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CiereIdRd, KennG, Faulkner aud VII
son Endorsed.

At meeting of the "Grover Cleveland
Democratic Club" of Shepherdstown on
Saturday, April 7th. the following Resolu-
tions were adopted:
WHEREAS, We the citizens Of Shepherdstown
and vicinity having organized Democratic
Club for the purpose OF advancing and diSsem-
mating the political tenets and principles Of
that party, and also for the discussion OF the
questions and theories now dividing and in
huencing the two great political parties Of the
cay, in order that the people may have a clearer
understanding of the great benefits 10 be en-
joyed by the perpetuation of the blessings
guaranteed by the true and faithful adherence
20 its doctrines, That the blessings OF govern
ment like the deNs OF heaven, should fall
equally on all citizens, and TO the end that
more liberal aud enlightened conclusion may
be arrived at, aud thorough and more efii-
cient organization effected for the accomplish
menl OF that obie,t; therefore be il
AcsllJed, lst That We IN uniting with this
Democratic Club organization, do hereby de-
clare ourselves to be ia accord with the prnci-
pies and objects enumerated in the preamble
above mentioned and that we pledse our
hearty support and approval OF IT'S require
meuts anu objects and further that We recOg-
nize the duties incumbent upon Us as individ-
ual members in maintaining the Club and in
actively cooperating and working uniiedly for
its success
ID That We as Democrats honestly and sim
cerely believe that the policy and doctrines rs
declared 10y the Democratic party of this coun-
try. are for The best the most good to the
largest number aud that the happiness pros
perity, Intelligence, and national importance
oi this country, to-day, IS mainly and directly
due % the influence system, policy and patrl-
Ofism of this party. and we therefore hereby
extend hearty and cordial invitation to all
good citizens without regard to color or pre-
yious political record, to come forward and
unto with Us IN promoting the good and well
ware OF this our common country
81. That believing from past experiences
that 10 Is good to recur 10 fundamental princi-
pies of the party such rs the immortal Jeiler-
son laid down, and which received the endorse
ment and advocacy of that s;aunch aud true
patriot, Andrew Jackson. bright and unsuilied
Light of Demo, racy, the ustre of whose wis
dom. time and experience has not dimnied, We
refer with pleasure and pride TO the cardinal
truths and doctrines which have wilhstood
tic tests OF time and the repeated attacks Of
deiuuct party issues and in which we still
firmly believe and adhere 10, AID after years
Of bitter experience are satisfied aud convinced
that any principle that has contributed 10 the
happiness and prosperity of this country has
originated in aud is in consequence OF the wise
pohcy of the Democratic Party.
4th. That we endorse with pleasure and great
satisfaction, President Grover Clcyelands adj
minisiraiion generally, and particularly his
views and recommendations OF tariff reform,
and all its consequent benefits, IN fostering
and encouraging American labor and industry,
and we appeal TO all good and patriotic repre-
teutatves iu our National Legislatures Go sus-
tain and carry out his plans and suggestions;
and further wc acknowledge the active, faith
ful, and efficient services of our L. . Senators,
Charles James Faulkner and John 4. kenna,
and also the Hon. w. J.. Wilson, our Repre-
tentative i'm the 50th Congress and we would
have them TO know that we, constituting
portion Of their constituency, are not unmind-
lul of their manly, digniGed and able course in
tie National Legislature. and that we fully ap-
preciate their efforts and honor their record.
5ih. That we pledge ourselves To use every
effort 10 secure the denomination and election
of Grover Cleveland for the next Presidency.
Respectfully submitted
CHAs H. KNOTT,
w. A MORGAN,
J. GREGG GusON.
Committee.