Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 25, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 October 1875 — Page 4

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TÜE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28 1875

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23.

An Associated Press dispatch from New York, atter giving a ber.vy list of failures for the day, pithily remarks: "Minor operator who got on the bear Ride of a bull parket were squeezed." Oce can readily Relieve it. Tha reDresenUtlve of the Sentinel at tue tacquet glveBy the merchants ot Philadelphia to guests from all the states, invited, to Inspect ft Centennial preparations, telograph that Governor Hendricks responded to tbe toast 3 Indiana and was enthusiastically cbaered by those present. Governor Hendrik will address the Democracy at Pbllad jphlato-nlgbt. TheAitad oi Uaueul Kejruoids in Xafayetro Indignant at the treatment that galimt officer received at the State House nesting on the occasion of tbe soldier4 reuilos. lie travels! nine hundred to lies to pach here, and then wti not accorded by tbe Morton management the poor honor of Invited to the stand. The shirt does not wave over the general. The Vlncennes Reporter comes out in a complimentary editorial, indors ing Judge J C. Donny as the lie publican candidate for governor. He would doubtless run well in Washing'ton county. It is well to distribute the prospective honor of a nomination around among as many as possible, as that will be all that they can receive, the Democracy bavin fully determined to elect their man by about twenty thousand majority. Tbe appointment of Chandler as secretary of the Interior suits tbe Morton organ. He is ol tbe bloody shirt stripe and though it is necessary to excuse sundry nameless faults that will forever remain secrets of the cloak room, the "blood letting" record of Chandler will cover a multitude of sins, By the way this appointment looks as it Grant intended to out.Uerod Morton en bis pet beory. The correspondence of iho representative of tbe Sentinel at the Philadelphia Centennial banquet, in another column, gives a graphic report of matters interesting to all who desire the success of tho Centennial exhibition, and tbe proper representation of Indiana' industrial interests. Tbe delegation from this city returned yesterday morning, save Governor Hendricks, who went direct from Philadelphia to Michigan City to meet tbe committee ot inspection visiting the Northern State Prison. In explanation of the appointment oj Chandler as secretary of the interior, it is glyen out that be bad never been engaged to fighting against rlnprs or urging investiga tlons. Grant thinks that be has had enough ot that sort of humbug In ßristow and Jewell, and he wants a man now who will let things alone. Chandler says that he no more thought of being appointed than going to heaven in a chariot or fire like Elijah. Ilia surprise must have been very great, net having very definite heavenly aspiration. Tbe Journal ia facetious over a little squib In the local columns of tbe Sentinel, wherein the reporter alluded to tho state house as an unsafe place to linger long by reason of lta dilapidated condition. This facetiousness led to the inquiry about the books in the basement of the state house, and they are found to be the famous Adjutant General's Report, by which the state was swindled out of a vast amount of money for publish ing material utterly worthless to anybody under the heavens. Tbe Journal reaped tbe benefit, and tbe people bad to pay tbe bills. The bullionlsts of New York are weakening after tbe smoke of tbe Ohio battle has cleared away. Tbe Injurious effects of the resumption bill, and Its utter inefficiency to correct the present financial pressure, now appear evident to them, but could not be seen at all ponding tbe Ohio contest. The New York San calls Sherman's bill "a bank note inflation and sham contraction bill," and says It must be repealed. Tbe voice of tbe people will causa Sherman himself, ere long, to take more than one step backward on the finances. The Journal ot this morning again alurs at Mr. Grant. What does this mean? Is third termlsm on the rise, and does Morton really fear the effect of that Des Moines speech? The Journal, reflecting tbe spirit of Mr. Morton, can not bear a word said ot friendly relations with the Southern people. If just about this time Mr. Grant should sp point a Loogstreet, a Mosby, a Kellngg, a Beauregard, a Settle, or an Akerman to of fize, what a mournful bowl would be raised by the Journal. It may be that Its spite at Mr. Grant now has some reference to these past acts of Mr. Grant (a ap pointing old confederate officers to placan in ills administration. If Mr. Morton and Mr. Grant are rival 'for the Republican nomination for the presidency, as orje wonld naturally con clnie from the frequent disparagements of Mr. Grant in me journal, we have lu the platform of the two distinguished persona the spirit that is proposed In conducting the Centennial canvass. Morton wishes to run tbe Republican party on a basis of palltlcal bate, as set forth Jn tU spfroca to the soldiers, and indeed in ail kia speeches, and Mr. Grant laid down In Lis Df a Moines speech bis platfjrm, making reliclous persecution and prejudice par nobile iradrum. I'Uher of tbee platforms wocld be in wretched contrast with the true spirlC that should prevail iu our Jubilee ear Geo. G. Langedale sends clippings from the areencafitle Banner, giving tbe reiponseaof tbe distinguished men that were invited to attend the Soldiers' Reunion. The Sentinel acknowledge the courtesy of tbe chairman of tbe executive committee In ending them. These letters that tbe Sentinel baa brought to light show that which tbe oHlera would sot otberwiae have known, th&t Mr, Grant bad tbe courtesy to respond

to some of the telegrams that were sent to blm, and that for purposes Obvious to all they were suppressed by tbj Morton management at the meeting, if the management of tbe reunion c.n now show why these responses wereat read and Morton's speech horterl -enough to give tbe requisite time it would be gratilying all around. Tbe Insult still darkens. ; g-LL' I J Dr. nayea. writes to the New York Herald a tetter upon the voyage ot the Pandora.

He mentions the fact that daring tbe residence of Captain Hall among tbe Etqulnsaux, yrevlous to bis voyage on the Polaris, be beeame satisfied from Information re ceived frorst the native that Franklin's party had left certain documents and other rellos In a stone cairn on the southwest coast ol King William's Land. These have never been obtained, and it was principally, tor the purpose of securing them that the Pandcra waa sent out by the Joint efforts of Lady Franklin, Captain Hall and the New York Herald. In his letter, Dr. Hayea takes the same view as that advanced by tbe Sentinel last week, that tho only way to explore the regions in which Sir John Franklin's party was lost, or for that matter, any portion of tbe frozen cone, is by wintering in tbe Ice and sending out parties In tbe spring with sledi, as Is tbe plan ot tbe Eng llsh expedition which has gone up Smith's Sound. The doctor also points out that the words "west aide of Prince ot Wales Land," in the cable dispatch, should be read east aide. It will be remembered that the Sentinel of last Tuesday remarked the lack or Intelligibility In this part of tbe dls patch. I L The Democratic club organlxed In this city some months ago la not what many suppose, merely a campaign organization, to have an ephemeral exhtenco until bo tue specific object is attained. On the contrary, tbe design 1 to make it a permanent organ izatlon with sufficient capital to provide all tbe necessary appliance for thorough work In advancing the Interests of tbe Democratic party in the cltv and state. It has been organized upon a proper basis and It com bines already many ot the wisest and ablest ot the party in tbe city and state. The In lluence of such organizations can not be over estimated when properly organized and managed, affording a nucleus for politl cal orrjanixttlou. and the dissemination of information that can only be secured and made effectivo through some auch channel. There already appears a most liberal spirit In favor of endowing tho club, and the finance committee that has this matter in charge should receive hearty rospoase and cordial encouragement. Tbo success of any party anywhere depends much upon organization, and to have here at the capital an institution through wllo'i the purposes and matured plans of the psrty may be carried out will be of local enable advantage. The Democracy and 1376. The Centennial year of American inde pendence should be celebrated not merely by tbe gigantic exhibition that la in prepara tion at the old capital of the nation, in which the material prosperity of tbe coun try and lta general progress in civilization win te recorded, nut tbe important era thould bo marked by the most earnest and thoughtful attention to the true theories of republican government and a careful Btudy of tbe errors of the past. The sclenco of government, political economy In Its broadest sense, has not received due attention' in this or in other countries compared witn tue general progress and culture In other departments of human investigation. The difficulty of se curing attention to tbe results of patient and persevering study of tbe true principles of governmental science, has ever been regarded as a hindrance to auch labors by those qualified to engage In It, any other tield of Investigation offering superior re wards in substantial profit and gener ous recognition by me people, me cause of this is easily discovered by briefly reviewing the political acts of this country and their relerence to the mere success ot parties and tbe ambitious purposes ot party leaders. There has been in this country but one historical and permanent party, that hai represented the true theories of the republi can form of government. All tbe rest that have had existence and temporary success have been simply opposition parlies. Though successful at times in securing aqua.! public endorsement, the leaven ot democracy, re siding permaneutly in tbe masses, has kept In wholesome check the deviations from the organic constitution of tbe government that were calculated to destroy or produce permanent injury to the body politic. The responsibility resting upon this party at the present day is greater, perhaps, than at any other period of tbe national exist en co. Tbe accumulation of wealth In tbe bands of tbe few, and the dangerous power of moneyed corporations, Imperil the Integrity of the government as never before. PatriotIsm with these classes, that bave always proven so detrimental to tbe geueral pros perity of nations, is always subservient to ths opportunity of further acquisition, and hence arises tbe prevalence oi bribery and corruption, which always antedates the overthrow of a government. Tbe perception of tbe present political situation and the encroachments of the money power, is tbat which has aroused the interest of the people on the question ol finance. They tee that the wealthy classes bave combined, and sue cewsfully control tbe legislation of the coun trv In their own interest. This is no mere political scare crow. It i a threatening, IniDendinc danger to be checked. Ia tbe eagerness of tbe people to check this over shadowing power, errors will no doubt be made, and if eveu tempnry discomfiture ensue, it were far better that such should be the case than tbat the power of governing under constitutional nafeguards should be wrested irretrievably from tbe people. Without doubt tbe people are tired of the issue, and surfeited with the spirit ef radicalism which enthused them for a dozen years subsequent to the political contest ot 1856. The issues bave indeed died by the loglo of events, and what Is left of the party tbat represented It has yielded whatever laurel

It msy have secured by eabmlt.lng to a domination, which is more dangerous to the interests of the country and tbe perpetuity of Republican Institutions, than ever was ths slave' power. Tbe Republican party leaders no longer represent tbe people. Tbe executive of the nation bas become the agent of Wall street. Tbe Senate records bis behests. A majority of the beads of cabinets have become the patrons of ring, and their subordinates throughout the nation combine with each other in pillaging tbe government and defrauding tbe people. The parceling out of places and profits seoms to be the summation of governmental acts, and be who can steal most and hide best Is Invariably the highest of ths placemen in the roster of officials. Tbe people are acquainted 'with all this and they have become tired of It. This continued aud Increasing corruption, to which the attention of the people has at last been turned, has Imperiled the future success of the party, and some of its leaders who desire and aim with frantlo efforts to gain the ascendancy betöre tbe party dies, seek to blind tbe eyes ot tho people by engendering tbe wrath and vengoanco of sectional strife. It is all clear and plain to thinking people. Tbe necessity ot a change, a readjustment ol the relations between tbe government and the people, Is demanded by every consideration tbat effects tbe well being of the peoplo and tbe perpetuity of true republican government. The old paths must be nought, we must bavo again areturn to tbe times when more of selection was thought proper preparatory to elections. Honesty and capacity must take the placo of dishonesty and incapacity. Tbrn tbe time and talenta of those in high places may be devoted to seeking the best interests of tbe nation, irstead of as now continually atrlving to clear their skirts of the stains of corruption. We want an era when Investigations shall cease and when whitewashing reports shall be unnecessary. All this may be accomplished if the peoplo are wise, aud the Democratic party remains true to Its historical record. There is an earnest need ot a political -revival among the ieople, tbat tbe people may sever their connection with that which seem to be deleterious and uuclaan, that men with puro principles and honest hearts and wise beads fhall take tbe reins of the government, and administer the laws and mako tbe laws, to the end that tbe ch'.et good of the whole people may be k( cured, rather than tbe aggrandizement of the few. The political canvass of 1870 should be, therefore, of a aomswhtt new type. Calm and deliberate purpose and decision, instead of wild hurrah and tbo pisslonal strife, of mere political prejudice, should mark Its progress. The wise men of the Democratic party should conue to tbe front. The people will hear them if, unfettered and untrammeled, they present the best methods to overthrow tbe present dynasty. As the struggle lies between corruption and lncorruption, the people must and will choose tbe right. Tbe opportunity for tbe Democracy and the era of blading for the nation come now with our Centennial Jubilee, and It will be a bappy thing for the country if It is widely embraced. To tbls end a few things are necessary, the Sentinel apprehend", overlooking the situation. Purity of party leader?. This is absolutely necessary to success. Happily for tbe party it bas been out of power lorg enough to be rid of that element that hangs on tho skirts of

a successful party for tb6 loaves and fiahes Men must be selected for standard bearers who are not fettered by ring plodges or bound to do the bidding of tbe money;power. We want free, honest Democrats. A statement of political doc;rino that re spects the organlo law, and conserves the the well-being of tbe nation rather than enriches the administrators. No soctlunal Interest to be upheld to the detriment of the common good. Mo ciass legislation. Such prudent reconstruction of financial Interests as, with tbe least possible burden to the people, shall ultimate in emancipat ing the country from the domination of tbe monev Dower, and ultimately relieve the nation from tbe debt of extravagance and corruption tbat now overhangs it. A repeal of tbe force finance bill, permitting tbe country, with a sufficiency ot national currency, to gradually resume pecle payments, as tbe result of economical govern ment, general confidence, and commercial prosperity. With such principles and purposes the Democratic party will achieve a success, and its victory will form an era in the history ol the country making a gladder general Jubilee than bas ever taken place since tbe bell in Independence Hall rang out freedom from British tyranny and taxttlon. A Portrait. Tbe organ of Mr. Morion says that he is happy in tbe abuse ot the Sentinel, and (hat this is bringing blm more prominently be fore ihe Union-loving people of the country. The Sentinel admits tbat its strictures upon Mr. Morton's rbcent maneuvers bave elicited some attention to bis pretentions as a can didate for tbe presidency, both East and West, bat it is not conscious that it bas been abusing Mr. Morton. Abuse, as we understand it, as used by the Journal, Implies that somethlr g la attributed to him that he does not deserve. The Sentinel bas said tbat he has, secured for Hinsel an organ that is sounding his praises, and furthering bis ambitious aspirations lor the presidency. The Journal does not deny ihU, but quietly sub mits to the charge. The Sentinel has said that Mr. Morton arranged the affair of the soldiers reunion here last week, so tbat it might result in his own personal glorification and keep in tue background prominent soldiers tbat should bave been brought forward and made prominent instead of belog shoved off the stand tbat the great war governor might stand alone in his glory. In this there was no aboa?, unless the telling of tbe truth abuses him. Many a battle-scarred veteran, officer and private, went home from Indianapolis humiliated and dla mated with the fact tbat they had been brought here for the aole pur-,

pose of giving impetus to tbe effort that he Is making to secure the. Republican nomination for the presidency, and

that the vast tbror.g of patriotic soldiers were used aa mere tools to help on Mr. Morton's mbltlous schemes. Tue Sentinel has exposed some ot the scheming by which tbls was done. It bas shown up the treatment of President Grant, Snerman and others, by which they were prevented from coming here. Tbe organ of Mr. Mor ton bas not dared to show any evidences of error on tbe part of tbe Sentinel. It bas not dared to deny tbat Mr. Morton wrote to Mr. Grant, telling him not to come, nor bas it bad the courtesy to publish tbe let ters of these distinguished soldiers showing why they were not here. In all this there Is no abuse of Mr. Morton, unless the truth abuses blm. Tbe Sentinel baa characterized the speech of Mr. Morton as ill-timed, out of taste, uc patriotic, calculated to engender and per peluato bitterness and bate: tbat it was wra'.hlul, malicious and infamous, and in none of these allusions to the Senator the Sentinel bas not abused hl tu, unless the truth has abused him. The Sentinel has charged upon Mr. Mor ton tho waving of bis insignia of political principles, tbo bloody ahlrt. He did this throughout Ohio. He baa done it in every canvass sinco tbe war. He bas done It in congreHH, and ho did It at Kock vllle, and he did it before tbe soldiers here lu the State House yard. In this the Sentinel's abuse was simply telllogthe truth. But the orgyi of Mr. Morton says tbat In this tbe Sentinel is advancing tbe claims of Mr. Morton for the presl deney. If wo believed this were so, tbe policy of tbo Sentinel might be changed, for It does not want to see Mr. Morton presi dent, nor wish to put on sack-cloth and ashes lor committing such a folly as aiding, even Indirectly, such a dire result. Tbe election of Mr. Morton to tbe presl deney wonld prove a national ca'amlty. He bas none of those qualities that would adorn so high a statlou, and mttiy ot tbe attributes that would mako blm dangerous clothed with executive power. Here In Indiana Mr. Morton is known well. Tbat be has power over his party none can deny. He has power oyer men of high political position lu tbla state tbat despise him. They do his bidding with secret cursing at hi9 power over them. They would crush him il they c nu'.d, and break away from bis restraint If they did not know of bis unscrupulous and vindictive en ergy. This power of Mr. Mortont which Is so offensive even to his friends, is measureably limited to this state. Ho bas lost caste with the administration to a certain degree, and In tbo national cauensses of his party his power is limited. ;It would be a sal thing for the country it such a man were clothed with the power that is vested in tbo presidents of the United States. The sanctions of law would not restrain him, the force of publlo opinion would bave less effect with him than It has upn Mr. Grant. With the purse and the sword at his command bis ambition would know no end, Tbe malignity and bitter ness of his nature would have full sway, and tbe objects of his wrath would receive no mercy. One cm readily imagine what would be tbe fate of the South with such a man at tbe White House. Tbe man whose organ would excite a mob against a Northern press would carry fire and sword through tbe Mississippi valley whenever a political contest was to be gained. He would be more absolute than Napoleon the first, more cruel (ban Robespierre. The cunning, tbe scheming, the unscrupulous, the time-serv ing and sycophantic would be bis advisers, and the reckless, daring and conscienceless would be his executors. Once in the place of power be would cling to it with all the tenacity cf life, and no means would be scrupled at in tbe accomplishment of his purpose. In the light of bis political history no fairer view can betaken of bis character. No more cbatltablepiclure could bo painted ot bis probable course with executive power. With tbls conception ot tbe man, the Sentinel would be far from aiding in bis acctbttion to tbe chief magistracy of tbe nation. Republican luve tlgators. When in the future this country eball have purged Its official service of malfeastneo and corruption, the Republican party will then appear conspicuous as tbe party of investigations. Iu the light of his lory its pretentious Inquisitions and their int-UniÜcent results must appear supremely ridiculous. Reform within the party la tho pprcious and fallacious doctrine of Mr Mortoo, by which be pacifies bis restive followers when, disgusted with glaring abuses, tbey threaten defection. He makes bis disciples believe tbat such a thing Is eajy to be done, tbat it la intended to be done and that It will be done. But what steps bave ever been taken to sustain such promises or hopes? Down to tbe latest burlesque of tbe administration ou attempts At reform, the manifestations are worsa and worse. Delano, after a long and impudent delay to comply with the demand of the people and the president, at last gets out of tho way; and who is put in his place to Inspire confidence In a reform of tbo iniquities charged to bis administration? .Chandler, a man whoee personal character is an aflrout to tbe cabinet and a disgrace to tbe natioo, whose public record Justifies the belief tbat no scruple will stand In bis way for the aggrandizement of himself and bis friend?. From tbe most respectable authority grave charges of highhanded fraud come against the management of the Indian agencies, compelling the form of another of tbe characteristic investigations. What has it accomplished? That for which It was designed, the exculpation of nearly all the delinquents who bave been getting rich by stealing from tbe government and robbing tbe Indians. The investigation is In full character to correspond with those which have preceded It, condemning tbe sins but protecting tbe sinners. It is claimed that the bead of the department bas no direct communication with its officers and can not be answerable for the condact of bis subordinates. Yet, in aplte of tbe determination to vlndl-J

cate Delano, the commission were forced to admit tbe perpetration of gross frauds in pork and flour and transportation Tbey venture so far as to recommend some changes in tbe mansgoment and the removal of certain lccompstent and dishonest parties. The result of tbe commission's work In spite of themselves has been to confirm, as all such investigations bave done the existence ol disgraceful outrages, but as in most other cases, it fails to bring criminals to punishment and also to give any well grounded assurance of reform. It the changes to be male in subordinate positions ot tbe Indian Bnrvice are ot tbe same cbarac ter as that of putting Chandler in the place of Delano, the only service of the commission will have b?ea to add another case ot bungling apolog7 by the administration to its own party for crimes which it can not cure. True Urform. The opportunity of the Democratic party is In offering to tbe country evidences tbat reform will follow tbe success of tbe party. Tbe best pledge of this tbat can bo given in adrance will be In the choice of men put forward as atandard-boarers and candidates for portions of trust and responsibility. Party platforms are proper and right, but these convention resolutions will accomplish little if mon are not placed in power who will be guided by tbem, and seek really to serve tho people rather than themselves. As a general thing, a man who thrusts himself forward and claims office or consideration on tbe ground of his partizan services will prove a failure In the eud. Tbey become tbe barnacles that finally weigh a party down and procure lta defeat and destruction. At a timo like tho present the Democracy should exerciso calm deliberation, and lay down the principle that there should be more of selection in determining who thall be candidates for office. This principle especially should gul Je tbe prty In selecting men tor the most prominent offices. If the character of these be spotless, If their ability and Integrity be unquestioned, these will be points In tbe'.r favor that will weigh strongly against party prejudice, and secure victory ofien by gathering up votes from even those sontlmentally opposed to tho party. If, on the contrary, tbe demagogue, the time server, the political hangers-on, are suffered to usurp tbe leadership of the pjirty and command its patronage, succees with such li hardly to be dosired. The country needs and demands retorm. It needs a better man tor president. It needs abler and better cabinet officers. It needs honester men in the Senate. It needs all over tbe land, among the eighty thousand office bolders, a higher respectability and more unquestioned integrity. It wants men above suspicion. It tires of ringt. It is sick ot investigations. It is nauseated with the continued development of frauds. It is dlsgusted with incompetence and meritocracy. It would escape from the devouring cormorants tbat are en-

rlchict themselves ficm tbe treasury of the country. Tbe sense of the people cries out all over the land tor -better men, and the party that promises this and grants this will securo tbe approbation ot the vast maorlty of tbo people. No sham declarations will d j. Men with wie beads, clean hands, and honest hearts are the men with which the Democracy will succeed in gaining and retaiulng power and without them they ought not to succeed. Tbe Mpeakership. Tne Important duty of electing the speaker of the House of Representatives will devolve upon the Democracy on the assembling of congress this winter. It is needless to say that it Is au Important duty, and tbe judicious performance of which will, to a very great extant, lndlcite tho purpose; of the party in its fu'ure policy. Tbe office of speaker Is not merely a place of bouor for some man, it is a position of influence, of power, and responsibility, and as such should be filled by a man who will use bis influence and power thus conferred in a manner tbat will reflect honor upon the party that selects blm. Tbe Democracy have, on tbo several occasions when speakers were to be elected, since tbe IUpublican party came Into power, generally selected good men for whom to cast their complimentary vote. Now tbat tbe vote Is to be gl pen tor tbo man who will be elected, still greater care should be exercised, in order that tbe country msy see tbat this first exercise of power by the Democracy .Is wisely exerted. Sectionalism bbould bave little to do with tbe matter. NeUher an Eastern man wr a Southern man nor a Western man is wanted, but a uatidnal man, one whose reputation as a legislator has been that of comprehending the wants of the whole country, and whose record in legislation will prove this. It is to be earnestly hoped tbat in making a 8t lection it will be done without those complications and promh-es that tie the bands of tbe speaker In advance, eo tbat In the constitution of committees the whole policy of legislation Is determined beforehand. No man 'who v,ould mske such promises or pledges ifit for the place. He 6houId bo a man free lrom ring Influences, whose record lseo good that no suspicion ot corruption attaches to bis name. If such a man is secured It will be a pledge to tbe country tbat the Democracy do mean reform when tbey promise it to tbe people. The Change Near at Hand. How very near Morton Is to a complete flop over on tbe resumption bill may be seen in an article In tbe commercial columns of bis organ on tbe silver feature of tbe resumption bill. It quote?, as if approvingly, from the New York Bulletin touching tbe vast accumulation of silver in the treasury. It will be remembered that tbe resumption bill, which Mr. Morton says he had some thing to do in framing, directed the treas urer to sell bonds and purchase and coin sil ver with which to replace the fractional currency. Bat the plan does not work, and vast amounts of silver hare been accumu

lated, which tbe treasurer can uot handle safely. Instead of Eendin silver abroad to pay lor imported goods, it has been kept here and sold to tbe government. Hence the vat aocummulatiorsof fclher, ot w hich the article in the Journal speaks. It says: "This wbole silver I usicc a, Rv a step to'wards specie paymeut, is worthy of being 'clawed with the fashion of printing a gilt 'band on the fractional notes some years ago, 'so that tbey migh: bave a metallic ring. The trade of tbe country could perhaps afford to tolerate this silver era tin ess 'it It was harmless; but the misfortune Is 'that the purchase of tbe silver for tbo useless and ornamental purpose of substituting it for something on which tbe government wst doing all it promised, bad tbe effect of driving gold out of the country 'making It take the place of silver In the ' exports. If the gold so misapplied had re- ' malned here, one of tbo principal causes 1 tor tbe present distress and embarrassments in the foreign, and, Indirectly, the whole 'trade of the country, would have been removed. We do not hold Mr. Brlatow wholly responsible for tbls, and have no doubt that bo will ue tbe large influence of ' tbe treasury with Congress to bave leglslaHon changed on the subject." Mr. Morton is doubtless getting reaJy to amend his bill in deference to the demand of the West. As long as bo remain consistent in grasping the sanguinary undergarment and waving it in tbe air he thinks it will mske little difference what position be assumes on tbe finance. The leausylanla Canvass. Though tbe unusual intarest manifested in the Ohio canvas has not been developed In tbe Pennsylvania contest so far, yet tbe battle is becoming spirited and lively. Tbe issues are general rather than special, though tho financial question 1 receiving a great deal of attention la the western counties and mining districts. In Philadelphia the usual preparations are being made for corrupting the ballot box. Aslle from this tbe state would undoubtedly go democratic by a handsome majority. In Philadelphia, with a population of Icbs than eight hundred thousand, they have a regUtored voto in theclty of one hundred and Keventy one tbouand. This, by investigation on the part of the Democrats, has beau reduced over seven thousand vote, that many fraudulent registrations being discovered. Intimes past, it will be remembered, so bare laced was the outrsge upon the ballot box there that even the perpetrators were akbamed of it. No where else in the American republic luve such bold and opei lraud1 been attempted and accomplished. The tffjrt ia now belnsc made In advance to atop it, with what success remains to be seen. These continued frauds have brought Philadelphia into a very unenviable position be 'ore the American people. Tbe municipal management of tbe city bas been in keeping with the methods of securing tbe perpetuity ot Republican fule, and a knowledge of this fact bas bad much to do with the hesitation on tbe part of Congress and state legliatures respecting liberal appropriations for tbe Centennial Exhibition. If any other city bad been appropriate to hold tbe exhibition, Philadelphia would not have stood a ghost of a chance of having been selected as the place. If it Bbould yet prove a failure much of tbe fault will be properly laid to tbat account, and if in tbeoming election Hartranft secures a triumph again by frauds, then tbe possibility of securing a further appropriation for tbe Centennial will be entirely dissipated. If tbre is a fair vote cast in Pittsburg and Philadelphia tbe Democracy bid lair to carrv the state. JKorfon on the Resumption Bill. If there bad been a Republican triumph in Ohio, say twenty or thirty thousand majority as was thought here when the Journal was purchased In the Morton interest, that paper would doubtless bave adhered to tbe force bill and taken no steps backward. Morton said In bis Urbana speech,'! hid something to do with the preparation of this bill, voted for it in good faltb, and intended to stand by it, until experience has demonstrated that it is impracticable or needs amendment." When he got home and beard tbo first new of a victory of twenty thousand majority the organ was at once purchased. But the doleful tidings came that tbe vote was close, and tbat defeat was only saved by change of seven thousand votes in Cuyahoga couuty, which Mr. Morton himself can not believe was an honest vote, in a county only giving a ballot of twenty thousand, then tbe virtual defeat of the force bill issue suddenly caused his organ to change bis tune. Tbe Sentinel gave It a week to change, but in view of Morton's recent fathering of the resumption bill, which we had overlooked, it may take longer than a week. It took him a little longer to flop over on tbe negro suffrage question. He pouted a good while over Grant's veto, and now we think that it may be a few weeks before he lets the Journal come out against that bill, and play new ture. Tbe crushing blow of the result In Ohio caused him to mount tbe fence, te survey the situation, and there be sits ready to turn the crank backward or forward as tbe case may be. He may wait till tbe news comes from Ohio, when the way will doubtiess be clear enough to enable him to see the inexpediency of the bill. Tbe silence of tbesyournal now sbowi conclusive tbat he is yet undetermined on which side of tbe fence be will gel down. In a mont, at farthest, he will doubtless disown bis bantling and admit tbat it is an impracticable barren Ideality

A Word of 4'autiou. There are thousands of Republicans who disapprove tbe position of their party on the financial question, and, under no circumstances, will give their support to a party carrying out the provisions of the resumption bill. Their party leaders have discovered this, and the organ of Mr. Morton, recognizing the situation, is preparing to take a step backward, tbat Senator Sherman said tbey would not take, In order to preserve tbe Integrity of the party here. A word of caution Is necessary In the premises,. Mr,