The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-06-15
yotifyiEc the Candidates.

The ceremony or formally notifying Pres-
ident Grant Of his denomination, took place
at tho White House, on Tuesday; the Pres
ident and Vice Presidents of the Philadel-
phia Convention calling upon him and,
after a proper introduction, handing the
President the following letter.
To the President:
Sr-In pursuance of our instructions
we, the undersigned President and Vice
Presidents of the National Republican
Convention, held in Philadelphia, on the
9TH and 9th instant, have the honor to in
form you of your nomination for re-elec-
ton to the office of President of the United
States. AS it is impossible to give you an
adequate idea of the enthusiasm which pre-
vailed or the unanimity which hailed you as
the choice of the people, we can only add
that you received the entire vote of every
State and Territory. Regarding your
reelection as necessary to the peace and
continued prosperity of the nation, we ask
your acceptance of the nomination.
THOMAS SETTLE.
Pres't of the Natl Rep'n Convention.
The following is the President letter of
acceptance of the nomination.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 10, 1872.
Hon. Thomas Settle, President of tie Na-
tonal Republican Conventions; Paul
,StroJach, Elisha Baxter, c. 4. Sergeant
and other Vice Presidents:
Gentlemen-Y letter of this date ad-
vising me of the action of the Convention
held in Philadelphia, Pa, on the 9TH and
AL, oc I, Nd Of
nomination for the Presidency by it, has
been received. l accept the nomination,
and through you return my heartfelt
thanks to your constituents for this mark
of their confidence and support. If elect
ed in November, and protected by a kind
Providence with health and strength to
perform the duties of the high trust con-
ferred on me, promise the same zeal and
devotion to the good of the whole people in
the future of my official life as shown in the
past. Experience may guide me in avoid
ing the mistakes inevitable with novices in
all professions and in all occupations.
When relieved from the responsibilities
of my present trust by the election of Il
successor, whether it be at the end of this
term or the next, I hope to leave to him as
Executive a country at peace within its
own borders, at peace with outside nations,
a credit at home and abroad and without
embarrassing questions to toreaten its fu-
ture prosperity.
With the expression Of a desire to see a
speedy healing of all bitterness of feeling
between sections, parties or races Of citi-
zens, and the time when the title of citizen
carries with it the protection and privile ges
to the humblest that it does to the most
exalted. subscribe myself,
Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
(Signed) L. S. GRANT.
After an interesting conversation between
the delegation and the President, in which
the utmost confidence in his reelection
was expressed by the several gentlemen,
the delegation proceeded to inform Sena-
tor Wilson of his nomination for the Vice
Presidency. The Senator made pleasant
speech to the delegation, and promised his
written reply within few days.
Mr.. Wilson's letter was publish yester-
day, but owing to its length we are unable
to print it this week. 1t will be given in
the next issue.