New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-10
THE GREAT JOY OF DIR. BELLOWS.

The Rev. DR.. Bellows, who has recently
maintained an attitude OF criticism toward the leaders
of the Republican party IN this Slate, said yesterday:
liam drlghted with the nomination OF earned.
have long thought he was the most important rising
statesman III the country have watched his progress
with great deal OF interest and CaTet for JOY when
his nomination was announced. The blow in Chicago
10 the Old machine is the great result, aud was well
worth all tie delay and all the time spent there II Is
The destruction OF the system which was making all
sober men anxious about the endeacy OF the party, and
my miad enjoys inexprcssibe peace at the breaking u
OF the machine. or course, know there must be ma
chnery to do the work, and am nat opposed to any
necessary machinery, but l want pure machinery, az
far as human lmperfcctOn will admit, don't want TO
see those who use the machine affect TO despse the
steam that runs 1t.
"Iwas in Philadelphia last night addressing an au-
dience IN the Academy OF M-sic 1t was mixed one
and composed largely Of Democrats. hut thought 1t
safe on The ground OF Garfelds noble efforts in
manship to invite their plaudits and was not disap
pointed The applause tUmultu"us The nomination
was received with hearty enthusiasm, 1t was sober,
serious audience Mr. FOrney there. and he said to
me, 'wcll Doctor, you've made me Garfield man."
DR.. Bellows continued: "No event has happened IL
our politics for many which is so gratifying to
sober men who are bound by party ties, and who
would rather have seen Bayard elected than Grant or
Blaine. have read Garfed's speeches for several
years With great care, aad his speeches on finance es
pecisly and they she clearest expression OF the
matter involved that have read from any states
man. 1 also glad as an acadcinican,
for looked as If those literary fellows would never
have another chance IN politics. shall De Gad 10 ste
a scholar a. the mead of the Nation"
- How do you think the Independent Republicans re-
gard the nOmnatiOn-will 1t secure tier support T.
was asked. .
:" don't see how any man could have been chosen"
said DR.. Bellows, whO the whole, walks well III
that safe ria media from which union is t. be expected
in the Republican parry. II the party is not cautious
and wise. there many who would not be sorry 10
see II suffer In order to get rid O the
rats hangersOn who cling 70 1t for the sake OF
the Oavcs and fishes and for the satisfaction of being
with the successful party, and not from any principle
And unless the party had been Wise, IL would have
suffered disastrous defeat. Many Republicans would
have voted Bayard had doubtful candidate been
named think nave escaped that peril. With GEN
era Artbuf's nomination am hot 20 well pleased, hut
would neither do anything TO place any OOstruc
tion in the way Of Republican triumph. He
may, under Providence, be made the Means OF good
think We cannot he grateful tor the fact that We
had man Of the character OF Mr. HOar 10 preside over
the Convention. There ought TO DC distinct recOeni-
ton OF his services.
aIn very sure" said Dr. Bellows in conclusion,
that you will 1nd the clerical portion OF the county
II 30 great hereto as may be allowed To SPEAK for
thens-wbose opinion 10 worth the CONSIDERING OF all
schools and DENOMINATIONS speak with qualification Of
Garfield. He IS a OF religious feeling and one OF
the few who tended church whe III Chicago when he
might have felt the shadow Of his greatness over him.