The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-06-21
In the ST. Louis Convention.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF The unanimity of
the St Louis convention in renOminating
the present incumbent in Office Wa3a high
compliment to his executive ability. The
enthusiasm shown on the occasion was but
the outburst Of patriotic people DESTROYS
OF good government. 1t pointed to the
triumph of Democratic principles, the only
salvation of the country, in the coming
election. But one sentiment seemed to
perVade the vast aSSemblage, that of pre-
senting to the American people man for
their suffrages as Mr.. Dougherty said, the
people had already chosen" The dele
gates were sent there from every section of
this great Republic, reaching from the
Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, to give eX-
preston to the wishes OF the people in
presenting man for their sufrageS they
delighted to honor. He was man in
whose prudence and executive ability they
had confidence. and felt assured from his
tirmnesS and decision of character, he
would reflect no discredit on the nation.
1t was scene we'll calculated to inspire
feelings Of patriotism in the breast OF an
American citizen and make him proud OF
his citizenship. 1t is recorded that an old
Roman citizen was proud of the distinction
of being "a Roman citizen" Why should
an American citizen blessed with free III
stitutions, with liberty his birthright, be
less proud of his nationality? Who can
estimate and too highly value the priyi-
lege of bursting a dlStruthful official from
his position, through the ballot box, and
of promoting others more worthy? 1t is
the great prerogatlye OF our people TO
guard the honor and integrity of the NATION
against unhallOwed encroachments OH the
rights and interests of the people. Igno-
rant voters, invested with the right of suff-
rage after the war, moved by sectional
prejudice promoted a lot of unprincipled
/ demagogues to Office that showed but little
regard for the honor and welfare of the
country. As the negroes said, " the bot
tom rail was on top and a dirty rail it
was. The honest tax payers Of the country
were insulted and oyerburdened to raise
money to 60 into the pockets of the plum
dererS of the country. They endured ii as
| best they could hoping time would come
when the better element would predogli-
nate, and the wisdom and intelligence
/ affairs of the nation. That time has come.
! And why should not shout after shout ring
( out from the great st. Louis convention
/ expressive Of their joy, and the electric
/ wires herald the news from one extremity
/ of the land TO the other, and the assembled
/ Join in the general Joy OF the nation s
/ Jubilee? Our people have felt the effects
/ of zlisgovernment long enough used in
| their sovereign capacity, are awaking TO
/ their interest and their duty and In the
coming election will place a man in the
/ Presidential chair that will command the
| respect OF his country, Europe and the
world. With such men as Cleveland and
/ Thurman in the lead sustained by prudent
| and wise Congressional action. our course
/ will be upward and onward. with the
| blessings of civil and religious liberty
secured the exuitant millions of this great
Republic. The better element viii pre-
vail in the c0unseIs Of the nation. ai1si
dema g0gism be driven back in the march
Of higher intelligence. x. VII.