Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-17
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.
GETTING READY FOX ms WORK.
Cevciand's Acceptsnee 20 be Written Soon
Messages which show ,ie Extent OF the
Blaine DETECTION.

Blaine DETECTION.
An Albany special says: Governor
Cleveland has given no thought as yet to
bis letter OF acceptance. although IL Is un-
defstood that before the end Of this week
he will begin its composition. The letiee
viii probably appear very soon after the
conmiitee 10 notify him formally Of his
nomination has fulfilled ~ duty. IL u ex-
pccted that the committee viii be here
about the 30fh Of this month. TO day the
Hon. Daniel D0ughsry, Of Philadelphia,
sYen, some time wish ihc Governor in the
discussion OF general topics. The Govern
o. also held long consultation with Mr..
Danicl Msnning. Among the other callers
were Mr.. William II. Bowman, Of Roches'
ter; MIR. Robert N. johnson, one Of tho
Name delegates: Mr.. james Curtis. a del
gate from CalliOrnis. and Mr.. Earle, Of
South Carolina, delegate 60 the National
Convention and n member OF the Commit
tee on Notification. Campaign handker-
oiiic.s, badges. begging letters. and the like.
which Usual 3 follow the opening Of cam
peign. are beginning 20 pour in on Cover
nor Cleveland. IL is reported that Mr..
Manning has declined an informal general
request 81 members 70 serve a. chairman OF
the National Committee, He viii devote
himself exclusively 70 the campaign in New
York state.
Governor Clcycland's mail Is growing
daily. TO-dy many letters were received
from Republicans In different parts Of the
country. Massachusetts,. New jersey, and
Michigan contributing large number. To
illustrate how widespread the Republican
bolt from Blaine is, She following extracts
have been made from the letters:
A Republican in Camden, n. j., sends
word II ana one Republican who most
SssuTedly will support you 81 the polls, and
who viii consider it pleasure Is well rs q
duty 20 use bis influence and have Others
do The same. The time has Passed for sup
porting Objectionable candidates because
they are on your ticket"
a merchant i'm Pittsheld. Mass. says:
"NIany Of our very best Republicans will
heartily support YOU, and will assure you
that Bcrkshirc will do its utmost 10 make
YOU President Cleveland"
4 Tammany ex-senator declares - am
glad YOU were nominated. and am ready
10 perform any service 20 secure VIC
tory"
a recent graduate OF Harvard UNIVERSE
ty. 10 show the extent q the bOls i'm Mas
xacbusetts. writes: " speak now merely for
hundreds OF young Republicans among
my acquaintances who are anti-Baine to
The core. They are springing 10 this cam
ysss with zeal aud earneStncSS unprece-
denied. Young mems Republican clubs
(,uti-Blainc) ate being organized. Our
hearts are in the work, fOl We believe in
YOU
4 clergyman in Elizabcth. n. j., says:
..Nav a JerSeyman bora in your native
county congratulate you most heartily on
your nomination, and say that, although he
has been Republican for twenty years, he
hopes 10 vote for you, because OF his trust
in your upright and patriotic devotion
throughout the whole Of your public ca
rCcT.'
From Hillsdalc, Mich, comes this mes-
Ssgc &" have nearly all my life voted in
opposition 10 tine Democratic party. IL
live | intend 10 vote this fall for the indie
pendent, fearless Governor OF New York
for President
a businessman Of Dubuque, Iowa,
writes "a supporter Of Garfield four years
$50, shall his year enjoy the distinction
snd pleasure Of casting my maiden Demo-
cratic presidential vote for Cleveland aud
Iiendricki.'
A Buffalo LAWYER, who has always been =
Republican. in announcing his intention TO
support the Governor, says: 81 think it
VIII interest YOU to know that in New Ha-
ven last mouth. at the Yale College COM
mencement, found the sentiment among
oduCated and Intelligent men, who were
gathered from an over the country, oVer-
whelminsly favorable to You, and have
heard the same thing Wa true ~ Harvard.
This wss true Of Republicans a. well as
Democrats
A Tammsny Official writes: 81 neithor
believe nor tear any serious detection or
dis,ension among the leaders or the masses
II any portion OF our city Democracy"