Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
correspondence.
Our New York Letter.
New YORK, Aug. 10th.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

lne bpleHPlu DculOCTaClC ViCIoIy III
Alabama, and the absence of all dis
turbance at the polls has proved a
stunning blow to the republican man.
ayers. Their chief argument has
been that democratic victories in the
South are attained only by violence
aud intimidation. They are forced to
admit now that this great gain in AL
ALBANIA has occurred in one of the most
peaceful elections ever known in any
state; proving what has frequently
been charged, that the disturbances in
the South are instigated, when they
do occur. by Republican emissaries,
for political purposes.
The effect of steady determination
in a good cause was never more plain
ly perceptible than in the work which
is now being carried on by the Demo
cratic party throughout this State.
From every quarter are received as
surances of support in the labor OF
eradicating the public evils, and re-
storing the government to its original
and normal condition of verify and
spotlessness. The letters of our can
didates have aided US greatly in our
efforts. The ability and candor OF
these letters IS everywhere acknowl
edged, even by our bitterest oppo-
nents, who seek in vain for some weak
point to criticise.
The Republicans, instead of setting
themselves to systematic work, are
still ventilating their private quarrels,
and wrangling over their State Ticket.
Senator Conkling does not show any
sign of abating his interest in the sue
cess of Cornells as a candidate for
governorship. There are indications,
however, since Gov. Tilden's firebrand
fell into the camp, that the party lead
ers of the State will not be permitted
to retain control of the matter. At
fairs have assumed such a serious as
pect, that the National Committee has
signifed its intention Of enforcing its
authority over the Convention. 1t is
doubtful, however, whether this would
heal the breach, for Conkling and his
friends are under the impression that
they submitted to quite sufficient in
suit and injury at Cincinnati. 1t is
scarcely possible that all the wiles ot
Chandler can induce further masti
cation of his humble pie.
The Democrats have so differently
set about their work that they can
calmly view their opponents wrang
lings with smile. The whole of ,hei1
labor is 50 classified and arranged, thai
every portion is in the hands of some
one responsible for its proper perform
ance. The work of arranging the
State ticket, for example, is the duty
of the State Convention, and to thil
body will it be left. The selection O.
those who compose 1t has been very
carefully made, and it is UNIVERSAL.
felt that they may be trusted to faith
fully discharge their duty. They know
the characteristics necessary in th'
men they select for the various offices
and particularly the high standard by
which him whom they nominate TO
Governor must be measured. IL
them, therefore, the adjudication vii
be left, and upon the election of tn
ticket which they construct will tb'
whole power Of united action b
brought to bear.
Governor Hendricks made a shor
stay here yenterday, on his road from
Albany to Indianapolis. He wa
looking well, and expressed himself a
, much pleased with his visit to Sarato
GA. Mrs. Hendricks was with him
, and they were accompanied by VIM
II. Henderson of Indiana, and hi
wife Both gentlemen expresses
themselves with great confidence as t.
, the political prospects in their State.
9 COMMODORE VANDERBILT.
t 1t seems now to be fully under
= stood, even by the sick man himself
, that the life of our great Railroa
/ Monarch is measured by a few days
$ not indeed hours. 1t would not b
: surprising il, before you receive thi'
q. h, shall have passed away from tn
v scene of his worldly struggles and tr
: umphs. His family, his physicians
J. and his pastor are in constant atten(
e ance upon him, to soothe and comfo1
his declining hours. Much interest
g manifested in his condition, not onl
$ out of regard to the man, but in col
% sequence of the supposed intluent
/, which his death may have upon tn
Al