The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-03-14

Dir. W. T. Chatham, EX-Presldent y.
e. State Medical Society, said in 1892:
Mr.. Henry is a gentleman Of culture and
distinguished ability, learned lawyer,
and as teacher and defender OF Demo
cratic principles is the peer OF any man IN
the State.
Mr.. Henrv's speech on Friday, was
powerful and effective one, full OF zeal,
Thoroughly posted and thriliIngly elo-
quent, he is one Of the most brilliant cam
vassers Of the State.-Henry Blount in
Wilson Mirror.
For earnestness, power, el0quence and
logic. the speech of Mr. w X. Henry at
Halifax was simply grand. and places him
by the side Of North Carolinas greatest
rators.-Dr. Geo. f. Matthews in Hender-
son GOLD LEAF.
After Henry's first speech in Scotland
Neck there was universal and enthusiast
tic demand for his return. Arrangement
was made for the 29th of October. On
that day he arose before an audience OF
six thousand, and said: This is the
prOudest day of my life He had reason
for feeling SO, for it was the gra 1dest dem
0n,tration made in the State, except the
one in honor Of Stevenson at Winston.
For thre hours Henry spoke with an elo-
purncr that rivals that Of any man who
D. ever gracrd the hastings in North
{. -Olina, 1t was great speech and met
siraation.--HOn. f. +. billiard in the
Democrat.
OF my speech in Winston in 1892 the
.Srnttnel said:
Henry's speech was gem of logic in
golden setting of cony elton. He spoke
three hours in the Opera House 10 very
large crowd. He is an.lumen>e man phVS-
cally and mentally. 1nr.t. i, pIohah.
not a more logical and eloquent speaker
| on the Democratic stump ~ tuI> ctnipdlgn.
| Prominent citizens cIumurd AROUND Mr..
| Henry to offer their congratulations.
| Hon. 5. \. Asie, editor News and Oossr-
yer, said edltoriaIIy i'll March, 1893:
Walter K. Henry is seeking the position
| of Consul General at Rio. MIR. Henry de-
| serves we'll at the hands of the Democratic
| party in North Carolina and of the new
| administration. He is man of unusual
| ability, OF great powers, of high character,
and an interchangeable worker. Among the
many who did such valiant service during
| NTH tie first.
The following will Indicate the senti-
mcnt Of the leaders of the Democratic
party, OF North Carolina, in regard to
| my continued nOn-appCintment:
Hon. james II. POu, Chairman of the
State Democratic Executive Committee,
| wrote on Mdftn flH, 1913.
During 1894 noticed hi, course closely.
He made an extensive canvass of the State.
| | had reports from every place and l can
say unqualiadly that hi, canvass was one
of great po""er and effect. The appoint
ment of no man would We more pleasure
| to the Democrats of North CninlIna than
| would the appointment of Nj. Henry.
The universal sentiment of the Dtmpci MS
OF the Safe Gas far is can ItaT j. mat he
| "A en- : # tIti
! OF the party, and surprise Is expressed al
| his not having received II
Hon. s. 4. AShe, one of the ablcst
| Democratic editors IN the State wrote Oh
Dee. 22nd, 1891:
You ought to have been among the frs
whose merit and services were to be rec
ognized by the AdminI>i ration. That you
| have been stood aside 50 long is grta
injustice and | have never comprehensive
either the "why or the whtrefOre.'
Mr.. Henry has been expecting an APP
pointment under the Administration fO
two years, but as yet has been disap
pointed. His many friends in NORTH
Carolina-ndeed the whole State-think
that he has been treated 6atiy. He ough
to have been given some recognition fol
his hard work in the various campaigns
Though which lie has labOred for the
democratic party. The Democrat hope:
shat he may now be successful in securing
good appointment. If work is ever tt
count for anything Mr.. Henry certainly
deserves a good place.-Scotland Neck
Ocmocrot, Dec. Goth, 1891.
If hard work and faithful service to thu
patty are any recommendation, no man il
the State Is more deserving OF recognition
than Mr. Henry. For several campaigns
he has been in the forefront of the battle
and it IS no credit to the Administration
that his claims have been SO long neg
lected.-7he Eastern Reflector, Jan. 1895.
Mr. Henry has performed enough ser
vice for the Democratic party to give hin
a good claim upon it. He has not only the
merit, from partisanS standpoint, which
not only warrants, but suggests, his recOg
ton, but lie has capacity for public place
and it is a tritie discouraging to part,
workers to see him overlooked while part.
tavors 90 to undeServerS. 1t is high time
his claims had due attention. -CharlOtt
. Observer, Dec. 1894.
Says one of the most distinguished
Democrats in the State:
= If you are not appointed it will be al
; exhibition of base lngr0ttude on the par
, of party leaders.
Says another:
1t is great outrage that something ha
not been done for you before this, and
most earnestly hope something will b,
: Says another:
| have felt all along that an injustice hat
: been done you, and others given good posi-
tons who had no claims upon the part
comparable to yours.
Another gentleman, one of the mos
, prominent Democrats in the Western
portion OF the State, declares:
1t is a shame-an Outrage-that in tn
| IiStr of pnfr hnv no
, manned unapponted. You have not beer
surpassed by any man in your faithful an,
efficient work for the party. | still hop
that justice may be done you.
One of the best known Democrats il
North Carolina says:
You have been very greatly wronged
, and worse than that you have bee
, wounded in the house Of your friends" (s
! | called.) Senator Ransom, who worked t
secure positions for persons not hun
! dredth part as worthy as you, and secured
them, too, could have long since give
you good and lucrative place if he ha,
desired to do so.
have been practically deprived of TIVE
years OF my life by relying upon you
promises. Through you the golden ap
pies hnveturned to ashes upon my lips
am told that you will continue to d,
your best for me. | am pointed to tn
| fpScipiiit.N vi ~ ttiHIN L w not lOOh u
, you longer for anything. After two year
! waiting refuse to rest any hope upol
the possibility of vacancy. Under al
| the circumstances the suggestion that
5 should do so is but little short of an in
l suit.
am told that you see no chance TO
,, my appointment while hundreds an,
thousands of Republicans retain thei
, | positions in the service On lamar,
2}, 1895, wroteyou: ''Thereis Chief G
Division in the Sixth Auditors office
Treasury department, filled for tiftee
years by a Republican by the name c
burbank. My informant says also tina
Postmaster General Bissell appointed
Republican to a 81 600 place the othe
, day and Mr.. Carlisle gave a New Hamp
5 shire black Republican 81, 500 plac
/ recently
, Many positions in the Foreign ser
vice are still filled by Republican Consul