The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-11-14
Hopes and Fears.


Hopes and Fears.
Leading public men who profess 20 9. Know 81
more than appears upon the surface seem
not only hopeful, but some q them conn
dent, that at least two Of the three southern
states now in dispute will be "counteo s
sor TrLpES. The gallant leader Governor
RANDOLPH, of-New Jersey, is amongst the
latter. We published yesterday morning
the tenor OF his conversation here on Sum
day, He had seen President GRANT, and
we are left to infer that his views, II not
strengthened by the interview with that
dignitary, were not adversely affected ut
all. n !. 81
We arc glad to see and hear OF such
opinions and hopes, although we have
knowledge of nothing that improves our
opinion Of the purposes Of Radicalism and
the villainous manner in which these viii
be carried out unless hindered by some
powerful means. We have considered the
indignation Of an outraged people the most
effective means by which this could be done.
With regard to the President and the
Radical leaders, we have no sign indicating
any wayering or shakiness OF purpose. The
military were ordered to be present at the
countings,' and the logical inference was that
they were ordered TO be there to prevent any
interference with or g intimidation" OF
returning boards. President GRANT used
the word intimidation" There cannot
be two opinions as to what he meant by
that. Never did he speak Of Radical " init
midation." He knows not and speaks not
OF any but Democratic &c intimidation, and
the reason for the presence OF troops to re-
pei or prevent intimidation was as clear
as the MONDAY sun.
Who suggested the invitation OF prominent
persons to be present at the count in Loul-
siana we know not, but suppose citizens OF
New Orleans originated the idea. Then
KELLOGG invited several OF the most un-
scrupulous Radical leaders. Then GRANT
requested squad, led by GARFIELD, OF
Ohio, notorious for his acrimony and intole-
rable partisanry. Then the Democratic Ma
tional Executive Committee requested lead
ing Democrats to go to the scenes OF the
" countings" in presence Of the military
overseeing and overpowe ring. Then GRANT
enlarged his list little, with a slight
infusion of liberality. What these promi.
nent men will undertake to do, and what
they will be permitted to do, remains to be
seen.
The very last statements from the Gov
errors Of South Carolina, Florida, and Lou.
isiana-CHAMBERLAIN. STEARNs, and hEL'
LoGG-are that each Of their States has voted
by decided maiorities for HAYES. The lead,
ing Radical sheets, such as the New York
Tribune, Times, Washington Republican, Ell
id omne genus, claim that all the above States
are for HAYES, and that he is elected.
Furthermore, there is a strong current
set in motion approving Of GRANTS or
dering the military to be present at the
|.countings." Governor RICE, OF Massa-
chusetts, gives this current headward move
ment by his telegram heartily sustaining "
GRANTS order Of sending troops to preserve
order, not yet broken, and to interfere in
civil proceeding in which they cannot law
fully be authorized to interfere at all. This
shows how little the prominent men OF the
North know Of their own Government.
Military interference is evidently acquiesced
in by them, and is not considered contrary
to the letter and spirit Of our Constitution.
Blind guides they are indeed
GRANTS epigrammatic declarations, which
have become famous, are chiefly famous for
the utter faithlessness Of his conduct with
regard to them. When he said "Let US
have peace" it would be charity to consider
him as drunk, for he has done nothing that
tended to the establishment Of "peace"
and "harmony" amongst the people and
f'equality' and right amongst the States.
When he said "Let no guilty man escape"
he must have been insincere or his mind
must have been in eclipse, for he has been
surrounded by guilty men, and men con-
victed by law and public opinion as crimi-
mails have been the objects of his favor and
confidence. How car we put any faith in
his profession Of desire to see fairness
done in the South, where his rule has been
UNANIMOUSLY unfair? See BABCoCK and BEL
KNAP going to South Carolina to see things
Our hope is in intimidation "-the
intimidation" OF rogues and rascals by
public opinion. 1t may be that the appear
ance Of some OF the greatest men in the ma
ton in sight of those who clearly premedi-
tate fraud upon the people and the Re-
public, may oyerwhelm them and prevent
the fraud.
We have been speaking exclusively OF
the Radical strategy with regard to South
Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana. But we
now say that, whatever may be the result OF
the fraudulent tricks employed by local and
Federal agencies, we are satisfied that
SAMUEL j. TILDEN WILL BE THE NEXT Pre-
sIDEST OF THESE UNITED STATES; and that
the will Of the people will ultimately pre-
vail. Conflicts and passions that all would
deplore may arise, but this result cannot be
avoided.
A Sign.
We acknowledge that we perceive sign