New-York tribune., 1877-11-09
POLITICAL NOTES.

The new party prophet thinks he will rest awhile.
Sanford did not waste his dinners on the desert
air. Ho has his reward.
General Butler is happy TOO. Massachusetts, yindi.
Gated BIN when she indorsed his beloved simmons.
The name Of Colonel Robert Ingersoll does not
appear to have been urged for the Berlin Mission by
The NeW- York OJs1rer.
Bland and Ewing together ought 10 be able 10 DO
the business for the silver movement. They aro
noble pair of blunderers
The Mcclellan Presidential movement starts as il
| there were something dead in il. IL doesn't tear
along with the furore of prairie fire.
Before Mr.. Eyarts engages in another game Il
bluff with the representatives of a sovcrcisu state,
his recent experience ought 10 suggest the pr,cau-
ton OF tucking few aces and jacks uD his sleeve.
Pennsylvania isn't much of Democratic victory
after all. The stay-at-home Republicans clearly
responsible for it. If half of them had voted the
state would have been saved IN spite of the Cameron
dl5aiiectlOn.
Ex-Governor Warmoth. Of Louisiana, thinks Mr..
Hendricks has the inside track for the Democratic
nomination for the Presidency IN 1850. chiefly he
cause Of his fortunate locality. His role is now a
"long and considerate silence" Mr. Warnoth says.
The Indiana statesman can fll that 10 perfection.
In is only when he talks that he becomes his own
enemy.
Senator Patterson retains his seat az Washington but
he cannot be said 10 represent South Carolina there
any longer All Of the petitions. memorials, and other
documents from the State are sent 10 Senator Cor
don, and are presented by him. The great mans oc-
cupation gone. The only desire for his aid or soci-
ETY. manifested anywhere, comes from the penitcu-
tary OF south Carolina. Ihat absolutely yOaus for
him.
What is Congress in Washington for. and what 10
the able statesmen suppose tho President called
them together to dol Not to introduce a Thousand
or so unmportant bills aud let loose the Hoodgates
of imhece talk about cheap money. or anything Il
the kind but to vote supplies and 20 home. The
sooner they do their duty and adjOum, the better
will II be for their political futures.
Ex-Governor Curtin is credited with saving Of tho
appointment Of Mr.. Welsh 10 the English Mission
that it is respectable and will please the people 70
large, but will help the President particle po-
liticay. lie does not see how the President can
make a successful Administration by giving his best
places to men who cannot assist hi, policy by
and-by he will want the Senate 10 do something 70
favor to himself lie is not establishing any iEilu-
ence or obligation there"
Governor WIams's commission 10 Mr.. VOORHEES,,
making him United States Senator was borne 20
the atters home in Terre Iiaute 10y a delegation Of
prominent Indianapolis Democrats. There
mild sort OF jubilee at its presentation. Mr.. Noor-
hccs spoke his thanks in his most pompous manner
pledging himself to unceaslug vigilance in behalf 0f
the working producing, aud business clas4es aud
lemarkiug with great mOdcSty that the man who
had appointed INN was Z" wise and honest
The full text Of Stanley Matthcws's oracular utter
ance about the Presidents attitude the BlandSl-
yer Bill is given as follows; II think the bill viii
pass the Senate by a good majority. shall vote fr
il myself and | don't believe that if the bin is
passed the President has any intention Of yctoug
IT," This modities somewhat the announcement oi
Wednesday. Mr. Matthews's faith IN the passage II
the bill and the Presidents approval OF lt, seems 10
rest entirely upon the fact that Mr. Matthew, IS
going TO vote iOr IL
Colonel Robert G. Ingcrsol talks like a pretty
thorough going Hayes man. he tells reporter Of
The Clcreldnd LeGder that tho Southern policy was
not policy at all. hut a necessity; that the Civil
Service policy has been msconstrued, but viii como
out all right when the President and thepoopie
TO undcrs land each other, since he Who has well
agreed with the South cannot long disagree with
the North Tho Colonel takes a cheerful view Of
the future, believing that the defeats Of tins year
will show the Republicans the way 70 victory thie'
hpnCe.