Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-08-09

they clearly perceive that WhateNoi
party gains the ascendant, they viii
still be in the cold. DeSertions on
this account are numerous. These
accossionS of strength viii, OF
course, be useful "a the Democrats,
but the end for which the retraction
was made will not be gained. But
other changes are being made
which will do US more good In con
sequence of the moral Influence
they will exert. Numbers of the
substantial citizens, who desire no
personal gain from the exercise OF
their political rights, and who have
hitherto supported the Republicans,
have become thoroughly Disguised
with the manner in which the Gov
eminent has been of late admins
tered, and, seeing what GOV Tilden
has done to punish thieves, and
fustrate their plans in this state,
have resolved to give him their
support. Also the poor aud starv-
ing mechanics, who ask for nothing
but the privilege of earning their
daily bread, and a unit in the deter
mination to drive from power those
have brought them to their present
deplorable situation, and enriched
themselves by the operation. They
are determined to throw the whole
weight of their influence, which is
not inconsiderble, into the scale for
Tilden.
The administration papers are
laying great stress upon the assum-
ton that the body known as" Liber-
al Republicans" has declared for
Hayes. The fact is, that after the
second election of Grant, very few
Of these remained in union as an
independent association. If the
action of the Liberals throughout
the country can be judged by those
in New York, then the Republicans
will be greatly deceived if they ex-
pect help from that quarter. Ger
tainly John Cochrane and Ethan
Allen have pronounced for Hayes
and Wheeler, but each of the con-
stituencies of these gentlemen can
be covered by one hat. They are
known here, and consequently have
no following. 1t is recognized that
by the success Of Tilden their oc-
cupation will be taken from them,
Agitation to them is life, and an
era of purity would be humiliation
to them. Nothing being left for
them to disturb, they would be lost
to sight, and in their eyes anything
is better than that. They conse-
quently vote for Hayes, but the
number of votes which they car
convey is but two. The men whom
they flatter themselves are thei
followers intend exercising thei
own opinions, and nearly all have
signifed their intention of voting
for Tilden and Hendricks, and as
sisting to insure the death Of cor
T ruption.
Those of German nativity an,
: descent have adopted q resolution
, declaring themselves to be me-
!. and Americans. They are not t
], be handed over by the Hon. Car
4 Schurz, or any other man, as S
= many cattle subject to the dispos
ton of a master. They are orgf
: nizing clubs in all parts of the cit.
and at any meeting of these yo
t may hear highly intelligent discus
sion of national affairs, and a yer
positive assertion of indignation
the manner in which these affair
7 have been conducted by the presei
:, administration They rightly chars
. the whole Republican party wit
), the accountability for existing evil
!. and are determined to resist j
= attempt to continue its reign
; venality and brigandage.
:. In every way the prospects a
" cheering. We have had a two yea
. experience of Tilden and his ma
q ner of conducting his execute
q duties. We have seen him, wit
n out to effect upon party, hunt dow
10 drive them out and punish pub
nc thieves and plunderers. He b
10 shown himself, in every way, jr
It the man required to take char
bo of the National Government. '
r. have trusted him at the helm
h. the State and he has not deceiv
90 us. In Office and ont Of Office
be has manifested his active hos
ity to corruption. The peoI
,st throughout the State have resolv
Of. to place in his hands the immedi