Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
COME FROM ALL QUARTERS TelegramS of CongratuIation to
 Captain Johnston AMERICA WAS ON WATCH And When the Wires Told of Victory Her
 Heart Throbbed IT WAS THE BATTLE OF THE PEOPLE And the Rejoicing Is Shadowed by No Sec tional Lines-"God Speed Youv' They Cry From North and East,
 South and West.
IT WAS THE BATTLE OF THE PEOPLE

 Since his election Captain Johnston has been in receipt of numerous congratula- tory telegrams. Below are given a few of them:
 Sheffield, Aug 4--Gov. Joseph F. John ston, Birmingham: Congra tulations. Now is the time to put up the bars.
 E. M. RAGLAND. New York, Aug. 4.-Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: Please ac- cept my sincere congratulations and best wishes JNO..W JOHNSTON. Atlanta, Aug 4.-Capt Joseph F. John ston, Birmingham, Ala: Our congratu- lations on your glorious victory. Your battles for the peoples rights have made Alabama the leading factor in the tri- umphant campaign that awaits democ- racy.
 GEORGE c. BALL.
 HATTIE MAYS BALL. Asbury Park, N. J Aug. 4.-Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham: We rejoice with you dear Joe. God bless Alabama.
 JAMES F. JOHNSTON. Meridian, Miss, Aug. 4.-Gov. Joseph r. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: l beg you accept congratulations of your friend, J. R. MCINTOSH. Atlantic City, N J., Aug 4.-Capt. Jo- seph F. Johnston. Birmingham, Ala; My best congratulations. Sorry I could not
 w. T. UNDERWOOD. Brewton, Aug. 3-Hon. Joseph F. John ston, Birmingham: Escambia sends congratulations with 200 majority for you. Hurrah c. M. LUTTRELL.  Boston, Mass, Aug. 4.-Capt. Joseph F. Johnston Birmingham, Ala: I con- gratulate you. o. P. FITZSIMONS. Redwood City, Cal, Aug. 4-Joseph r. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: All hail Governor Johnston. Democracy of the nation salutes you.
 J. A. MELCHER. New York, Aug 4.-Joseph F. John ston, Birmingham, Ala; Hearty con- gratulations and best wishes.
 H. MARION SIMS. Asbury Park, N. J., Aug. f.-J. A. Rountree, State Herald, Birmingham, Ala: A Jersey silvercrat pencil pusher congratulates the silvercrats of Ala bama, and predicts the triumph of Bryan in November VIM. K. DEVEREUX. Jasper, Aug. 4.--Hon. Joseph F. John- ston, Birmingham, Ala: Joseph John- ston Lollar, twelve pounds net, came to our newly elected constable this morning too late to vote. He can't talk, but his noise says I am democrat"
 J. A. GOODWIN. Selma, Aug. 4-J. F. Johnston, Bir- mingham, Ala: Accept congratulations. Just from Wilcox. Negroes voted our ticket freely. No county ticket nor or ganzed opposition against us.
 J. PURBFOY. Louisville, Ky, Aug. 4.-Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: Con- graduate you sincerely on your victory battle long and nobly fought and nobly won. JOHN c. DAVIDSON. Columbus, Ga, Aug. 4.-Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham: Accept con gratulations. You have won great vic tory for democracy.
 JNo. M. CROOK, M. D. San Francisco, Cal Aug. 4.-Capt. J. r. Johnston, Birmingham: Kindly &C., cept congratulations from Mrs. Martin and myself. JOHN MARTIN. Pine Apple, Aug. 4.-Hon. Joseph F.. Johnston, Birmingham: Pine Apple democrats congratulate you on your sweeping victory.
 w. J. MELTON.
 D. ADAMS, JR,
 J. B. LLOYD,
 A. c. LUCK1E,
 ~ J. N. STANFORD. Linden. Aug. 4.-Gov. J. F. Johnston: Marengo greets you with nearly 2000 ma jority VIM. CUNNINGHAM Houston, Tex, Aug. 4.-Capt. Joseph r. Johnston: The entire Cleveland tribe congratulates you on your grand victory.
 VIM. D. CLEVELAND, JR. Cullman, Aug. 4.--Capt. Joseph F. Johnston: Let me congra tulate you on your wonderful success and leadership.
 $. T. FULLER. Columbus. Ga, Aug. 4.-Joseph F. Johnston: Accept our cordial congratu- lations upon your election as governor of Alabama.
 JOSEPH KYLE,
 FRED R. B. GORDON.
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