The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-11-07
Comments Of the Press.

From The Baltimore american Of Wednesday
The DEFEAT OF YEsTEaDAY.-The
Republican defeat yesterday appears to
have been almost universal, even Massa-
chusetts having fallen into the Democratic
line; leaving little Rhode Island alone as
the Republican standard bearer Of New
England in the election of yesterday.
There will, however, be general rejoicing
everywhere among Republicans over the
defeat Of Ben. Butler. The Disguised
Republicans seem to have been more nu.
merous and more determined than was
generally anticipated. We were aware
that the feeling Of dissatisfaction among
quiet and thoughtful Republicans was un-
precedented, but had no idea that IT would
show itself to be as widespread aud uni
yersal, Every protest or disapproyal Of
Congressional OF Administrative wrong
doing, which has been attributed by the
magnates at Washington to personal mo-
tives, has added TO the general disgust
which has permeated through tho Repub-
lican party
There never has been in the history Of
political parties in this country case of
more unmistakable and persistent suicide
than that which was consummated yester.
day. For two years the whole power Of
the Administration has been exerted to
wrest from the hands Of the Republican
party their State organizations, and to pack
conventions and make nominations at the
bidding Of the ofhceholding eliqucs who
were given control OF the several States.
Here in Maryland two years ago there
was an enthusiastic and growing Republi.
can party, with every prospect before il Of
carrying a majority Of the Legislature,
when evil advice at Washington oyerturn-
ed the whole party organization, and drove
out of its communion the great majority
OF the men Of influence and character IN
the State, The Republican party was
killed TO enable Postmaster General Crcs.
well 10 build upon its ruins sCreswell
party, which was 10 make no nominations
without his consent aud approval; to adopt
resolutions of confidence in him az an
thor primary meetings and conventions.
aud bespat;cr with praise the great author
OF their existence. The control and man
agement and direction Of everything per-
taining to political affairs were given to
the exclusive charge of oficeholdsrs. so far
as Baltimore was concerned, and those
from the counties were expected to con.
troll and influence their local organiza tons.
There was to be Grant party, but no Re
publican party, and hence the present de-
plorable condition Of affairs il this State.
There is reason TO believe that the same
feeling has been organized in other States.
Almost everywhere, even 10 Massachusetts.
party management has become the mere
dictum Of oiiceholdors, who follow instrue-
ticns from Washington, aud thousands Of
the best and most active and influential
men have rtood Of ia disgust, and thought
u best 10 allow the harvest Of bad msn-
agement to be fully reaped before the an
proach Of another Presidential election
The result 10 Maryland seems 10 be that
Nj. Creswell, having accomplished al this
disofganization, has quietly dropped out
o. The Cabinet and leif his oiiicehoI6ers in
eenfuzlon and dismay, apparently taking
no further interest IN their fortunes 81
'ols'oftnnts. an We can say Is that q i i
nbt our funcs,l
We Do not care to eaumefats he other
sriefous national eauses fsr these Repub.
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