New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-02
POLITICAL NOTES.

1t looks more and more as if an Independent
Democrat would occupy Mr.. Dawes's seat in the XLIVh
Congress. The leading Republican journals and men IN
the XIth District have openly revOlted
from the party nominee Mr.. Alexander, and warmly
supporting Mr.. Chapu, the Democratic candidate The
latter gentleman is candidate every honest man can
vote for with pleasure His opponent is exactly the
opposite of that.
The campaign in Philadelphia has taken the
shape Of of placards All the city the walls
appeals and manifestOes in staring type
Among the poster" literature put out by the Demo
Gratis is large bill with the following: "Oysters and
Champagne for Onice-holders and Contractors Beads
and Bugles ON their Dresses. Jolly Times have they.
Winter coming on. No work Want and Cold Feet for
Women and Children. Vote for Change!" Another
poster makes an effective attack on Boss Mann and
opposed to Tnrd Presidential Term vote against VIM
b. Mann for Sixth Term. All who are in favor Of the
Credit Moblier the larry Grab and the Back Pay Steal
reciproose by voting for Vim. D. Kelley for Congress"
Mr.. Alexander II. Stephens will be a curious
representative OF his constituents If he is reelected
from the With Georgia District. He made speech
few days ago In which he defended the Presidents
policy In the Louisiana case, aud uaequivocally pro-
nounced in favor of third term. few evenings later
party constituents held meeting at Augusta.
applauded to the echo speech Of the Hon. b. H.
Hill denOuDcng the very sentiments Mr.. Stephens ut
tered. At the close Of the meeting resolutions
adopted pronOuncing the interference in louisiana
usurpaton aud declaring that in 1874 reairm the
declaration of the people of NewYork as made III Con-
venton the 26h day of July IN the year 1885, when
ratiiying the Constitution OF the United states mat
shall be eligible TO the office OF President Of the
United States q third term"
Congressman Dawes is not likely to
strengthen himself by his defense OF Batersm. From
,he opening of the present In Massachusetts,
the only Boston newspaper which has been enough of
an organ 10 advocate the election OF Butler has
The areier The others have either openly denounced
him and encouraged bolt, The Transcript has fear
essy DONE have kept entirely silent The disgrace
action Of Mr. Dawes provokes The Advertiser which
has trying its best to be faithful into
rebellion In its issue Of yesterday IL thus gives Mr.
Dawes entirely merted rebuke The great mistake
made by Mr.. Dawes Salem in urging the election Of
Butler to Congress, assuming that the Republican
party has with the character and principles
Of its candidates provided they have secured the
Endorsement OF a convention. The great objection
witch covers thousand minor ones, Is that Butlers
Influence in public te - gSs sI Ss and ceirupng
have excited the deepest public odn nave been those
through his persisency from which he aud his friends
have derived enormous profits. There VIII be strong
Republican protest against his election within bis dis
rict and who taking part in II entitled to
The respect and good wishes OF Republicans throughout
the c0u1try."
AS the election draws near, Administration
orators resort and the old cries. and
foreigner reading their speeches would come TO the
conclusion that are IN imminent danger Of being
precipitaied int another civil usually 90
sensible Mr. George F. Hoar seems to forget himself
entirely. and talks the smallest
and loudest ward politician In speech at Worcester
the other night he repeated the usual twadde about the
mission OF the Republican party being ended until
10 every citizen under the nag Is the right
wel in safety In his home and TO vote as his
shall dictate. Mr. Hoar knows very well that the only
men who the present time prevented from voting
as their conscences shall dictate" Government
employees IN post-ofices nayyyards and eustomhouses
who not Only have for the men whom party die
tates but have pay very literally TO keep the party
az power. In closing his speech, Mr. HOar dld himself
me gross Injustice b. draw this picture OF the coDse
quenoes the defeat OF Gov Talbot His defeat would
carry Insecurity and fear thousands OF humble
tonnes, while would send thrill OF JOY Throughout
reeldom-Iebedom, which Is but another name for the
hosts the White Leaguers aud ku Klux full OF AL re
beiots passions. They know nothing OF probibitory
laws consables of local Issues but they all
Know Massachusetts,, and they would deem Demo.
cratic victory tine capture VI tue very citadel Of
liberty"