New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-10
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Iowa Legislature meets to-day and one
week from tomorrow will begin to ballot for T. SEN
ator The Republican caucus will probably be held some
evening toward the latter part Of this week The various
asprants all claim that they Of success Some
estimates place Gen. Bolknap ahead others say exsen
aor Harlan leads and others that Gov Kirkwood ia as
good ~ elected now. 1t will require 81 votes eau
Gus to nominate
Congressman Wheeler has some friends I'D
IN Vermont as well as In Maine The RuGand Hey,.Id
cruelty ignoring senior Senator, says II the can
didate is to be taken from NewYOrk, the Hon. William
A. Wheeler appears to be the strongest man." and
adds: " II Mr.. Blaine and Gen. Bristow who now
most prominently named, and either OF whom We could
most heartily support should not prove to be available
candidates. 1t would not be strange Mr.. Wheeler should
De the coming man"
Minister Washburne's letter has accom-
pshed the object for which probably written-it
has started lively discussion his merits a cand
date. or course nobody who has examined il carefully
takes it decliuaton. While the open advocates u
his nomination few, It Is noticeable that there 10
outspokcn party opposition to HIM, the general Repub-
lcan comment agreeing with this remark from Inc
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle II Is at least proper
to say That ho would be candidate worthy OF the
suiiages Of the people, In the event VI lis obtaining
the Republican nomination."
The colored citizens of Iowa are in favor Of
third term. They held Convention at oskaloosa gu
Tuesday. and adopted the following resolutions 1--WE
believe that the modest patriotism, the purpose,
sound judgment, practical wisdom, lncOrrigble intes
rity and lustrous services OF President Grant have
deared him the hearts Of the American people, and
that his reelection will be great national blessing We
VIII ever hold sacred in memory the OF Gen.
t. g. Grant, for his devotion to freedom and Iue xbie In
egrity melting out exact justice to all men, irrespective
OF race color, or condition."
Gov. Chamberlain ID a published letter speaks
thus his opposition that noble pair Of raoa Moses
and WApper: Personally claim no merit for my
cent action. did more than any rightthnking man
in my place must have done. But | am deeply grateful
for the proofs which every day reach Of the approval
Of nay felow-ctzens The recent judicial elections in
the lst second and third circuits cannot be tolerated
They warn that the hareaned truInphs Of long
turtles again dauger; that We must combine again
turn back the lucOuinS ude or c"tEi,tion ana IN
competency "Ach WILL "n'lec'eo f''o over O1 "N0s
There is no telling in what department Of
enterprise any member Of our diplomatic service may
turn up next The latest development OF the kind comes
from Peru and reveals Minister there, the Hon.
Francis Thomas, high toned and thrifty pagnOroker.
The Cumberland Times Of Maryland gives the facts Mr.
Thomas lent Solomon Nigel 900 in October 1873, at
Is interest and took security pearl necklace,
adiamond brooch, solitaire diamond aud other Jewery
In February 1874, he advanced Juana Wulmen $1,000
rates and took IN pledge two diamond rings
IN March 1874, no advanced $1,000 more on some
diamonds. The pledges have been forfeited aud the
pawubr0her now wishes to sel them lie has applied ~
court for permission to do so and recltes III Ills petit
ton the preceding tacts
Col. Mcclure was less sanguine Of the sue
cess Of the Centennial appropriation on Friday night
shan he was Il few days before He had doubt OF ito
passage by the Senate but anxious about IFS rcep
ton in tie House, for this reason The Centennial APP
preparation will bc reached just after tho debate the
Amnesty bill, and not entirely free from fears that
IL may find the House IN uiayorable temper for It's
consideration. This is the only visible peril the
Centennial bill has before it, and hope that it may be
Eo1l, and Mr. Hiaiu lnfla a.t
friends OF the Centennial b and the sentiment for
nesty is almost If not entirely, universal in the House.
sill trust that Mr. Blaine will accept the advice OF bis
friends and not persist in pressing the Issue he
the Centennial I'LL fully assured"
The new spirit of independence in The Bal
tDors Gazette leading 1t to speak Of the Democratic
brethren with exceeding disrespect. II says There
arc couple OF OF unatcs In Congress wearing the
Democratic uniform and about equal number Of ed
tors in sections " tie country into whose heads
impossible beat the idea that paper dollar Is
not as good gold one and that the only way 10 make
the country pros porous 70 give 1t an honest currency
and fixed standard of value" The Gazette continues
II these men have their way IN the next National Con-
yention we might a. well make no nomination at all
Even Grant unpopular and Objectionable he is, would
certainly sweep the against any softmoney
didate These men be made TO understs nd that
they are not willing accept and stand by the cardinal
doctrines VI the Democratic party they had better Leave
Id. A.
weaken It than the worst enemies OF the party"
The impression grows stronger every day
that all attempts pledge the delegations to the Ma
tional Republican Convention from various States In
favor Of local candidates who have little hope Of
being nominated simply third-term movements 10
disguise This charge has been made against the COnk.
ling movement IN this State. and 1t Is significant tas
none Of the Journals advocating that movement have
seen III to deny it, Tho charge has also been made
tha ma
called upon directly say whether is true or not Ihs
Idanrcols journal lodges the point by saying that
beeves Morton will be nominated, and does not feel
called upon to have second or third choice unu ne
disposed Of Also that il will support the nominee Of the
Convention whoever he may be. The Cme'nhr' cons
uerciai SAYS there Is something approaching an uue
stading that the Ohio delegation viii express prefer
ence for Gov. Hayes. and II wants to know It the Hay"
delegates are for Grant for second choice because
there is 4 powerful SUBTLE sneaking Influence al NJr.
in various states un Ter various Names, Tor Grant anu
means mischief There can be little doubt lhS' ~"
Commercials suspicious are well grounded .
The Albany correspondent OF The Utica Herald
has been sounding the Republican. members Of the Legs
atlra on tie question Of the Presidency He hnds Ae
third term has friends, aud that tue movement io'
a pledged delegation 10 not much better on. The eAsF
enco OF an active third-term movement In no state
generally admitted. B0th Mr. Blaine and secTrtuJ
Bilstow have many friends, and several men who tnA
the party will be stronger with Western candidate aren
favor OF Minister Washburne Speaker Hustled IS IN H
OF Secretary Fish, several Other nembers Cogie
man Wheeler held by many 10 be the coming man. any
iu concluding his summary the correspondent sH''
"a member from Northern New-iork showed me ie''''
lust received by him from Washington, N when We.
stated that Mr.. Wheeer's name rew In popuaIl'! AZ Wv
cou, every day and that he Is there believed e. De VIC
most popular Republican throughout the southern s'
heard no other names mentioned by members OF ns
ators AS possible canldates Ex-senator Moran EN-
to nave friends among thei ana senator oonA ins