The New York herald., 1878-12-03
VOICE OF THE SOUTH.
The Sentiment Of Both Sides on
the Next Presidency.
GRANT A FAVORITE.
a Northern Man Likely to
Please Democrats.
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GRANT A FAVORITE
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[BY TELEGRAPH TO THz HEaALD.l

tween now and 1850 and the choice of
the various States of Presidential candidates for
contest of that year. On the republican side for
the interyiewers embrace Of both political par
ties) the most significant fact is that they demand.
with almost perfect unanimty. Grants
election and the restoration OF the govern
ment support to their parry. Among the
democrats the most noticeable feature il that they
ask nothing in tine way OF candidates for the south
but are content TO lc: the North the ticket
while they will support it unquestionineiy.
In Kentucky such Senator Beck
and Congressman Blackburn say that Ohie
promises to he the pivotal State in the
next Presidential campaign and it will be necessary
for the democratic party If it succeeds carry that
State. They believe that Western Is necessary
to this and that Thurman is the most popular
man in the West unless it may bo Hen
bricks. Blackburn says Thurman is 5000
votes more popular than any other democrat
in Ohio. end argues from that the necessity OF
making him the nominee 10 get Ohio's twenty two
votes In the electoral college. Among Kentucky
publ ans. including postmasters and officers
of all grades who have been appointed by Hayes there
is unanimous call for Grant for . third term.
choice. In long Northern line Of States General
Ben Harrison = name Is spoken of Tor place the
for greenback doctrines in finance Hendricks has
strong following. aMt IL anluestionably the leading
man tor 1880.
TILpEN LOSING GROUND.
Though Thurman has gained many friends since
his campaign in Ohio this fall. Tiden has scarcely
any supporters. and OF the gentlemen interviewed
says If he the ticket again he could not carry
haif the democratic vote Of the State.
ASTLRAvKs REPUBLICANS.
Many leading republicans outspoken In dis
like to Hayes administration. This appears
to be increased rather than mnilided by
his having given a Cabinet appoint .nent to
republican leaders are a in favor Of Grant and nd
many say he is the only hope for the success Of their
party.
The democrats OF Alabama are in favor of Bayard
| for the Presidential candidate two years hence.
Colonel Anderson Of Mobile claims that the drift
of public sentiment in the South is friendly to hc
more frequent than in other parts of the
| uni,n. Tue of the democratic party
n consolidating the public, vote is nothing more
sspnsSlica,nns ,n,on II s Sorth odl., to control the
/ the supply of few imported ofice-holders,
| in the main unworthy men. This drove the
| south into being solid as might be expected. Hen
also but the drift OF sentiment is FOR Bayard Re
plblicans for Grant the only llian who
| rally the colored vote.
HENpmcKs THE CHOICE or GEORGIA.
In the Stnte Of Georgia senator Gordon gives
Hendricks the lead in the race. Tilden
by the loss OF their States. though they
may recover if they should carry them next year.
to preserve itself senator Ben Hill is in favor OF
| Tdens denomination in 1870. Ex-Governor Brown
Is for Tilden. putting il In these words II think
Tiden should be ms own successor. Tho sentiment
against more than term. ought not to apply to
the where the President Is not allowed to serve
| his hrst term. l think, therefore Tilden should
be named unanimously by the democratic party
as his successor" Governor Colquit is in favor
Mould drive greenbrclers to putting candidate in
| tho field. Euiory Speer Congressman from Hills
+! old district is for Tiden .
GRANT.
| Georgia republicans solid for Grant. United
States Marshal Smytle says It will be Grant il Grant
| says 80. With Grant out. Georgia would divide be-
tween blaine and Conkling. The country fears sn-
other uncertain election and with Grant they worla
| be certain there would be no dispute Democrats
wouldn't try to bull-doze him; he wouldn't want to
bull-doze democrats.
VIRGINIA SENTIMENT
The State OF Virginia politicians greatly divided
questions of policy and extremely rcticent TO
the choice or men. Among the class known soft
money democrats Thurman IN the fsvorite. account
Of his stand this he being also native Of State
Among hard money men. however, Bayard has the
dolph Tucker. who lead the hard money element.
will be likely to support Bayard when the
time comes, Though now rctieent on thu subject.
Representative Goode. Of NORFOLK: state Treasurer
Hunter and many other leading democrats. however.
on the soft money side. and will be found sup
porting Thurman Hendricks. whichever may be
deemed most available. Republican sentiment l.
largely in favor OF Grant, It IL all the South.
Judge Hughes claims that Grant carry the State
han. Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ralroad. open
in advocacy for Grant
In North Carolina tho sentiment OF strong demo-
Gratis is largely in favor Of Thurman, though Hem
presenting ex-senator Vance as candidate
for Vice President, though i; will not be
strongly urged. ON the republican eide
Judge Settle. of Florida. Is spoken of possi
bility for the nomination for Vice President Colonel
Robert Douglas Unit d States Marshal for the State.
that Grant IL the best of the party
sentiment and the strongest man they can nominate
He claims that Grants financial views would bring
his support many hard money democrats.
N
Maryland democracy will be found strong in
support Of baSsra The a advocacy , by asner, General
months ago. and now the democracy are in
money. and the democracy demand candidate on
that platform. Among republicans there is large
nnG ehoee i to be rorIing TWO
and a half ago Maryland republicans sent solid
delegation to CINCINNATI In favor OF Blaine. West
Virginia democrats favorable 10 Western Of
soft moucy procliyities. Either Thurman or Hen
bricks would be acceptable. Governor Matthews said,
"The South is only solid In opposition to carpetbag
isin bayonet rule and returning boards because these
corrupt means were used to perpetuate . govern
II somewhat divided financial issues. Thurman
Hendricks would. either of them. be accept
able to the majority Of citizens than any hard
H. more divided than in any Southern State Blaine
has the leaai over Grant Ia some sections. though
sess oss {. the a r.sS e ns s
politicians that IL the htata Convention held
now 1t is likely that Blaine would got majority Of
the delegates,
In rorids democrats are content to leave the sciec
ton OF the candidate 10 Their Northern brethren.
They don't want southern man, but would
be content with either Bayard in the East or
Hendricks representing the West Florida re.
publcans strong for Grant. though they
would accept Blaine. Democrats Of Missouri
insist upon Western man for President and an
Eastern man for Vice President. Hendricks has
great strength In Missouri. aud Thurman il now in
the ascendant because of his late campaign against
the banks. The republicans all for Grant under
the leadership of the Gioe Demccrat which keeps the
Grant movement before the people all the time.