The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

Whom tho Potter Investigation reached syphsr 1t
cams " nausht
syphsr more or loss makes some difference in
Mr.. Potter's net result OF fraud.
Washington Post NOW lot sypher die' You
forget ina. Potter may sigh tor him agaia
Providence Press 'One OF the best things about
the third party 10 that it rcpudiaes the old poiti
clans"
ST. Louis republican (dem.l:-'Mississpp has had
surieit OF rcpubcanism, and even the negroes want
more OF IT,"
st. LOUIS Gobe Democra. (rep.):-"rhe race OF
sticks republican Presidential candidates will end
where 1t begai with Mr. Hlyes"
Augusta (Gsi Chronicle :-'Ons OF the most om
nous signs OF The times tho dency Of rich Amor
leans quit their country and 10 to Europe.
The refusal OF the republicans to nominate some
parts OF the South the sures way to encourage the
formation OF Independent party, and thus prevent
the despo,ic rule Of unrlvalsd political power.
Southern tsindepe ndency" may DO the seed Of the
future conservative and national party aud "green
bacKery the sprout OF the future libsralspecalists
DO VIC already the making OF two great political
forces?
Utica Republican rep.).-"rho party organs 90 not
know what course to pursue in regard to the new
parry in this state They hope It donr amount to
much; tboy tear IL Will BIO formidable power. II
canuo, DO ignored az fact"
Chicago Inter. Ocean:-"will not postority wonder
at the incredible Jolly by which tho republican party
has permitted lis natural ally in the South TO BE-
bound, fottored and disarmed." The Inter. Ocean
should recall the that "nacessty knows no law -
san Antonio Express ldem.) :-"rhs TACT that Con-
Qress made mistake in the manner OF tho fraud in
ves,igalion' Is becoming apparent. Two birds would
have been killed with one stone by goirg directly
into the courts arragning the parties implicated
In the crimes"
Republican newspapers are iavoring the abrogation
OF the custom and tradition which require candidates
tor Congress rcsie In the district which they de-
sire 10 represent On this point the law and the
sttu,ion ars silent. Any reform whereby tho aggre.
cato Intelligence Of legislative bodies might be
Increased would be welcome 10 the people
Indianapolis Journal rep ):-"rhe objection to q
third term Is that President serving second term
Can use the patronage OF tho government to secure
his denomination and election keep his iavori,es
IN office and perpetuate abuses and delay reiorms.
But that argument does not hold against a man who
has boon entirely disconnected from the government
for four yenrs. Therefore say the opposition 10
Grant should be based on other grounds"
The Nashville American says. with an acrimonious
preface that opinions concerning the 'Iost cause
"whethcr they be denial OF all right the part OF
tho South, . complete justification Of the entire
movement or . belief that tho struggle was neces-
sary wise and productive OF good results (as live and
progressive Conedoratcs accept thcm) not men.
ace to the liberty, happiness and prosperity OF any
portion OF the people OF the Union The 'bloocy
shirt argument Is a reckless pcrpetuation OF policy
which 10 destructive of every interest, North aud
South"
Richmond Despa,eh:-"rne democratic party Is In
an unfortunate condition tho currency question In
Now York and all the New England States, and in
most OF the Southern States, there are entertained
sound theories on financial questions In the W est
tho democrats seem to have gone crazy and to have
no notions this subject which not too absurd
Tor discussion. What tho result will be no can
forctelL Perhaps there may DO u new division OF the
voters on new party lines and total SINKING OF the
issues Of the war. II SO the present tho sub
ject Of cheap money will not DO without redeeming
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