The New York herald., 1876-10-07
NEWS FROM OHIO.
WHAT g. s. COX HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE BUCK
EYE STATE.

WHAT 8. 8. COX HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE BUCK
RYE STATE.
Mr.. S 8. Cox has just returned from his campaign
ing tour In Ohio, somewhat out Of voice 30 be sure
who would not be after months stumping in rain
and shine, but mentally vigorous ever, and with
energy unimpaired and antcipatons OF democratic
success in the West sanguine as the most
jealous supporter OF Tildcn and Hendricks
could desire. Since his arrival in New York
Mr. Cox has been confined to his room by
complaint engenderod by his efforts the hus.ngs,
and when a HERALD reporter called upon him yester-
day he admitted to the great democratic orators
privacy, where, In communion with soothing bron-
ohiai medcaments Mr. Coz has been left to reflect on
political probabilities and figure out encouraging ma
jores for the democracy. After little preparatory
conversation In which Mr. Cox said that his indsposi
ton was only temporary, and that the
hoarscnees was OF his throat he ready 'to be
up and at 'em" ngan, the reporter ndverted to the
purpose OF his ntorview the asceraining of MI Coxs
op,non touching the political outlook in Ohio
"I believe you are pretty well acquainted with the
State and its politics. Mr. Cox, said the reporter or
you lived there long time9"
"Yesn said the Congressman. shifting his feet
the lounge and assuming retrospective look. Eyes,
should fancy that knew ttlo about Ohio politics.
resided in the very contre OF the State for good
mart of my lfe was editor OF the democratic ergan
chairman of tho State Central Committee and repre-
sented portion OF Ohios population in Congress for
about eight years. SO feel justified in saying that
nm acquainted with the people Of that State as well
most men, and am able to ascertain their opinions
just readily"
"weli What d6Syou think Of the meetings you At
tended there during the and what did tho
spirit evinscd at them seem TO indicator"
"weln said Mr. Cox ''meetings not always
or In iu ttp,oS Mora
feeling in q smaller body sometimes draws out
trolling power In 1863 side had more
meetings, but the other side Tho safest
way to form judgment Is to compute tho number
OF defections from rank and accessons to another
and accepting that basis for building opinion
on will say that the aspect OF affairs in Ohio is full
OF encouragement for the democratic ticket found
converts to Tilden and Hendricks by the hundred in
Sandusky, Toledo, Cleveland, Steubcnvie Columbus,
Springfield and Dayton, among all classes OF citizens.
but especially among tho German element do not
think that the democrats In Cincinnati have as much
enthusiasm those in the northern part Of the Stale.
but it is very likely that Will be worked up this
American Alliance letter. for which, it me.
Mr. Hayes is unqucstionably responsible, and man
pitch OF that kind without having his fingers
smirched with it Besides, the best German leaders
| are on tho democratic side, and they have yet
presented the true condition oil affairs their
people fairly aud veraciously without gaming voters
From what have seen think II Is sale to say that in
every Germans seven are Tor rilden and Hen
dricksp
"How did most OF the townsmsn in the places you
stopped at seem disposcdy
cratic ticket N many instances perfectly astound
ing In Cleveland, Tor example, there were 6,co0
torches IN uc, aud the citizens OF tho locality blird
| the square In one compact mass II these demon
that brought Blaine and others TO The State,
Cleveland with Governor Moves He was in cxcsiien.
| health did not try TO penetrate the veil oil his
thoughts, 90 not know whether they were radiant
| with hope or gloomy with forebodings. Tho
| impression l got that there gen.
era alarm. know nothing about spending money
there and doubt much tho big stories told OF H. The
tales about election frauds too which ind their way
eastward. arc mere iabrications, and are simply tho
their probable defeat rhcyarc made a sor. Of para
chute, as IL we're, 10 break their iali /"
"Do you think Ohio will go for Bcllfn
al certainly do, and base my judgment on the
| opinion OF General Ewing, whom met the route
Ho thinks that the great body Of votes wheh
went republican last year account OF the
money question will be detective this year. He IS
the most elective man Tor the greenback region
count OF hts peculiar position currency THIS re-
gion may be described tho COAL iron and salt stratum
OF the State In THIS place, from Portsmouth clear
country lying among the hills the forgss and foundrlcs
arc running # al ALL part time II 30 last year
cans there. II must be remembered that this the
old whg district OF the Sats and has generally gone
republican II includes such counties Scoto, Cal
Ina, Jackson, vinton Hooking and Jefferson, reach
ing up into the northeast and toward the Reserve
and running west what Is called the backbone
OF the State. In this section General Ewing
had fears that money and other pcrsuasives might
mako change from last year. heard from him just
before left the State aud after he had been around
this peculiar region he believed implicitly that We
would carry Ohio. In certain portions of the state
where thcy make agricultural implements as ~ Mount
Vernon, springfield, &c, many OF the factories are
stopped Whatever may be the cause, whether want
OF tranquility in the South Of lack OF demand IN the
West the stagDation is attributed 10 republican policy
and lack OF policy. My inforEants have told mo that
great changes would occur this account IL Is sig
nncant that the discussions among the intelligent
speakers oil both sldcs have referred OF
this industrial parayss Over production, labor save
ing machines, bad currency. the demonet
zation of silver, the cost Of transp0rta
/ ton, bad distribution Of products, nordInate
taxation, governmental frauds and all matters con-
nectcd with economy, domestic and political, are ven
tiIatcd indoors and out. The political audiences OF
Ohio above tho average Tor Intelligence and listen
TO dry details these subjects with great patience
The election will turn tho responsibility or parties
as to these matters The oDus and the odum seem TO
be mostly thrown upon the republicans and very little
is said to Governor Tdens revenue returns rail-
roac relations ] am somewhat astonishcd at this
knowing tho efforts made 10 put the democrats tho
defensive. Add to this business and industrial dis
content the German accession. which is likely to be
enhanced by the position OF Governor Hayes toward
the Alliance, 10 Will not take much contemplation 70
show that the small majority for Hayes last year will
| bo readily overcome. Unless Ohio goes democratic
IN Tuesday next all ordinary signs will fail an