The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-01-01
Political Notes.

A recent article in Harper's Weekly,
presumably by Mr.. George William Curtis
attracts wide attention among politicians.
1t points out that while Grant may be
nominated by the Republicans, and while
there is undoubtedly danger of it, there
are no possible circumstances under which
he can be elected. The substance of the
advice which it has to give to the Repub-
lican party, therefore, is to avoid third
termers, but If there are constituencies
which demand them, to try to have them
open third-termers not sneaks, who strive
to avoid committing themselves.
At the weekly meeting of Methodist
preachers, in Cincinnati, on Monday, the
Bishop Haven matter was considered.
Two sets of resolutions were offered, one
declining to express an opinion on the
third term, and deploring Haven's course;
the other expressing amazement at the
unnecessary alarm over such little mat
ter, denying Bishop Ravens right to
speak for the whole Church, and opposing
any connection between Church and State.
After lively discussion the matter was
laid on the table.
j, W. Forney does not think Grant will
be candidate next year. Washburne
may be the nominee, and would like to be;
Blaine's selection would arouse Young
America from California to Canada, and
make the public heart throb with joy un.
der great intellectual leadership; nothing
stands in the way of Morton but his
health. LINK.
The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial says that the Pres
ident has in his hands evidence that Sec
rotary Fish has inspired newspaper articles
against him on Cuban questions, and that
MIR. Fishs son-in-law, Mr.. Sidney Web
ster, attorney of the Spanish Government,
has done the work.
A labor convention at Tyrone, Penn
sylvania, expresses opposition to the Texas
Pacific subsidy scheme, provides for
national meeting Of representative labor
and industry at Pittsburg in April next,
denounces the third term policy, and
favors the election of President directly
by the people.
The Washington correspondent of the
st. Louis Globe Democrat Radically is
authority for the statement that sat an
early day the Republican Members intend
to pass a bill removing all political disa-
biities, which are now confined to only
half dozen persons, JEFF Davis being the
principal one.
Governor Chamberlain, of South Caro-
lima, has received communication from
citizens Of the State irrespective of politics
thanking him for his refusal to sign the
commissions Of Moses and Whipper, us
Judges, on the ground of disqualification.
Two leading presidential candidates Mr..
Pendleton and Mr. Hendricks, are at
present in the South, and very naturally
the newspapers attribute some political
Significance to their visit.
Rumors come from Washington of pos
sible trouble between the President and
Secretary Fish, growing out of our Cuban
policy.
Ex-Governor Henry s. Foote, DR.. Sam.
Bard and Colonel Mosby are all out in
favor of Grant for third term, with Ser
geant Bates yet TO hear from.
The New Hampshire Legislature, to be
elected this month, is to choose United
States Senator to succeed Mr.. Cragin.
The proposed new Constitution Of Texas
permits nine jurors in panel of twelve to
return verdict.
Hon. George II. Pendleton is looming
up again hs candidate for the Presidency.