Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-16
From Miscellaneous Sources.

SOJOURNER TRUTH.
DEAR FRIEND: For some weeks jast past
[ have been suffering from a malady which
has long afflicted me- Racked by pain, can
scarcely collect my thoughts sufficiently to
speak as l could wish. cannot read, but
friends read to me- Thus keep somewhat
informed of the principal events transpiring
in this country. When human beings were
held as chattles in our republic, Mr.. Arthur
able conducted the Lemon slave case, and
was largely instrumental in securing to them
their liberties. Since he became Chief Mag
istrate his favorable adjustment of the Zuni
Indian claims confirms my belief then. Not
only his private but public acts have been
characterized by good judgment, mercy, and
Justice Therefore, wish him success and
happiness, not only until his public career is
finished, but whilst he sojOurns on earth.
sOJOURER TRUTH
BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, August l.
GENERAL LONGSTREET.
By his firm and just administration of af-
fairs of government, his peculiarly generous
course in matters relating to Southern inter-
ests, the President has more than met the
expectations of his friends in this quarter,
and has disarmed his political adversaries.
believe that the feeling of satisfaction is more
general and more sincere than 1 have known
before in my experience in public affairs
that the feeling is growing in the hearts of
the people, and ripening to something more
than high respect or admiration.
JAMES LONGSTREET.
JUDGE TOURGEE
I believe, all things considered, the admin
istration of President Arthur will be regarded
as one of the most remarkable in our his
tory. He has, in short, performed the oner-
GUS duties unexpectedly devolved upon him
with moderation, sagacity, and modesty
rarely eoualed and perhaps never surpassed
- WV p A. W. ToURGEE.
HARRIET REECHER STOWE.
We think we are expressing the universal
sentiment of New England in saying that
we have great reason to be thankful to Di-
vine Providence for this administration Of
President Arthur, as both capable, disinter-
ested, and patriotic, and promotive of the
highest interests of the country.
H. B. STOWE.
MRS. GENERAL HAWLEY.
In reply to your letter to General Hawley,
can only say that am sure he will regret
his absence lin Europe) at this especial time.
He has frequently spoken with nigh regard
of President Arthur, and in terms of admir-
alton of his administration
HARRIET w. HAWLEY.
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER.
1t is my conviction, gained from converse
tion with Republicans during the last three
months, that the party, except possible can
didates for the Presidency and their expect
ant friends, would be perfectly contented if
the administration of President Arthur
could be continued for another term. There
is no doubt that he has steadily risen in pub
lie esteem ever since he became President,
and no man was ever placed in more embar-
RAISING circumstances than he when he took
the OATH He is giving us steady, firm, and
trustworthy administration. 1t is marked
by dignity ,yigor,s calm Judgment, and it is
clean the nearer you approach it the better
it appears. Every citizen has reason to be
proud of the White House under his rule. |