South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-04

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Mr.. HARPER Now that the two
great political parties have held their
Conventions, made their nominations
and the smoke arising from the excite
ment incident TO such occasions has
cleared away, and men are looking over
the Platform. "a we'll as the record OF
each candidate in order TO decide what
Is best TO do. In the first place the diff.
ference in the platforms properly speak.
ing Qeaving out the stump speeches by
way OF introductory cannot If properly
understood produce any contest, tho cry
will be FOR reform. Both HAYS and Til.
den. with their friends, are already claim.
ing for reform in the various depart
ments of our government. This is much
easier promised than reformed, as time
aud circumstances have proven. That
there are men in high positions in life,
differing politically. who are dishonest,
when opportunity is offered, does not
admit OF doubt, who have been regard
cd as pure minded men hitherto.
we sec this proven almost daily in
States, Counties and Municipalities, the
most fiagrant abuses of trust, when in.
vestigations OF records have been had
showing premeditated frauds, (of both
parties alike,) as is seen by suits having
been brought for the recovery of moneys
iilched from the treasures, in almost
every case the principal rs well as sure.
ties have proved to be bankrupts. This
has been the case in our State, and sec
your young State has had some expo
rlence in this line of unfaithful public
officers n 4
shall we have the affairs of the General
Government faithfully, honestly and
economically administered? II is mani.
testify certain without the cooperation
OF officials this cannot he done.
what will be the result Mt the coming
elections we are left 20 conjecture in
all probability Tilden and Hendricks
will carry all or nearly all of the South.
ern States. This very fact of the States
lately in Rebellion being n unit for the
Democratic nominations will cause dis.
trust IN the East North and Western
States, so much so that Hays & Wheel.
er WI! carry ell Of them except, it NAV
be, Connecticut. New York and Indiana.
You are deceived with the idea of Hen
bricks popularity TO carry his own
state, his Credit Mobeliering" with the
Water-worlls of Indianapolis will be too
heavy load for him to carry. AS Ohio
and lndiana's State Elections goes in
October, so goes the Presidential Elec.
Ton, (mark this.) Put Ohio for HAYS.
her noble young Statesman, at forty
thousand, Indiana at twelve thousand.
Mr.. Hays is not regarded as a politi.
clan, however his letter OF acceptance
proves him TO be man of q high order
OF talent; his views are so clearly set
forth that none but the designing can err.
Should your humble servants life be
spared until the 4th of March ext. he
expects, If well, to attend the Inaugural.
ton OF President Hays. | will call on
my esteemed old friend, Major Harper,
together with other friends ofearlytimes.
In conclusion, | will say, ali the plat
form we need to regulate finances is fair
prices for our wheat, oats. flax, hogs,
cattle, hay and corn, and politicians can
rant and rave, all they wish, notwith.
standing the sun, moon and stars will
make their regular rounds, until we meet.
And when VIC meet this time, OWN"
To talk Of days of yore,
Perchancc the last time "Will,"
Until liie's dreams are DER.
But should this be denied us, "wiIl,"
While on earth we rosm
Let us hope to meet again, "Will,"
In that Celestial home
w +. l..
Versailles Ohio, july % 1876.
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