New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
POLITICAL NOTES

The man who believes tho condition of our
public affairs theme for centennial rejoicing 10 not
talking at this time.
The silence of the Democratic press on the
vote Of their party's Senator'S against Mr. Danas con-
frmaton is unanimous and impressive.
The Democratic journals arc rot enthusiastic
over the proposition make Judge Davis their candidate
for the Presidency They claim that they have plenty
Of good their ranks without again trying the
doubtful experiment Of ne outside the party for
ddate Nevertheless the leaders are again thcm and
Judge Davis clearly has today the inside track-what
ever he may have three months hence
Mr.. Pinchback has no sense OF gratitude.
He made long speech before the colored Convention
Nashville last week. but neglected to say single kind
word of Senator Morton Worse than this nc manifested
disposition to speak sghtingly Of the Republican party
and ntmated broadly that the happiness and welfare
the colored man did depend entirely upon the res
ary and frequency with which he voted the Republican
ticket In short, Mr. Pinchback talked like pan whose
head sore that his finer feelings were blunted.
Senator Hamlin is mistaken il he thinks the
complaint about his postage tinkerng comes from the
newspapers they mos. affected by his rates
The newspapers not the greatest sufferers Their
mails come under the head OF seeond-class matter,
whereas 1t is the sender OF transient newspaper who
has to pay the extra rates imposed rdcass matter
Is the who wishes to send occasional paper to
friend who suffers most aud who has 10 pay more the
friend be in neghborng town than II he be In Europe
Secretary BristOw has been shown up once
more Tho new "damning proof" comes from Nil
waukee and is all about neiarious transaction with
bark named Mary Merritt, and her cargo Of pig iron
The accounts published in the local press are SO
with italics and capitals that the facts IL there are any
are covered entirely from sight Like the hog and mule
cases they calculated to do about much harm 10
Secretary BrlstOw an earthquake, IN SIAM
Here is more impudence." Instead of yell
ing right in the face OF all that Senator Conkns
Is the only man NewYork Republican has any right to
think of supporting for the Presidency, The Whiehau
Chronicle sides with the rebcllious gentlemen OF the
Union League Club and eoncludes We are forced 10
the conclusion that the nomination OF Secretary Bristov
is the udcous that the Republicans can make and
with his nomination victory Is morally certain lie could
carry the state OF NcwYork against any competitor and
although ewYork IL not absolutely necessary 10 secure
Republican success il Is much moro prudent 10 take all
precautions TO secure its vote"
The independent voter receives merited
recognition in tbs Wise observation By The Cincinnati
Gazette: 1.-THE man cannot he close observer OF cur
rent events who fails to discover that the balance OF
power In the approaching contest, lies overwhelmingly
with those who will demand, condition OF their sup
port candidate CT high rcpue and record above sus
picIop This class Is determined to place the Govern
ment on higher level give up the fight To this END
will look to the man and not to the platform. and
will demand candidate who will not need defense The
man will be the PLATFORM, and III view OF TINS Iact
would be suicidal go before the country with stand
ardbearer wLo does Lot fully meet the advanced ana
proper requirements OF the people III the e1isuDs
emergency"