Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-08
RE A DELlvgRAxcE THAN A VICTORY.


,Ilt at the polls showed clearly thai Grover |
supported by his party alone,
could not have achieved success. IL was
because his character and his record in-
splred the confidence OF the independent
sentiment Of the country that his election
was possible. IL was because thousands OF
patriotic and independent voters every
" here rallied TO his standard that bis elee-
,icn has become an assured fact.
AyIcToRY OF PRINCIPLE.
New Haven Register, Demosra,ic.l
When the Democratic National C1nytn-
ton nominated Grover Cleveland for the
the party proved that II de-
served victory. His nomination appealed
10 the best instincts OF the American peo-
pie, and called TO his support large class
Of noble-helrted. courageous men, to whom
he owes his election in very large degree.
Grover Clcycland's nomination was sie-
tory for the Democrats because II gave
abundant proof OF the sincerity OF their
rarty and the honesty OF its pollti-
cal purposes. Grover Cleveland's election
was victory for the honest, intslli'
cent and patriotic voters OF the country
who threw off the mantle OF partsansbip
and political bigOtry TO gather arouud enc
common standard Of honesty in politics
and administrative reform. More, even.
than this, Grover Cleyeland's election Is
rebuke TO that large class OF selfish, de-
signing politicians who have made politics
a profession, not for the sake of their coun-
try's good, but for what gain there might
be IN IL for themselves. IL was maRnili-
cent victory for great principle, and be IL
said, to the everlasting glory OF the Ameri-
can people, that principle is firmly estab.
lished on rich soil, the fruits OF which viii
be tasted in common by us all as years roll
by.
PRESIDENT cLEvELAND's RESPONSIBILITIES
JBoston Post. IndependentI
New York is neither Louisiana nor Flo
rida, and we do not believe that all the COM
bnations and transpositions OF the rogue's
arithmetic can reverse the figures or rob
the party OF the victory which has been
grandly won in the Empire State. 1t is
a result that ought TO give to the people oil
this country occasion, not for satisfaction
merely, not for congratuiation simply. but
for the profoundest and most heartfelt
thanksgiving over the length and breadth
OF this great country. The result assures
us that the national affairs will be admins
tered during the next four years by the
noblest work OF God. an honest man. This
President-e elect Cleveland certainly Is, not
simply in the average or the negative sense.
but TO degree that is rare in the public
man. He is also wise man and firm one,
conservative but progressive. His Influence
will he like that OF the beneficent winds
that fill the sails Of commerce, while
Blaine's is like the Gtful gusts tina. wreck
them. The fact that the vote has been
close one in the doubtful States is one that
gives us no regret. 1t Is more likely To
impress the party coming INTO power.
and those who under its auspices are
assigned TO do the peoples will, with
a fall and proper sense Of their large
responsibilities than though tie Governor
had swept the country Is he did the State
two years ago when running for the high
est office in its gift. The successful clndi-
date needs no such reminder. tie has
shown from his first entrance into puDiic
life that be- has profound sense OF what Is
due the people from their chief servant,
and he will devote himself unreseryedly 10
the great work OF reform. whose field. after
twenty years OF Republican misrule.
stretches out into an almost illimi.able en-
Ianse. We have escaped great danger,
and the country will have for chief magis-
trate one who will guard, guide, and pro-
tect her 20 the extent OF his strength and
large capacity.
THE PEOPLE AT HIS BACK.
Iltica Observer, Dem0cratic.I
In all the splendor aud iubilati0n OF this
triumph we must not forget the modest
man Of Albany. whom destiny has dcsig.
mated as The Joshua OF Democracy. To-
day he Is the President-elect OF the
United States, exalted TO the highest
position human being even held, though
four years ago he was private citizen.
By scrupulously adheriUg To bis wh0les )me
theory that public Office is apublic trust.
he has ,won the swifest promotion that
ever fell 10 the lot OF man. lie
has been the target OF the yilest
defamation that ever the tongue OF malice
uttered against presidential candidate !;
but The people believed firmly IN his incor-
ruptible integrity, in hls ability and dispo-
sition TO clean out the den OF thieves who
bave sulied the iaii fame OF the republic.
and they have manifested their confidence
In manner and with degree OF emphsis
that win never be forgotten by professional
spoilsmen and political manipuiators.
Grover Cleveland has back OF him in the
prodigious task which he has beer chosen
TO accomplish the fervent sympathy OF
millions OF voters. while he continues to
act solely in the interests OF the people, he
will have back OF him the irresistible moral
force CT their approval.
NoNoPoLIsTs REBCKED.
Providence Mai, Democratlc.l
II matters not which candidate is elected,
the largely reduced Republican maiorities
in States always sure iG the Republican
column Is singing rebuke against cor
ruption. dishonest government, and tricky
statesmen. Notwithstanding the millions
that were contributed by capitalists and
monopoists and expended BY Republican
managers to insure Republican success. the
result even to the most enthusiastic advocate
Of the msn from Maine must De discourag.
ing. In our little State OF Rhode Island
Blaine's plurality is less than 0ne-hali
what Garfield received In 1880. Massaehu-
setts, which has always rolled up handsome
moiorities for the Republicans in presiden.
tial years, has given Blaine less than 10, ,00l
plurality. Even New Hampshire, always
figured 10 the Republican column, Ia In
doubt, snd at this writing II claimed by
both parties. The popular vote OF the
country is an omin0us warning 10 dishon.
est politicians and rRg-masters, and shows
that the people are aroused, and that they
will no longer heed the crack OF the whip
but that honest government and reform
must and shall prevail.
II BLAINE HAD Won.
GRome sentinel, Demoeratie.l
The result is q glorious one. and its full
need cannot lie formulated till the full re-
turns are In. Then every cause which ha'
contributed to the triumph viii receive II,
due recognition.
For great triumph II Is IN many senses
Morally, James g. Blaine IL the worst
beaten Republican that ever stood up as
candidate for the suffrsges OF the people
Tbis fact will touch him where hs !s the
most yu.sersble. The silent scorn OF th'
Republlcan voters OF every Repno
lican state he wost certainly has
n he leads Garfield anywhere th'
fact Is among the yet undiscovered things
While II u positively known that the mag
nIneeut and easy maiorities given the Re
publicans from time immemerlal in th'
states OF Ohio. Nebraska, Kansas, Massa
! ehusstts, and Illinois have dwlndied feas