The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-07-12
ORU WASHJNG7ON LETTER.
WAsnINoroN D. G.. July 18th.

WASHINGTON D. G.. July 10th.
The city this morning is as calm as
mill pond and no one would imagine from
It's appearance that il was as in fact il is
the heart Of a mighty nation ON the eve of
celebrating its centennial birth day, and
just ontering upon one Of the most excit.
ing political contests that perhaps il has
ever known. Preparations are being quietly
made 10 sariols quarters for the proper
celebration of the coming anniversary aud
it will doubtless be duly observed though
it must lack the military display usual 90
such occasIlous as several OF our volunteer
companies have made arrangements to
spend several days including the glorious
Fourth in Philadelphia. Congress will il
is thought will adjourn to-morrnw to meet
at Independence hall in Philadelphia on
the 4th, prox 10 accordance with Mr. Kas-
sons resolution Well let chem go sup
pose each cunning Centennial Congressman
when he leaves home will in packing his
trunk prepare to visit Philadelphia and 20
through some unmeaning nlummcry men
tally cursins kasson as an old fool for es.
tablisling the precedents. But ii won't
troul kasson much and wo shan't be
present to witness the result SO let then,
go on. The Democracy are jubilant over the
St. Louis nominations and arc forming
campaign clubs in several sections Of the
city all determined to work iu unison for
the accomplishment Of one great end the
success Of their party. II isa singular
fact that although the people here have
no vote they take as lively an interest and
do MS much work in the way Of sending
documents, Speeches. and other campaign
papers, rs tho inbabitan.~ Of any city In
the Union nor are they o. all backward
in their subscriptions 10 the fuads requisite
to carry on a campaign. The manner in
which Gov. Tildeu reserved tho news Of
his nomination and bis remarks at the time
gives fair view of the situation and points 5
out tho work TO be accomplished. He was
at the Executive mansion with a few friends
and when the action of the Convention
was made known to him be said Il can tell
you what has been done. This nomination
was not made by tae leaders Of the party.
II was the people who made il. The,
want reform. They have wanted il for
long time. and in looking about they have
become convinced thatit is to be found
here. They want il. That is what they
are after. They are sick Of the corruption
and the mal.administration Of iLeir Affairs.
They want change and one for the better
a thorough change and reformation. When
the congratulations bal inomentarily sub
sided Gov. Tilden said. in reply 70 an In
quiry feel quite sure Of carrying New
York. New Jersey. and Connecticut, in
addition to the States conceded without OPP
position to the Democracy and in that
smaller group Of States lies the battle. II
has strengthened me greatly to see the
cordiality with which the delegations, from
the Eastern and Western portions Of the
Union have stood up for me because be-
1.-Two they wanted the nomination the y
though was most likely to win. The Ger
man vote ought to be ours in large part be-
cause such men as Gustave Koorner and
Judge Stallie are representatives Of that
nationality. quite as much 50 as CALI Schurz.
The money plank IN the platform 50 far as
/ have yet been able 10 read IL. (which has
been only in the telegraphie, dispatches) i
good and sound doctrine and il was a good
light that my friends made over il. You
may be sure there will be an equally good
tight made for reform 10 November, IL
may be truthfully said Of Mr.. Tilden that
he Is the reformer Of the day and no public
man can compare with him .in services in
that behalf. He was brought before the
Convention and manfuIly sustained BY the
best element. will meet its reward in heart.
felt gratitude q a natiop rescued from all
the evils OF NAL administration under which
i had 50 long suffered aud onco again pros
PerOus and hsPPy.
RKSo.