The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-03
COY. HENDRICKS'S SPEECH.
htsTERLY PRESERVATION OF THE
ISSUES or THE CANVASS.
NEhat the Grant Party ha. Done for tho south
-fts eros. Extravaganza and Corruption,
and its sham Civil service Reform-No
Hope for Reform under Republican Huie.

AELs, tho Crnnt Party ha. Done for tho south
-f,s Gross Extravaganza and Corruption,
and its sham Civil service Rcform-No
Hope for Reform under Republican Rule.
D,nrsreim Shc6yrfHc. Ind. Sspts.
Nv FELLOW -CfTIzENs: had not expected to
sddrssI you In the present political contest, but
H.ye Welded to the urgent request OF friends,
and will make this and few other addresses to
She people.
In q recent speech Gov. Morton said. "In
such cam paion, with slander as the chief
weapon, Republicans must be excused II they
speak plainly OF the political character, history,
end purpose OF their antagonists" At the close
pf that speech there renamed no question that
bhe campaign, so far as be could give It churac-
Der, was correctly described M one OF slander.
No man OF intelligent observation las failed to
Bee that Misrepresentation Of the motives OF
Democrats Is the purpose and policy OF the
press and speakers OF the Republican party.
They charge conduct, attribute motives, and Inn
pute sentiments and opinions wholly unknown
90 the parties attacked. Language Il attributed
which was never used, or SO misquoted and
rarbled as to impart meaning never Intended.
A cause must indeed be desperate when its vim
nicition requires a resort to means 50 desplca-
bic and wicked In your presence cannot re-
ply by resort TO like means and the use OF such
weapons. j make you, my old nelRhbors who
baNe known me 1rOm my youth up, witnesses
this day, that because Of my respect for you,
both Democrats and Republicans, cannot re-
pg as we are attacked. And why should II Is
not this the Centennial yoar2 Are we not In the
verY midst Of the memories of the times when
che heroes and patriots OF the Revolution estab.
llshed the Union aud declared the Constitution
Are we not In the midst OF great responsible
ties that rest somewhat upon every mans shou-
deB1 When corruption In every department Of
she public service threatens the stability of our
Institutions, may we smite truth In the face and
WOO falsehood to our enbrace1 when the
"paraysis of hard times" Is felt everywhere,
and all men are looking into the future with ex-
treme anxiety, may we seny our obligations TO
society and become the blind followers OF partyi
What is the truth and your duty and aim In
respect to the south7 but rcreat my letter Of
acceptance when say that all the people must
be made to feel and know that once more there
h established a purpose and policy. under which
oil citizens OF every condition. race, and color
Will be secure iu the enjoyment Of whatever
rights the Constitution and laws declare OF rec
ogniIe, and that he is a dangerous enemy OF his
country who would arouse or foster sectional
Antssonism. Is It, indeed true that for full ten
yesrs the Republican party has been enacting
laws, has been expending great sums Of money.
and has been using the army to establish and
maintain control throughout the sout h. and that
yei strife and tloodshed prevail In some locali-
tlesf Failure Is stamped upon their policy. In
but two States is there blocdshed aud death be.
tween the races. In these States alone, Louisi-
ana and South Carolina, 10 the ktpublcan party
dominant. lnevery other state OF the South the
people have recovered and restored the Amer-
can night and power Of self-government. and the
negro race has ceased to be the tool OF party,
and peace and harmony prevail. aud prosperi-
H is rapidly returning to all. Do you recol-
Zee. tnst less than four years ago Clay
.e hord as'VG,''1 in xrk1nsns mss
ty bands OF armed men, and that there was no
safety nor peace to the black man nor to the
white mani Under a Kind Providence the peo-
Eesy9 H9sSnsd an opporilnity 70 eadeiecIssrtyn
men to once, and since tnat dsy the uhu sway
and authority OF me sw hSs 80 hays dWelt in
SMmony. 6ne year ago the Democrats carried
the election IN Mississippi Bo,n orrneng The sws va
the Legislature were Demoeratlc' lne law .aws
Since enacted have been 50 wise and Just TOW .I1
both that no. even bnE,nn,s s0bmElnn sas ocers
Sad abandoned their positions 10 avoid lm
peaohment upon grave charges. lhelr perhi-
sious influence being removed and we psoplse pps
no longer distracted and plundered, the olack
sman and the white man have since peen IIienus;;
md now strive together for tie restoration oi
mai, state The same story tells the history of
North Carolina and Te1ls and Aiacaina' why
pot restore Louisiana anu SCUM ~ W M
blsssings OF good government, that bl icks euu
whites alike and together may dwell under the
mild Influence Of peace aud harm 'hNi AZ VIZ VIZ
men and patriotic citizens, ask you 10 Juuee
Vhetber II be right or expedient or humane 70
continue the men In power VINO make pothca' lc,
Vii YOU follow the party banner stained with
human blood and the poitical battle cry, A
bloody shirt and money Ir,,,es ~ 10. are iden.
Hoal with the SUI remacy OF law ahu the t,i-
pmphs Of peaceI There Is not one goou nan a y,
kadder by the assurance that once more tne
Eetbodist Episcopal Cnurcn Is to become one one
md undivided. The Christian aud pattiouc
eentlemen whose laOols have brought that re-
suit about merit the gratitude ot lhe county
n they will receive the blessing OF God, nat
mi Will 81 longer lie ulNlutu ~
America by geographic u Nne- nor u.'tutosu pt
sectional passions, tlt "hl..u ~ 'he Gvu' Nm ~
Aevstion everywhere. In the address weeh
since It was declared Tat these fratethlLsu
sisTutss or acrim lioI1 q frf,nces, as the love
VI tne whole for all the p.Tts has animated th'
Mufches aud raised tDem nearer the Ihfone
to the same SPLIT Will strengthen our union o
tta,es, aud wifi raiss cur co1ntry INTO hishe as
fedons Of patriotism and upon brighter neid'
Now, my countrymen, have 10 ask you
Judgment touching The question ana mettuI'
iessi,y OF our condition Do We need reform
IN respect 70 the purity .l me pupnc service y
respect to The nun be. lI.l charu ucter Of our pub
he ofhcers, and IN r,slc.i ~ the amount 0
tmy Of expenditurrf tIuk / know you
Judgment, and feel the Tespon.e u your heart
when you say that corruption perv ides the pub
u servioei that sleaI 4rnl u oheers GA Ga
Your substance, and that wAste aud extraya
fRnce In expenditures destroy your resources
6ov. Morton and his followers denounee you
must excuse you from needing their denunoia
Hons. Tney have been a tors Ia these things
konspiouous, controlling, fcspOnsible. Incl
bonduct aud that Of their political confederate
b passing under tho judgment of the leopl'
Corruption is found everywhere, unchecked b
the men retained IN power. II IA found
pyery department Of the sefviceE II Is proved
byesttRAtiOns, In reports, In dsmlss Is, IN Ia
beachment, In indictments, Verdicts' ana JudI
nents Must this great most OF omcehclue
become q standing army, fosteTod upon the u
eustries OF the peo .lef And shall tue nation
pIpenditures continue as IN the past largely
pIceed the necessities OF an emelent pu
Nc seryicel Upon which side do ye
randf Are you for reform Or VII
me Others, do you denounce reiormeri
R your Judgment does condemn tne presei
uanagement aud does dernaDd pnrer bette
md cheaper service, now Will YOU, as respohl
Bic citizens, give that Judgment expression
Your ballots will be the record OF your JuuShe
aud purpose. Are you content that tneJ sh'
feuest the pact, and endorse the present a. 40
Inougb7 I now assume tnat, intelligeh'Iy a.
SArnestly, YOU are 10 favor OF reform that
sincerely desire an improvement IN tue pup
Veryioe, 80 that II suail Dscome pure, more u
Sisnt and less expensive. Inc prdctloal gus
zion Of these uacs b., How are these results
be attained, aud how cuu edcn man contrlpu
10 their attalutueulf Ekuerlence has taught
a there it put phe feUca g., ara IN I Ia chan
Of administrator. You may Mold mas met
ihgs aud conventions. aud declare your wish
10 resolutions, hut your complaints will go
the Winds II yuu d. not give them force by