Stand Firm

Figures do not He, By putting togother the vote of the opposition last autumn, a majority of 25,000 is found over the Itepublican voto. It is evident thereforo, that if opponents of Kepublicacisin - which means in this state Chandleiism- stand firm in support of the nominees thero ia no doubt as to the result. The only hope of success our opponents have is based upon the theory that a considerable element of Dümoorats WÜI either remain at home, or, voting, (:ive :hsir suffrages to their oíd time opponents. Whatever prospect there was immediatelyai'terthe convention of bolting, time has served to oblitérate it. - lnterchange of opinión, an opportunity thftt has not beforo preseuted itself in twonty-five yoars, tho necessity of prepnrotion for the campaign of 1880, all tond to solidify the oppoaition. Demócrata who havestoodin the front of battle in thisstatofora quarterof acentury and been beatón year after yearnow see a chance to deal the enemy a blow fi'cin which he may never recover. A victory now would place Michigan in the line of opposition statea next year. A victory now would 8end a thrill of joy into tho heart of every opposer óf Grantism and Chandlerism. A victory now would be the entering wedge to a succes8Íon of victories in this state. - Shall we have it? Shall wo allo w this grand opportunity of cementing the opposition to pass unimproved ?