Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-04
LETTER. FROM NEW YORK.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria GAZETTE


not so large as was expected, and although
displaying no open evidence, still those best
qualified to know say it was in the interest
of Cleveland aud an open rebuke to the
| Tribune.
The impression prevails generally that
the detection of Simmons, ex-Collcctor of
the Port OF Boston, will jure Butler more
than ANYTHING that could have happened,
and that his leaving will he followed by 80
many distortions that Buffers followers
will hardly amount TO corporals guard.
The demonstration III the Ac:t,icnIy OF
Music the other night was the grande-t
manifestation Of public approval ever ac-
corded ii man in this city, and for size and
enthusiasm was unparalleled IN the paTty's
history. The CASUAL mention Of CleveiaEds
name in Senator Jones speech evoke IL re-
Spouse that foretells the popular and cleo
toral ovation awaiting him III November
next.
A prominent republican, who has not yet
| determined who he will vote for, told meyes
teriay that We had his party at 81 great dis
advantage, as the campaign was deien-
sve one for Blaine, and that the republican
speakers spent most Of their time explaining
Blaine's record and defending his character;
that he was opposed to the democratic par
ty coming into power, but that he was still
more opposed to Blaine, and if things were.
not cleared up soou, Waterloo would be no
name for the defeat of his party. This gen
tleman is known as one of the most rabid
republicans in New York city, and has
never before been willing to listen to the
possibility Of democratic success.
The statement that Randall is cold to-
wards the democratic ticket is libel upon
his democracy, as he will stump West Fir-
ginia and Ohio for the ticket. A call has
been received from California for his ser
vices, but his labors will be devoted to tie
East.
Tammany Hall will meet on Friday, and
John Kelly will introduce the resolution
endorsing Cleveland and Hendricks. He
will also make a strong speech endorsing
the nominees and supporting his resolution,
and am Informed the adoption of the same
will be unanimous.
A monied man from Boston, a friend Of
one of the largest brokers in Wall street.
has sent to the latter for bets on Cleveland
and proposes 10 stake quite sum OH the re
suit.
/ heard a gentleman offer to bet this
morning any amount from one hundred 10
one thousand dollars. in the following
manner: First he offered even, then one
hundred TO eighty, and finally one hundred
to fifty, with no takers. The rcverse Of this
WAS the case last week.
Dr. VIM. Ahercrombie, one of Jersey City,
most prominent and respected citizens, and
n life long republican, is pronouncedly for
Cleveland and says there Is no doubt of his
State going democratic this fall.
An intimate friond of William Walter Phelps
says that the republican party need not expect
| m ,ItISl
man for although he is worth FIVE millions of
dollars he is too great civil service reformcr 20
expcnd Il cent of his own fortune ALTAR.
NEW YORK CITY, September 3.-General
Walthall, of Miss, is here from the South
He expresses himself as decidedly pleased
with the political situation ami says the
prospects for Cleveland and Hendricks are
bright and Frightening.
The large falling of in the republican
majority in Vermont, although expected,
was none the less assuring, and is taken as
| the first signal of SUCCESS for the democracy,
and consequently there is q boom in Cevc
land securities and corresponding de.
preston in the Blaine interest in the polti-
cal market.
Democrats here claim that unless Blaine
carries his own State by 5000 majority it
will be practical defeat for him, and a.
the best posted republicans only claim ten
thousand it looks as though n political
cyclone was at Inst going TO sweep the re-
publican party from power.
Comptroller Chaplin, of this Stale, says
in regard to the current rumors that
Buffalo, the home city Of Gov. Cleveland,
will 90 for Blaine, that such claim is vi
sionarv and absurd; that Erie county in
which Buffalo is situated il democratic, but
that Buffalo up to the time that Cleveland |
ran for Mayor was republican city, but
! that Ceveand's canvass tor mayor changed |
public sentiment, aud that he increased his |
| majority for Governor over his vote for |
Mayor, and that his vote for President will |
exceed his vote for Governor that Albany |
gave him, Chaplin, $500 ma jority in the last |
State election and that he led the demo-
cratic ticket, but that Cleveland will poll |,
even a larger vote than he. Chaplin, did, that |
the extraordinary contingencies of the cam
paign are with us, and that New York |
may he safely counted for Cleveland. |
Mr. Chaplin has ust made Il tour OF the
State and is not an impulsive man, and !
what he says carries weight with it. His
statement is the opinion of most men who
are not Influenced by party prejudice or con-
tracted by personal bias.
A prominent broker told me this morn
ing that he was going to support Blaine be-
cause he had taken enough, was now rich,
and could afford to make an honest pres-
dent What reason for bestowing the
highest office in the land upon him
Mr.. Barbour has gone to "Greystone,"
Mr. Tilden's country home, but will return
this afternoon.
Mr.. McCathy, the financial clerk in the
Brunswick hotel, and whose position rem
ders him especially competent to know,
says that q large number of people he meets,
especially republicans, are for Cleveland,
and that they are backing their sentiments
and judgment with their money.
ALTAR.
The RESULT IN EERMoNT.-The Blaine
managers have all along replied to every