Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-12-04
SOUTHERN SENTIMENT ON THE
PRESIDENCY.

We referred yesterday to the data
that had been collected by the Cincin-
natl Enquirer showing the views OF lead
ing men of both parties throughout the
Southern States as to the choice of that
section for the Presidency. The char
acter and position OF the men from
whom the information is gathered gives
it a peculiar significance, and makes it
quite a satisfactory exhibit of the under
current OF public feeling on this subject.
But we regard it as more important,
at this time, for showing as it very clear
" does, the animus of the South upon
other national issues, and that the bitter
sectionalsm which is charged against it
is utterly without foundation. 1t de-
velops an existing spirit Of conservatism
that Omitted North might do well to
consider and follow after. Byits liberali-
tv and unselfshness it throws the charge
Of seCtionalism back where it originated,
and where it is being diligently fostered
and developed at this time.
This "Solid South" foregoes any claim
and apparently all desire for representa-
ton on the ticket for the next Presiden-
CIV, unless, Mr.. BAYARD, OF Delaware,
can be said to be representative South
ern man. 1t chooses its candidates
from the North and West, against
which it is supposed to be so hostile.
Governor MATTHEWS, of this State, has
we'll said in his interview with the rep
resentative of the Enquirer:
GAS to the "Solid South" arrayed
against the Omitted North, there is no
such thing This cry has been raised
again as one of the means to perpetuate
the power of the dominant party. The
South is and should be "sOlid" in its OPP
position to bayonet rule, carpet-bagism
and corrupt returning boards, and it is
also "sOlid" in desire To cooperate in
perfect good faith with all good men
North, East and West, to secure honesty,
economy and patriotism in the admins
tration OF the Government and strict
adherence to those principles upon
which the Government was founded"
We shouldlik to give our readers the
full benefit of this interesting summary
of Southern opinion, but must be con-
tent with simply presenting brief
statement of the standing of each State
upon the Presidential candidates, which
is given as follows:
In Delaware, Republicans almost
unanimous for GRANT. Democrats for
BAYARD.
In Maryland, Democrats all for BAY
ARD; nobody for TILDEN. GRANT the
Radical favorite.
Virginia is a good deal divided, but
apparently for BAYARD. Republicans
for GRANT.
West Virginia is for THURMAN; Re-
publicans for BLAINE.
In North Carolina the Democrats are
for THURMAN; Republicans for GRANT.
In Georgia, HENDRICKS has the inside
lIdCh Will lllc bClhOCldlS, WITH Ihl II
MAN or TILDEN possible second. Rad
icals for GRANT.
In Florida the Democrats prefer a
Western man, but not choice as to who
he is. Republicans for GRANT.
In Alabama, BAYARD is first choice,
and HENDRICKS or THURMAN second.
Republicans solid for GRANT.
In Louisiana the Democrats prefer
Western man. Republicans demand
GRANT or CoNKLING.
In Missouri, Democrats will take
either THURMAN or HENDRICKS. HAYES
is too weak for the Republicans and
GRANT too strong.
In Kentucky the Democrats want
THURMAN or HENDRICKS, and the "of-
fice-holders J" GRANT.
In Tennessee the Democrats want
HENDRICKS, the Republicans solid for
GRANT. .r......... .r...
In Mississippi the Democrats want
the North to name the man and they
will vote for him. The Republicans
believe GRANT will be nominated.