The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-08-20
QUE NEw YoEIs 1nrrEn.
New Yopx. Aug. G.
Eps. ISpEpEsDESr:
ZHS EoStsEc IN NEW YORK.

AS soon us, by tho nomination Q
candidates and the declaration of prin
ciples at tho respective National Con
ventions, we were enabled to see cxacti,
where the two parties stood, and upol
what issue tho battle was to DO fought
public opinion here, rs of course III nj
other parts of the Union, took yer,
clearly defined shape. 1t was at onct
plainly manifest that, if successful
measures wero not adopted by the Re
pnblicans for debauching the popular
mind and snothcring by violence the
peoples voice, honesty and purity in
the National Administration would bc
the victors. Since tina. time, every
day has brought further and more con.
yincing proofs that the nation is fully
alivo to the disgrace brought upon it in
tho dishonorable conduct of its affairs
by Grant and his subordinate public Of,
ficers.
The people, fairly aroused before,
have, by the conclusion of the Belknnp
trial, the exposure of the Robson
frauds, the revelation OF the whisky
thefts, and the continued expulsion
from The public service of every man
who can be found discountenanciny in
any way Official rascality, been excited
to such measure of wrath and puGna-
city, that to those interested in the
perpetuation OF Grantism in official
life. the sight is terrible to behold.
To those, however, who arc doing what
they cna to tear down corruption, md
;hurl the evil doers from their high pos
itions, tho spectacle is encouraging,
and gives them assurance of success in
tlicir worthy but difficult undertaking.
All tho money that may DO extorted
from tho occupants OF ell the minor Of
fees i'll tho country will not be sufficient
to form fund of magnitude adequate
Tor the purpose Of neutralizing this pop
ular sentiment; only the Layonets of
the Federal soldiers, kept away from
tho field OF their legitimate action for
political purposes, can servo tho public
plundercrs, and with all tho aid that
even these can give, they themselves
are compelled TO view their prospects as
somowhnt Of u forlorn hope.
1t was quito study to SEQ, OH
Wednesday last, the difference in the
men who composed tho respective Ma
tional Committees. While tho counte-
nanccs Of The Democrats reflected the
hopo that infused their minds, those of
tho Republicans were detected and caro-.
worn. 1t Is true, brave words issued
from the mouths Of tho latter, nud
smiles Mt times were econ upon their
features; but their periods were formed
with difficulty, and were forced from
them rs from IGcn Who believed not
Whit they said, but felt it n duty not
to discourage those who were working
for them, and their smiles were ghastly
simulations which were incapable Of
deception.
The letters of acceptance nrc now in
print, aud wo can SEQ exactly where our
candidates stand. There can no longer
DO excuse for misunderstanding on this
point by any. They nro clear and out
spoken, and cannot fail to work well
for tho prospects Of those who desire
tho advent Of honor and purity in tho
conduct OF The national business. There
has been 10 time yet 10 see any rrac:i.
cal results from their publications; but
ui1rc can DO no doubt that much good
will DO accomplished. In conclusion |
cnn only say that worl: Is being pushed
forward very rapidly 10y tho National
Executive Committee, and lliat nothing.
except what is corrupi, will he left un.
dono to insure rs the victory in Noyem.
Dor.
TIE nEODELTH BRIDGE.
Tho colossal towers Of tho Brooklyn
Bridge nro finished, and before llIc
coming fortnight las passed tho expect
ant New Yorker may behold tho Las
River spanned by temporary road
Tho wiro is OH the ground, aud The
Dlcn arc only waiting for decision
from tho Courts 10 allow thom 10 begin
work. Tho bridge that 10 TO unite
Brooklyn with Now York, md mako d
SORT Of "Siainesc Twins OF them, has
been inpcdcd, like great many othor
improvements, by wealthy corporations
whose financial interests nre ut stake.
Many OF the old citizens OF this city,
mon whom everybody might suppose
would hail with delight anything to In.
crease tho prosperity OF tho metropolis,
hayo gircn tho weight Of their influence
against improvements that were to be
carried out by priyGto % wcll aa public
means. Good.haturoh people attribute
their hostility TO cold fogy" ideas. but
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