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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
Comm nnicatiOn.

T"J"". - Rey'ods. Esq.,, Secretary:
In returning my thanks to the
gentlemen of the Democratic Club,
Township No. 4, who elected me
their presiding officer, I an con-
strained to resign the position I
hold. to the better discretion and
Judgment of those from whom
have, MS L vorily believed, honestly
md conscientously differed in opin-
ion, with regard to the adoption of
the Sth Article of your Constitution
Whilst acknowledge that per
sonal interest, in a great measure,
should be set aside, or even
sacrificed for the spirit of patriot
ism, [ am not SO devoid of common
sense rs to believe that tho advo.
Gates Of u Blind party zeal shall
construo my position to be antagon-.
istic to what [ conceive to be the
best interest Of our common well
fare Tot every mans faith be
judged by his works. For more
than forty years I have exercised
the inallcnablo right of q free, in
dependent voter, and in all our
elections have invariably endeayored
to secure by my vote and my iii.
fuence, that man or that party the
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

pay the freight upon the last ship.
ment or to reimburse him for his
advance upon the first. II, pro-
visions obtained in the North alt, no.
all that is necessary to keep life(in
and disease away from the unfol II.
mates. Many other articles neces-
sarily requisite have to be, obtained
fresh, and in large,or small quantities
us the case may be. here at, home
Parties who have been furnishing
beef, broad, milk, &c, have given
notice that they can no longer con
tinue to supply these altiele.
unless there is some guarantee giver
them thut they will be plGd. Sick
ness, diseasc and death must inevi,
tlbly follow. The State is due the
asylum fund some $4,000 ; but, in
consequence of mismangementsome
where, nothing can be obtained
What the condition Of these unfor-
tmate people will be II week hence
God only knows"
EXPERIMENTS WITH GRASSES.
the Iorkvillc Enquirer we extract
the following article, which will be
Of interest to many Of our reaG--
crS -
"Our tow smaM, Mr. Joseph
Hcrnlon, has, the present season,
experimental quite successfully
with grasses, the results Of which,
we think, will prove Of interest to
tho planting community. Mr..
Hcrndon sowod three ourths of an
acre in German millet, which, on
being moved, yielded 1000 pounds,
He also put two acros iii Hungarian
grass. the yield of which was over
three tons. Mr. Hcrndon is fully con-
vinccd, and We think with sufficient
reason, that our farmers cannot do
IL bcttor thing each season than to
appropriate Il small quantity OF
ground to one or the other of these
grasses, as being the surest means
OF obtaining an ample supply of
long forage for the winter feeding
of stock. Suppose, next spring,
each and every farmer of York
county were to SOW one acre in
mil'ct, the beneficial results would
be almost beyond computation and
yet how easily it could be done
Either Of these seeds requires one
bushci to the acre, costing S. The
grasses will grow luxuriantly on any
ordinary upland that will grow
twenty bushels Of corn to the acre
and the only cost, in addition to th,
seed. is the labor of planting, NOW.
ny and curing, which lutter is done
IN the same manner n3 the cu!ina
Of hay. Mr.. Horndon estimates Iii.
crop Of miilct as worth SGD: ant
his Hungarian grass as worth 500
which will do very we'll us the yiclt
of less than three acres"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

"PULL Down YoUR VEST" The
slang phrase "Pull down your yes"
is not new. but has been revived
lately. A gentleman ON the
Georgia train, the other day, said
he first heard it twenty years ago.
IT was in Illir o..s, when DncSln and
Douglas were making their cele-
brated Congressional campaign.
The gentleman was something of q
politician then, and said he attended
political meetings whenever he got
o chance. II was inspiring to soc
Douglas throw himself, Matt Car
penter is nowhere. When he'd get
ohfa particularly fine passage-all
,eloquence, and fire gesture-the
buttons TO his vest, would pop of
like periods all along through his
sentences. When he had got
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
s.---- -
FOR HOtJSEitEEPERSl!

WA, Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice,
l. cinnamon, Mncr, Nutmegs. Gclatine
Sen Moss Farihc, Corn Starch. Hops,
Inpiocn, arrow Hoht, Supolio, Mustard.
bAking Powders, Hpnp, Starch, Soda,
Cream Tartar, Thrtnric Acid, Bath Brick,
Rotten Stone, Whiting, Spanish Brown,
Potash, Candles, Bncking, Stove Polish,
Matches; Sweet Oil, White Mustard Seed
Turmcric, Blueing. Indigo, at drug store OF
McMASIER d BRICE.
nOu
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Complaints are made of the want
of accommodation for passengers
md others at the depot of the G. G.
N A. r. R: The room generally
used by passengers is closed when
the night trains pass, ml in bad
weather the Inconvenience is very
seriOnS.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

RAILROAD ScuEDULE.--The trains
On G. G. & A. r. r, now leave
Winnsboro rs follows: Going north
1890 Il. m. Going sonth, 1856, a m
Accommodation day trains Going
north, 11.33, a. IN. Going south,
12.12 These trains meet ut Winns
boro.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

FINE SESsIBILITIEs ARE like WooDDINEa
Delightful luxuries of bgnuty to twine
around solid upright stem of nnder-
standing, but very poor things if unsus-
taincd by strength, they are left to cfd6p
along the ground. So it is with the body,
when sustained by health md strength,
then all is beauty and happiness. But
when ebteebed by disease, there is no
silyefy lining to tho clouds Gloom per-
,ades oil nature md hope dwindles intty
dcsphir. INVALID. would you enjoy that
esti able boon, health Know TINT it is
within your power. Thousands have
been as bad off as you are. Strength tu
their enfeqblca limbs. and JOY to thoir
dcspouding hearts has been impaired by
the judicious nse of DR.. TUTr's VEoErApLl
LIVER PILLS. the boon to suffering hn-
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Posp OFFICE HoURs.--Tho post
Office will be open daily (Sundays
excepte1 from s A. NJ, to IL Nj.
md from Q to 5 p. M. Northern
and Southern mail close at 8 p. NJ.
precisely. nso~ Mail delivered on
Sundays from 8 to 8 A. Nj. only.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Coz: j, Wyatt Aiken has been
suggested rs the Democratic candi-
date for Congress Ircru tho third
district Of this State. Col. Aiken
would make q fine run, and il elect.
ed would serve his people both
fNithfullY and efficiently.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
Correspondence.
WlNNsBoRo, S. c., Aug, 7, 1876.
C'OI. flames II. .Ri0u

C'OI. JUIIIPS II. HIOW
DEAR SlR-As you arc aware,
there is considerable diversity of
opinion concerning the proper course
to be pursued by the Democratic
Convention which meets ut Columbia
Oh the 18th inst. Your position in
the State and upon the Executive
Committee Of the National Dcmccra,
cy attaches interest and value to
your views, and I shall bc glad to
hay; from you an expression of them
Very respectfully.
JNo. S. REYNOLDS
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Observation-Disclosures reaches lis
that John Lillcy, the convict whn
escaped from the penitentiary by
mems Of II writ Of hdbeaS coy,,rS,
some weeks ago, and was shortly
afterwards arrested upon charge
Of COW stoaling, escaped from the
Jail ut Chester on Wednesday night
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Frank West, an cntcrprisin% col
orcd man, was detected on Tuesday
in the act of stealing hat from the
store of Mr., Sol. Wolfe. Hc finally
compromised the matter by taking
the hat-worth S2.00-,-ai1d paying
therefor the small slim of ten dol
lars.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

AIR. T.. Elder is enlarginy md
otherwise improving his store ON
Congress street, with view to the
fall trade. The changes confirms,
plated will ndl greatly to the az
pcnrancc and the convenience of the
establishment.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

If yon have Sick Head ,che take 4
dose Of Dr.. Bulls Vegetable Pills
VIC know yon will find relief
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Observation-Disclosures Moxco and
Patsy NJ ,ck, both colorcd, were
united in marriage by Trial Justice
Robertson OH Thursday evening last.
No Yards, and no refreshments.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

The prisoners in jail are decidedly
relisious--at least. if We may Judge
from theiT constant loud singing
ii is becoming an intolerablc nui-
SnNCo
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Charles Yonguc, colored, died
very suddenly on Wednesday, night
Of heart disease.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

The ,SontheyW Euiticdt0r for
August is received, and the contents
will be of interest to the farmer.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

We have received IL copy of the
annual catalogue of the Due West
Female College. The institution
seems TO be in II fourishing condi-
tion.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

QUESTIONS FOR EVERY One TO AM
swER.-Are you troubled with Intiges,
ton, Constipation of the Bowels,
Dyspepsia, or any disease of the
Liver Iavo you suffered for
years and found no rolicf from the
use Of medicines ? Do you have Il
faint appetite; and are you troubled
with feelings of languor If you
have thsse feelings we know you
have not tried the new discovery
MERRELL's HEpArINE, ut N1cMAsrEn
u BRIcE's Drug Store. It is per
forming wonderful cures in this and
all other Communities where the
people use it. 1t is pronounced by
all as tho best Liver Medicine in the
world. Two doses will relieve the
worst case Of Dyspepsia ur Con-
stipation Of the Bowels. Each
bottle contains fifty doses, and q
ieaspoonful of this medicine in Il
wincglassful of water three times n
day for one day, produces n most
wonderful change. Where the
system is run down with LOSS of
energy and appetite, or Dyspepsia,
with all it's train of evil, is etfecting
it's deadly work, this remedy,
MERhELt's HnpAr1NE, never fails to
bring about n speedy nnd permanent
cure. Those who doubt tho merit
and virtues of this medicine and
live from day to Gay without trying
the HErATINE, nave our sympathy,
but cannot bo cured unless they
takeEthe Medicine f'.sf
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JUST RECEIVED.

4 new supply Of Prints CENTEN-
Ia NAL STRIPE, Brown and Blcnch-
cd iomcapuns~n of which we are offer
e very low for the CASH
juhc IL 20. d,F McaIASTER & co.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Now is the timo to subscribe to
the HERALD
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

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tho ,,,;ror.1 ,,lo 80 "
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o'il''hic' Will VIC 'el h'lme OF
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

ltEMoHAI"-I. X. il )bCrtSOn, ESQ.
can now be found ut the Office form.
crly used by the Southern nhd
Atlantic Telegraph Company, one
door west Of Col. j. Fl. Rion's
Office. The County Commissioners
retain the Office vacated bj Mr..
Robertson.
MIR. Samuel Cathcart met with a
very painful accident on Friday
evening last. He was riding home,
when his horse stumbled, throwing
him to the ground and falling N. III
his left leg. The limb was fractured
between the knee and the ankle.
Though the injury is painful, it is
not considered dangerous.
Col. JONES III. Rion returned on
Saturday last from Now York; where
he had boon in attendance Upon the
meeting of the National Democratic
Executive Committee, The Com
mittoo held but II brief conference,
and thon adjourned, to roasscmble
On the 18th Of Scptcmber
The three negroes. Hiram Clarke,
John LcCnc and John Aiken,
charged with having been Of the
party who rocked Mr.. j. j.. Gilbert
several days ago, had u second trial
before Trial Justice Robertson on
Tuesday. the 1st instant. The Jury
composed Of four whites and two
blacks, failed to agree, nhd the
accused were discharged, upon thci,
own rccoghizance to appear for trial
when called for.
A SuccEssrUL OpERATIoN.--A sur.
gical operation was successfully pot-
formed upon David Crockett
known as "Kncc Dave ~ short
timo since by Drs. c. IT. Ludd and
E. w. Aiken. The legs Of the old
man had been bont back ut tho knee
joint for seventeen years, but it is
confidently expected that the
operation jusL performed will very
soon give him the full use of both
legs.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

cwia
r,st n'r"ct" stock
ccnhc
h
bel ftot '"''H" i"
nor,i
prc" lst WI! convince wcsay.
Ms ,InsnI
. oorsn Il icens
n orntsr yard.
Slcrntsr
nnl lawns tntshCT viid
rand of rntsat s Scrhts
n
iIcntl
nt d n Giprya
~ style IL 1Oanll2 2ircntsr
eases whit" lfNu" II! crynrl
MD STOCK M OF 's n Shoes in h" 80 upwards Mens
nEan,l Inserting Great
nc than they nycry r,,l '' h''
Hearty nd often '''"
iackh,"
d. u '
MGGree1sW Love &c Co,
''y % COLUMBIA, s. O.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

through and was sitting down and
reking back his hair, the boys
would howl, "Bully for you, little
fellow pull down your vest" ~.
Then Lincoln's lank form would
rise up like an exclamation point
and the crowd wouldfbe still.
"Hard times, says the New York
Tribune, "have made dress makers
more obliging and shoemakers more
punct,,al.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
Fresh Garden Seeds.

4 Full supply of fresh Harden Seeds
~ af1d Onion Sets jHst in.
MI! McMASTER & BRICE,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

IHE Coming AUuUSr MMrEoEs.---
The time for til" ANNUAL display Of
the 'August mctcors' is fast ap-
proachiny, and ii bnhoovcs those
who delight to gaze at these cclcs-
tlal fireworks to prepare for their
appearance. These visitors from
the intcrplanetary regions COM
mencc to enter the oalth's atmos-
phcrc about the 9th of August, and
from that time until the 18th are
visible III varying numbers. The
! period Of maximum display occurs
generally on the night of the 10th
Of August. They do not come in
such countless multitu,lcs us the
November mctcors, but their ap-
pearancc may be relied on with
certainty. The August mctcors
very rarely miss their appointment
on the night of the 10th Of August
IN each succeeding year, and may be
seen Of all degrees of bl illiancy from
the globe Of light, outshining Venus
or Jupiter, and moving across the
firmament in stately grandeur,
while emitting Il Grcry train, to the
hardly pcrceptiblc thread Of silver
hight Of the smallest shooting star.
Their advent will doubtless be
watched for by astronomers with
interest. Our astronomical editor.
who is i'll Gotham in accordance
with his annual custom, contributes
these facts to the New York Uer0id,
with tho distinct understanding
that they arejto be transferred TO
our columns.--RegiStcr.
THE LUNATGc AsyLuM.-Wc find In
the Coiumbil Register tho following
statement Of the condition of the
State lrlnntic asylum, which we
commend to those who prato
about the reforms, etc, otc., brought
about during Governor Chamber-
lain S administration -
"Ihe Superintendent Of the Lu
matte Asylum, DR.. Ensor, informed
us yesterday that tho time had about
arrived when the inmates of this
institution would have to receive
assistance, or starve. DR.. Ensor has,
by his own personal efforts and
influence, secured provisions from
friends in the North on n lone
credit, (tho 1st of next Januarv,) and
the freight upol which he paid out
OF his own pocket A second ship
ment OF the provisions has arrived,
and notwithstanding his cxcrtions to
secure the money, not one cent can
be obtained from the State, either to
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

T|T"Address MI COMMUNICATIONS, OF
whatever character, to
MAAaoEh NhuIsrhh PthI.tsiIINu CoMrASy
COLUMBIA, :. G.
hfuv ~
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

Medicines.

M OfI'n1NE, 1odidc Of Potash,
.LYl. Groniido Of Potash, bromide Ann
m"f'iac, Chlorl. Hydratcd, just received
and for sale at the Drug store Of
mar 30 W r AIKEN
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
SHIRTS ! SHIRT, !

lJUST received, n new supply, of com
- plctc $l'irts at 80 ttoh! 'tninnh.
dried Is each. Also 10 pieces piHnc
at l2t cts. per yard. ... ,..
aug }. +. McMASlEk " 90.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09

TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATE.-Since
our last report the following trans
fers Of real estate have ]:ccn rc-
corded in the Office Of tho county
auditor - g.. ..... .t.,.H,,5
Henry i. Elliott to james r..
Harvey, Henry Jacob and Carter
Beatty, County Commissioners, ones
fourth Of an acre in township no.
IL consideration, $1,000. tt~
james Jones to Nelson Brice, 220
acres in township no. B.; considera-
ton, ninety bales of cotton.
PEnsoNAL.--Rcv w j.. Boggs,
d. d., of Memphis, Tenn, paid Il
visit to Winnsboro on the 3lst ut,
and preached in the Presbyterian
churcb in the evening, The con-
grcgation Was very large, showing
the esteem in which DR.. Bosgs is
still held by bis many friends in
Winnsboro. He NON occupies II
very high place among the South
crn clcrgy--a position due to native
ability, assiluous study, and high
Christian rharactcr,
We copy the following extract
from letter wlitton hy former
citizen Of Fairfield, who now resides
in Quitman, Texas:
"Our people are very much clatc,l
over their fine crops. Wheat crops
have been good and the corn and
oats crops arc overwhelming. Corn
will sell from 10 to IS cents per
bushcl here this winter. Prospects
for a good cotton crop could not be
better. Texas has indeed been
blessed this year, She is for the
first time since the var being gov
crned'by hcr own people, and with
her present crop prospects she may
in truth be termed a lund Of rcace
and plenty" .a. ,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
WOOD PRESERVER.

rNE 13rYrc1 OF ,,:nowh ns Residuum,
~ ,.:rd for coalins wood to preserve
it, either in building or more particular.
ly Oh FenEq To5ts. ! ,rBHle iy RI
oct 2I ". II. b1KEN
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
IU RENT.

rINHE Store Room lately occupied by
i. Pierre Bacot. Possession given lst
August. Apply to ........
aug y on. NcNASrER.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-09
LOCAL Trr-HNES-


LOCAL IrE'-HNES.
Posp OFFICE HoURs.-Tho post
office will be open daily (Sundays
excepteD from s A. NJ, to IL NJ
md from Q to 6 p. M. Northern
and Southern mail close at 8 p. NJ.
precisely. EsS" Mail delivered on
Sundays from 8 to 8 A. Nj. only.
RAILROAD SCnEDULE-The trains
On G. G. & A. r. r.. now leave
Winnsboro as follows: Going north
1890 a. m. Going sonth, 1856, m
Accommodation day trains Going
north, 11.33, Il. IN. Going south,
1912. These trains meet ut Winns
boro.
Now is the timo to subscribe to
the HERALD
The tSo"therH Cuiticaior for
August is received, and the contents
will be Of in tcrest to the farmer.
If yon have Sick Head ,che take Il
dose Of Dr.. Bulls Vegetable Pills !;
we know yon will find relief
Charles Honguc, colOred, died
very suddenly on Wednesday, night
of heart disease
The prisoners in jail are decidedly
rcliSion'--at least, if We may Judge
from their constant loud singing
IL is becoming an intolerublc nui-
sance.
We have received IL copy of the
annual catalogue of the Due West
Female College. The institution
seems TO be in II fourishing condi-
ton. .,
Observation-Disclosures Moxco and
Patsy Muck, both colorcd, were
united in marriage by Trial Justice
Robertson OH Thursday evening last.
No Yards, and no rcfrcshmGnts
ChE D, Wyatt Aiken has been
Ba.s@nstod rs the Democratic candi-
u''e ior congress 'Tc'a inc 'Mro
''e'.'o' VI ''''' '''''e' t'i' Aiken
would make q fine run, and il elect.
GU "ouio serve DIS people both
i"''''i"'tS ''''" e'hciohtly'
Complaints nre modc of tho w,nt
of accommodation for Dossonuo,s
t :,
'.''o oVi'ti = ''' 'llo "epo' ol Inc u u
" "a ~ ~; Inc room gehcrnliv
"'e'' 'E !''S'e"SerS !" cIoSe" wnen
'''o '''S''' '''''''S l''SS' "nt III had
"''.'"'i '''' Inconvenience Is very
se''o"S' --------.......-......
AIR. T.. Elder is cninr~iny ind
otherwise improving his store ON
I"'SS y > "'ice'' "ith " VIC" 10 Ihc
A''' ''"'"'' '"" o'l''scS c"i'"m''
l'"''e' Will ''''' si"''lS 10 'ne az
l'o"A"'.'o ''''o '''e convenience o' thc
>"''>"''''''''o'''
Observation-Disclosures reaches lis
that John T,illcy, the convict vino
cscaped from the nenitcnt;o,v Inv
"''''hS ol " WIFI Or """e"$ c"fP"S'
some weeks ago. and was shortly
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
TURKEY.

BERLIN, April 26.-News current in
diplomatic circles strengthens the chan.
ces of renewed armistice and successful
negotiations with the insurgents. The
garrison of Nicsic made a sortie Friday
last to procure provisions from Paesjeka
but were repulsed. 1t is stated that Mic.
sic is reduced to extremities, the garrison
and inhabitants subsisting on horehesh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04
NEW YORK.
DEMOCRA ATTCSTATE CONVENTION

Utica, April 27.-The Democratic State
Convention re-assembled this morning,
recognized the Tammany delegates from
New York as regular, and gave seats on
the floor, without voice, to anti Tammany
contestants, appointed the usual com
mittees and took a recess. Immediately
on the adoption of the report tavorlng
Tammany Hall, the anti-Tammanyltes
left the convention. w
After recess Francis Herman. William
Dorshimer, Henry G. Murphy and Abram
S. Hewitt were chosen delegates at large
TO the Natioral Convention. In the reso-
lutions the Democratic party renew their
fidelity to the principles set forth IN their
platforms adopted in 1874 and 1879, well
indicated IN the ilIuslrlous admlnlstra-
tion of Governor Tilden, and commend
ed anew to their faith and adoption by
the Endorsement of the increasing ma
iority of fellow Democrats OF sister
States nstructing the National delegates
to vote as unit in accordance with the
will of the majority. The Democratic
party of New York, while committing to
their uelPgdl65 ln6 uuGy VI JOAniH6 WIN
the delegates of their fellow Democrats
of all States in the momentous delibera
tons of the National Convention, declare
their settled conviction that return to
constitutional principles, frugal expendi-
ture and administrative purity OF the
founders of the Republic, is the tirst. and
most imperious necessity of the times
the commanding issue now before the
people of the Union, and they suggest
with respectful Difference to their breth,
rem of other States, and with cordial
appreciation of other renowned Demo-
cratic statesmen, faithful like him to
their political principles and public
trusts, that the nomination of Samuel
]. TiIden to the Office Of President would
ensure the vote of New York. and would
be approved throughout the Union as a
recognition of this supreme necessity
the incarnation of this vital issue, the
pledge of our high purposes, and the
guarantee of successful achievement ol
this arduous work of national regenera
ton and reform.