New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Democratic press realizes that the OUT
look is squay and il consequently soeun and full of
warnings
Brick Pomeroy is having hard time of it
trying to start soft-monoy Democratic newspaper IN
Chicago There is di5couragns and unexpected luke
toward the project among tie disciples OF the
rasDaDy.
Senator Sharon's constituents are telling him
fatty tnat he bad better resign 1T and make room
for successor will pay some attention to the into
rests OF Nevada by appearing III his seat in the Senate
occasionally.
The Republican State Committee of Indiana
met again Wednesday, and decided 10 hold the state
Convention on Feb % a. they had already thought Of
doing once before. An unrendy correspondent, labor
ing under the disadvantage OF powerful imagination.
thought he detected considerable hostility to Senator
Morton among the members OF the Committee and con-
euded thererom that they were about equally divided
between Morton aud Harrison for the Presidency Tho
Committee said 10 DO ia favor OF the present Len'
LeOndas sexton, rs The party cdnul-
date Tor Governor.
Mr.. Beck's election to the Senate was enthu-
sascay approved by the citizens OF Lexington They
ared "a salute Of 100 guns and him serenade. In
response he said: 81 kceny appreciate this compliment,
your personal good WILL kindly expressed by tins visit
DurirS my struggle Was constantly eheered aud en-
eouraed by the presence friends from home and from
every part the state. To them attribute my succes
have a right to be proud Coming among you before
WAS man. without friends or influence, you took me by
hand aud for than thirty yesis have sustained
During this have not uttered an unkind word
entertained unkind thought entered into no eomDna-
ton resort ed 10 improper means and done nothing
unworthy OF you. Iw be faithful public servant IN
the high position Of senaor nope not 10 dlsappoht
like 10 say more, but viii close returning my sincere
thanks"
| Presidential gossip is plenty and various.
Washington correspondent sends tins contribution to I"'
Cincinnati Commercial: "ror some days past there has
| a1a Ia hafaln
Washington probably 90 in ALL from various parts Of tho
South. They have held several secret caucuses to-
geher with several Of the prominent Republican leaders
here aud 1t Is alleged that they have agreed to work up
opinion IN the south OF Bristow and Jewell for
the nominees or the Republican party this FaiL th'
prolific Southern correspondent OF the sains paper mas
been eanyassing Republican sentiment IN that region,
and divides the States iolows, OH the assumption tn'
Grant is not candidate: "Morton-Georgia AlaDaila'
! Mississippi Louisiana, Arkansas, and ieSas' pauo
Virginia Maryland North Carolina eontn Catoiha, ana
mud T%,ne.s,o IL would not do 10 swear To THIS Ihe
! that Morton vii have tAe St"'ss VI 'iS'''''ff' A
| lana ana Arkansas"
The Ohio inAatonists have plan for cap
urng the National Democratic Convention. The C'n-
| einnan Enquirer unfolds II ia All eloquent column
wherein the State figures "seysione," " oclI-
wether," and several other equally stirring characters
Tie cornerstone OF the scheme is The ONO platform Oh
last FALL aud it is proposed to force 1t down tie thros
OF tho party IN this way: When the National Commit
tee which meets Fb 22, has fixed the time fer inc
National Convention the Ohio Democrats Will call the
State Convention 10 meet at date earlier than tDe
! National body. They will then nominate ticket anu
adopt platform embSiying these points, No Natohsi
banks of issue The notes Of tho United States 10 aA'
the place OF the notes Of the banks rapidly rs may De-
The prompt repeal Of the Resumption bill; no forcea
resumption, which s contraction its postponemenI UNI
the business interests the country will safely pc
~ M unlmite initiation, but sound ana
suicient currency, equal TO the wants OF traae sns
legisation by Congress WILL so iar as possip msd
the wants of trade " determine It's Volume. Ai"~