The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
puRLIC OPINION.

The Commercial Advertiser wonders
why Democratic newspapers mould now
credit Ex- General Williams
as n witness whom they have long DO.
lieyed n knave, Alone and unsupported
we should certainly say that Williams
testimony would not be sufficiently
backed by his character. But In the
present case that testimony Is supported
by documentary evidence ana ny the
concurrent testimony 81 other Witnesses.
In connection Herewith 1t duplicates
President Grant in n transaction most
certainly impeachable.-N. Y. Times
(Rep.)
Mr.. james j. Beldcn, Of Canal Ring
fame. IL In favor of the nomination and
election of Coy. Tilden to the Presidency
for "a novel though natural reason that
he will thus be removed from State
politics. The Albany correspondent or
the UiCn Observer represents hltl as
saying that he believes Gov. Tilden has
the best chance for the nomination, and
that he can carry this State easily. IF
we get him out Of State politics" says
the wary Belden, 80 much the better.
But il heis not nominated for President,
we shall have to heat him for Governor
next fall. | am always telling Doc.
Denison what a fool he is to be oppos-
ing Tilden in this way. Hedoes'nt seem
to see it ut all."-GN. Y. Tribune 0nd)
Mr.. I5ristow Is unfortunate in being
supported by several Of tho most sour
rilous of the ~'iudcpendent' papers,
whose tactics bring his cause into dis
repute with gentlemen -lSpringiield
Moi tRep.1
The independent voter is going to be
caught by no platforms, or appeals to
the records Of parties. He is not going
to march in professions, butraii, or
hang his banner on the outward wall.
He il going quietly to the polls and cast
his vote, and the side on which he casts
that vote will win. Baltimore Gazette
Und. DEM
The Cincinnati Commercial says "the
most probable Democratic ticket is
Davis and Curtin" Which is news.
Also that when tho Blaine, Morton
and Conkling triangular fight is over.
the nomination Of Bristow will follow
with u rush" Which il moro news
IN. Y. Times (Rep)
We find no political body Offering us
Justice except the Democratic party.
Even the independent voters dreams OF
Utopia do not include US. Bristow, re-
former that no is, would be carried
against US by his a~ntecedents and pre-
judiccs. SO, though it go down by the
roadside, we shall keep our place, u
mere fly, it is true, upon the wheel OF
the Democratic carry-all, asking moth
ing, claiming nothing, expecting moth
ing. except the right. asserted by our
Liberal friends. to do as we please, to
say what we please, and to be credited
with sincerity. - Louisville Courier
journal Dem.)
Conkling is strong, but Is it the
strength that wins? Can he keep the
pace? Just now. to borrow the langu-
age Of the turf. We should say "Conkling
ahead, leading by length Blaine next,
slowly widening the breach Morton in
the rear, with n chance Of being dis
tanced Hayes. Of Ohio. stealing ahead,
and cries from the multitude that the
favorite or the dark horse will win
N. Y. Herald Gnd)
Chicago. to all human appearance,
seemed as secure on the afternoon pre-
ceding the great fire Us ut any period Of
its history, although two months OF dry,
parching winds from the prairies had
converted its structures and its wooden
pavements into finder; but tho acct
dental upsetting OF a lamp in a stable
suddenly swept away the city In q whirl-
wind OF flame. The Republican party is
becoming a similar inflammable mass
which any accidental spark may kindle
and consume.-[N, Y. Herald Und.)