New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-06

lcan opinion manifested in the cam
paigns of recent years was presonfed
by prominent men, and IL was impossible to draw
any lines between them that marked off any ele-
ment that was dissatisfied or indifferent. All prom
scd a hearty support of the ticket, and all
expressed great deal of confidence that the vote
of the Empire State will be given to Garfield.
The New-Jersey and Connecticut representatives
said that the free-trade plank of the Democratic
platform had made Republican in those States
certain with proper effort among the mechanics
and factory operatives, whose employment depends
on a protective tariff. great deal of feeling Is
already manifested by these classes, and also by
business mon whose capital is embarked in manu-
featuring enterprises.
REPORTS FROM THE SOUTH.
Most of the Southern States were represented by
Republicans who have kept the faith through all
the trials of ostracism and persecution OF the past
fifteen years. The general sentiment among
these mon was that while they did not
want their section TO be cut adnlt
by the Republicans of the North as hopcltssly III
the power of the rebel Democracy, they could
give no encouragement of success as the result
of any amount of effort there. Florida
was the only State where prospect
of Republican victory was held out. One or two
Congressional districts in Virginia, two in North
Carolina and two in South Carolina were said TO lie
worth contestiug
II was thought possible that if the September and
October elections show that Garfield is sure OF sue
cess in November, the Democrats of Louisiana, who
care more for their State affairs than for
their party. may allow a fair vote and
fair count, ard thus permit The Republicans to
carry the state. The general opinion Of most Of the
Southern mn, however, was that the National
COMMITTEE should devote its energies TO
the close States of the North, and not
waste in the South any effort that can
be given 10 Maine and Indiana. After the
October elections some said il viii, perhaps be adj
visable to send force Of stump speakers TO the
South. not witt Il hope Of immediate results, but to
show the Southern Democrats that the party does
not mean To submit without protest 10 the systc-
matte suppression of its voting strength in that
ton.
GENERAL GAEFIEID's VISIT.
General Garfield held continuous reception from
morning till night in his looms at the hotel. So
great was the pressure Of visitors that
he was not able to snatch mid
day luncheon. Most of his callers
knew him personally already Those who had never
before met him could not fail to be well impressed
by his bearing and conversation, and by the unaf-
fec ed cordality of his manner towards all.
Among the visitors were men as far apart in Re
and George VII liam Curtis. It's safe to say that
no one left his presence without feeling
that the mantle of Republican leader
ship had fallen upon a man worthy to wear
it, His visit TO New-York has unquestionably
strengthened the party No one can talk with him
without beng influenced by his strong whole
some sensible, genial nature, while the breadth and
force of his intellect and character inspire
respect and confidence. He received no warmer
greetings or heartier assurances Of support
from the thousands who came to see him
than those OF James G. Blaine and John Sher-
man. to whom his unexpected nomination
at Chicago brought defeat Nor were the
representative Grant men the least backward IN
their friendly demonstrations. Logan, Cameron,
Boutwell,, Banks, Hotchkiss and score OF other
prominent friends of the ex-Presdent gave HIM as
surances that their best efforts would be pat forth
to help in a Republican triumph.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel Conference showed that
the Republican party isunited, earnest harmonious
and aggressive, and has victory in its grasp. Ii
cannot fail to have powerful influence in the canl-
palgn.