Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-16

NTfTNM democratic ticket. 1
AMiENli have attended three Of
S3p s those important gather
ings. The first was in
1872 when the committee appointed by the
convention which met in Baltimore July 9,
1872, visited Mr.. Greeley at Chautauqua. The
second was in 1876. when the announcement was
made to Gov. Tilden in his residence in Gram
mercy Park by the committee appointed BY
the convention which met at st. Louis June
n, 1876, and again in 1880 when the committee
appointed by the convention which met in
Cincinnati to announce to Gen. Hancock his
nomination.
ON THE LAST OCCASION.
The committee with a number of others went
to Governors Island, and at the generals
headquarters made the announcement. Mr.
English of Indiana, who was the vice presi-
dental nominee, was among the guests on that
occasion, and the speeches made and the re-
Spouse of Gen. Hancock were admirable.
Some hours were spent in partaking Of the
hospitaiities extended by the general. There
was remarkable display of confidence in Gen.
Hancock's success by the best-informed DEM
ocrats from all parts Of the country who we're
present, and, as remember, the assurance of
carrying Pennsylvania was convincing. Those
who were supposed to have a thorough knowl-
u
state pride would be awakened to such an ex-
tent as to overcome the opposition Of many
political adversaries.
THE CALL on GOV. TrLpEN.
The meeting for the announcement at Gram
mercy Park was succeeded by very alnrge recep-
ton on the same night. The house was crowded.
There were no speeches except convivial ones,
Tor there were many present who broke through
their party trammels to support Gov. Tilden.
The most generous hospitality was dispensed,
and as thAgovernor's illness had not then be-
come apparent and he was at home in his
character Of host, genial and cordial to every
body, for he went from one to another until
think he had greeted everybody present. Soon
afterward the battle began and was waged with
vigor until the close of the electoral commits
sion at Washington. When the announcement is
issues are made up and the canvass will be one
OF very deep interest. The third party will
very soon display its power and strength and
by the bye, I misunderstood Maj. Williams,
when speaking of the alliance party in his state-
North Carolina. He said the members would
vote for Weaver and not for Gen. Harrison
The result, however, would be the same, as
they are almost to a man democrats.
While conversing at the Capitol the other day
member Of Congress from a southern state
which has ALWAYS been largely democratic was
asked il the alliance had any strength in his
In their lodges and mostly from among demo-
Gratis. With these statements the third party
In the south, whether it votes under the name
OF the peoples party or Farmers Alliance,
would seem to hold the balance of power.
The STAR stated few days ago that there
own campaign and it was not favorably re-
ceived. The only candidate who did SO with
any success was Gov. Tlden, but he was an ex-
ceptional political organizer and adviser. When
the time comes for active political work in a
campaign the practical politician had better be
left in control. In the heat Of a campaign
theories don't count for much. In fact. as the
law is silent in the clash of arms. so in the
political strife only the practical part of politics
can be heard. There is SO much Of the unex-
pected likely to arise in the coming canvass that
the wisest and most experienced political judg-
ment cannot with any safety form an opinion
as yet.
ISSUES SIXTY YEARS AGO.
An old friend sent me copy Of the National
Inteihgencer Of Thursday, March 4, 1880, and
perusal Of it is in such marked contrast to our
day that the readers of The STAR may be in
terested in some examples. find the House
OF Representatives debating for several days
resolution offered by Mr.. De Witt, from the
committee on retrenchment, for the removal of
a draughtsman who was employed in the House
Of Representatives at S1,500 year. Mr. De
Witt sald ''This Office was got up some five or
six years ago, when a distinguished citizen Of
the west Mr.. Clay) presided over the delibera-
tons Of the House, and when the mania for cut
ting roads and canals first seized the nation. ~
He added: This same individual was employed
during the sessions of Congress in reporting
debates for the National Tntelligencer" Mr..
De Witt urged that the contingent expenses of
this House had increased nearly threefold in
six years. having in that period advanced from
$4,000 to more than sl0e, 900 and now it is
proposed to swell it to s1S5,O00. What" he
asked, "became of all this money!" The de-
bate was continued, and the Inteligencer says
that many speeches were made on both Sides
In the Senate on the Sd of March Mr. Tyler
subsequently President) offered q resolution
'instructing the committee on post offices and
establishing post road from Norfolk to Dam
vile. in the state OF Virginia, by the way Of We'll
dom
report was made by Mr.. Powers. chairman
OF the committee on the District Of Columbia,
to the House recommending many changes,
gate in Congress, but opposing q local legisla-
ture.
STOPPING THE MAILS ON SUNDAY.
Apropos Of the debate in Congress about
closing the worlds fair in Chicago (Which, by
the bye, had no existence at this tinae) here is
remonstrance from the citizens Of PENNSYLVANIA
against stopping the transportation Of the mails
on Sunday. That measure to stop the mails rum
ming on Sunday was introduced aud advocated
by Col. Richard NJ. JohnsOn--who killed Tecum-
sch at the battle Of the Thames, which act
made him Vice President-under the inspira-
ton, 1t was said at the time, Of Rev. Obediah
Brown. with whom he lived in the double house
on south side Of E street between 9th and 9Th
Parson Brown, rs everybody called him, built
the church which stood where Ford's Theater
was built.
IN THIS OLD PAPER.
It is announced that ''water has been let into
the new cut of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
from the Powder House to the old locks, and it
IL spoken OF as a beautiful sheet Of water" but
that was q long time ago. An extract from the
recently published diary Of Lord Byron giving
the poets opinion Of two great names is Is fol-
lows: Sunday. 1918, very handsome note from
Macintosh. who is . rare instance of the union
Of very transcendent talents and very great
good nature. Today, Tuesday, a very pretty
billet from NJ. Ia Baronne de Stael Holstein.
She IL pleased with my mention Of her in INV
notes. ] spoke as thought. Her works are
my delight. and so Is she herself for half an
hour. She fatters me very prettily in her
note, but know IL. The reason that adulation
y not displeasing Is that though untrue it
shows one to be Of consequence enough in one
way or another to induce people to lie to make
NJ their friend. That 10 their concern.