Oxford Democrat., 1880-06-15
CONVENTION ECHOES.

The scholar iu politics, the Boston
Hsruld calls Garfield.
No Republican National Convention
pntil now has been In session more than
three days
The Democrats have resurrected the
oh "Mob!lier" tSlk. IL Is sufficient %
ssv that General Garfield years ago asserted
hat ne ''ascer subscribed for share Of the
steck and nerer recsirea Or sac a share Of
L."
Gen. Grant endorses the nomination
~ Garfield in the strongest terms. paying
- high tribute II the honesty aud integrity
of Gen. Garfield, and expressing the hope
hat all his friends viii 90 TO work and
make his election sure.
The Newark N. j. Adrertiser OBJ
serves that ''when a man runs for Presi-
ANT ana his name is James he is sure -
vim There are james Madison. James
Monroe. James X. Polk. James Buchanan,
and now James A. Garfield"
The following dispatch was sent to
Gen. Garfield "Wednesday noon;
4, behalf Of the ''Young Republicans OF Mas
sschusstts" We hasten To express our and their
t,, at YOUR nomination. Heaven grant that
,Sur life may De spared.
Commiisee on General Direction.
JOHN A. BENNETT, Secretary.
1t i, very doubtful If any other candi-
date than senator Blaine could have held
she opposition forces intact during thirty
I've halotlngs. The graceful manner In
which Mr.. Hale pledged the Blaine forces
wa, worthy OF the man he represented
E.,f4H iaurRdl.
The New York Herald lind. Dem
saws Garfield Is gentleman OF culture /;
ana the whole tone OF the man revolts
against the naTrOwDess OF merely partisan
u0ltics. The Herald thinks Arthur's nOm-
ipation for Vice President is very wise, in
that il secures a good man, and conciliates
Senator Conkling.
The Brooklyn Edgls, Democratic
iournSl OF candor and ability, puts the snari-
inc mack OF Virulent Democratic papers OF
n different class 10 shame by remarkins
~ Cen. Garfield that 1T would be hard TO
convince his COngreS SiOnal associates OF
any marty that he was not an honest man
in a pecuniary sense.
The Hartford COurdRi expects that the
Democratic press. II IL continues, Will
charge General Garfield with stealing Char
lev Ross. with saving Courtney's boat
with the murder OF Mary Stannard and
with demanding. as n House Committee ou
Appropriations, 20 per cent. Of the money
appropriated before be would give his con-
sent.
The Times has had frequent occasion
10 sustain the integrity and ability OF Gen.
nd -, tntfAr~a
the policy adopted by him as a poitical
manager. II has recognized in him a man
eninently worthy OF wider sphere for
his abilities. and more elevated platform
for the display OF certain sterling qualities
OF head and OF heart which have made him
both respected and beloVed.-N ]. ItmtS.
-Itisa good sign. when mans poiit-
{cal opponents respect his convictions and
believe In his sincerity. No inner tribute
could be paid 70 any candidate than the
spoutaneous expression OF good vii! nom
General Garfeld'S associates on both sides
OF the House Of Representatives Tuesday.
The Democrats were aS cordial IN ther
anulsuSe aS the Republicans. IL is not
credible that a man thus respected on all
sId.- where he i best known, can be
taker OF bribeS as Is alleged IN some quar-
ter. That story will have 10 be sifted.-
Portland idrcrfJS.r.
Mr.. Garfield win, OF course, nom this
time until November be target al which
will De aimed lnnnmerable ShaftS. lie VIII
be assailed for Orenses Of which he Is
innocent; he will be accused or crimes OF
which ne knows nothing; be will be de-
uounced As one not only not ft TO govern,
1T not flt 10 live. But this torrent OF
Mi. cation, which has already begun 10
ro,v viii bs OF no avail. Mr.. Garfield Is
! nnr. IAN: as excellent patriot; 3 saga
CONS STAT. >~lnaD practical man OF arairs,
and one wb .. like Abssham Lincoln, owes
M. rresept commanding position to his
oy,, praided efforts The canal boy OF
ohio will be a. popular Is the raii-sphtter
~ Illinois and will probably make as good
= President.-Netc York Grdphic.
The truth about the candidate ior ice
President is conciSely stated oy the hart
ford Co,frant, a journal thai opposes ueh'
Arthur's views on the ciVil service. Inc
S'.,'r,,t saws !. ..The first thought OF many
who only know OF General Arthur ~ the
elected collector OF the port or Ne" iOTA'
will be that the selection IS not strong
one. but we think this Will prove MS
take. The influences which led 10 ms
removal had nothing whaseyer TO do with
his personal character nor with his ability
rs an oriclal No charge that could stand
investigation WAS ever made against him.
When the President desired 10 remove him
he offered him the honorable position ot
consul general AZ Paris, which be declined
The leading business men or SeS YORK
Id f..srara1 rshrtr a Dr the VERY
best collectors the city ever had In his
private life he bears a spotless reputation.
As adjutant general OF the State OF New
York during the war he did the country
very valuable service in hurrying 20 the
field the vast armies sent by New York
and also in assisting 10 suppress the reoe'
allies who had their headquarters in New
York CITY. lie is, moreover, genial gem
tleman and an ardent Republican. with
hosts OF friends all through the State who
wiu rally enthusiastically 10 his support