Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-01-29


the people of his State did not flock to
the public meetings at which he spoke.
He was defeated. On trip to Wash
ington, to serve the few remaining
months of his term as Senator, warm
friend expressed indignation and sur
prise because the people of his State
had chosen an humble citizen instead
of U. S. Senator. IF our memory is
correct, the Senator replied: "I was
beaten by the farmers-the country
men. Humph! the farmers of our
State care no more for a y. S. Senator
than they do for a skunk p The les
son taught this Senator is one that
number of members should read. The
member who thinks he is better than
the people who elected him torgets,
that the United States is Republic.
There are many, however, who are
earnest, whole-souled public servants.
Among these is Hon. Robert Vance.
or as he is familiarly called,
"BoB" VANCE, OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Manly, but not selfirnportant, he is
one of the members who may be ap-
preached without fear of being insult
ed. The inattentive ear, the impatient
gesture, which some members offer to
auditors, are an insult, not only to
American citizenship, but American
manhood. Joaquin Miller would call
this inattention iH-mannersdness. A
Maryland Republican Representative
publicly complained that his constit-
uents were too near Washington, and
that he was continually bothered.
Aside from drawing his salary, very
little bothered this dainty member,
as the Congressional Record will show,
except bills to benefit corporations A
good sound Democrat will occupy this
bothered members seat on the 4th of
March. We imagine that Gen. Vance
is not bothered too much, but ready
and willing to hear all. We witnessed
kind act of his last December. a
widow, drawing a pension, went to the
Washington agency to receive the
quarterly payment. The law requires
two witnesses in widows cases, but
she had brought only one. OF course
payment was refused. She left in
search of another witness. It does
seem aggravating, but acquaintance
are hard to find when one wants them.
The widow, in desperation, boldly be
sieged General Vance who was busily
engaged in the House of Representa-
tives. fIe good-naturedly listened to
her pleadings, put on his hat and coat,
| walked ten squares, and acted as her
other witness. This may appear tri-
fling, but it is safe to say that not ev-
cry member would have done likewise.
Indeed, some would have actually
thought their dignity insulted by the
request to act in such capacity.
In spite of the distran chisement, the
activity OF the
| DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
can be compared favorably with that
of committees where all of the benefits
of politics may be fully enjoyed. But
the District Democrats are determin-
ed to enjoy as many of the benefits as
possible. 1t is hoped, indeed, that, if
if Cleveland undertakes to replace i'm
| beetle Republicans with Democrats in
any of the District offices, no mistakes
will be made in the selection Of men.
The real, genuine District Democrats
are few. Those few, however, prior to
the election, contributed literally and
disinterestedly to the campaign fund
as we'll as worked night and day in
the various District organizations
They have done likewise since man
hood. As ever, they worked, without
fear or favor. But Cleveland's elec
ton has unearthed Democrats of whom
no one had ever heard. Men who had remain
ed in the background during the campaign
and positively refused to contribute one cen
| or say one word in Cleveland's favor, came
forward and announced themselves as life
long Democrats. Old Republicans, greasy
with the profits of office, even ATTENDED
Democratic meeting, and joined in the gen
eral jubilee. Of course, these men are hyp
ocrites, but they are. among those who arr
making the strongest efforts for office. 1t i,
said that no necessity exists for chan .e
The people of the District want an homes
efficient government. They want new Com
missi oners, new Collector of Taxes, a nev
Chief of Police, new Marshal, new Re
corder of Deeds and new Register of Wills
For one of these Offices, Recorder of Deeds
the District Democracy has endorsed Nj
Berret. Among the prominent busines
men mentioned Tor Commissioner, is MI
, Charles G.. Duncanson, hearty Demoera
and competent gentleman. Mr.. Dorse
Clagctt, who was very active in securin
voters reduced rates of transportation, ha
been endorsed for several offices, among
which are those of Marshal and Register G
Wills. These gentlemen belong to the elias
of Democrats who have been shouting th
principles of Democracy since the days c
, Lincoln. 1t is sincerely hoped that Cleye
, land will select genuine Democrats when b
decides to made appointments.
MOODY, THE REyIvALIsT,
IL here, and bzs been conducting unusuali
large meetings ut the Congregational Churci
The Congregational is the largest church i
Washington, but hundreds hare been refus
{ ed admission daily, there being not eve
standing room. SEADow.
"In1ian Department." Washington, D. C
am anxious TO introduce Dr. Bulls Coug
Syrup among my indians, having used it nj
: self for several months, and think it one of th
!, | finest remedies ever found. l assure you, it
the only thing that everrelieved me ofa pr
tracteI cough brought on by exposure while Q
the Sioux Commissioner last year. A. @. BOOK
Agent for Poncas and U. 8. Commissioner.
{ A grocer who sells on credit is trust-t4
: man.
Young Men Read This.