New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
THE BATTLE OF 1876-W
A HOT CAMPAIGN. A CLOSE VOTE. A DIS
PUTED COUNT AND AN EI.Ec-
TORAL COMMISSION.

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PARTY-THE RESULT OF THE voTING-THE
| CIPHER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
| THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GRANTS
! ADMINISTRATION
| The Presidential campaign of 1876 was one
| long to be remembered In American history
| General Grant had desired to give the country
| pure. upright, patriotic and progressive Adj
| ministration and. so far his immediate efforts
are concerned, he had succeeded admirably But
the brides accepted by his Secretary Of War and
| the corrupt acts Of various subordinates in his
Administration had. so far as they went. thrown
discredt upon his Magistracy. The President
was deeply grieved at his betrayal by subordi-
mates. and he might have welcomed a renOmina-
ton. in order to vindcate his own honesty and
patriotism to the country. But the country was
opposed to a third term. At the National Con-
vention of the Republican party, held in Cncin-
! natl in June Mr.. Blaine was strong candidate,
| but after a lively contest, Governor Hayes. of
Ohio was selected to lead the party I'm his place
! The Democrats nominated Samuel j. Tilden. or
New York their abest man. who had become
famous by his share in Furnishing the Tweed and
Canal rings in New-York. the former having
plundered New-York City Of more than $6,0W.-
| 600 OF the public money The Democratic plat
form was largely dictated by Mr.. Tilden. who
made reform it's watchword. the opportunity
! for this having been supplied by the dishonest
practices of few Of the subordinate officials in
General Grants Administration. The cry Of
| reform" was. however. a sham and a mockery.
| in view Of the corrupt practices Of the managers
| of the Democratic National campaign. both in
and just after the election The Liberal Repub-
| cd
cordial support to General Hayes. the Repub-
| lcan candidate. the Liberal party disappearing
from this date as a separate organization. The
| South was again the theatre of bloody and re-
| bellious scenes. The famous massacre Of col
| ored militiamen at Hamburg. s. c., took place
in July Of this year. and there were riots similar
| In character In other parts Of the South.
THE REPUBLICAN POSITION
The candidates and platform OF the Republican
! party were as follows
For Decentralization b. Hayes, OF Ohio
previously Governor of that State.
For Vice -President-William A. Wheeler OF
| New-York, late a Representative in Con-
Convention held in Cincinnati June II to 16. 1876
PLATFORM
Frst-Declared the United States "a Nation
league
Second-Declared that the Republican party
had preserved the Government until the looth
anniversary of the Nations birth; and that UNI
til the truths Of the Declaration OF independence
were cheerfully obeyed. the work OF the party
would remain unfinished.
Third-Declared that the permanent pacifica-
ton OF the Southern States and the complete
protection Of all citizens in the free enjoyment
of their rights were a duty. to which the party
was pledged
Fourth-Declared for payment OF the pubic
debt and for specie resumption
Fifth-Opposed dctation by Senator'S and Rep
resentatives as to appointments to office.
sixth-Pedged the swift. thorough and un.
snoriny punishment of all who betray official
trusts.
| Seventh Recommended constitutional
| amendment forbidding the application Of public
| funds for sectarian schools.
Eiehth-Declared that the tariff should be ad-
iusted so as to promote the interests OF Arneri'
can labor
Ninth-Opposed further grants OF public LANDS
TO corporations and favored reservlng the Ma
tional domain for free homes for the people
Tenth-Favored protection to naturaized citi-
Gems abroad and to foreign immigrants to tho
United States.
Eleventh-Called for an investigation as to
the effect upon morals and prosperity Of CHI
nese immigration
Northumberland the demand Of women for
additional rights and privileges as entitled 10
respectful consideration.
Thirteerth-Demanded the "xtlrpatioh oi
poygamy In the Territories.
Fourteenth-Demanded fuhlment OF the
hedges made to the Union volunteers.