The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-26


That our country Is now IN the condition just de-
serbed proved by the universal and peremptory &C.
mand Tor complete reform by tho people, without re-
gard 10 party.
Among democrats thcrc doubt to the manner
in which the change should be accomplished
With many republicans the question Is whether they
trust the professions OF their party whether they
must take the dsaSreeabc step OF breaking away from
old political associations by leaving the party under
whose administration all the evils OF which they COM
PLAIN have grown up, and act with the democrats who,
from tue iorce OF circumstances must necessarily be
reiormers
have the highest respect tor the personal char
acief and intelligence OF the republic n candi-
date Tor tho Presidency, ana believe hun be
upright gentleman; but 1t seems quite impos-
be that he can change the organization and policy OF
his party.
The leaders who control and shape ITS policy would
be the same alter his election now, and II is idle 10
hope Tor any change Ia them or under them
1t Is now abundantiy evident that had not a demo-
cratic House been elected In 1874 Il would have been
impossible unearth various instances OF maiad-
ministrxton that have come 10 light and II Is equally
clear that until the passes INTO the hands
OF tue democrats we shall never know the whole
truth, whatever II may be- aud We need To know the
truth as TO the past that 1t may serve 10 guide us IN
tue future
Believing US firmly do that every consideration of
honesty and sound staesnanship every true national
and individual interest," demands the prompt Inaugural
ton OF policy which shall III the brciest practicable
time reduce every governmental expenditure to the
lowest point commensurate VIII honor and efficiency,
regarding the rc rm OF the civil service IN ITS broadet
sense, and With II tho enforcement otcc holders
OF the conviction that their only business Is 10
perform their public duties, aud not TO manipu
late party politics inherent of this REFORM
satisfied that II be accompanied by hnan-
cal measures steadily directed toward the resum pton
of specie pay ens within the shortest possible period
! capDot Tor moment doubt that these all important
ends viii be best and IN TACT only attained by tho cleo
ton OF the candidate OF the democratic party.
But questions OF finance and reform not the only
ones which affect our present and future.
The recent war settled forever certain vexed ques-
tons For example the asserted right OF secession has
disappeared IN sea OF blood slavery has been aooi-
ished never to reappcar to tho negro bus been gwen
Tie rights OF citizenship und Suffrage we nave hoti
ing do with with these results save TO accept
them frankly watch that they remain intact After
many trials and trbuiaiions the states not long sincc
aged III arms against the general government have
tablished their relations with the Union and re-
gained their autonomy.
Generous courtesy toward fallen but most gallant
foe and selfish policy alike demand that we should
leave just thing undone that will peace aud
we'll being to the South reestabsh fraternal feelings
tho hearts OF al our people, and cause our recent
enemies to be proud OF and love the o the
Union and It's Nag The welfare OF ths North inscpa
rabe from that OF the South, and our country can
full iorcc and vigor until peace pros
periy and Kind feeling reign throughout Ills broad do
maiD
| believe that this end can best DO reached by re-
speeding The autonomy OF the individual States, SO
long they respect the obligations Of the federal CON-
pact Allowed to govern themselves, public opinion,
self respect and regard for their own interests will
certainly suco induce tho Southern States TO place
good men Office and TO enforce the laws While OF
the opinion that federal interference should never
be resorted to- except IN the cases provided
Tor in tho also think that If INV out.
RACES committed upon The rights, persons prop
crty OF any citizen, Whatever his race, whether white
black, and the State authorizes neglect hesitate
to do their duty the general government should urge
and aid them every loyal way to eaOrce order aud
justice and should use all lis legitimate influence In
TINT direction.
But havo sufficient faith in the honor and ability
OF Southern brethren to believe that when Lett to
themselves they Will we'll know how to enforce just
laws and secure the rights OF the humbcst OF their
follow citizens.
In Mr. Tidcn am confident that have u candi-
date all the requisites that the cxgynces OF
the times demand In long career no has gwen the
surest proofs Of ability and integrity. 1t Is very
easy thing 10 preach reform to opponent but very
different affair TO carry It out in ones own party.
This Mr.. Ilden has had tho courage and ability
to Against great obstacles he commenced and car
red through the Herculsan TASK OF lighting corruption
aud pursuing the plundcrers in his party. and 1t
almost supeTfuous 10 that the courage, energy,
untirng perseverance and acumen he displayed
those memorable contests that he possesses Ia
most eminent degree tho qualities much needed in
In regard to all questions Of hnance and reform We
have the criterion OF his past to enable to form
positive CONVICTIONS as to his future.
In his hands may be safely eit tho task OF awarding
liberal Justice to the SOUTH while jealousy guarding
the rights OF the North the issues decided by the
great struggle ended, trust and believe, forever
When elected believe he will upon the duties
Of his nigh office with the single purpose OF serving
his country faithfully, and with no lower ambition
than that OF dcvotng evcry faculty to the glorious task
OF rendering tho nation prosperous at home honorcd
and respected abroad. would like to appeal to those
who in civil lie have hODcrcd inc with their friendship
and support and especially and most earnestly ~ those
men to whom have never appealed Ia vain--Iny COM
radios of the war-aid ask them to stand moro
formerly in dcadhcr struggle and support TO tho
uttermos the election OF Mr. Tlden TO the Presidency
believe that the Issues now at stake are similar 10
those Tor which we fouaht-the honor aud we'll being
OF the nation. am, very truly yours
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN.