National Republican., 1880-06-02
Hon. A. M. Clnnp interviewed.


We clip the following from the Chicago
Inter. Ocean of Monday:
One of the coolest and most self-possessed
men on the ground is the Hon. A. NJ. Clapp,
delegate from the District Of Columbia. He
was found at the Atlantic hotel yesterday. He
is n man of large stature, one who weighs
every word and makes every sentence clearly
understood.
II am for Grant" he remarked on inquiry.
Through and through"
One glance at his largo form, drawn up to
its full height, his face of intense earnestness
and dignity, was sufficient to suggest that his
expression meant II large balance in favor of
the popular candidate. Concerning the feel
ing among congressman, he stated that the
sentiment was divided among Grant, Sherman
aud Blaine, with odds for the first
"They put themselves in line with the sem
timent OF their states and DISTRICTS" he ex-
planned, "and accommodate themselves TO the
situation. Most of them arc candidates for
re.elccton," he added, with knowing look
"As to General Grants election, Mr.. ClHppP'
GRANT WILL BE ELECTED.
"Most cmphatcaly he will be elected. |
expect his nomination. This is the most bit
ter fight l have ever known. l have been
with the republican party siuco its birth, aud
have never known time where 30 many
thought they had a mission TO destroy some,
body cso. The methods employed are un-
usual. If Grant Is nominated there will be
no split, howoyer-just chipping of, as in
1872 The great body Of people will vote for
him, and he will bring in more extaneous
strength than will be Clipped off,
"Will he be able 10 obtain any electoral
votes In the south? You certainly 1.-Two in u
position for correct observation"
II am assured that General Grant cannot
only carry Virginia, North Carolina aud Flor.
ida, but that they will be counted IN for him.
Others will 'be carried, but perhaps not bc
counted in. A delegate from Alabama told
mo that they hoped to carry and count in
their state for Grant. Speaking Of Grant aud
| The cOorcd mon, tho cOlored mon know nc
other candidate, nor care for any ono else.
They will brave all dangers for him. aud will
carry theiI lives IN their HANDS for his sake
| If Grant Is not nominated land take il that
if nominated he will be elected,
| THE SOUTH WILL BE DEPoPULATED
Of its colored people, That race is aware OF
this, and will begin to leave il this conveu
tion fails to put him at the head Of tho ticket.
/ am convinced that IL he is not nominated IL
will be calamity to the country aud result
| IN the defeat Of the party. There Is no hope
for the party if It fails to put him forward
now. However, will have no crow to chew
for | support the nominee of tho convention
us every true republican will. | never
scratched n ticket yet. i expect, though, Il
Grant is not nominated that necessity will
cali forth a greater amount Of hard work than
in case of his being put up. Tho sRnC
crowd, somewhat increased, scratched the
ticket in 1872 that is lighting him now; bal
tho volume is not sufficiently increased to hur
| him"
Speaking of the local fight, he observed
"that II caused some astonishment abroad, bu
had no other effect, Every one understood il
as dodge to make sensation abroad that
Grant could not csrry his own state. Two