The daily gazette., 1882-10-03
CHARLES C. sTOCKLEY.
A Tribute to the Democratic Standard
Bearer.

A Tribute to the Democratic Standard
Bearer.
To THE EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE The
State Convention of the Democratic party
of Delaware that assembled at Dover on
the 22d day of August, 1882, was one of the
most intelligent and distinguished bodies of
men that have ever been convened in the
State. 1t was composed chiefly Of the honest
yoemanry of the country, and each individual
member thereof felt the time had come
when The interest Of his State and country
demanded that his true allegiance to his
party should ne declared to the world, by
tie selection of the pust honest and
chiyalrous man III their party 10 be their
chief armor bearer 70 roll back the angry
dangerous billows of Republicanism which
threatens destruction to the dearest rights
of freemen and the overthrow of their
country From no assembly of men ever
before held in this Commonwealth was so
much expected as from The late Democratic
state Convention assembled at Dover. The
eyes OF the people were upon them, not even
excepting the convention that met at Dover
in the days OF the Revolutions, TO elect dele
gates TO the ever memorable Congress of the
colonies that met al Philadelphia for the
purpose OF declaring thai the colonies of
America should be free aud independent
States. The convention Hs well and wisely
fulfilled the desires aud hopes of the
people in naming Colonel Stockley Of
the county Of Sussex, AS the candidate for
the greatest honor that the free people of
Delaware can confer
A better and worthier man could nowhere
be found in the rank and file of the people,
fearless of the darkening frowns of his
enemies, and always considering his duty To
his country first, above his own welfare and
happiness. As a public officer he has here
tOtOre shown his ability to the people in the
official capacity of High Sheriff of his
county and Representative in the Legisla-
tive halls Of his State, acqutting himself as
public servant with honor and distinction
the bitter voice OF ealumny falling harm
lessly upon his head The private life of
Colonel Stockiey is unimpeachable, as his
public lile has been. self made man.
springing from the ranks of the people and
having the rare good fortune of making
himself leader OF men, destroying all the
barriers of opposition, which the petty envy
aud Jealousy Of his euemies might erect,
| through his udomtahle will and tirnness
TO do at all times that which was honorable,
! It Is no wonder that Colonel Stockley has
achieved such euytdus greatness. possessing
as he does all the noble qualities which SO
| sighailY distinguishes man among his
admlring fellow men. Honorable conscien.
| llousi fearless and intelligent, coming
| forward to the front alone through
his untiring energies without any
distinguished prestige of family or
wealth thus to advance him he has over
come Tic malice Of his enemies and NOR,
than fulfilled the most sanguine eXpecta
tions of his friends. The names of stockIe,
and success are indssolubly united, ant
Judging Of the future by the past life of tn,
man, means an overwhelming victory of tn,
Democratic party in the battle 10 be fought
IL November next. And prosperous will b,
the Commonwealth of Delaware under tn,
wise and impartial administration of Col
Stoehley. II