The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
GENERAL POLITICS.

Tho New Orleans Democrat vcnts the epithets Of
sass and knave Secretary Sherman, and says that
"a selfish, hollow and transparent trickstcr aud
dodger has not appeared In the political arena in
high sphere whole history. Tho text of this
abuse is hts speech Richmond. 1t Is characterized
MS vapid -expressed, impudent, hypocriuoai and
weak evaporation" His apprehension that the
South would break its faith to the constitution and
forget It's duty the President is especially resented
The Now Orleans I1cdyune says OF Morton:-"He
falls when the party which he ruled Is shaken TO
centre. Had he returned TO the Senate he might have
saved It from threatened disntegration."
Cincinnati Commcrciat:-"lt may be tho republican
party Will continue to exist a OF power
u political OF the country; but Its only
hope doing follow the lead OF tho nd
ton In Its policy OF Cancellation and reform OF the
civil service. II must stand by its own pledges as
made in the platform adopted at the last National Con-
vention notably those OF the fifth resolution OF the
scrics and which President is endeavorng to APP
ply 10 affairs OF government II 1t fail that
through tho agency OF Senators and Representatives
who are reluctant TO give up the power they have
CURED distributing the spoils OF office among their
henchmen, 1t will go to pieces, and there Will 10 no
casion TOR tcars OF regret If II docs.'
Atlanta iGa Coystttution:-sNever had q President
greater opportunities for promoting tho public good
and winning a lasting and cnvable lame tor himself
than Mr.. Hayca He has inaugurared his adminisira-
tiou with policy that has tho popular heart Of all
sectonsthc policy oil peace and reconciliation after
long and disastrous war. The good Of all parties
are standing by him and holding up his arms. He Is
FREQ to work his patriouc views and purposes,
and confidently look 10 tho country TO sustain
him. The great heart OF the American people Is with
him. aud If no Is only bravo enough for the
no will not fail to triumph"
Burlington Qowa) HaDkeye.-"Wo are SO near the
goal that imitation be throttled IN the present
Congress there will again DO danger from that
source Tho present Indications are favorable for
honest currency and speedy resumption OF specie pay
monts"
says the Indian pos Peopte:-"voornecs Is, without
doubt, tho brains Of the democracy in Indiana. He
has positive qualities. whilc those Of Hendricks
ut only be denomnated negative Voorhees, leads,
while Hendricks Ia astradclc oil tho fence"
The Chicago Post thinks that the appointment OF
voorhees, Senator from Indiana will be notice to
the world that Hendricks Is avowed candidate for
tho democratic nomination for tho Presidency OF 1880
ssriiden Is Of the race and II ID quite likely that
the election In ohio will convince the Western
dem ocracy that they afford 10 dispense with New
YORK dictAtion."
Tho Memphis Appeal declares that the radical party
in Mississippi dsbanded for the sole purpose OF dis.
organizing the democratic party. They hoped to
compisn this BY supporting independent candidates
who would divide the democratic votc."
The Milwaukee NeDs asks " Mr. Hayes will resign.
II gives eight reasons why such an event need sur.
prise no ono
The Charleston Journal Of Commences advises tho
politicians Of South Carolina to place colored demo-
Gratis In nomination tor Office, aud In this way compete
with tho radicals bidding for the support oil the
freedmen
Tho Philadelphia Inquirer admits that In that city
the republican party has ceased 10 exist.
sFrom Parliament Of pickpockeis." says the Chi
cago Times. .'some such enactment as the Silver bill
which passed the House OF Representatives might
have been expected"
The Albany Journal claims for the republicans Of
this state tho ..substantiai fruits OF the victory"
The following, In tho Philadelphia Press Is broad
side against the corrupt city politicians but contains
also shot two which may reach tho camp Of Clan
Cameron :-''rhe pubic clamors Tor q now order OF
men candidates for It's su0ragcs and leadership.
The republican party this city has had several