Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
ST. LOUIS

form without a meaning. st. Louis
responds with a candidate whose
name is the symbol of reform upon a
platform which means a peaceful
revolution in the conduct of the Gov
eminent. The Democratic party had
a score of candidates, men like
Bayard, Thurman Parker, Allen,
CASTOR, English, tried and proved in
high public trusts, and devoted to
principles of Democratic honesty and
loyalty to law. The enemies of the
Democratic party have toiled for
months to identify the name of Til
den with Democratic reform, and
foolish friends of Governor Tilden
blindly helped them in the work. 1t
was possible that it might have been
necessary to select some other cam
didate at st. Louis, and then we
should have had uphill work to show
that his name meant what our en-
emies saved us the trouble of proving
what the name of Tilden means now
the way is clear. Bristow made re-
form forthe Republicans, and Tilden
means reform for Democracy. Gin
cinnati trampled the name of Bris-
tow under foot: st. Louis sets the
name of Tilden in letters of light on
the banners ofa united Democracy"
The Staatz.Zeitun is entirely sat-
isfed with Tilden's nomination and
platform, and will support them cor
daily.
The Sun says "It has been evident
Tilden would be nominated for a
long time past, but we none the less
thank God it is done. We care not
for party but in the interest of the
country. This nomination opens a
way for escape from evils and dam
ger that threaten the public. The
nomination cannot fail to excite in
every part of the country the most
hearty and hopeful enthusiasm. We
admit no doubt of its success"
The Herald says /: Unjust be con-
coded by friends and enemies alike
that Tilden has proved himself one
of the ablest and most astute mana
gers that ever appeared in American
politics. Having never held but one
important office, he lacks the WASH
ington experience of Thurman, Hen
ullCAo dilu Bdydlu. LID IOLllIIdUlOu,
therefore, is a tribute to his charac-
ter and capacity, and he may be
proud whether he wins or not. His
nomination is not equivalent to an
election. He will have a hard battle.
Still the country has reason to con-
graduate itself, the platform of both
parties are so excellent that whether
Hayes or Tilden be elected the coun-
try /: equally sure of good govern
ment.
The Times says, whoever may be
dissatisfied with the choice of Tilden
the Republicans have no reason to
find fault with it. The nomination
means the democrats have abandon
ed i'll advance all hope of carving
the October States, and place their
reliance on the solid South, with the
addition of New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and the Pacific States.
New York will change the result
either way, hence the Democrats de-
l~iberately selected that State as the
battle ground. In spite of the little
feud in there party here, and the de-
feat of two successive New Workers
for President, they have again staked
everything on carrying New York.
With a fortune gathered from spoils
of bankrupt railroads, and a reputa-
ton gained by a hating and half
hearted struggle on behalf oil honesty
Governor. Tilden is a fair represent
tatiye OF the best that his party can
offer for reform and the utmost it
can do for craftsmanship. The
writer says Tilden's life is full of
shifts and evasions. There is much
yet to be told, which will be done
during the canvass, convincing un-
prejudiced people the best they can
do is to defeat him.
The Tribune says: The Conyen-
ton fought bitterly but briefly, and
aftoE filing all ST. Louis bar rooms
with riot for two n three days has
placed an admirable candidate upon
a bad platform. 1t Was wise to NOM
inate the strongest man. Which ever
side wills We shall have Il President
oi ilgh personal character, excellent
record, honest sympatliies and asso-
citations. 1ildru'S course has made
INN representative of honesty. His
nomination cost Il Strug lie that near
ly tore The party in two, but it is the
party behind the President which
rules, and Tilden'S is full of r~ascality
and deceit. The Tribune has no rea-
sonable doubt Of Hays election.
AT CINCINNATI.
The Enquirer, speaking of the
nomination. of Tilden, say the NOM
nation will fall heavily upon Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and other Western
States. There will be a revulsion all
along the centre, for the party in it's
wisdom has virtually abandoned
these States. We prefer Tilden to
Hayes, and shah advise the Demo-
cratic organization to stand by the
nominees. The election of Tilden
11llscin1anli uA thn triIronL e