The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-14


The Wing and those who sympathize witt
it in it's efforts to arouse the prejudiees Of
the people against Gen. Wickham and the
Republicans, because of the letter in ques-
ton, will find it difficult undertaking to
persuade the colored people of Virginia to
support the cause they advocate, and tc
turn their backs upon the party with which
Gen. Wickham is identified. Nor will the
thoughtful people of either race or party
conclude otherwise than that Gen. Wick
ham declared sound sentiment, and pointed
out the true course for all who desire the
prosperity of the Commonwealth and the
peace of the country, to pursue. Had his
advice been taken by Virginia and all the
Southern States, we would now find diff
ferent condition of things to contemplate =
different inspirations moving us, and far
different future inviting before us
Democratic Tactics and Republican
Gains.
The Democrats, not satisfied with their in
famous falsehoods and ISLANDERS against
Gen. Garfield, have entered into a general
system of Misrepresentation and deception
to stimulate the faltering courage of many
of their own ranks and demoralize the Re-
publicans. But as fast as they invent a ca
nard, it is exposed, and serves as a BOOM
erang. The New York World, Washington
Post, Baltimore San, and the lesser lights,
last. week, gave the positive statement that
Senator Jones, of Nevada, had Topped over
to Hancock, and entered into the particu-
lars as to how Nevada was to be wheeled
into the Democratic column. No sooner,
however, had the falsehood gotten fully
under way, than Senator Jones himself ap-
pears on the stage, and speaks his piece, as
follows:
SAN FRANCISCO, September 90, 1880
The report in the World is stupid invention of
the enemy, without shadow of foundation or fact.
In my judgment the best interests of the whole coun-
try will be promoted by the continuance the Re-
publican party in power and imperiled by the sue
cess of the Democracy. never was more ardent
believer In Republican principles and supporter of
Republican candidates than now Democratic
promises are no better and Democratic history is
no more savory than heretofore. 1 see manifold
reasons why former supporters Of the Democratic
lutely no reason why former supporters of the Re-
publican party should now become Democrats. 1
trust and believe that the patriotic citizens of Ne
yada will bear the Republican standard to victory in
November. JOHN P JONES,
To Phil A. Doyle, Chairman Republican Central
Committee, Virginia City.
Cotemporaneous with this roroback, was
statement to the effect that Gen. Grant.
Gen. Logan, Senator Conkling and Hon.
hoI
Gen. Garfield at Mentor. with the purpose
of inducing him to surrender his candidacy,
and placing Gen. Grant in his place, so as to
save the Republican party. This statement
was circulated in the face of the fact that
MIR Conkling had made a speech at Warren,
Ohio, just before calling on Gen. Garfield.
and on the next day at Cleveland, in both
of which he had presented the claims of Gen.
Garfield and the Republican party to the con-
tidence of the people. These are only spec
linens of the many falsehoods being delib-
erately circulated to bolster up the rapidly
declining cause of Hancock and iniure the
Republicans. The effect, however, was inst
the reverse of what was intended The
Republicans recognize in such methods the
discontinue of their opponents, and each
exposure of the attempted receptions dis
gusts Democrats and drives many of them
to the support of the Republican candi-
dates. Almost every day we notice cards
from gentlemen who have been known as
Republicans. but reported as choppers,
over to the Democracy, correcti e the state
ments, and re-iterating their devotion to the
principles of the Republican party and
their purpose to support the Republican
nominees.
Then again, many prominent Democrats
have announced their purpose to support
Garfield and Arthur for business reasons
Hugh McCulloch. Andrew Johnson's Sec
rotary of the Treasury, and warm sup
porter of Tilden in 1876, presided at mon
ster Republican meeting in New York last
week, at which secretary Evarts made his
great speech for Garfield and Arthur, and
gave his reasons why he should support the
Republican candidates for President and
Vice President.
Hon. Porter Sheldon, of Jamestown, N.
Y, Tilden elector in 1876, addressed Re-
publican meeting on the I'd, assigning his
reasons for supporting Garfield and Arthur.
The following is published in the New
York papers, showing the drift of public
sentiment in that State, and giving pretty
clear indication of the result in November
next;
CHATHAM VILLAGE, N. Y, Sept. 29-The following
letters from two prominent Democrats of Columbia
county, announcing their support in future Of the
principles of the Republican party, have been re-
and one by the Chatham Garfield and Arthur club:
To the Chairman ofthe Republican Cou,atq Commit
tee Of Columbia County:
DEAR SIR After careful survey Of the field of
politics and examination of the Issues and prin-
ciples of the parties as embodied and set forth
platforms for which they ask the aid and sup
port OF voters, deem it my duty to support the
principles found in the platform adopted by the
last National Convention, held In Chicago in June,
1880. find that in the platform Of the Republican
party alone is that protection to the American
ufacturer and laborer promised and guaranteed
which is so necessary to make country prosperous
and render to the laborer that Just and equitable
compensation to which he is entitled the resultof
his labor. And again, fear what Is termed the SOL
i'd South. fear that the utterances OF Wade Hamp-
ton and Blackburn not meaningless expressions,
but in reality the sentiments of that portion OF
the Democratic party who control the
ly in rebellion, and who SO eagerly demanded the
nomination OF Hancock, ana who so vauntingly
pledged the 1873 Electoral Of their solid South
to secure his election. Under these circumstances
and this condition Of things politically feel to be
my duty to sever my connection, at present, at
least with the party have formerly been Identified
with, and to my influence and exertions pro-
mote the success OF Republican principles and to
the election of their candidates-Garfeda and
Arthur. Respectfully yours,
D. L. SPAULDING, NJ. D..
SPENCERTowN, Sept. ~, 1880.
DR.. j. T. Wheeler, President Garfield and arthur
CIi.b.
After careful consideration Of the many impor-
questions to be settled at the coming election
have decided that can longer with the DEM
ocrattc party, with which, up to the present time
have been identified. The policy of that party on
finance and the tariff does not meet my approval.
The welfare of the whole country and its interests