The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-30


past. and tnerebv to ich us TO be content with
oomUn'a ative morality. IL was cutting satire
of the Senator upon heonoioan aom1n,s ,,dSs ra,
OF Its virtues, wisdom and ecoDomy. In all
OF this he me mt to say to ne people
they h d done io the past those Lioernl
Republicans who loft their party because thev
were dissatisfied with its conduct are told very
plainly what thev are to expect q they return to
II. lie declares that the Administration OF Presi-
dent Grant will COM are well with all preceding
administrations. lie IN lkes no exr tions,
even IN favor OF those Of Washington, Jefferson,
or Lincoln. White we and very little moral
pointed bv its views OF business srdirs. You
men Of toll who suffer tortures from your fears
ire made gray and wrinkied by anIieties, are
b, andy told give the words OF the senator
" The times are not 80 but what they mirbt
be worse" With arguments OF this char Cter
he urges the people To give again every branch
Of The general Government into the hands Of
on our part we ask for the election Of Demo.
cratic PRESIDENT and House OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THIS will give each varly voice IN the conduct
OF affairs. IL will make no violent changes IN
our laws, for none can be passed or repc led
without the assent OF Republican Senate. it
will 10 d to what the puoiic interest In morals
dem 'nds, u sharp discussion of all the de-
tails Of pundc affairs. IL will lead TO those
that viii prevent frauds. No party ever
did or ever will closely sift the expendi-
tired to ECONOMICS in our own families anu ousi-
ness lndrs, and We know how hard IL Is to save
our own money for the beDent of our families.
How, then, can you expect that men will 20
through all these trials to save money for the
public and make themselves poorer oy doing sol
We must 40 arrange tue machinery OF the Gov
erDment, under the workings OF the two oar
ties, that it's action viii tend TO retrench
and reform. 1bat was the very design Of
the founders Of our Government when
they m.de Its different branches repre-
sennne different oonstituenoies, and elected
tue minority control In certain branches. One
quarter Of the people elect a majority a the
Grade President and House Of Representatives
aud leave a Republican SENATE. you make the
In our Constitution. Wnen one party
controls for any length OF time all
SsSncnes q me GSyernen, SSSomss ,Sss
led the democratic party into Its errors IL was
this unchecked power that corrupted the Re-
pnblican organic tion. hose who diligently
STUDY tine Constitution OF our Government will
see tnAt they sought to multiply che, Ks upon
the uespOtisms OF majorlties. Its gre distiu-
Ruisning feature Is the f.ct that It trles TO pro
tect the rights Of minorIties. Nay, moro than
this II has by its declarations and its org .n,za
tions So guarded the risuts OF each citi-
zen that the humblest man OF our land
| can dety the whole body OF our people
I II they seek to trample upon his rights Of rer-
| son. property, or conscience Elect them-1il-
| den and Hendricks-to the high executive
| Offices. Choose men ike Mr. Lord for Congress.
aud IN axe the House Of Representatives Demo-
| cratic. Leave the Senate with It's vast powor
and and contr.l Of appointments In the hanos OF the
srbitrary power designed by our fathers. You
place roth political organizations under condi-
ttons where they have the hignest motive to
| commend themselves to the American people
oy the exhibitions Of virtue. wisdom. and
patriotism.
| At tnis election we are to choose a Governor
for TINS rrat State. n once second only IN im-
portaDce to that Of President OF our Union. Tho
| station demanos man OF intelligence, virtue,
and patrousm; one VINO has thorough
knowledge OF the great and Varied interests Of
| New York In addition TO tbOrouRh business
| habits, patient industry, and strict economy.
| He must nave the irmnsss and vixor to carry
whole range OF my acquaintance 1 know
| OF no man who more fully meets all
these rsauiremen,s tnsn Lueins , Ropinson:
| Affairs aud always found him frank, clear. aud
| decided. He needs no lenstheDed commentary
| nomi oated. He had always acted with the
| Democratic party AT the outbreak OF the war
It was said that party distinctions had ceased To
| exist. and = ticset was placed In nominat,on,
made up OF tnos. who belonged TO sacn OF the
old political ORGANISATIONS, and SIR. Robinson
| was made Comptroller of tho state.
| Under the enormous issue OF paper money q
| wild spirit OF extravsesDce was engendered.
Men wno now charge that We are unsOund upon
the currency question then declared that paper z
| money was better than gold. 1t was put out In
sucn vast volumes tn iti 50 weakened the cred IL
OF our country that our currency rapidly lost Its
| value as purcnasing medium, At one time
| collar. The Government could not buy much
| with It's vast amount oi paper money rs IL could
| been keIl uD TO Its uAr value. To aggregate the
| evil the Government was forced TO sell IN the
|
| rate OF Interest. Mr. Robinson foresaw the evils
| we now feel He battled boldly Tor policy
,ss sOqS ,S. DGSld HDSn Nss ss Of
| rowed money for the construction OF canals
| which made II rich and PROSPEROUS. For tue
bonds II Issued II had received gold or Its equiv
aient. With inconceivaole madness and FOLLY
| the Republicans determined to dishonor the
State aud to violate It's faith by paying the inter
est on these bonds IN paper, which was not
| worth one half It's lace. MIR. Robinson stood up
| alone against the whole action Of those whom
| In han ar Lad q
who now claim to be the exclusive friends Of the
nations honor came to bis assistance when he
| was protesting against the foulest, most hurtful
| action of reputation which stains American
| honor. New York has not even yet fully rscov-
cred from the discredit Of tnis act nut its evils
| were not confined TO the limits OF our own
| otate. Its injury TO the creuit OF the whole
| country is represented By many millions OF
| bonds which tax the labor and industl y
| OF our people. When take into account
| s4.OOO.OO0OO. It Is safe to say that this act
| of repudiat bv the great commercial State oi
| our Union deprecated Its currency, Its credit
| ana It's bonds TO tnat degree that tens OF NIL
lions will not make good the sum Of its injury
| to our country. " hen tho Republicans boast OF
| tneir superior virtue, they are conf, onted b,
| TINS act ana by tue fact tnat we have llaced MIR
| Robinson in nomination, WI o withdrew from
| their ASSOCIATION wnen they committed this
| crime.
| / feel very confident OF the result OF the cleo
| that the people Of this state and the country
| will strike down the men upon our Presidential al
| or State tickets who have Dattled 81 DOllly fol
| retrenchment ana reform
The Governor spoke with some dimculty, hui
| with his old power ana maRnetism and his elO'
| quent address aroused frequSnt aud hearty ap
| piause.
Senator Kernan next spoke, occupying two
| hours in convincing aud logical argument, lac
| was enth usiasttCaiIy " Welcomed.