Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-05-24
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, D. O., May %, 1876.
HON. A. q. THURMAN.

OUh WHSHfNuION LEf A"'
wAsuISoroS, d. O., May 22, 1876.
HON. A. a. THURMAN.
No attempt is made by leading Dem
ocrats horc to conceal the regret they
feel ut tho defeat Of Thurman In Ohio.
And this is wholly apart from the issue
upon which he was beaten, or from
any hostility TO Gov. Allen. IL is
solely regret that one OF the great
leaders Of the party has been removed,
by the action OF his own State, from
the list Of possible candidates for the
Presidency. II seems to be an accept
cd iaot that, il We arc to succeed IN
the coming Presidential contest, II must
be brought about on the issue OF Ad-
ministrative Reform and that all other
questions, upon which good Democrats
differ, ~ in Ohio, must be for the time
laid aside, If we would not invite
defeat, Those persons who have
an opportunity Of knowing how in
tensely earnest the Southern Demo
Gratis are in their determination to sup
port only those candidates rho can be
elected will understand the regret with
which thoy see any differences of opin.
ION among Democrats in the North
likely to affect the integrity Of the
party. They argue that il takes Il
very simple calculation to show that,
given solid vote from the South, il
requires only the vote of New York,
New Jersey, and Connecticut to secure
the election Of a Democratic President.
II Is not necessary to success, there
fore, that we shall carry Ohio and In
diana for with the vote Of those States
we shall be defeated II we lose Now
York and Connecticut, to say nothing
Of New Jersey. II was, believed that
Mr.. Thurman would receive more
hearty support in the East than al.
most any other Western man and il
being admitted that strength in the
East is n necessary condition Of sue
cess, you will readily understand the
regret at Mr.. Humans defeat on the
part of those who inclined toward
Western candidate. Some OF Thur
mans most earnest supporters now
declare their preference for an Eastern
man as it is evident that we cannot
depend on the vote of Ohio, either in
October or November. On every hand
| hear the expression that the party
must make this National and not a
sectional fight.
THE CONTRAST.
One cannot fail to be struck with the
decisive action of the Democratic House
in tho Fitzhugh matter, as affording a
violent contrast TO the action Of the
Same body under similar circumstances,
when controlled by the Republicans
No sooner were the evidences of Fitz-
hugh's unfitness presented, than the
House took immediate action upon the
matter. There was no dilly- -dallying,
no shirking from responsibility, no part
isan attempt to shield him, but un-
animous desire to siit the matter TO
the bottom, and, II the charges proved
true, to summarily dismiss him, or de-
mand his immediate resignation. The
letters, papers &C., bearing on the case
were referred 20 the Committee on
Rules. IL is now reported that the
Committee will today ask for the dis
missa OF the Doorkeeper, and il is
thought that Mr.. Sprineer's resolution
providing for the consolidation of the
Office with that Of Sergeant-at-Arms
will be passed, thus settling the ques-
ton of successorship to an office whose
varied responsibilities, onerous duties
and lofty dignity, have been described
in such glowing terms by the present
incumbent, as TO largely increase in
the bosoms of those who aspire TO his
place. the desire 10 dispense the favors
of so high station. As a contrast to
the decided action of the House. where.
by thew have proved the sincerity of
their professions, we may note the un.
decided and partisan action OF the Sen.
ate in the Belknap matter. Here they
have been. for four or five weeks. dc.
batting the question Of Jurisdiction
The object of delay is to gain time, in
order to devise some plan whereby the
hepuolican party can DC saved from
the odlum OF belknaps impeachment
INFRINGEMENT.
One of the most important measures
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