The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-05

dant evidence that In event Of his eiec-
tiop we shall have President who
lean open his mouth without putting
his foot In IT," Although the time DC.
cupied in its delivery could not have
been more than five minutes, he man.
aged to pack into this small space
an amount OF solid meat which is
rarely found in long winded orations:
Brevity" 10 not only the soul OF
w.t." but In these days It Is tho soul OF
effective political speaking and writing.
courses and lengthy essays. They want
something short. sharp, and decisive
something wherein the points are given
clearly and emphatically, without being
dulled by labored argument " rhetori-
cal frippery Gov. Tilden's Effort fills
the bill completely. He knew where
and how to begin, what to say, and,
most important OF all when to stop.
Compared with Gov. Hayes talk to the
Fremont folks the other night, IL Is
hard, luminous sense by the side OF
weak and frivolous bosh-which Is about
the difference there Is between he two
men.
ALBANY August
WV. lIIifH Hpnlilibllbl 10 Ht1Ul-
esced In by those who have doubted its
propriety. Indeed, their misgivings
must be absolutely set at rest, by the
remarkable verdict OF the st. Louis Con-
vention. There was no lack of strong
men before that representative body.
There was no want Of able statesmen
there. Gentlemen who had been Gov
errors, Senators and held other posi-
tons OF public trust In trying times,
and who were deservedly popular ut
home and abroad. were presented to the
convention In deserving terms Of eulogy
by eloquent friends. Other Democratic
statesmen Of superior abilities and bril-
liant records had been suggested In the
public press. The convention, however
would have Tilden. Why2 We will let
answer. IT says: 1T will be admitted
on all hands that the handsome MAORI
ty which appeared for Gov. Tiden on
the first ballot and the prompt acces-
sions which nominated him on the
second, were mainly df not wholly due
to the eager desire Of the convention to
present to the people that man who
should give the most unmistakable
pledge Of its determination to effect ~
thorough reform In the administration
OF public affairs.
tVicks arg Iera d.
The contest IL for free institutions, for
honest government, for the reconcil-
iation Of classes and sections long
for the revival of official
purity, for the restoration of perfect
peace and universal brotherhood, aud
for renewed career OF prosperity,
firmly established on the basis of a
sound financial policy in the Govern
Wa nf1ar M trhnup rnonTH q
not marred by single act OF which
either need be ashamed to have exposed
to the gaze OF the whole world. They
are both-Tild and Hendricks thrice
armed in the proof of honesty and will
make National directors in whom every
American can take just pride, whether
at home or abroad. We must bear In
mind, however. that the work before us
Is no easy task-that q powerful party,
long in ascendency, thoroughly armed
and equipped" and sustained by the
whole power OF the Government, Is to
be overcome. Hard money and home
rule is what the people want, and not a
vain display OF patriotism, and with
every shoulder to the wheel, we can
look up with confidence, like Constan-
tine, and exclaim to the overburdened
Nation SIN hoe signO Uinces."
tRicbmond Ep1uirerl
The nomination OF Governor Tilden
by the National Democratic Convention
could not have been supplemented by
more significant and encouraging action
than that OF naming Governor Hendricks
for the Vice Presidency. Ii there was
aught Of compromise necessary. the de-
mand is fully met in the person of the
Indiana leader. The balance between
the East and the West has been
equitably adjusted. both as to individual
preference and public interest, and the
South Is prepared to acquiesce with per
feet unanimity.
The patriotism OF Gov. Hendricks In
the second place on the ticket
Is worthy Of all applause yet 1t Is In
entire keeping with his political record.
His course has ever been marked by
which has taken precedence OF all'per-
sonal aims, and this instance Is no ex-
,eption to the rule. When we come to
all that has transpired In the
canvass OF nominees and the promi- |
hence with which he was urged for the
nomination. there Is a
bright augury in the example presented.
As a representative man OF the Democ-
racy his submission to the demands OF
he Convention speaks for the whole
party, and gives assurance OF the hon
,sty OF it's professions that the fight be-
ore us is to be the fight Of the people.
In the solid support Gov. Hendricks
IAN rally around him, added to the |
strength Tilden already promises to de.
,elop, the Democracy have fruitful
,ause for hope as to the final outcome
n November.