New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-25
The uancocl, boom is merely aanl, attack on the

The Hancock boom is merely flank attack on the
barrel
You'd complaints are made by The Southern news
papers because The Tribune cites the murders in
Kenlper aud NazoO as sample cases Of solid Southern
politica intolerance They declare vehemeniy
that all Sauthemers are not murierers. Nobody
has said they are: but they cannot deny that they
are really defenders of murderors when they
decline 20 take any steps to bring them to justice.
What is the public sentiment OF the south on tne
Chisolm verdict Not man nor newspaper has
had the disposition or the courage 10 say word
ocoinst H. bat there have been plenty of both 70
pronounce II Just Has there been any southern de-
Iuaud for Justice to the murderer of DiXonf Per
inns rqyO OF three newspaprrs have mildly censured
Bsrlsdalc. but who has demanded his punishment
50 long as the South thus iustlies political murder,
inst so long will 1t be held to be solid III favor vi
such murder.
Chain IT'S is against Tlden, and Springer is for
him. That's the most perfect balance Oh record
There is much wel-meaning talk in favor Of be-
ginning nj once to secure Republican majority in
the next Congress. II Is claimed that in case n
Democratic President is elected IN 1880 n Republic
can Congress will be a much-necded check upon
him and his Southern supporters. This Is all very
true and sound. hut it is also true that there is
nothing gained in fighting n battle in advance.
The new Congress will not be elected till next year,
and the best way to get ready for the contest then
is 20 win the battles which we are engaged In now.
If the Republicans secure Ohio ana New-Iork this
Fail there will be no trouble about the next Con-
eress or the next President.
The meaning of this prolonged grumblng Of the
Democrats about another nomination for Tilden.
when literally translated is about this: If Til
der wants 1t again he must pay for 1t handsomely.
There are two rules in the modern code Of South
ern chivary. l. BE sure your victim is unarmcd.
.. Then, shoot him IN the back.
The continued absence of Smith Weed from the
public gaze is exciting considerable comment. and
some anxiety is expressed concerning his where
abouts ANY communications directed to him, in
care of Mr. Samuel j. Tlden, YOnkers, \. Y, can be
depended upon to reach him promptly.
1t has been discovered by keen political observers
outside Of New-York, that Mr.. Potters somewhat
terse letter Of acceptance means that Governor
Robinson will be taken ont of the way near the
close of the canvass and Mr Potter promoted to the
first place. VIII the same phenomenaly acute OBJ
servers tell us who Is 10 take out" the Governor
II will be- "A good deal of a Job for somebody, and
the man who is to do II ought 10 go into rigorous
muscular training at once The Governor NAV be
a paralytic r. lammany declares, but the paralysis
has not reached his backbone.
Why DOESN'T funny Mr.. Cox 90 TO the rcscue of
Ewingl Mr.. Cox was always a staunch Grcenbacker
in ONO.
A beautiful Robinson and Potter ensign has been
flung out of one window of The UOrd office. lilden
has been flung out of another.
The Republicans of Massachusetts, are preparing
for IN .neruetic canvass. Their State Committee
publishes list of siXty-twO speakers who have been
engaged already, aud more are to follow. The list
includes all the best home talent aud such outside
names rs Senator Chandler. General Joseph II. lIaw
lev tho Hon. Eugene Hale. the Hon. Martin l..
Townsend, the Hon. W. L. Frye aud the Hon. }. C..
Burrows This is cheering evidence that the party
has no idea of sitting back Its dignity aud trust
ing To the self respect of Massachusetts, 10 save the
State from ButleB
II will be entirely safe to wait till Lamar has de-
noHnced the Yazoo murder before praising him for
his courage.
General Garfield considers the election of Foster n
certainty. and says the only fight will be on the
Legislative ticket. There the Republican prospects
are also good His for his confidence. as he
gives them TO n reporter OF The Cincinnati inquirer,
are that he hears of no Republican detection, and
does hear of many Democrats who Will vote with
tho Republicans. The Republican meetings are
| largely attended, and there is great enthusiasm
shown for the ticket In all parts Of the state. This