The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-04-12


Diserediting the kilograms from Wash
inglou Ia relation to Gov. Hendricks, Of
Indiana. which attributed 70 him a pur-
pose 70 found new party on the ruins
Of Democracy and Liberalism, We address
to him brief letter on the subject, en-
closing the kilograms, aud received from
him the following letter in reply
IsplAsAPolls, April 8, 1873.
MrssRs. vAspERroRD;
DRAR SIRs--Y Your favor Of the 26th ut. is
received, and in reply have to say, that my
visit to Washington CITY had nothing whatever
to do with political matters and whilst there
had less conversation IN relation to parties
and party organizations, than at any Former
visit TO that city, and | was quite surprised
when learned that newspaper correspond
ents attributed to me any political purpose.
A cause in the Supreme Court and some
business IN the Departments occupied nearly
all my time, and my conversations with friends
and acqnaintances upon public and political
matters were casual, and without arrange
ment, and, might say, without design.
have expressed the hope, which earnest
" entertain, that all who sincerely desire a
thorough reform in the public service, shall so
act together as to restore integrity aild econo.
my ia that service, and place public authority
once more upon proper constitutional basis.
How this may be hsst accomplished, wheth-
er through an existing organization, or by q
movement Introducing new elements, should
be carefully considered and the action Of
the democratic, liberal and reform elements
in the States viii probably suggest the best
general action. believe large majority Of
the people desire change in administration,
and the practical question is how they shall
come together with a view to that end.
Very truly yours, 7. A. HrsDRIcKs.
The Harrisburg Patriot very pertinently
remarks upon this Washington rulnor:
s'The qnid nnncs at Washington having
started the story that Governor, Hendricks 81
Indiana and other leading Democrats recently
held conference in that city to consider
whether or not the time had arrived for the
iisbandment of the Democratic party and the
organization of the elements opposed to the
party at present dominant, under new name
and on a new platform of principles, the
Republican newspapersta il for granted thai
this rumored change Of base on the part O
Il -
their political adversaries is certain to taks
place. Let them dismiss their baseless hopes
There was no such conference. There is nc
serious intention among the public men 9th,
Democratic party to crafty their opponents
BY adopting the views enormously attributed
TO Governor Hendricks. There is, Of course
desire, an earnest and sincere wish, shared
alike BY all honest opponents Of the presen
administration, for harmonious union Of til,
constituents OF the opposition TO Grantism
Governor Hendricks, while at the nationa
capital the other day, in conversation witt
prominent members Of the Democratic an,
liberal parties, gave expression to this genera
desire. That was the sum and substance o
what he said. The ingenuity Of the Washing
ton correspondents supplied the rest. Th,
idea that the mere change Of name shoul,
suggest itself to the philosophic mind O.
Governor Hendricks, as a sure means o
party success, is preposierous Names o
parties have had the least possible effect il
influencing the result of elections during TIL
last decade. The selfshness Of men, tn
eupidity and corruphbility of politicians, "a,
dishonest use and desperate abuse Of thu
powers Of government BY an administration
bent upon retaining office, the Indifference o
the people to issues practically settled and Il
a canvass narrowed down to personal charge,
made on the one side and denied on tn,
other, 1.-THE statements Of neither credited b,
the public, these are the reasons that account
tor the reelection ofGraut. The Democratic
name had Rothing on earth to do with it. ("