The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12
The Letters Of Acceptance.

Representatives and standard bearers they
are. The letters are in harmony with eacl
other, aud in perfect accord with tn,
principles enunciated by the Nationa
Convention at st. Louis. Mr.. Tildel
treats the leading topics Of the prescn
canvass with the comprehension of mas
ter intellect, evineing his ability to NEE
successfully all the needs and requirement
of the times. The letter Of Mr.. Hendricki
is not so elaborate, but scarcely inferior il
pith and point to that of his associate upol
the ticket They are both able men, jus
such as the country needs in her presen
emergency to extricate her affairs from
the deploruble plight into which they have
fallen, through incompeteney and dishon
esty. We publish both letters on the frs
page Of this issue, and subjoin to this ar
ticle the comments of the leading press Of
the country, and statement of how they
were received in Washington, among oul
Senators and Representatives. We invite
careful attention to these extracts. They
will give the reader correct idea of the
powerful effect these letters are exerting
upon the popular mind, and Of the enthu-
siasm they engendor in the popular heart.
COMMENTS OF TIE PRESS.
Tho following extracts from the opinion OF
the press on the letters Of acceptance Of
Cows. Tilden and Hendricks are taken from
leading journals Of various shades Of politics.
The New York Herald, Independent, says:
--"Altogether, the letters will satisfy the
country and strengthen the Democratic can
yass. The letter Of Mr.. Hendricks is some
what fippant in parts, and with q 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,
II is the letter of shrewd, able, independent
statesman, and will have weight with the
country The one thought that will crafty
men Of both parties is that in the essential
principles Of the canvass Hayes and Tilden
take high ground. They agree in protecting
the natural credit, in regulating financial
recklessness and folly, in affordine protection
to all races and classes in the South. in pro-
noting harmony between the sections. in the
necessity for civil service and the wisdom Of
the one term principle as the basis of all true
reform. Tilden and HAYES are both honora.
Bile men who will carry out their pledres.
The only question is. how far will party
necessities and limitations affect them in the
discharge Of their high duties If GOV. Til
denis friends can inspire the country with n
belief in his power to carry out his pledges
without any peril to the achievements Of Inc
war from the advent of new marty. the de-
sire for change is so widespread that his
canvass may be winning one. IT. on the
other hand, it Is feared that the end will be
leaping the Niagara, then not ali the genius
and skill Of letter Of acceptance will over.
throw the strongly-seated power OF Republi.
canism.'
The New York Tribune. Republican. SAYS.
'.Goyernor Tilden's letter bears the marks
af earef,,l stndv snd alaho~a,a -. 80.
Whoever Of hiis opponents was looking for 4
document which would expose his weak
points, or unnecessarily Law him omen to at
tack, or furnish arguments and capital for the
opposition. will be disappointed, He L too
adroit and shrewd politician, has been too
long engaged in political discussion. and Il
too familiar with The movement. the Imach;n.
cry, and the management Of practical politics.
TO be caught tripping at this supreme MON ent
and in this eliminating crisis OF his career.
He may be slow and methodical, perbans
laposeu anu tedious, out ne Is also sharp,
snnhang, CRAFTY, ana means 70 say nothing
shas = no. well considered, and commit him.
zen y hoLnlng mat ne is not certain will
ssclue 70 nis advantage he discusses IN his
lew 'ss.sr plaiioim Of principles OF which ne
uss h'nsen n large measure the author;
~ A'lyws ~ wna1 qirecnon 70 enlarge, and
up'u Tna. pom. % pc silent de has studied
sa;I.h Ino,s ssaa.lol 700, and knows the as