National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-22
Tha CampaiRp in New York.


The improved prospects in some other sec
tions indicate that Governor Hayes might be
elected President without New York. The re-
union of the party in Louisiana and the strong
nominations in North Carolina justify hope of
carrying both of these States as well as South
Carolina. Such a gain, with what may rea-
sonably be expected elsewhere, would elect
Hayes, even if New York were against him.
But still this State is of the highest impor-
lance; TO carry it would be 10 assure success
beyond a contingency; here is the battle
ground; it can be carried and it must be car
ried. In 1872 the vote on Governor was as
follows:
Republican. al ,SJl
Republican................ 55,45l
Here was total vote of $40, 900. But that
did not represent the full voting strength of
the State. A considerable number Of Demo-
Gratis remained at home through their dislike
for Mr.. Greeley. In 1874, when Mr.. Tilden by
his personal and energetic canvass called out
the whole strength ofthe party, it polled 4l6, >
391. 1t will be seen that 'this-the highest
vote the Democrats ever cast in this State
was over $4,000 less than the Republicans
commanded in 1872. The campaign of 1874,
through mistaken confidence, went by default
on the Republican side, while the Democrats,
exhibited substantially their entire force. The
vote OF both sides was as follows:
Republican ....................... 500 o1i
Democratic. 3lo, 3sl
Democratic plurality. 5O2l7
1t should be added that II ,76S Prohibition
votes were cast then, which in Presidential
contest naturally belong with the Republicans.
In 1875 the vote stood thus:
Republican. .3I5 iOl
Democratic plurality. n,slO
In that year also there were II ,102 Temperance
votes, so that the Democratic ma jority was less
than 5000. 1t will be seen that in 1874 the
total vote was $4,000 short of 1879, and the
Republican vote $4,000 less. Again in 1875
the total vote was more than sc, 200 short of
1873, while the Republican vote was over 70, 900
short. The Democrats gained in III on their
vote of ~, but fell back again In rs. In
neither case did they approach the full Repub-
lican strength of '72. 1t is probable that in
TIA year in which there was general re-
action-they temporarily gained considerable
accession from the Republican ranks. They
succeeded, however, in both years, not be-
cause of their own strength, but because the
Republican strength was not fully brought
out. The comparison of figures shows that
upon full vote New York is q Republican
the problem simplyis to secure the full Repub-
Hcan vote.
And this is to be done by thorough organi-
cation and systematic energetic work. We
have some advantages for the campaign over
those of 1872. The Liberals who were against
us then are for US now. All elements of the
Republican party are heartily united in sup
port of our noble candidates. We have the
current running with US; we have the votes,
If we only try to bring them out. The one
great thing now is to organize by count .es, by
towns and districts. We call upon the Re-
publlcans throughout the State to attend to
this first aud most important duty. We
recognize with satisfaction the active steps
they have already taken in many localities,
and urge them TO push on the good work. Our
adversary is cunning, experienced and per-
sisteDt, strong in resources and inscriptions
in their use. Nothing will be left undone on
that side. We must match this organization
and labor with equally efficient force. Form
the clubs. Enroll all the Republicans. Press
home the arguments. Look after the doubt
full voters. Enlist the active young men.
Circulate the effective campaign papers. By
such means we shall make sure Of glorious
victory.