Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-05
FOX rHE NEXT PRESIDENT.
A U,sssr.c Gavei 70 b. Pscscsscd 10 ths De-
meersdc Nsmines at Chicago II sss Ns~s
Of Boston Lady.

tBoston Glebe.J
A Boston lady, the widow OF . proinl-
nent Democrat OF the old Jeuersonisn
scbocJ. who was. In his day. the houored
commander Of famous military organ,xa-
tion, which still holds its existence and tts
fame. has had made an elegant gnyel, which
IL 10 be presented 10 the Democratic noml-
nee for President at Chicago.
This will not lie the first giff this lady
hss presented 70 prominent Democrats.
she has always been a firm believer In
Democratic principles, and having In years
cone by, through the means OF extensive
trayel. both 10 this country aud Europ,,
had the opportunity OF making rare coi-
lection Of historic relics, she has, af times.
presented public men with memfntoes,
which were, on account of their as-
sociations, beyond price. Some years ago.
while resident Of Hartford. Conn.,, she an
nounced her intention Of presenting an old
historic cane TO the next Democratic Gov
eruor OF Connecticut. As the Nutmeg
state was then under Republican rule, her
friends I'm that party told her she would
never live to present the cane. She ex-
pressed her confidence OF some day wit
Messing the happy event, and ultimately
had the pleasure Of presenting the ancient
stick TO Governor James l.. English.
In 1880, after General Lancoek was nom'-
mated for the presidency by the Democrats,
this lady cent TO bim, with her eomplI-
ments, . wine-glass, which had once been
the property OF old John Hancock, the
siener Of the Declaration Of Independence.
In response, she received letter, OF which
the following Is a copy:
GovBRxoR's ISLAND, y. Y.,l
September Is, 1889.
Nv Dear hsdam,-Your favor OF the 18th
instant has been received. i also received
rhe wine-glass. once the property Of John
Hancock, sieaer Of the Declaration OF In
dspspdenee, which you were 80 gracious S
to send me by the hands OF Mayor Prince,
oi Boston. I shall prize the giit highly,
and thank you for the sacrifice you have
taken iu my interest.
note what you say. also. of the cause,
but defer further remark Tor manifest rea-
sons. am, very trnly yoIrs.
WUFIELD Scorr HANCOCK.
The lady has now In her possession a
cane presented 10 her husband In Washing
ton many years ago on his return from
visit to the grave OF George Washington.
This cane she proposes to present TO the
Democratic nominee for President, II elect
ed. II the Democrats are not victorious,
she will send the cane 10 samuel y. Tilden,
whom she has always maintained was elect
ed IN 1876. and was the rightful President.
Tke gayel which she will send 10 Chicago
IL handsome piece OK workmanship. The
handle, which Il about ten inches long, Is
made Of Palmetto wood from South Caro-
Inns. The two ends Of the head are made
from wood Of the famous Charter Oak, at
Hartford. Conn, in which the charter
granted May 10, 1862, was deposited Octo-
ber 81. 1857. The tree fell July -,
1856, and the piece in the eavel was
presented TO the lady's husband at
that time. The centre OF the head IL
hexsgonal in shape, with five inlsid panels,
each sbout an inch long. The first panel
is A piece Of General Israel Putnam's birch
torch. which was found in the VOLTS den
in Pomfret, Conn, by boy who, when
he was an old man, presented II to the
lsdy's husband, who was the first COM
mander OF the PutPam Phalsnx. The
second panel Is piece OF marble taken
from the ruins OF Caius Julius CAESARS
palace at Rome by the lady herself. The
third Is q piece Of wood from President
Liacoln's log cabin. The fourth is piece
Of petriied wood from the tomb OF George
Washington, on the banks OF the Poto-
mac. and the fifth IL from the old elm on
Boston Common. About the handle j.
silver ring--on one side Of which is the
motto, :" In Union There Il strength"
and on the other the name and address OF
the donor. The gavel was made by Irving
& Casson, Sudbury street, this city. The
lady has placed the gavel In trust with q
member OF the State Board Of Education,
with letters TO be conveyed. through the
proper channels. to the permanent chair.
man Of the Democratic Convention. and
by him tS he presented, finally. to the nom
inec. who will, no doubt. value II most
highly,