The New York herald., 1879-11-23

STRONG UNDERcuRRENr IN NORTH cARoLINA
IN FAVOR OF ''THE MAN ON HORSEBACK"
AND ALEXANDER H. srEPHENs-wHY THE
HERO OF AppoMArrox WILL 1AcEIvE
LOYAL RECEPTION.
WILMINGTON. n. c.. Nov. 20. 1879.
Tho letter OF your Atlanta correspondent concern
ing the "boom" Of Grant and Stephens has struck
popular chord here and has consequently caused no
little excitement, in Atlanta 'undercurrent 10
now flowing strongly among the best democrats In
favor Of non partisan ticket. Go whore you will.
among tho lawyers business or laboring classes,
you will hear enthusiastic comments Grant being
tho strongest man in political America, Ever since
he landed on the shores of California the sentiment
in his favor has largely increased. and now there is
popular feeling here, which. laying aside all
former prejudices Of . "third term," believes
that the ''man on horseback is the only
man to save the government from downfall and
ruin. His constituents argue that experience has
taught Grant "better Manners" that he has learned
the Presidential ropes to advantage; that age and
travel have tempered him down." and the partisan
President of yesterday will be tho unbiased Of
tomorrow uniting his every effort not for the good
Of the "solid North" the "solid South" but for
the solid Union This has been the prevailing senti-
ment. for long before old Alexander H. Stephens
thought Of . candidate for the Vice Presidency.
unanimous thrill has run through Southern politics
in favor Of Grant and stephens. It 10 tho sim
Of o.s
this ticket. The ball h.. gained TOO much
spoken OF the feasibility of Grant being nomi-
mated by the Democratic Convention. and by thus
"hghting the devil with hre" they may yet defeat
republicanism in $780, Mr. Settle was sharp enough
to see that il some Southern man Of prominence
placed on ticket With Grant the south would carry
oh Inv nA m ada n ed m "A
when he took up an idea that he was the man. He
might possibly have carried North Carolina and
Florida but for the other Ststes why. they would
treat his nomination with utter contempt Alexan.
der H. stephens is the man to whom the South
head Of the ticket, both will secure the unanimous
support Of the "solid SOUTH.
Grants proposed visit to the South will be the
biggest boon" of the period and will be the means
OF increasing his already large popularity here. The
editors OF the Wilmington Morning Star. like true
Southerncrs, have spoken kindly OF his coming and
promised him. in behalf Of the people. hearty well
eome.. On the other hand, an evening sheet, the
Rerte,c has expressed most bissscd and unmanly
sentiments about his coming, and declares itself not
willing to take any stock" in the reception of 40
base partisan az Ulysses 8. Grant. The south has
not far forgotten herself TO allow celebrity
who has received favors from the courts Of every
nxtion OF the world to enter her midst without duo
appreciation OF his position. No; Grant will receive
tight royal reception such M none but the South
give and such as none but Grant could receive.
In reference to the other Presidential candidates
must say that NJ is hard for to arrive at any
definite conclusion The Star Of this city advocates
Church, but still seems halfway inclined toward
Seymour. Tho Post trep) hoists at its column head
the names Of sherman and Settle. but just here
allow me TO say that the former is not blooming"
very successfully In this section but with the repub-
licAn element Sherman seems to be second choice
after Grant. Tilden Ia deader" than the proverbal
door nall" and Bayard has goodly number of adj
mirers. Blaine. Conkling and Hendricks are un-
thought OF. So much for national politics. now for
that OF the State.
North Carolina sends six democratic represents
tvcs to Congress this session. Jesse j. Yeate OF tho
Fourth district. being defeated In the late election
by Joseph j. Martin, able republican. This elec-
tion, hear. In to be contested.