The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-07-05
TiIden and Hendricks.


The work of the National Democratic
Convention has been completed. Its De
clarstion of principles has been put
fcr.h, and the purposes of the party clearly
defined. The ticket, in its combination, is
a strong one for the country at large, and
when the disappointed prejudices OF GER
tain localities have had time to calm down
to sober reflection, we believe that the
party all over the country Will give it a
cordial and enthusiastic support.
II can not be denied that the placing of
Mr.. Tilden at the head of the ticket has
been a disappointment in many of the
states, and especially is this the case in In
diana, where we know Governor Hendricks
so well. bis eminent craftsmanship, his
purity OF character and true patriotism
have inspired his friends with the utmost
zssl in striving to place him in the posi-
ton, at the head of the government,
which his capacities and other merits de-
serve, and their disappointment has been
intensified by reason OF the plainly deyel-
oped popularity OF Mr.. Hendricks all over
the land, as shown by the action of the
convention. 1t was generally conceded at
st. Louis that the real choice of the con-
vention was Mr.. Hendricks, aud that
the vote OF the convention could have
placed him at once in the presidential
chair, 1t would have been done with
unanimity. But the impression existed
that in the contest to be fought in Novefi-
Der Mr.. Tilden's immediate relations TO.
and successful contest for, reform In b
own state would make him stronger be-
fore the country In furtheriDg the Idea
upon which the platform is Sased, and
upon which the battle is to be
fought. To wrest the government from
corrupt hands, and relieve an oppressed
people from suffering the continued
wrongs of it's gross extravaganza and cor
ruption, was a stronger motive than per-
sonal preference, and hence Mr.. Tilden
was chosen. The manly dignity with
which Mr.. Ben1ricks accepts the decision
of the convention exhibits his character
and patriotism in no new light to his
friends here, but such noble words as he
uttered yesterday in response to an i'm
promtu gathering OF his friends, as re-
ported elsewhere In the Sentinel, must
awaken the highess admiration for the
man all over the land, anG give them as
snrsnce that no personal feelings will con-
troll him in making Response to the unsn
imous decision of the convention in
placing his name upon the ticket. This
act of the conve ntion, under the circum-
stances, was an emphatic acknowledge
ment and recognition of the strength OF
Mr.. Hendricks, and shows the estimation
in which he is held by the country. Such
q recognition his friends may rejoice in,
and which the patriotic sense of duty In
O. ce in.
The ticket thus presented to the country
will prove to be q strong one. IL COM
Dimes such elements of popularity and re Il
worth as will increase and grow and finally
overcome such opposition as has been
based on extreme opposing views on the
financial ques ion. 1t Will receive the sup
port of Democrats who differ with some
the declarations of the platform upon this
subject, for the reason that on that subj5ct
there is nothing to be gained by look
Ing elsewhere. The Republican party
platform is clearly in favor OF what t.
termed hard money views rs any declars-
tion In the Democratic platform, and while
the Republican Convention had not the
courage TO assert its convictions or defend
the resumption measure of 1875 OF its own
party, the Democratic platform demands
the repeal of it's odious resumotion clsuse
stopping the ruinous contraction by
which trade has been impaired, and re-
1ieving the country OF that dread which
fixed day has iospire1, that specie poy-
ments should he enforced before The pr e
perity of the country should make It pos
sible or convenient. This advantage OF
the Democratic platform on this subject