Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-01

WHAT THE IRISH PATRIOT HAS TO SAY
ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
1.-THE following letter from Mr..
Dennis 0'Connor to his brother,
Patrick G., Baltimore has a good
word for the Tribune and its course
and contains interesting news of
the state or feeling in Ireland re-
garding our pending elections.
Blaine is the choice Of the Irish
Nationalists.
"CHARLEvILLE, COUNTY Cork.
IRELAND, "October 18th, 1885,
MY Dear Brotser-You letter
and copies Of The Tribune reach
ed me this morning. 1t gives me
unfeigned pleasure to hear that
my countrymen in Baltimore
have opened their eyes to the
fact that Cleveland is put forward
as q candidate for the presidency
of the United States by our here
ditary enemy-England. The
American flag still floats over my
stores, and never in my life shall
| look on it with more pride than
on the 9TH of November next,
when the news comes over the
wire that an American in the
person of James Gillespie Blaine
has been chosen President. Con-
vey my thanks to friend Baker
for taking a bold stand against
the false Democracy of the fac
ton who maneuvered Cleveland's
nomination in Chicago, and in
form him that every true Irish
man in Ireland backs him up.
So popular has Mr.. Blaine be-
come in Ireland because Of En-
glands abuse Of him that I really
believe he would this day defeat
either Parnell or Davitt for the
presidency of the Irish Republic.
And on the other side of the
channel Cleveland would stand
good chance, in case the death of
Mrs. Wetter nee Victoria Guelph,
to defeat the Prince of Wales for
the succession, so warmly does
the English and Scotch press sing
his praises.
"The free-trade doctrine of
England destroyed what little
manufactures we had. and threw
our entire population on the soil
for living. The land being in
the hands of tyrannical alien
aristocracy, our people were
placed between the upper and
neither millstones, and their
very life ground out Of them.
:" My Dear Brother, warn our
countrymen now, before it is too
late, against the fearful results
which must inevitably follow the
introduction of Free Trade into
the states. Guard against it as
you would against an invading
army. The defeat of Cleveland
means the defeat of English de-
signs on American prosperity.
We in Ireland take as much, if
not more, interest in the welfare
of the states than the residents
therein. We look upon it as our
home. From it floats our inspir-
ations for freedom and happiness.
The American mail sends joy to
thousands of families weekly.
Our affection for the United States
Of America, it's government and
institutions, can be realized only
by those who have lived under
the bloody red flag, the synonym
of blood, famine and unheard of
cruelty. The Irish Of County
Cork greet their brothers Of Mary
land, and bid them God-speed in
the good work Of defeating the
English candidate Cleveland. On
the night Of the 4th Of November
telegraph me the result of the
elections, and / will pay expenses.
All Ireland will be ablaze with
bonfres on the receipt Of the
news of England's defeat in the
person of Cleveland.
"sThe efforts Mr.. Blaine made
for my release from a British dun
geon can never be forgotten by
me. His name has been q terror
to the petty British tyrants in
this country, and his election to
til Presidency would deal such a
blow to English influence through
out the world that it may be the
beginning of the end Of the fall of
the doomed British empire.
:" Your affectionate brother,
g DENNIS III. O'CoNNoR. y