New-York tribune., 1874-06-25
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Hon. ID. w. Voorhees, of Indiana has
announced that he Will not accept nomination for Con
gress.
The President will leave Washington to-
day for n trip TO West Virginia. He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Grant
The Hon. Alexander s. Diven of Elmira Is
now mentioned by the antDx Republicans aS sulta-
bic Republican candidate for Governor.
Cougsessman Lowe of Kansas has concluded
to retire private aud enjoy his share OF the salary
grab His constituents concluded that ho would do Sd
when he took It, 80.
The Democrats of the XXIId Pennsylvania
District have nominated Mr.. J. ii. Hopkins for Con-
gress There are three candidates in the field.
James g Negey the present incumbent, Republican
and salary graboer and Mr. Tnomas Horto"' ihde-
pendent
6The Democrats of the Ist Ohio District are
said to be unanimously in favor Of sending the Hon.
George H. Pendeton to Congress, with view to
placing him on the track for the Presidential nomna-
ton. The Ciereiald Paiadeler tells hun blnDty that
il to be President he had better keep out of
Congress.
Mr.. j. C. Blackburn, the man whom the
Democrats OF the With Kentucky District have nomi-
mated to succeed Conxressman Beck. is thus de-
scribed by The Louisville Courier Journal : Mr..
Blackburn has four years OF solid experiences
as Kentucky legislator, waere ne gave sig,
Washington well EQUIPPED for the more important duts
of Congressman. II, Ia man Of excellent abilities. OF
the highest personal character and Of capacity for
work. and Kentucky less than the Ashland district.
has reason 70 look upon his rising career with genuine
The Hon. Thomas Ewing, ex-Lieut.-GOv.
Mueller and Col. Llewellyn Baker have taken the field
in Ohio in favor OF the Constitution Commenting
upon this action The Cineinnah Commercial says:
"The Constitution is not q perfect document.
on and IT'S deas wnn% ss nsrv on nnfoqnnae
There are, DOUBT persons who have serious
jections to the new Constitution. but the force OF tho
opposition from the pr0fe who get their
living out OF p0litics and who OF opinion that their
%RD''A"'' iaed." VIII '' ''00''0 "' 0"''''D'''' " 'A
Virginia Conservatives are working them
selves into excitement report that Gov. Kem
per is alliance with Col Mosby and Gen. Grant
fer the purpose OF securing third for the latter.
One version of the story Is that Gov. Kemper
to "go for Grant not only for the
$4,000 Confederate braves should follow hlm to Granite
support There is SAID 10 be written evidence OF this
generous statement and the Virginia newspapers are
daring GOV. Kemper to publish the letters which are
supposed to contain 10.
The editor of The Bucyrus (Ohio) Forum has
received invitation to attend the celebration which
the Tammany Society OF this city has decided to hold on
July L. and Is pleased with 1t. He gives several
reasons why Western Democracy should not join in
the festivities among which that the Hard Money
plank Of the Tammany platform does not suit them, aud
about tho whole invitation that induces TO think that
TammaDy Is passing around Its belts OF wdmpuin,
sharpening its tonahawks. and painting iIs face with
yermilion, preparatory to starting gu the Presldenia
war-path Of 1876. 10 this We have no objection bus
warn 1t in advance that Western men and Western in
terests propose to have their throats cut ana
scaps lifted luxurious feast intended 10 deceive
and beray its unsuspecting victims"
The third term discussion is becoming re-
markaby animated considering the thigh state OF tenn
perature. Two Of the devoted organs in Boston
take very strong ground against It. The Journal de-
cares that under circumstances will the Republicans
of New-Engand either In convention or al the polls
vote In favor OF Grant for . third term.
The Trdreer says It does think any wise man who
Is we'll acquainted with our political history would
think seriously for moment OF running .
third time. Even The Cincinnati Commercial,
which has pooh poohd the idea from IL, start now
remarks that the discussion has proceeded far
enough and that tho President ought 70 send " me
orandum" OF those who are In his confidence,
announcing that he cannot under any circumstances.
permit the his for the Presidency after tho
expiration Of the that be Is serving Tue case
now serious enough for that"