The New York herald., 1876-12-31
DEsPoNDENCy OF DEMOCRATS
Senator Robertson on the Election
of Hayes and Hampton.
Troops and War Vessel for
Matanoras.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

1HE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL
TRoUBLE-BRIGHTER PROSPECTS FOR HAYES
THE DEMOCRATS DEsPoHDENT-MoEAL EF-
feet OF THE ACTION OF THE HOUSE CON-
MITTEE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Judged from this standpoint the Hayes wave once
more advances There is no doubt that the republl-
cans have been greatly encouraged by the conclusion
OF the House committee, majority Of whom
democrats, that Governor Hayes received the OF
South Carolina. 1t was unexpected result to them,
apparently, and, as gives them without further dis
pue of the hrco States, they that one.tbrd
OF their victory IS assured. Tho letter OF
Governor Hampton TO Governor Hayes, and
especially the HERALDs report or Judge ssia ackey's
conversation IN Columbus adds to their satisfaction,
and this report has somewhat demoralzed the demo.
Gratis, who find but little satisfaction General Hamp-
toms disclaimer. Senator Robcr,sons plain talk to
HERALD correspondent to-day shows that the South
Carolina democrats anxious to relieve them
selves Of the misrue OF Chamberlain and his corrupt
followers that they cared but little for the
OF Mr.. Tilden by COMPARISON and 1t Is
doubt true that Hampton and his party generally in
Tho State would be we'll conontcd If they could possess
ihc State government and bring reforms very much
sceded and II they could have reason 10 believe
hat in case Of Mr. Hayes election. he would insure
;hem constitutional rule in place OF federal
bins 1t is all open secret that tho rcpub.
licans might easily have carried Louisiana for
Hayes II they had suffered the conservative State
ticket to succeed for there, in South Carolina the
carpetbasgers have stolen and msgovcrncd until the
decent people reduced 10 extremties which made
them ready to come to any terms which would secure
them honest local government; but tho national 70.
publican party chose lot with Kellogg ind
Packard and thus forced the intelligent ind property
owning classes in Louisiana, colored well white,
TO vote against Mr. Hayes
The announcement Of the result In South Carolina
makes Florida the center OF interest and excitement
now 10 both parties The town is singularly barren
OF private news from Tallahassee. Tho republicans
content themselves with asserting that the regular and
legitimate electoral vote has been cast that no
maltor what happens, how a canvassaof the
vote may out, is too late to change th& result
VI course this is only wild talk when men come
face to face with the question in Congress. Not
many will maintain that view. The democrats
respondent and inclined to fear that
Florida Will 90 tho way OF South Carolina but they
proud OF their South Carolina committee which
they say has Loyalty and honestly admitted defeat and
they now ask the republicans to be honest and
loyal in their reports from the other States. 1t is felt
also among tho better class ef republicans that the
OF the House South Carolina committee puts
lcan side. and on tue whole it may be said that the
conduct OF tho democratic committee has considerably
Increased the chances Of honest and good natured
settlement when the time for counting the elec-
Loral VOTE
1t is probable that almost the whole between
Wednesday and the 14th of February will DO con-
sumed in debates the OF counting the vote
rhe question is almost good settled, for very few
persons here maintain the earlier republican view
that the Vice President ought to count and
declare tho vote, but q good many men
have gone TO tho trouble OF preparing
speeches on the subject which they will not willingly
waste and there severa! very important
sido issues which will engage the solid minds Of
both houses; whether, for instance. IL a States vote
should be thrown out, It shnl bc counted in the ag-
Ercgae, OF which candidate must have majority,
and whether a he thrown out by the objection
one house only BY the OF both II is
IN points like that the Interesting discus
will hinge.
COMPLAINTS By AMERICAN CITIZENS THAT THE
MEXICAN GENERAL AT MATAMoRos IS LEVY
ING FORCED LOAN UPON THEM-THEY DE-
MASD WAR VESSEL AND TROOPS FOR PRO-
TEcTIoN.
Mr. Schleicher, member Of Congress from Southern
Texas received a telegram from Matamoros to-day,
zcns complaining that the Mexican general
mand Is levying forced lon upon tho merchants OF
tho place. They demand the presence and protection
OF war vessel and OF troops TO insure their safety
from tho demands OF the Mexican authorities. Most
OF the sianors bear Mexican names. The commander
A. Matamoros represents the legitimate or Lcrdo gov
ernmcnt He is holding tnat part OF the country
behalf OF tho constitutional powers OF Mexico. 1t is
possible that Mr.. schlcicbcr may bring the appeal he
has received the attention OF Congress- but 1t is
probable that anything will be done. II Is generally
felt here that American citizens who choose TO engage
in business In a revolutionary country like Mexico
voluntarily take tho RISKS or the situation, and that it
would be absurd for the United States TO attempt to
interfere when timo OF revolution they suffer in
common with other residents IL is probable that
similar complaints will from many parts OF Mex
ico and If Congress should attempt to interfere in
every case II would have TO raise new and consider
able army and invade Mexico This would suit good
many adventurous persons Of fibuserng tendencies,
but would hardly be Tor the public good.
AS Congress is in session the question belongs there
and not TO the President Thero Is 10 believe
however, that President Grant Is in favor OF policy
Of erc.t patience toward Mexico al the present
tuncture continuation OF the policy which Nr. Lin
coin pursued toward the Juarez government during
the whole OF tho Maximilian occupation. President
Lcrdo, his Cabinet Congress. who are now fugi-
tivcs from tho Mexican capital are regarded as the
legitimate aud constitutional authorities onhc coun
try. with whom alone It is the policy OF the United
States 10 have ocai dealings So long, at least as no
other administration Is constitutionaliy and by tho
general consent of the Mexican people established
Mr. Icrdo ID the OF President
Juarez
Tho present constitution OF Mexico has endured
anout twenty years. and though tho TslcsasDraz in
trguc has now for the time oycrthrown the consfstn
ton and driven out tho legal rulers, MS. Maximan did
In 1922, IL is believed that President Grant
holds that our own interests, our duty to
friendly and neignboring Republic and strict
Justice require government to encourage by the
manifestation OF patience and good viii the rc-csab-
Eshment OF constitutional rule in Mexico 1t is not
probable therefore, that General Diaz viii be ablc 10
ucrsuadc President recognize h,s