New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-31
POLITICAL NOTES.

Gen. Fitzpatrick is on his way back to New
Jersey from Indiana, mutterng through his teeth My
thoughts on awful subjects roll damnation and the
deadW
What has become Of Gov. HendricksY Ills
persuasive voice not heard the stump, and the
energetic interviewer" has not been able to extract
from him any further remarks ABOUT that mule claim
Is he sick, discouraged, or gaggedf
Mr.. David A. Wells has finally made up his
mind to support Tlden, and his friend Prof Sumner Of
Yale College comedies with him. Mr. Wells does not
wish to run FOR Congress again, but may possibly take
thc sfump for TI. during the campaign, "A Hartford
correspondent OF The Springfield Republican says.
Mr.. John G.. Thompson, Chairman of the
Democratic Committee OF OHIO denies that he has re-
ceived that barrel OF money He rises maestlcally In
caro- to say that the whole story of The CeUedd Leader
false and to deuOunce the author as contemptble
liar" The campaign in OHIO would seem to be opened
in the good old-rashioncd way now
Ex-Gov. English has positively declined to
accept the Democratic nomination for Governor Of Con
nectiout and Gov. Ingerso ia said 10 adhere TO his
decision not TO run again. The only candidate now
prominently named for the position is Col f. b. LOOMS
OF London who is very likely 10 carry of the prize
lie will not be nearly strong candidate as either MI
English or Dir lngcrsoll as ms prhepai ~ On
for the position welldeyeloped l0t OF claims on
the party.
Mr.. Curtis, speaking of Mr.. Evarts's candi-
dacy at Saratoga says Harper's Weekly without
word Of any kind him. without the solicitation Of
agents adhCrCntS, WlthOHt OF
Of candidates and with knowledge that he would be
candidate even n nominated the name OF this eminent
citizen who is not in public political life but absolutely
aud contentey engaged N the practice Of an absorbing
profession spontaneously To the lips OF the ruest
and most devoted Republicans all the State that
OF great representative leader in this political crisis
1t was of the nobest and most striking tributes to
high personal character political history, and ii
was naturally deeply touching 10 its object There
not delegate voted for him who not proud OF
Was 50 large Is fact Which will cheer every man VINO
strives for increasing purity in politics.
Mr.. Charles Francis Adams has written an
other letter. but not to John Kelly. It sent a
friend in Baltimore and the following extract from it il
published In The Gazette: 81 think 1t is high time to in
roducc something better In politics than old issues
and greed of the lOaves and fishes II do not mistake
the country gaspDg Tor brighter future and for let
ting alone the record OF the past To me personally il is
of comparatively small consequence, as have pretty
nearly reached end but for those who after
The result stu interests regard this election the
turning point The names OF the parties signify nothing
tho actions Of individuals everything. | believe Mr.
Tden be both capable and honest. well selfre
liant know nothing Of Mr. Hayes beyond his good
irnce IN his ndepend' nee or his Judgment" The coun-
ty may be gaspng for brighter future" but the hun
y r% for IT. Il mf Ten is elected Nil Convince Mr.
Adams that party names do mean good deal.
1t is a curious and instructive spectacle to
see running for high Office solely the merit OF
peculiar style Of clothing seems to be the
Indiana. Mr.. Williams, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, may possess qualities which would have
brought him into the public eye II he had not always
worn blue oans but If he has lis supporters carefully
l., ep them in the background. The newspapers harp
continually upon Blue Jeans" and gushing correspond
EMS picture the most thrilling scenes OF enthusiasm
over those same garments Here example IL u cor
respondent OF The Cincinnati Enquirer telling this re-
rlarblbc incident which happened at Indiana town
the other day during visit from Uncle Jimmy: Never
viii forget the enthusiasm which his presence created,
gUr beyond my power fully to describe Duriug this
time Mr. Williams sat upright in the carriage, acknowl
edging the sautcs Of the people with dgned bows and
shaking hands with the hundreds who extended them.
Among the number was one old man, noticeable on ac-
cOJut Of his white hair long white beard and healthy
complexion, who caught Mr. Wlliiams's hand aud said.
Now know I've got hold OF Blue Jeans WiliiamS-he's
got them on he's got them on and rs the tears rolled
down hls cheeks, shaking Mr. Wlhms's hand heartily.
he said with tcryOr God bless you, SIR! And this was
the character OF the enthusiasm all day surely means
something"
Prof. William Everett of Harvard College
independent voter who does the necessity
OF going into tho Democratic party merely because there
aro certain things nc docs not like the Republican
party. He has written letter to The BOsen AdeetiSY
explaining his position lie says the Independent voter
finds the discipline Of the Republican party objection
able but he is unable To how he will be any better of
in that respect in the Democratic party. On the
financial question he believes tho friends OF honest
money have the more to hope for in the Rcpub.
lean party. Az for civil REFORM he does not see
how any man Is going to find help from Democracy
That direction Reviewing tie partys history he tx.
claims: civil service reform from the Democracy
Yes when Florida ships ice to Massachusetts from Lake
Okeechobeew Finally, he fails to how the Southern
problem is going TO be solved by giving power to the
Democrats since they have refused cOuntcnance the
efforts made by Gov Chamberlain for pure and ui.
partial administration IN south Carolina ana comes TO
this conclusions For these reasons, II for no others
the author this article, deeply regretting that The
Republican party has relied sO exclusively on its
past record rs to take at best n doubtful stand on
many important matters Of principle. secs ANYTHING
but comfort IN the prospect offered by the Democrats
and feels no hesitation In resolving TO vote for Hayes
and Wheeler"