Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-08
PRESS COM MENTs.
what the Papers Think or Cleve-
lands Nomination.

Baltimore sun Democrat: In selecting Mr..
Cleveland 10 lead them a second time the Dc
mOcTacy manfests its appreciation OF the tntelll-
gence, hone.ty OF purpose ana success win
which the Federal administration has boen con-
Quoted since March 4, 1885.
Baltimore Herald (Repuhlican): Under ordi-
nary circumstances thirty minutes is only brief
space, but when eight hundred intelligent men
devote that much time TO a series OF continuous
and uninterrupted bellowinRs, yells. hip-hip
hurrahs, and hatwayiuRs it Is something re-
mar kab,e and denotes that the ebuiltlon 81 ST
Louis must have been vast and uncomfortable
whirlWind, without precedent in convention
annals.
Norfolk Virqiniqn Democrat: II is only the
forecast Of his reelection, and this without re-
cara 10 TIE choice Of the Kepubli ANS at Chicago.
Norfolk LanImayE DemocraD: He is the en-
bDdiment and expression OF Democratic con-
seryaiism and reform; be has been faithful TO
The trusts gwen him by his party when he was
elected: he has administered the Government in
an impersonsl aud unselGsh way; he has en-
deayored TO observe the pledges he made before
aud al the time OF his election.
Washington Post tDemocratic); hail to the
Chief! The Man 81 Destiny has come into his
own Amid the roars Of his followers and tho
wild ecclalms Of the populace he is once more
nominated 10 the presidency Of the republic
With his election and Inauguration the century
In 1859 George Washington. In 1889 Grover
Cleveland.
Lvnchburg Vjrginian Democratic): The cam
paign opens under the brightest OF auspices. The
skies are clear and the signs OF the times are
all in our favor.
Philadelphia Times Independent Repubh-
cam: All accounts agree that the presen alton
OF Mr.. Cevelandis name was received in tho
convention with an enthusiasm that has scarcely
been exceled at the domination Of any Of the
most popular candidates OF either party IN the
past, and this without any Of that artificial ex-
element that Is engeDdered by contest. The
fact is a very significant indication that Mr.
Cleyeland's leadership Is not that OF an ON cial
despot controlling unwilling slaves, as some Re
publican writers represent still less mere re-
suit Of the accident Of ONCE a. Is some hat in
consistently suggested by the same class Of his
opponents, but that It has been fairly won
~ his personal strength and courage, and IS
freely and spontaneously accorded him 10y the
great popular sentiment OF hisparty.
Lynchburg Ne,rs Democratic): Mr.. Cleveland
| will 20 before the country with great prestige,
/ and will appeal 10 the deliberate Judgment OF
! every honest citizen in the land upon a record
OF unsurpassed official integrity, without blot or
blemish, devoid Of cant or hypocrisy.
Danville Register (Democraticl: Like Grants
nomination for a second term, this result had
long been foregOne conclusion, aud, like
Grants recollection, Mr.. Cleyelands will assured
ly follow in November next
New YORK World (Democraticl This result was
required 10y the logic Of the situation.
New York Times Independent Republican,:
Upon the Presidents record. anu upon that Issue
we cannot believe the judgment Of the people at
the polls will DO other than favorable, nor can
we doubt that the Independents Of 1884 With sub
stautal unanimity and with very large access
sions will cast their ballots tor the Democratic
candidate.