The New York herald., 1876-12-18

prominent candidates for Governor next fall said -
81 sincerely regret the present complications OF
political affairs but do not believe there will be any
war; ] am perfectly satisfied that Congress,
the courts and tho constitution amply sufficient
for peaceful solution Of all questions at issue.
II they are not viii mako them sumcienI
l am willing to rely upon the sensible men Of
this country. Our people not Mexicans.
They arc intelligent Americans. who think
Tor themselves; and while they love thoir party, they
also love their country. Why. believe that fully
two-thirds Of the men OF this country. OF both
parties, are occupying conservative position oday
and that they w be sufficient 10 look after the hot
headed fellows OF both parties who just pretend
they arc 30 anxious tor think every legal ana
constitutional measure should be resortcd in
auguratc the legally elected President whoever he may
be; and II this Is done all will be we'll Yes sir look
for pcaceablc solution Of national troubles such
IS will satisfy the groas conservative element Of this
country. This nation cannot stand terrible civil
wars in sixteen years certainly do not want or ex-
pcc to see civil war here for years to least
Before she new President is inaugurated We will be
safely out OF our present troubles as verify believe
Our people have 100 much good TO do Otherwise
and the constuton is too PLAIN a document for any
man Of average intelligence to fail to understand"
THE BALLOT IN THE NORTH.
VIEWS OF SUNSET cox ON THE LATE ELECTION
IN THE CITIES TO BIZ INVESTIGATED.
Hon. Samuel s. Cox chairman OF the Congressional
Committee for tho investigation OF alleged election
frauds in New York aud other Eastern cities was
interviewed last night by HERALD reporter rela
tion TO the probable result Of such investigation.
81 do not think" said tho ex-Spcakcr learning
the OF the writer that the abors of the
mittcc will prove very The atc election in
he North Statcs sn far ini tion
was conducted with fairness that cannot in the
be questioned
there 10 your opinion, any foundation for the stale
ment that illegal registration and voting were prac
tsed by the democratic party?
Mr.. Cox-Not the slightest My personal observa-
ton OF the election In this city convinced that 1t
was iair IN every sense Of the word Besides that
was honorably conducted on the part of the
cratic party The Increased registration the pre-
cedng Presidential elootion was natural in
crease, and | have heard no reliable re-
port that either party committed any dishonorabe
act Mr he'y, ~ behalf o. the democratic party
with the United States authorities that tainted
ballot snonid be cast In proportion TO the population
ter the voting was fair
RErosrER-what are your views with regard TO tho
| Mr.. Cox--Thero appears to be a question in that
city in the Congressional district which General
committee will carefully Investigate. have heard of
no other complaints there, and do not believe any
| exist.
REPoRTER-How about Jersey City9
Mr.. Cox-I can say the same Of Jersey City be-
lieve the election to have been conducted there ON
both sides, In spirit Of honor and fairness.
| REPoRrER-And OF Philadelphia?
! Mr.. Cox-Well, Philadelphia stands alone The
ccedngy large registration in proportion TO the popu-
lation there would to indicate irregularities,
and the largest portion OF the committees abo-s will
probably be devoted to that city. There have been
many complaints about the late election in Phadel-
pha, and shall make every effort 10 get
tom facta The committee, which consists OF Messrs.
i q
of New York; Wells, OF Mississippi, and myself, will
| begin work tomorrow sitting the st. Nicholas
Hotel.
| In answer to question by the reporter to what
| would be the probable result OF the abors OF tho
Congressona a committee at work In the Southern
States Mr. Cox said that he inclined to The belef that
| the high minded republicans such committees
| would not consent TO countenance the Wholesale
frauds practsed thers The prospect was, bo sure
gloomy, but he still had hopes.