The general attitude of parties in America in reference to
the coming election is growing more and more dear. The Repub- licans will support Mr. Hayes to a man, though they do not believe him to be a very good selection. The regular Democrats will support Mr. Tilden to a man, believing him to be past all ques- tion the best ruler for the Union. The waverers, however, including the party of purity, and the Germans who make up its voting strength, who were at first inclined to support Mr. Til- den, as a man strong enough to repress corruption, are frightened by the influence of his Vice-President, Mr. Hendricks, and the 44 soft-money " Democrats. With the exception of a small party headed by Mr. Adams, who, as an old Constitutionalist, votes for Mr. Tilden, they consider that the preservation of national credit is more important than the reform of the Civil Service, and will consequently seat Mr. Hayes. So great is the respect inspired by Mr. Tilden personally, that if his life could be guaranteed for four years the race would be a close one ; but the chance of a Hendricks Presidency is more than decent Republicans can bring themselves to face, and there is DOW no time for the Democrats to unload.
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