The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-10-22

EsDAY, OCTOBER q.
OHIO.

OHIO.
We are not disposed to overestlmate or
underestimate the result of Tuesdays work
In Ohio in Its influence upon the Demo-
cratic or the Republican party. Indeed, it
is, just now. too early to form estimates. 1t
is bad enough to state facts without
attempting to analyzs them. To some ex-
tent, however, this can not we'll be avoided.
It would not be honest to disguise the fact
that Democrats in and out of Ohio were
hopeful, if not confident. of victory. They
had what was universally regarded as
strong ticket. Ewing and Rice were re-
cognized as strong men-honest and capable
They had splendid records as statesmen and
soldiers. In every issue made in the cam
paign the Democratic party had
the right 1t was the champion
of the rights and liberties of
the people. The party of the constitution,
Its leaders put forth their energies during
the campaign to impress upon the minds OF
the people of Ohio the supreme Importance
of guarding their liberties from the
centrslizing policy of the Republican party.
The duty was imperative, and the danger
threatening. The work was we'll done. The
result, failure. The Republican party took
the offensive and forced the lighting upon
financial issues. With unparalleled effron-
terry the leaders claimed for their financial
policy all the credit of revival of business,
and men, forgetting the crushing depression
that overshadowed the country for years,
and the fact that it was owing to the vicious
ness of the Republ ican policy, were ready to
respond to the claims of John Sherman and
vote the Republican ticket. In addition
to this, the Republican leaders, with con,
summate adroitness, managed to make the
people believe that the South was again in
rebellion, and every violation of the law in
the Southern States was magni6sd and dis
torted to an extent that many foolish people
believed that another war was close at hand,
and that the u MON was again in peril; in
fact the presence of Southern Democrats in
Congress, evincing the restoration of the
Union. was made to appear as new danger
to be dreaded and opposed at all hazards. The
most bitter sectional harangues were made;
the bloody shirt was waved; battles were
fought over again; sectional hates aroused,
and a triumph achieved. The Republican
leaders knew full we'll that their state
ments were lies, from first to last.
They knew that the resentments they were
creating, the sectional hosti1ities they were
vitalizing, were in direct antagonism to the
peace and welfare of the country, but they
also knew that such things were gaining
them votes and that sufficed. They have
carried Ohio. The indications are that they
have not only the State offices, but the
Legislature as we'll. The party is jubilant-
Flushed with victory, the leaders will en-
deavor to make the result in Ohio potential
In the New York campaign. Ii. as now
seems almost inevitable, the Republicans
have captured the Legislature. the senator
who will take the place of Thurman will be
q Republican. There will be number of
candidates, and an Ohio Republican
writing to the New York Tribune says
that Humans place will be given to
Garfield, Sherman or Taft, snd adds: ITO
the list of possible candidates might be
sdded Denison, Foster and Stanley Mat
thews. Garfield has the most popularity;
but in case the prospects next January
might not favor Sherman's nomination for
the presidency, there will be strong move
ment in the Legislature to send him back to
his old seat in the Senate. Taft and Mat
thews will have some original support.
Dsnison and Foster can only be regarded as
contingent candidates if it becomes necessary
to get the party out of the snarl of long
contest" But it may be inquired, what
will be the effect of the defeat in Ohio upon
the Democratic party of the country? Mani
testify, the Republicans believe that it will
have demoralizing influence. In this we
conclude they will bs sadly mistaken.
Exactly the opposite result Is likely
to be the issue. The Democratic party is too
large to be frightened. 1t will not abandon
q single position. Not a principle upon
which it has fought the battles of right
will be disturbed. 1t has been taught the
absolute necessity of thorough organization
and harmony-hsrd work and iDdomitable
energy. 1t will come together closer than
ever. 1t will exercise caution in the selec
ton of standard bearers. and, having seen
darker days and more portentous shadows
than that cast by Ohio on Tuesday, it will
not hesitate in 1880 any more than it did In
1876 to enter the fight for the right against
all odds-nor will it be les saDguine of
victory. After all, the Ohio defeat may
presage victory in 1880. There will be more
anxiety about measures and less about men.
There will be less faction and more solidity.
This accomplished, the Democratic party in
1880 will be invlncible, and when again it
elects president and vice president they
will be inaugurated.
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