The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
The Reform Movement.

The movement in nearly every part of the
a surprise and qualification to every true
Democrat The uprising is not confined to
the party alone which nominated them, but
Liberals, Independents and even Republi-
cans are rallying TO the support of the ticket
that promises Reform and backs up its
promise by nominating men DISTINGUISHED
rs rcfOrmrrs. Old issues are lost sight Of
old party cries arc forgottcn--and patriots
OF every political shade of belief are uniting
together in the glorious work of restoring to
the people of the United States q pure and
honest government,
The Republican party has grown more
and more corrupt every year. 1t has been
trusted time and time again by the people Of
the United States, and each time il has
abused its trust. Born of passion aud prcu-
dice, nnrscd into life amid the clash of arms
when peace came and financial burdens on.
pressed, ii became powerlcss TO subscrvc the
true ends OF government, and instead Off
trenchmcnt and economy, it cngcndcrcd and
tostered corruption and dishonesty. The
people demand change. They are stirred
by mighticr spirit than party prejudice
and arc determined that Reform shall be the
watchword and battle cry of this campaign
Governor Samuel ]. Tildcn, ofNcw York,
stands forth as the living representative of
the current thought and determination for
Reform, and therefore it is that good men of
all parties support him. His past actions in
New York, in relcnllcssy pursuing public
thieves and plundcrera, irrespective of party,
have not only won for him the grateful re-
gard of the people of his own State, but he
has thereby gained the confidence of the rub
lie all over the country. His character MS an
honest and capable man is nnimpcachCd, and
his qualities as statesman point him ont rs
the man, above all others, TO lead the PEG.
pie in the battle for Reform
With the aid of Governor Hendricks, a
statesman Of broad and liberal views, of UNI
stained private and public life II different
state OF affairs will be seen in the United
States, after the fourth of March, 1877. Gen
eral Jackson's rule of honesty and capabili-
ty will be enforced in the appointment to
public Office little and great leaks in the
public treasury will he pointed out and stop
ped; and with due economy in public cx-
penditurcs millions Of dollars will be saved
and the snrcst and hest step taken towards
renewed activity and prosperity in every de-
partmcnt of business
No reform need be look ed for, in the cleo
ton OF the Republican candidates The ma
chine OF Government will ho run MS it has
been. Hayes and Wheeler have the earnest
active support of every Republican office
holder and corrupt politician of the party
1t is impossible for Mr.. Hayes, if elected, to
overlook the claims upon him of those to
whose cXertions he is indebted for his place
and the consequence will he that corrupt
men will again be installed in public Office,
and the last state will be worse than the
first,
The only hope of the country ut this time
is in the election of Tilden and Hendricks -
They are the true representatives of Reform,
and their ability, personal honesty and past
history are sufficient warrant for the belief
that in their hands the work of publication
and reform will be promptly begun and sue
ccssiuly ca rried out.