The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-12

has been well and thoroughly done. The
people of all sections of the Union have
given it their unqualified approval and
will endorse it in November next by an
overwhelming majority. The States that
must furnish the bulk of the electoral
votes declared, with an emphasis and en-.
thusiasm that could not be overcome, that
Jas. G. Blaine was the choice of the Re-
publicans of the Nation and would lead
the party to victory. Against the most
persistent and heroic efforts of those who
believed otherwise, the champions of the
man of Maine prevailed. And now their
candidate is the candidate of all. Fairly
and honorably he was selected, and loyalty
and grandly will he be supported.
Although Virginia contributed little to
his nomination, there will be no lack OF
zeal, no abatement of effort, no hating
| when the tug Of war comes. Early in the
campaign we hope and believe that the
differences that have divided Republicans
in this State will have disappeared, and
that with united front and united purpose
they will press forward to the redemption
| of Virginia from the thraldom of De
mocracy.
From every section of the Union the
glad acclaims of rejoicing thousandslcome
Not since the days of the "log cabin
campaign has there been anything ap-
preaching the enthusiasm of the past
week. 1t has spread with the speed OF
the lightning, carrying everything before
1T, and it will grow in intensity until it
eliminates in the triumphant shouts OF
the Inauguration.
And when November comes and the
silent ballots record the will of free peO-
pie, no surprise need be expressed if Vir-
ginia stands freed from the chains that
have so long held her in political captivity
In speaking of the position taken by the
New York Times to-day. Judge Kelly,
of Pennsylvania, said it was better it
should be an open enemy than Free
Trade ally. 1t had been for long time,
he said, the organ of the Golden Club and
English capitalists. Its detection was
AAioio oohI.AAShoCu upoi ny biiC IpCpttUilCttilS
as the Iribune's opportunity than It's inju-
~ to the party, while the Democrats were
disposed to attach much Importance to
the stand the Times had taken.
The Norfolk Vagisiasa, abiding to the
blaine nomination, says: 1--WE think that
1t he is elected he will be better friend of
the South than any other Republican
named for this position"
Blaine is the Henry Clay of 1884. If his
enemies can change clay to mud they will
do it. But his millions of friends mean
to turn him out front stretcher-a perfect
Observation-Disclosures Evening CAL.
PITTsBURG,. June There is dispo-
sition on the part of many Irish American
Democrats OF this city to 90 in a body To
support Blaine and there is already on foot
a quiet movement to form an Irish Re-
publican Club. Ex-Councilman Peter
McGhee, of what is known as the '.Bloody''
Fifth Ward. a Democratic stronghold. is
one of the leaders of the movement, One
enthusiastic Irish Democrat said ''For
many years Blaine has been bounded on
account of his mother religion. | intend
to support him, as / admire the man for
his manliness under persecution"
The New Yorls Times, New York Post.
Springfield Republican, and other free
trade Republican papers refuse to support
the ticket.
The Richmond Wing gives it hearty