New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-21

Payne, Palmer, Randall or Bishop. He says he will
take pleasure in complying with the request OF the
Ohio Democratic Convention. and voting for Thur
man on the first ballot at Cincinnati, bot his tirst
choice is Tilden, As for the Republican Aomluis-
President down to Madison Wells, are "conspira-
tors" and Criminals" This opinion coming as
it does from the man who upheld Cronlns EieG-
toral College Of One as legal and regular crgani-
cation, is decided compliment.
The Republicans Of Illinois. like those of all the
rest of the country, are divided on the third
term question. To force the question on the party
is to widen the division and invite disaster.
Two more Northern States. Minnesota and Ne
braska, come up solid against o third term.
Was ever "favorite son" considered to be a
strong OF available candidate who didn't have his
own State solid behind himf
If Ben Hill were to follow Senator Gordon's ex-
ample and resign, 1t would be good thing for the
Senate, the Democratic party, and the State OF
Georgia.
The Third-Termers are shouting as never before
that they are sure of success at Chicago Neverhe-
less thew would give good deal to feel one-hah as
sure as they pretend to be.
A Western Editor, who fatters himself that he
can draw out information we'll as the next man."
has been trying his hand on the Sage Of Cipher
Alley' MP Reports Cnab 10 uuuo enoiUo III o'oAf
direction, humorous serious and otherwise. to find
out from the physical wreck whether or not he
intended to run again. but failed utterly each time.
lie concludes that the old gentleman Is indeed
wreck, but that his head IS as sound as ever, and
that he is uncommOnly sly. Previous testimony
does not conflict with this.
Judge Fields boom having received distinct I'm
petus from Virginia. 1t in order for Mr.. Tiden to
cause to be repubshed once more the dreadful fact
that the Judge once received invitation to DIM
ner from Boss" Shepherd, and declined 1t like
gentleman. 1t is the most "damning disclosure"
of this or any other epoch.
Not a single Northern State Is to-day. even by
majority of its Republican voters in favor OF
third term, except Illinois. In Illinois. after
paign Of tremendous energy, and after the most
strenuous appeals to hold it for Grant because 1t
was his own State. the majority for a third term Is
only 70 in q convention of 607 members. In view
OF these tndlsputable facts, how can any man
have tho assurance to advocate the nomination of
General Grant as the strongest candidate of his
party"I
The amateurs In politics who conceived the brill
liant notion Of defeating third term by cOnsol-
idating upon men who are first, last and all the
time" in favor of third term, seem to be discour
aged by the disastrous result of their various
periments. 1t is something of calamity to them.
but tie general effect upon political parties and
candidates will be imperceptible. They never had
a chance of anything but failure.
Keep 1t in mind that the next Republican candi-
date for the Presidency will not be nominated till
tho Chicago Convention meets on June 2. Keep it
in mind, alsO, that the Republican party has had
too much experience to make the mistake OF nOm-
mating man whom it cannot be sure Of electiDg.