Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-13
REV. DIR. TIMING INVESTIGATES

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A Manly Letter 80 the "Independent," In
which the Cleveland Scandal Is Reviewed
The OuIy Available Candidate.
In tie independent of Thursday next
there will appear q strong letter from the
Rev. Kingsley Twining. ID. D., on the
| Cleveland scandal Mr.. Twining SAYS tina,
be spent two days in Buffalo in most
thorough investigation with journalists,
gentlemen, clergymen, and others. lie
goes on 10 say:
"Now, ii is not NY purpose here TO re-
| rcat the particulars Of the reported scandal
in is grosser or its corrected version.
Those who want il can get it from the pub
Usher of the Buffalo Telegraph, who will
be clad TO sell copies. Ii necessary | am
ready with the full facts; bot il is not ne
! cCssary here. The kernel Of truth in the
various charges against Mr.. Cleveland IS
| this Tha; when he was younger than he
| is EOw he was guilty Of an Illicit conrec-
| ton; but the charge, rs brought against
| him. lacks the elements Of truth in these
! substantial points: There was no seduc-
ton. no adultery, no breach OF promise. no
| obligation OF marriage; but there was at
| that time n culpabe Irregulariry OF life.
| living as he was as bachelor. for which it
was proper and is proper that he should
suffer. After the primary offence, which
| IS not TO he palliated IN the circle for which
l write, Lis conduct was singularly honor
able. showing no attempt TO eyade the re-
sponsibility, and doing all be could TO meet
the duties involved, OF which marriage GER
tainly was not one. Everything here was
eminently to his credit under circum.
stances which would have seemed TO many
| men of the world TO justify him in other
conduct than that which he accepted rs his
duty. There was no abduction, only pro-
per legal action under circumstances which
demanded il.
There remain the worst and damning
charges OF general libertinism and drunk
enness. l say distinctly, after abundant
inquiry, that they are false. They are, l
believe, the product OF the Imagination OF
the stews. Every attempt to trace them
led back into the merest gossip Of saloons
and brothels. On the other hand, my in
quiry Of the mobiles. Christian men in the
city-especialy in the legal profession
men above all reproaeh, men who will vote
for him and men who will vote and speak
against him for political reasons, men who
know Cleveland most intimately, who have
est neighbOrs, men who know him by day
and by night, brings the unanimous reply
that II is utterly impossible that such re-
ports can be true. He Is a man OF true and
kind heart, frank and open, so intensely
devoted 10 his business duties that 1t Is
impossible that no should be q debduche.
He has the heartiest respect OF the best
families in the city, who only regret that
he keeps himself so much ont OF the society
| TO which he would be welcome.
There are some severe preludices
against Mr. Cleveland in Buffalo. They
/ have their chief seat in the saloons, against
whose tyranny bis election 10 the may or
atty was the protest Of all good citizens OF
! both parties. They have not forgiven hin
! for their defeat. From the best sources oI
| information | received testimony OF tht
strongest character that Mr. Cleveland L
q born ruler OF men, OF the greatest lnde'
/ pendencc and honesty OF character, mar
who believes in reform TO the bottom o.
! his soul. and has the independence to carry
| il out, and man on whom the response
! bilitie. Of Office have rested with serious
and solemn weight. The men are yer!
few who could have received such tesllmo
malls TO their efficiency and conscientious
| ness and independence in public duties a
heard given to Mr.. Cleveland from tn
! most influential and trustworthy citizens
Buffalo.
Z" The following letter, written by Gro
yer Cleveland, is appended
"'MAYOR's OFFICE. BUyPALO, \. T.,
November /. 1882.
Nv Dear Bro'hcr,-I have Just voted.
tjt here in the MAYORS Office alone, viii
the execution OF an artist from Frank Les
lies newspaper. who is sketchipgt the Office
II mother was here / should be writing 4
her. and feel as if ii were time for me I
write TO some one who will believe what,
write. / have been FOR some time in IN
atmosphere OF certain success, 80 that
have been sure that I should assume til
duties OF the high Office for which nav
been named. | have tried hard, in tn
light Of this fact, to properly appreciate th
RESPONSIBILITIES that will rest upon me, an
they ore much, too much, underestimate
But the thought that has troubled me Is
Can well perform nv duties, and In sue
a manner as 10 do some good TO the peopl
of the State, know there Is room Tor II
and l know that I am honest and sincere
nv desire 10 do well, but the question
whsthsr know enough toaecomplish wis
l desire.
| Inc HOcltI lIS WplCu ettiiis W oWois IA
has also been sublec! OF much anxiou
thought. have notion that can req
late that very much as desire; ana II
can ! shall spend very little TINA IN u
| uurely ornamental part OF the Office. |
poipt OF fact, | will tell you, first OF =
others, the policy intend to adopt. an
that il 10 make this matter = businc'
, ! engagement between the people OF II
, State and myself, in which the obligalio
on nv side Is 10 perform the duties assigne
me- with en- eye single 10 the interest OF III
EMPLOYERS. shall have no idea OF reele
ton or OF any higher Political preiermel
in NV head, hut be very thankful and hapI
II can well serve one term ~ the people
Q Governor. DO you know that IL moth
b we're alive should feel so much safer!
7 have always thought that her prayers hi
r much TO do with my success. | shall C.
j. pect you all TO help me in that way.
}. Give MY love TO - and TO -,
4 she Is with YOU, and believe me. your ale
+ tionste brother, GROVER CLEVELAND
= "This investigation | made absolute
n thorough. depended ON no reports
e the newspapers or OF local clergy men
y others, bit only on my own personal
q yeStigation Of The case. J am satisfied 10
y | know the case from fuller inforInati
II than do any OF those who have gwen IL p
: yate or public currency.
8 at Is now proper that should indies
u 10y own view Of the effect the truth
. reference 10 these unexpected chara
g should have upon Independents who we
Il ready 70 give their support TO ar. Cle'
land. There Is nothing in 1t that Won
= naturally placate them towards Mr.. blai
s or mitigate their opposition TO him. m
= rests upon grounds Of public polite
e morality. II does not require them
r withdraw their support from Mr.. Cie'
4 land. That rests on the same grounds
their opposition 10 Mr.. Blaine. But u dt
send them into tbs canvass with faci
tho history OF their candidate which 10
cannot forget and which they will have
n carry as a burden.
\ "For there Is no interest, public and
4 liticsl, higher than tbs family, IL I
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