the dawn Of a better day for the repubh
by the restoration OF the Democratic party, tha
LEue friend Of the Union aud the Constitution, q
power; under her benign supremacy fraternal re
Cancellation and national concord aud pTospeni
win return, and We fervenlly pray never again L
depart. Let all who love their country aud cher
ish the history and traditions Of the Democratl
pMtY, Join In effOrts to accomplish sueh agloTiou
0Onsum1 ton. And may Gods benediction {
peace and success attend and rest upon you all.