The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-07-26
Political AF.in.


TnREx AND RASpAIL-A correspondent
OF the Nele York SHR addresses that jour
nal as follows Under the heading, It'll
den-ls He Gaining Strength in the SHR
Of the eth inst, YOU ask Two Questions -
.'If nominated, would he be elected2 If
elected, would he be permitted to administer
the Officer
For one, an glad the SKA propounds
these questions. A popular election Is usu-
ally a matter Of more or less doubt, though,
as Democrat, would have no apprehension
Of Mr.. Tilden's defeat in case Of his nomina-
tion. | sincerely believe that "Iilden and
Randall would mean reform and victory.
But ! am alarmed al the possibility Of an
other fraud, forsshadowed by your second
question. Would Mr. Tiden be ''Dermitied7
to enter upon the duties Of bis great Office if
elected Permitted BY whom? BY the
army? By Zach Chandler? BE- Hayes?
By the bank and railroad rings BY a SINH
lar conspiracy to that which seated Hayes?
As this is hy far the most momeni0us mat
ter which can possibly engage the attention
Of the American people, involving as il does
the right OF the people to select their own
rulers, and their further right to have saeh
and such only installed into office, | wish 10
say, withoai argument,
/. That the people will not tolerate any
more Electoral Commissions;
= Thai the Congress which will court the
electoral votes and declare the result will be
Democratic in both branches, and cannot be
lntimidafed by the presence Of troops in
Washington;
3. That Congress will pursue fair, orderly
and strictly legal course in counting the votes,
following the established precedenis. and
- ska III ALL l.. =. - Il.
body all persons mus; submit
The people-ihe source Of all political
power IA this eoGniry-cau put down any
conspiracy, whether backed BY money or the
army. A million Of men, with arms ia their
hands, would muster at the tap OF drum to
defend with their blood the freedom Of the
ballot
RErrEtIcGS KIEE 0FTHE NEeRo ExODUs.-
n. T. TiAtsss--Althoagh the negro exodus
has for the time dropped cut OF sight. there
are too many reasons for believing that inaa.
enees are 3. work 50 TO shape the migratory
instincts Of certain classes a. 10 prodaee polif-
zeal resalts. The exodus, so-ealled. may be
only Temporarily checked. keports frusn
Kansas arr not favorable To its revival. Some
OF the persons avoEediy connected with Il as
promoters are not Of the kind that commands
implicit confidence.
Expectations sedui0usly cultivated will not
be realized. With all its resources, Kansas is
not the promised land, and its population are
not inclined TO give the impoverished new
corners a very hearty welcome. Nothing
less than a persistent use Of the forcing pro-
cess viii enable the professional philanshrop-
lists Who have the matter in charge 10 renew
the movement with anything ike lis original
rigor.
The humane interest awakened b. repre-
sensations conveying The idea Of genuine
hight ffOm erneliy, oppression and want,
ceased the moment polities we're Sound to be
~ The bottom Of The movement Honest
sympathy With suffering refuses 10 be pervert
ed for The purposes Of vulgar partisAnship.
The Dabngas Herald Desa. }, Jalg 10
The RepabIican leaders have had such long
lease Of power and have become 50 used 10
governing that they hare lost sight Of the Gle.
uentAry principles upon which this repablic
Is founded, and are willing to eYca sabveri
our form Of government rather than to be de
prived Of place and iailaence. These leaders
have become absolutely dangerous TO The
popular welfare, and It isa daty that the peo-
pie owe themselves 10 regulate them 70 pr
vate he. where they may have ample time to
repent q their folly. The American people
wall Cad their best safeguard ia the jackson
inn dOcirine Of ''roiAiioa IN oihce.
According to al Interview With ex-senator
kamsey Of Minnesota, in the s.. Paul Giode,
Hayes has offered, and Ramsey has accepted.
the Secretaryship Of War IN the Fraudulent
Cabinet. According to the Chicago Tfass,
AeCfary means TO hang on 20 the Secretary.
ship until he is assured Of the Jndgeship 10
whlch be has been nominated.
The Baltimore Ecsgins B.s7efiA savs:-
~Whyao split the Federal Offices in Maryland
into halves aud quarters and distribute shem
eroends Ihis would prodaee the '.harnony'
for WATCH cur RepabIeaa friends are striving
50 earnestly, ~ The expense Of their 0wa rep
utzai1asr
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