The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-08-27
WORDS of WISDOM.
hr2 Memphis Appeal.

81 IuDilC men can uOC D0 JuUR0Q ".
| their public utterances. What i
saId or written in private, with nj
expectation of its ever reaching tn,
public, shows the greatness or little
ness of public men. The utter
ances of Grover Cleveland in hi
official capacity are models of brew
ity, full of patriotism and thought
But in his private letters he fully
reveals the man in all his nobleness
of character. The following letter
written with no expectation of its
ever appearing in print shows the
honesty, sincerity and conscientious
ness of the man; assl.
MAYORS OFFICE. BUFFALO, N. Y 4
.- November z, 1882. {
MY DEAR BRaTHER-I have Just yo-
ted. sit here in the mayors office
alone, with the exception of an artist
from Frank Leslie's newspaper. who is
sketching the office. II mother WAS
here should be writing to her, and
feel as if it were time fer me to write
TO some one who viii believe what I
write. / have been fer some time in
the atmosphere of certain success 50
that have been sure that should as
sumo the duties of the high office for
which have been named have tried
hard in the light of this fact to properly
appreciate the responsibilities that shall
rest upon me, and they are much, too
much, underestimate. But the thought
that has troubled me is, can l well per-
form my duties and in such manner as
kr~ 1r g. 10 Ia Af
State? L know there is room for it,
and know that AN honest and sim
cere ia my desire. to do we'll; but the
question is whether I know enough to
accomplish what l desire. The social
life which awaits me has also been a
subject of much anxious thought |
have a notion that can regulate that
very much as L desire, and, Ii L can. /
shall spend very little of my time in the
purely ornamental part of the Office. In
point Of fact, wilt tell you first OF all
others, the policy intend to adept, and
that is to make a business engagement
between the people of the State and
myself, in which the obligation on nay
side is to perform the duties assigned
me with an eye single to the interests
of my employers shall have no idea
Of reelection, or of any higher paliti-
cal preferment in my head but be very
ahd happy if can well serve
one term as the peoples Governor. Do
you know that il mother were alive /
should feel so much safer? l have
always thought that her prayers had
much to do with my success. / shall
expect you all to help me in that way.
Give my love to-r.and tO--if she
is with you, and belikSae me your affsc-
Lionate brother, l &1t
s.f r. GROVER CLEVELAND.
The private letters of prominent
men often disclose their vanity, self~
shness and llttleness. But this let
ter from Cleveland shows that self
Is lost and forgotten in contemplate
ng his grave responsibilities and
how to discharge his duties. This
private letter, written to brother,
full of meekness and humility, and
even sad and shrinking in discuss
ng the duties imposed on him, fur
nishes the most conclusive reasons
why he should be made President
IF the United States. The people
will not fear to trust man capable
IF uttering such thoughtful words.
The noble and manly sentiments
expressed, the spirit of pure and
ofty patriotism which inspires ev-
cry line and breathes in every SEN
.ence, cannot fail to strengthen him
n. the confidence and affections of
he American people. His words
ire expressions of a great soul-the
1tterances of a mind to which small
things are unknown. His tender
to his mother is q high
tribute to his affectionate nature.
He had just been elected to a high
offce by an unprecedented majority.
His name was shouted by the null
.itude. But instead of contempla-
ing his own greatness or having his
head turned by the adulation of a
nation, he communes with himself
as to how he can best discharge his
duties, How grandly does this let
Ter contrast with the MulIigan let-
5ers written by Blaine. Cleveland's
whole life shows that be is a
thoughtful, honest patriot, anxious
10 perform bis duty in the right
way and by rightful methods, while
hat of Blaine demonstrates that he
8 q risky, sassy demagogue, un- J
as to, hew he discharges
bis duties SO he makes fame and
6Srtune.