The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-01
And now for the Outlook.

SATURDAY. -. July /, 1876.
And now for the Outlook.
AS to the two tickets OF the two opposing
parties, the contrast between them Is so
striking that Republicans not less than DEM
ocrats must inwardly admiS it, II they will
not openly acknowledge it. AS to the an
tagonizing numbers, the completeness OF
organization, and the earnest energy that
may be expected, the width OF the differ
ence is not so distinctly defined. The an
tipodal principles OF the two parties arc to
be submitted now to the American people,
with less OF the fringe, and froth, and
wrath Of war recollections to disturb the
calmness OF the consideration sought than
has been known since the conclusion OF the
war. Four weeks ago it was known to no
man whether there was prep2nderance of
Republican or Of Democratic voters in this
country. Nor can it be determined now.
and leaders OH one side, and TILpEN and
HESDE1cEs as the representative men on the
other; with the Cincinnati platform laid
before the country as embodying the prin-
cipies and foreshadowing the policy OF the
Republican party, and the st. Louis plat
form, on the other hand, put before the
people as declaratory Of the doctrines and
purposes OF the Democratic party; with
the wretched, rotten record OF the existing
Administration shocking the nostrils OF the
nation; with the distressing industrial de-
preston in all parts of the country for
which the HAYES and WHEELER party is
held responsible; with the earnest, impa-
tient anxiety among the masses OF the PEG.
pie for thorough reform in the conduct OF
the Government; with oil these things now
occupying the thoughts Of the people in
contemplation Of the approaching election,
we have not the shadow of doubt, il the
vote could be taken to-day between TILDES
and HENDRICKS and the platform they stand
on, and HAYES and WHEELER and the Gin
cinnati platform, that the popular ajority
would be found overwhelming in favor OF
the Democratic candidates and the Demo-
cratic cause.
The Radical party has one advantage, and
only one: it is the party i'll power. But we
must remember, that while rs a general pro-
position, it is easier to beat the enemy in an
open field than to dislodge him from works
in which he has entrenched, il we can get
in the rear of his works we may drive him
out almost with blank cartridges alone. The
Democratic party is now in the rear OF the
long line of redoubts thrown up by the Ad-
mistration for the protection OF itself and
the vast army OF office-holders and Office
seekers supporting it. The House OF
Representatives now in session at Washing
ton, acting rs the advance guard, has long
ago led the way. and when THDEN's great
army comes upon the field in the fall, the
military skill Of Brigadicr-G ovcrnor-Gene-
raj RUTHERFORD Is. HAYES, unless we arc
much mistaken, will he tested to its utmost
to prevent stampede over the parapct all
along the line.
The Democratic party will open the CAM
paign for the presidency under auspices that
cannot but be aboding OF success. 1t has
promulgated principles that cannot fail to
find Judgment in the popular mind. 1t has
avowed patriotic purposes that must meet
ready response in the popular heart. In its
candidate for President it has statesman ut
its head who is signally known from ocean
TO ocean. and from the Lakes 10 the Gull, rs 1
man OF the lofticst love OF country, is 4
fearless assailant of corruption wherever he
finds il, as Il practical economist in public
affairs who, ia two years rs Governor, has
reduced the taxes Of the State OF New
York from fourteen millions to eight
In its candidate for Nice-Presideut
it has another statesman OF equal
distinction-an honored Democratic leader
who has long been looked upon rs coming
man for the first office in the Government
q man OF immense and intense popular
power in the great West. 4 party banner
emblazoned with the names OF TILDEN, the
great reformer, and HENDRICKS, the heroic
chieftain who has so often shown himself n
very war-god VI Democracy, cannot but
command the confidence, arouse the cour-
age, and awaken the widest enthusiasm OF
all patriotic people who are in favor OF 4
change of Administration, that there may be
q change in the condition OF the country.
At one time there was some reason for al-
pretending that unless there should lie an
"intlation" plank in the platform at st.
Louis the Democracy OF the West would
withdraw from the party and march into the
field under Il standard of their own. That
fear is entirely dspelled, and we may count
confidently upon the full strength OF the
party in every western State. The rclent-
less, untiring, and audacious opposition OF
Tammany to TILDEN, carried with Viperous
venom up to the very moment OF the noml-
nation, was also at one time il source OF Sc
rious regret, lest, being foiled in its futile
efforts ut st. Louis, it might madly strike at
the candidate afterwards, like frenzicd
serpent fastening its fanss upon itself.
There is no such danger now, II there ever
was. The rantanEer0uS KELLY has grace
fully given in his adhesion, and all the others
will initiate his example. The truth OF tho
matter is, Tammany wisely concludes that
it is much safer to jump aboard the
train than to stand on the track when it is
missing. We are as confident that Governor
TILDES will carry the State OF New York
by more than fifty thousand majority as we
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