Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-11
The Press on the Letters.
Mem YORK. World dem

I Net0 York World (dem.
Every candid reader Of Governor Tilden's
letter in particular will come to its closing
sentence with the conviction, so vigorously
expressed by his associate that this is the very
man we want as chief magistrate of the coun-
try in the present crisis. There is not gilt
tering generality in the letter. Nothing is said
for effect There are no false professions
| Everything is clear, straightforward and prac-
teal We see at once that the writer has been
accustomed to do the work of REFORM and got
over making phrases about it long ago. lie
| is full OF definite plans TO meet the wants OF
the country, and he gives his opinions simply
and frankly, avoiding all appearance O! ex-
| element or exaggeration.
BROOKLYN Edgle tdem.)
Reform is the keynote, wa:chword and basis,
the Alpha and the Omega OF Mr.. Tilden's let
te.. Ills treatment of the subject is charac-
teristic. lie is nothing, if not practical; he
is nothing if not intrepid, cogent and candid.
The reader will find no gushing, and no
| schooboy twaddle in his letter. 1t is
craulmed with statements OF facts and propo-
| sitions He does not try to tickle the ear. he
| goes straight TO the understanding. he re-
poses on truth, and borro8s nothing from
| rhetoric. He makes out case for the people,
not as an attorney for one side, but be delivers
judicial summary that is just in its views,
complete in its narrative, profound, simple
and practical in all its recommendations.
albany .4rgus (dem.A
In it the wisdom of the statesman and the
candid simplicity of private citizenship are
blended. No man can read il without feeling
the conviction that Governor Tilden realizes
the fact he has been nominated tor the Office
of President not to secure the success OF
party, but to promote the prosperity OF peo-
pie TO enforce in their government the adop-
ton Of sound principles, to insure the prose
cution Of a sagacious policy, to extend proper
and equal protection to every individual and
every interest and 10 inaugurate necessary
reforms in all departments of the public SER
vice, aud his record affords abundant guaran-
tee that these great ends will be attained
under his administration as President.
New York Tribune (rep.)
Governor Tldeu's letter bears the marks
Of careful study and elaborate preparation.
Whoever Of bis opponents was looking for
document which would expose his weak points,
or unnecessarily lay him open TO attack, or
furnish arguments and capital for the opposi-
ton will be disappointed, His main points are
reform in public expenditure, the condition
OF the South, resumption and civil service
reform 1t wonld be idle to deny that upon
all those his positions are for the most part
strongly taken and ably sustained. With
much that he says under each head large
majority of his political opponents will agree
Boston Globe lind. rep
1t cannot be denied that Mr.. Tilden's letter
is a very strong bid for public confidence. II
does not appear like mere matter of profess
sion, shrewdly devised to meet the demands
of public sentiment but declaration OF
earnest convictions and determination 10
carry them out, SO far as it may lie in his
power, if he should be elected to the chief ex-
ecutive Office of the nation. 1t only confirms
US in the opinion repeatedly expressed, that
the democrats selected their hes and strongest
man as the party standard bearer, and therein
showed more sagaeity than they had display
ed for many years before.
Ne,o York Herald lind
Altogether, the letters will satisfy the couu-
try and strengthen the democratic canvass.
The letter OF Mr.. Hendricks is somewhat flip
pant in parts and with a stump speech tone
about it, The letter of Mr.. Tilden is in the
best taste--a model of dignity and reserve,
without word that could offend 1t is the
letter Of shrewd, able, independent states
man, and will have weight with the country.
NeO York Express (dem.
The letter of Mr. Tiden is marked with all
the peculiartied of the man. 1t is instructive,
terse, timely and complete in the discussion
Of topics which now interest the public
| Withaii too, II is full q iaith and hope as To
the capabilities of the country and people to
be brought out of their present slough OF
despond, and the way is pointed out by max
ing such changes Of administration and Of
principles as will insure the desired end.
Nep York Post lind
| Governor Tiden's letter of acceptance is an
| able and careful document, showing, as all his
writings show, that familiarity with his sub
| iect which comes of pltent study and large
experience. Not only will the circumstances
in which il is published, secure wide attention,
| but much which it contains will command the
ready assent of all classes of citizens, what
ever their political associations.
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