The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July II, 1890.

| Correspondence OF The True Northerner.
There is serious charge made against Gen.
Hancock in connection with the election OF 1876.
when the Democratic party came so near de-
priving the republicans OF the fruits of tier
great victory. TIE charge is not denied By
Gen. Hancock and is even admitted by his most
intimate friend, Gen. William i. Smith. 1t is
that Hancock was ready and waiting Tildens
consent only, to place himself at the head OF
an instruction to place Tilden in the Pres!den-
tial chair. He even went so far as to write
letter to General Sherman declaring bis belief
that Tilden was elected and that should he
take the oath OF office he should obey Tilden's
orders, and disregard those OF the constituted
authorities. This is the story that was circulat-
ed secretly among the delegates at Cincinnati
and caused the stampede to him. 1t was only
then that they were made acquainted with the
true qualities OF their man; and il appears that
the cry 'he will take his seat " is not without
foundation rhey knew their man, and had they
voted for him they reasoned if he was so ready
and willing to fight for the assumed rights OF
another would he not do as much aud more for
himself, under the same conditions? And TO
the Democratic party, who re only chance for
success is in the perpertrtlon of fraud. and the
manipulation OF returns he seemed their most
fitting tool. II they become satisfied they can
not win the coming election fairly, they will
endeavor to make it doubtful" and If this is
accomplished, they cry " he will take his seat"
But this is not all. How many soldiers have
not heard OF the United Service Petroleum
and Mining Company" and haw many soldiers
put confidence and money in it because Gen.
Hancock was its President, supposing because
he was the Company" was an honest one.-
There isIno proof that Hancock had knowledge
OF the swinde, but he was either so dull or so
careless that he allowed the prostitution OF his
name and rank as Major General in the Army
TO the vile purposes OF fraud to say nothing of
his lack OF precaution against the swindng of
his friends. Would not man who at forty was
capable OF such a performance, make a mess OF
running this government, If he takes his seat
The Democrats are making large promises at
this time Of carrying doubtful states. Maine
and New Hampshire are now considered doubt
full. Senator Blaine is resting himself at vir-
ginia Springs, and VIM. +. Chandler is yet in
New York arranging the campaign. When
these prominent men reach home and get to
work the fur Will hy, and doubt not that heavy
Republican majorities will be rolled up in those
states.
Alexander II. Stevens is the most conserya-
tive Democat of the age. He foretold the ca
lamito Us result Of the extra ses sion, and he
now foretels the result Of the Democratic SIAN
dering OF Garfield. He says, g believe he
(Garield) was altogether innocent OF the char
ges against HIM. 1t will not do for the Demo-
critic party to throw mud at Garfield, because il
they do they will elect him." This is good
prophecy, and will come true In November.
MAXWELL.