Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-08-21
Democratic Prospects.


b. b. Smslley, Outerbridge Hersey and p.
Il. Kelly, were the members of the national
committee in charge at headquarters yester.
day. Among the many callers were Robert
Ralsey of this city; William Il. Ludlow, OF
Oakdale Long Island, and General Montgom.
cry Greene, of San Francisco. General Greene
said he was glad to see the stand taken by Gen.
eral Rosecrans, and thought that this alone
would lend great force 10 the efforts of the
Democrats of the State. 1t would be very sur
prising indeed, ne said, if big Democratic
majority did not come from the entire Pacific
slope.
Among the letters received from persons
outside the city was one from General Thomas
l.. Rosser, of minnesota, who wrote: Il could
hardly convey to you the real condition of the
canvass in this State Iuu would be incredu-
Ions. But am willing to stand by the state
meut that we are on the eye of one of the
greatest political upheavals in this State ever
known IN the country"
Melville w. Fuller, of Illinois, member Of
the Democratic National committee writes
under date of August IA: Every hing is pro-
g,es>ing favorsbly in Illinois. Unless some
Serious reaction sets in the State will go DEM
ocratic."
Edwin Cushman writes from Urbaua. O.,
thar he has been in forty towns in all parts of
that State, ana has talked With leading men of
all parties He thinks Ohio will go Demo
cratic.
General D. Nom. Gregg, of Reading. Pa,
writes rs f2IiowE: General Hancock's letter
of acceptance gives tue greatest satisfaction,
ana teus of thousands of men, who, like him
self, have always insisted on taking charge of
their own votes, will be led by old army feel
ings 10 General Raucocks camp"
John Il. Parker writes from 1appahock,
Essex county, Va, that the State will give
Hancock and Eng ish decided msjority.
O. NJ Bell, of Springfield, W., writes under
date ef Augaust I6: In this Republican
stronghold we have organized Hancock and
English club of $50 members. which is rs many
votes as we cast in 1876. We are confident
that we will increase the number to 200. The
Republicans have held two meetings, but fail
TO srouse much enthusiasm"
Richard Cobb, q colored man, Writea from
Hernanda, Miss. Feeling confident that the
coiOred people of the South will be protected
II every right guaranteed to them by the con-
stltutIUn II Gen. Hancock is elecied President,
l pledge him my hearty support, aod will do
all IN nay power to elect him"
j. Stanley Browne writes under date of Au-
gust 10, that he has just returned to New York
from Vermont, having spoken at several places
in that State, and that he has never Witnessed
greater enthusiasm among Democrats. He ia
satisfied that the Democratic vote will be large
IL increased.
Samuel Flower writes from Massachusetts
that the Democrats of the old Bay State are
united and will make o gallant fight. No
nomination ever gave such general satisfaction.
Tnere Is good prospect of gaining two or
three members of Congress. Many Republi-
cans in the State will vote for Hancock.
John w. Merwin, secretary of the Hancock
Veteran Legion Of Chemung county, writes
HIvrts. 4
organization IS formed Of old soldiers and
sGllOrs.exciusiVely. We are not yet fairly at
work, but will have q meeting August 81 to
dedicate our hall, when the campaigp in little
Ohemung will be fairly opened. We now
number 2S5, and will increase to $50 or 400
when We get to work. Wo have on our roll
eight good Republicans. The prospect is very
encouraging"
T. O. Davis, president of Hancock and
Lnglish club in MOrehead City, N. O., writes
that there Is great enthusiasm in the State for
Hancock and English, and that Nolth Carolina
is good for at least 10000 majority for the
Democratic ticket.
d. q. Applegate writes from Red Bank, N.
j., that the Democratic Presidential noni nees
are constantly growing in favor and that there
IS no fear of the defeat of the Democratic local
candidates.
Mr.. Kelly, the Minnesota member of the Ma
tlonal committee says that on his Journey
East he found the Democrats everywhere earn
estly at work and full of confidence In the re-
suit. In Minnesota General Hancook's pop
ularity is very great, he having en-
deared himself to the people while sta.
toned at st. Paul The Democrats of Mime
sofa never showed such good feeling rs they
do now, and the enthusiasm is not mere hur~
ran, bat las taken shape in determined efforts
20 carry Congressional and legislative districts
wherever there is the slightest possibility of do
lug so.
Ar the headquarters of the National Associa-
tian of Hancock Veterans, in the Westminster
hotel, General Smith said that every Northern
State would have working committee within
Il few days. 4 circular was yesterday issued to
the members of the several State commi ttees,
urging them to organize thoroughly at once.