The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-06-27

frasAA psEjR1ss and forgeies which
furnished the prSte1t Of documentary
evidence on which to base its false
COUNT. and II Eneh Transaction we're
not only successful. but il. after allot-
ment Of its benefits we're made to its
eontrivsrs, sbb<ttor and ~aPolo.ists by
the chief beneficiary Of the transaction.
it were not condemned by the people.
the practical destruction Of elections by
the people will have been accomplished.
The failure to install the candidates
chosen by the people, contingency
consequent upon no act or omission Of
mine. and beyond my ecntrol-has
thus left me for the las. three years and
until now. when the Democratic party,
by its delegates in National Convention
assembled. shall choose new leaders,
an involuntary but necessar! represent
alive OF this momentus issue, aud as
such denied the inmlnities OF private
life. Without the powers conferred by
public station, subject 20 unceasiug
falsehood and caluumnies from the par
tisans Of an administration. laborin. In
rain to justify its existence. i have
nevertheless ~steadfastly endeavored to
preserve TO the Democratic party of the
United States the supreme issue before
the people for their decision next No
Temeer-vhether this shall be n govern.
neni by the sovereign people through
elections or a government by discarded
servants. holding over by force and
fraud-aud / have withheld no sacri.
fee and neglected no opportunity to
uphold. organize and consolidate
against the enemies OF representative
institutions The great party which alone.
under God, a edsc!ually secure their
overthrow.
Having now borne faithfully my full
share Of labor and care in the rnblic
service. and wearing marks of its bur.
dens, I desire nothing so much rs an
honorable discharge. I wish to lay down
the honor and toll Of even "a quasi party
leadership and to seek the repose Of
private life. In renouncinc the renomi.
nation TO reelection indispensable An
etTcc:ual yindication Of the RICH, Of the
people to elect their rulers. violated in
my person, | have accorded us long a
reserve Of my decision as possible. but |
cannot overcome my r-puguance to
enter into q new engagement which in
wolves four years Of ccaseless toll. The
dignity Of the Presileu;ial Office is
above merely personal ambition, In, il
its great power for good TO the country.
| said four years ngo in accepting the
nOmiration: knowing a. | 10. there
fore from fresh experience. hov grent
the difference between gliding through
an official routine and working u re-
form Of systems and policies. i: j. i'm.
possible for TIE TO contemplate what
needs 10 be lone in the Federal admin
istraiion without Nh anxious sepsc Of
the difficulties Of the Undertaking. II
summoned ly the suGsagcs OF my
cUuntrymcp 10 attempt this work ! shall
e%ndenvor. with Gods help. to lie an
c~fic!cnt i~u,trurlsn: q! their will Such
a work Of renovation aiier many years
Of misrulc. such = reform 81 system and
policies to which / would ch.cItUlly
have sacrificed al that renamed 10 me
Of health md l.tc, - now. | far, l,o.
youl ny strength. With Hnfrisu"d
thanks for LoEn.s bcstowrj oh me, with
a heart swelling With emotions Of graft
;u!e to the Democratic MASSES for the
support they have given the cause |
represented aud their ~s;eanfss, conf.
Geuce in every emergency, l remain
your fellow citiz.n.
(Sisuei). SAMUEL J. TILDEN."
Or the Northern Belle mine nj Can.
delaia, Nevada, the Tfa, tusmrc says;
The workings OF this mine are too uui.
form to note nny striking changes.
Tho Inily sLiDment of 0re IL no uzu,I-