The New York herald., 1874-11-02
STATE POLITICS.

YOrk-Tne weak Issues OF tho Cam.
paIgn-A Probable Gain OF Mine
Democratic Congressmen-The State
UTICA, N. T., Oct. 80, 1874.
In this and the adjoining counties the republi.
cans show greater degree OF active enthusiasm
than anywhere else west OF Albany. Nor are the
democratic idle, and the total vote may be
large. In the campaign OF 1879 there was
greater order and confidence. Despite the
eager display OF the last lew days the
many meetings and the stirring speeches in this
city and various surrounding townships, the vote
OF ootn parties will show some falling on. The
"spurT has come too late. Republican as well
as democrats postponed their preparations too
long, and the result is much confusion in the
minds Of the rural voters in Dotn organiza tions
In the republican meeting held last evening at the
Opera House, though 1t was large and brilliant,
and standing room was at . premium, there was
. want Of pertinence and cearness in setting
forth
THE ISSUES OF THE CAMPAIGN
and the claims OF General DIX for reelection
which made itself painfully apparent. Mr. Ellis II.
Roberts and Mr. Stewart L. Woodiord gave wearl-
some reviews OF the past history OF the republican
party. This was not what the audience wanted.
The brilliant record OF General Dix, his splendid
administration OF the executive office OF the State
would have made more effective theme. There
were great many democrats present who needed
enlightenment on matters or this kind and upon
the question whether the party supporting Cover.
nor Dix holds itself bound to sustain President
Grant In
URGING HIM FOR THIRD TERN.
The latter topic was treated in these words by
the principal speaker OF the evening, aBoth Gov
ernor Seymour and Mr.. Herman make great deal
OF the suggestion OF Presidential third term
The traditions OF the Republic, as sacred as
written statutes, are strong in the minds OF
sll citizens. The examples OF Washington
and Jackson stand for adoption by every
President Governor Dix has given utterance to
the popular conviction that no President can ex-
tend his service beyond the period for which the
6rst President occupied the Executive chair. The
country Is greatly Indebted to General Grant for
his achievements IN the field and for his
prudence In administration, and would see no
danger to its Liberties from third. term,
act that no President shall claim q tenure OF Office
even by popular federation, beyond that approved
needed 10 round out the symmetry OF his car career n
sns pG this aas al ns tnas sav was Of sss @
that in return for hts services General Grant de-
served third term. In this method Of treating
u Is true, being offlce-h -holders-made the same
blunder. No outspoken denunciatlon Of the Pres-
dental aspiration mas yet been heard from
Seeing this the democrats through ali
their their . journals and public speakers have
OF the HERALD against C@sarism ana struttng in
borrowed plumage are taking credit to themselves
for having discovered deep laid scheme OF
tniqulty on the part OF the administration and its
party. Considering the
with which the democrats have had to work in
this campaign it Is really wonderful how much they
have made OF 1t. Pat Correct, lion OF the demo-
cratic party in Onondaga county, in a speech the
other night, arraigned Governor Din on more
counts and credited him with more apparent crimes
shan ne might Judas Iscarior. Here was the fash
ion Corbet yelled at his terror-strcken audience
VI charge Governor Dix with being connected with
toed tie Local option bill; charge him with hav-
ting recommended the repeal OF the usury
charge nm we9 aYas
mortgages from taxation; charge him
with having recommended that savings banks
charge MIN with having been silent when the
convention that nominated him indorsed Grants
administration" These were all
THE INDUSTRIOUS OFFENCES
that Pat Corbet could enumerate; and, as they
were urged with all the vehemence OF an advocate
pressing home conviction before jury against
some notorious criminal, the democratic auditory,
gwen no time to weigh the guilt OF the accused,
When Pat came to Tden his voice
tell to an angelic sweetness; and, with a
look Of rapt admiration, he extended
hearers, Let me point to his (Tilden's) unassall-
able record; let me point to his position on al
point to his prosecution ci the ring thleves; let
me point to his purlfcatlon OF the judiciary; let
point to the platform on which he stands; ana
finally, let me point to the beauty OF his lite and
the unchallenged honesty Of his character"
MULiUM IN PARvO.
Most people VINO read the papers find little to
bring against Governor DIX, but an orator OF the
democratic cs party when properly worked up, like
the fiery and dramatic COrDet make that little
appear very formidable indeed
Inc count against the Governor OF having vetoed
THE LOCAL OPTION RILL
y too weak OF Itself to make an impression. The
pronibltlonists, SO far as /! can perceive muster
offence. They have been represented as terribly
wrought upon by the Governors action, but tney
nam6es and sa So Their meetings. are not un
like those OF ''the peoples party" In New York
city mere flashes IN The pan, trltle OF sound ana
fury, signitying nothing. The recommendations
THE REPEAL OF THE UsURY LAWS,
made for the benefit OF those who are supposed to
be hostile to their author, will not affect him to
any such degree as the opposition speakers pre-
tend. More potent for mischief Is the Wen worn
POSTS TSis really Wise WISE suggestion mas been art
to the working classes, and Of that the very most
has been made From all that can be seen in the
viii not be the WORK Of the democracy. Numbers
Qf republicans Will thoughtessly visit on his mead
the sins OF the administration, while others are
prepared to trade of the head OF the State ticket
TO carry their local candidates.
In Trenton, Clinton and Lee Centre townships
republican meetings were held this evening and
were we'll attended The speaking was confined
to local orators. Ellis II. Roberts stands doubt
(ul chance OF being reelected TO Congress. At
Bo0nville big republican rally Is hoped Tor Mon
day evening" and In Utica city the c0lOred men are
expected TO turn out en- nldsse the night before
election. Thursday an enthusiastic repubii-
cah meeting was held at KnoxbOr0. and indeed
Considering the time to which the rea work ol the
campaign has been cOnfned this section OF the
State was excelently canvassed. There can be
no doubt OF republican victory in the county and
had all the thiry-seven counties In the middle and
northwestern belts been reused with the same
stirring energy New York city would be called
upon to roll up such tremendous democratic
vote as Tweed only knew how TO manage In nght-
Ing !or victory.
The indications at this moment point to very
much reduced majority for DIX ana reduced re-
publican majority In the Assembly. On Congress
the democrats VIII make a gain OF at least niue
members which will swell their delenat1On tO