The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-02-27
Speech Of R7r. English, the Dem
Ocratic Nominee for Governor
of Connecticut. ''f

Hon. James E. English made the follow.
ing speech to the Democratic Convention of
Connecticut, which nominated him for
Governor: sg5.....f 81 l.->.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION AND
FELLOW CITIZENS: - Language is wholly IA"
adcuute to express the emotion of my heart
for this cordial and am sure this heartfelt
greeting. ] scarcely know how 10 thank
you in proper terms. But nevertheless |
do thank you from grateful heart, for this
testimony Of your confidence. Twelve
months ago, at q Convention of the Con-
scryatve and Uuian nen. had the honor
to receive the nomination for Governor Gt
this Commonwealth. The result you all
know A majority against us Of between
! eleven md twelve thousand was reduced to
| little over fye hundred. To-day your
committee have informed me that my name
! has again been selected for that high and
distinguished position. With grateful
appreciation for this mark Of your con,inu.'
ed confidence aud regard, could Go no lees
| than thauk you sincerely Gentlemen, l.
an hae. to accept this marx Of your favor,
and 10 accept il with due sense OF the re.
sponeibi'ities which 70 with such accep-
tance. (AnrIau,e l am aware Of these
responsibilities; am sensible of the duties
deyolung upon the standard bearer Of the
larty of the Constitution and the Union in
an cl, etinn like this We know that the
eyes of the ration are tuning towards Con.
necticut. Connecticut is to take q stand in
the coming contest--a stand Of more than
ordinary import IF ne are true to the
rrircir|es of the fathers and the founders
Cfthc Government, success must and will
folltw Aprl.use, Our cauee is the
cause of tine Nnion. 1t is no other than
the restoration Of the Union, and the rights
Of tho States 10 whom it is denied, OF the
nrstimablo right of representation Ap-
ulauSc Our opponents have control of
Congress, and they refuse to permit the
States OF one portion Of the Union to be
represented
We must meet them on this issue. We
must meet them with the principles of the
fathers Of our Government. | shall shrink
from no responsibility. / shall endeavor
to discharge faithfully my duty 70 you. TO
myself and to the whole country. The
Radical party who oppose us, while they
enforce taxation IN the South, deny the
right Of representation-a right more i'm
poitant than any other in a free Govern.
moiit. Let us cne and all sec to the i'm
pcrtance of the occasion putting away all
last difficulties and divisions aud go into
this contest for the purpose Of maintaining
not only our own principles, AS have no
doubt you will but for the purpose of main
tanning the rights and privileges of the peo-
pie Of the whole country, irrespective OF To-
calities. My heart is With you inthe work.
Cheers Mr.. President and gentlemen
Of the Convention, I know that this Con-
veutioni is not met for the purpose Of max
ing speeches, and ! ain not aspeaking man;
hut / assure you that when you cQme TO-
work, vi J be With YOU to the last. Great
cheering IA working man, my sympa.
thies and my heart are with yeu to conserve
the bcst Interests Of the State of Connecti'
cnt. AZ :ax payer, feel deep regard
for tIa interests Of those who are suffering
under the burdens Of taxation, and who are
i'll ablc to hear themj and if success shall
crown cur efforts it will be my wish that We
shall at once do ali that is withino our power
to smolo ato tie condition of those who are
thus horne down. And now, with desire
tor the prosperity of our whole State, and
the peace and harmony Of our whole coun-
try, ! stil remain, as in the past, your hum
bic servant sud Arce more return my thanks
for the Aattering proofs of your confidence
and regard! Great cheering 1 y s ti3s