The New York herald., 1877-09-14

simplify its provisions much poss ble, but nos.
w'nstandng this enort, the law IL almost as IN
eate as puzzle 10 many OF the voters OF the State
@ ine aemocraiic speakers are derouncing the law
from me stump rs an Infamous attempt Of republi-
can Assembly deprive the poor man OF hs vote and
nearing th's the ignorant man, both democrat and re-
publican speedily writes to headauarters TO nnd ut
just what the import OF the law ia The republ,cana
claim 10 DC delighted wihthe law for they declare THAI
IL will prevent fraud and shut out mani Illegal votes
IN the border counties and great cities OF the State
To Ind out what tue heads OF the party organiza-
lions thought OF this business called to-day at the
information was gained, may serve as an index rs to
how party leaders feel on tho subject OF the coming
election.
Mr. Tuoxrsoy's VIEWS
Hon. John G. Thompson was found in charge OF tha
democratic headquarters, well barren of political
news, but urbanc usual In an inquiry az
to what the political outlook was, Mr.. Thompson
who by tho way, is without doubt tho best organizer
the Ohio democracy have-made answer
s'well, don't know any OF special value for
have been away from home almost the eutire summer.
and hence know comparatively little OF State politics
We hard at work organizing, and will make our
usual light but Is yet TOO early tor give an IN.
tengent opinion to tho result OF The campaign but
| certainly he pe for the best"
In answer to the question as to what he thought Of
the workingmeus movement Mr.. Thompson SAID -
sSomo queer things may be caused by those organza
tions. In some counties the laooring men are nom-
mating full tickets, which result IN mixing up
calculations on the General Assembly by sending
pubicans from strong democratic counties and demo-
Gratis from strong republican counties. But that is
one OF those things which time alone can decide.
The workngmcn certainly not united
State ticket aud shall with considerable interest
to the work OF their state Convention, which is called
TO meet here on the 10th | shouldn't be surprised,
however II a strong effort will be made by those who
partic paed In tho Cincinnati Convention to capture
the Convention here and declare that In view of tho
Cincinnati nominations and the work already done by
the present State COMMITTEES Ia tho way of organ
ging the STATE II Is incxpedlent TO nominate
another ticket, tending, as II would, TO
scatter and dcmol alze the organization. OF course
don't know should not he surprised II before the
election the worEingmens party as an organization
will grow smaller and that many OF its present sup.
porters viii return to ana vote with their former po
hcal friends | say this because that has been tho
sSoys d ,"s no he 40 this In referring 70 .S
Registration law Mr. Thompson said I'll expect great
plcx piece of work. Why, good lawyers dinsr con-
strung Its provisions. ana, this being true 1t Is not
singular that the people at large are mixed up ABOUT IT,
afraid shall lose considerable number OF votes
from the failure OF our men 10 register Our meetings
have boon ilry attended, but | find considerable
apathy among the people everywhere they are tired
OF politics suppose this Is true OF both partics but
Is that the party which succeedsin stirring up
and get ting out its vote Will DO the party which
will win the battle this year. Very naturally hope
party will got out its iu vote. and nothing shall
be lott undone here to accomplish this result"
The democratic committee have a large corps OF
clerks at work sending out blanks for thorough or
ganga.on Of tho state by school districts and wards
and to stimulate the rural workers commissions ara
being issued TO each of them These commissions ara
on heavy tinted paper, tasteisly printed. and are
bureau last year. except that at tho top they are decor
ated with cuts Of Bishop and Fitch the candidates TOR
Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The republican,
committee rooms next visited, where y corps ot
clerks engaged IN sending out poll books and
rue republicans this year are foilt wing their old
plan OF organization by townships which has worked
we'll during the past two years, and their Intention
s TO make the work as perfect possible this year.
Hsre iouud General J. y. Robinson, tho new char
man Of tho committee hard at work arranging series
OF rnoetipgs for tho river countios
RORISsoN's VIEWS.
Gepsxa Robinson has been chairman OF the state
Commihec for several years, and hence Is familiar
with the politics OF the state but this s his first year
active manager OF the details OF the WORK given
in charge of the Executive Committee. In answer to
Inquiries General Robinson said he was In q very
agreeable state of mind as to tho political situation
much better fact than three weeks ago, when the
anti-Haycs movement at food tide He con-
tnued w don't know much about the work OF the demo-
cratic committee but do know that IN several strong
districts there Is serious bolt among The democracy
which folks hope VIII greatly help us but to Offset
tins am somewhat nervous about three OF our Sena-
toral districts which always close for comfort
Our speakers report unusually largo meetings and
considerable enthusiasm. Vests meeting ~ New
Lexington lin the coal mining region was certainly
tho largest held there since tho war. West is making
n splendid fight, and, In fact wo have nrst class
corps of canvassers IN the field this year."
"But what about the anti Hayes movement, Gen.
eral Isn't that going to hurt you somsS"
"Now to that organization | tell you as q fact
thaI cannot find anything of the anti-Hayes move
ment except right here IN thus city and II you Will
take trouble TO Inquire you will hnd that IL IL Dot
formidable here Now don't misunderstood mo-
don't pretend TO there are republicans N Ohu
who dissatisfied with Hayes Southern policy, tor
there is very considerable number. but you win nnd
u rule that the dscontented ones aro the most raids
cal republicans wG have 'hs rs% no; tx sns %1o wss
break tho party IN the South they do not propose
to allow this dislike to carry them away from the old
organization and then help hand tho State to the
democracy. We nnd the greatest objection to the
policy OF he President In localities where there are old
soldiers but these men, whilo they grumbe, they Will
smother their dislike ana vote the whole ticket ~
Usual"
politics any hndrancc IN your work OF organizing
the counties Tor woTkY'
s.Oh, most assuredly, yes. You with US In the
rural coun,os there are few government onlcals--not
enough to attempt to dctae--but all OF these have
dam crntic n w IN
tho only men We could look TO TO keep tho ma
chine in notion Tho people didn't object to allowing
officials take par; In tho paign, but on the
hand they declare that II the officers who enjoy
the honor aud emolumens Of Office should not do their
full share OF the hard work and financial part OF the
campaign, they don't know VINO should. The people
have used TINS thing and thoy dislike to make
and their uniamiliarity with party politics. object
dong tho routine WORK or paying all tho expenses Of
r1ht for ,ne people are accepting tho inevitable ana
although they grumblo some they are fast nnding new
take the places OF the officials ON their commit.
tees trouble from the auti-Hayes party, but
| do not, and my only fear Is from the apathy OF our
The registration law, II properly enforced
and you rest assured we shall do our utmost "a
enforce it's worth 10000 votes 10 us Last year
we boat the democracy. Notwithstanding outrageous
frauds and liberal OF the infamous Eastern In
vention the fantail and pudding bag BALLOTS and now
with honest vote such as tho registration law win
give u.s. certainly can win We better organized
Than We have been Tor years time of year. aud
main ht from this time will bc to get our full vote
out"
.what about tho workingmens partyY"
.As to that can't say very much, and 10 is hard To
tell what will como OF IT, IT. however, they had
leader who had tho confidence Of and could rally hA
forces, would astonsn the people 70 see what voS
they would poll In Ohio, but they have no sucs
leader and there Is thor weakness In large cites
they have strength. For instance, IN Toledo
they have about eleven hundred men on theif
rolls and IL is claimed that they have similar num-
bcr at Newark aud many at various other points.
But they must rely upon the cities for their strength
Tor they will got support from the agricultural
.ountes In the rural districts rely Tor the ropub-
Ian strength and " indications are worth anything
we shall not bo disappointed One trouble with tue
w. vk lnpmcn is that they have already begun TO
ouavrol about the nominees of their Cincinnati Cou
ven 1on: but II they harmonizc, abandon that ticket.
and At their coming Convention nominate ticket
aomr osod OF real workingmen, can't sec why they
sbouLt not become n formidable opponent this tall.
WHAT GRosvESoR THINKS.
Inst at the conclusion OF this conversation General
G. II. Grosvcnor speaker OF the late House OF Rep
resenatayes came into the headquarters fresh from
campaigning Tour. Ho reports good meetings and q