The New York herald., 1876-07-12

C. Blair, Kan. NJ. p. O'Connel, 5. c.
W. w. Bush, Ky. T. O'Conner, Tenn
l.. W. Martin La j. W Dyer Texas.
S. J. Anderson, Me- Jasper Rand VI
J j. Abbott Mass c. c. Neac, Va.
II j. Rediord Mich. J. d. Camden, W Va
j. n. Castle. Minn. Jos Rankin, WIS.
J. c. Hewitt, Miss,
GENERAL McLERNASD's sPEEcn
General McClernand. Of Illinois, then forward
and delivered the following address:-
GOVERNOR TrLDEN-
SIR-The National Democratic Convention lately
sembled at St. Louis though come and gone is sur
vivcd by work. which Tor It's merits fairly claims
candid scrutiny and approval The Convention itself
was large in numbers august in character and patriotic
In sentiment IL counted 73s delegates representing
thirty eight States, forming oecan-bound
republic 1t met rising and hospabe
CITY, cnthroned upon the banks of the MISSISSIPPI and
WORLDLY typiiyng the growing grandeur OF the nghty
valley Of that II met, too under circumstances
OF great gravity, time when ho sharp cry OF dis
trcss was going up from every part of the land when
the constitution had ceased TO challenge the
rrence and obedience of rash and iniatuate
rulers; when the evil authority was opposed TO
fresh encroachments from the military; when hate,
ruDg watchwofd and the "bloody shirt"
Haunted the banner OF sectional and aggressive
party when trade restrictions embarrassed commerce
and impoverished the revenues; when hard money
the mmemorial money OF the world, was dishonored
and virtually banishcd from circulation by vicious
legislation; when waste and extravaganza had long
been ruling vice of Legislation; when peculaton
and corruption were tanning and sapping the very
foundations of government and society when pom
derous public debt was grinding the broken energies of
The people, when taxation devour ng their
scanty substance and thereby imperiilng the public
credit aud faith; when gaunt famine. as the conse
ouence of inv untary dleuess was doggng tue heels
OF the laborlng classes when, IN tact, the whole
country writhing and qdiverng in extremity.
Yesi II was under these solemn circumstances the
Convention met, profoundly impressed with It's
sbility Animated with one feeling had but COM
purpose-to deliver the country, TO bring the gov
ernment back to its constitutional moorngs TO restore
the States to their proper federal relations and the
people OF the States their old time brotherhood to
raise up industry and labor from cherries prosra-
ton and To their wonted hopes and deserved
ward TO retrench public expenditures, reduce taxa
tou improve the currency, punish and prevent official
inhdelties reform abuses aud TO build up the ancient
glory OF the Jnon--the Union one, insorarabo aud
perpetual Preliminary TO these important ends
The Convention, in its wisdom, made declaration OF
principles and policy the tombstone q its political
taith dcclaa aton clean and unmistaabe in sense
as II Is eloquent and graceful IN language Then 1t
proceeded choose tried true and enlightened states
men to incarnate its argument and TO champion It in
the field oil political contest against all op-
posers and dangers Finally 1t proceeded,
cordng to usage, TO appoin. committee
TO upon the persons chosen and to notify them
OF the effect their choice In conclus on that CON-
mittee IS here in per- to perform this grateful
vice and under Its Instructions IL is my pleasant duty
It's chairman to presopt TO a. its net the follow
Ing communication, which explains ITSELF tAppause.
AT the conclusion OF Colonel McCcrnaud's address Dr
j. V. Harris OF ferda Que OF the secretaries Of the
Convention. read the following letter from the commit
tee TO which were attached all their signaturcs:
NEw YORK. July IL, 1876.
Governor SAMUEL J. TlDEx;-
s i'n%se " @ o. tine
he 27h ut. consisting Of IT. President and Of dele
Trusted with the pleasant duty of informing you your
cratic party for the Presidency Of The Uued states
faction 20 s VINO but peaee the opinion Of the memos Of
the late Democratic Convention tha, Gentleman entertain
rses, measures Of easen. aud s'a.e rsorm which are an
prosperity aud er, dit, should been as our
,,h the appTl"eas iSn'e, n"ns
reform reduction Of taxation and the o the
eating you their chosen leader do not that they are
relying merely upon you your pedsss or promises Of what
past OF your iuture Having been
faithful few things viii make you a
many thinss.r
Accompanying this letter OF notification we also pre-
sent YOU with the declaration OF principles adopted by
the Convention. We have doubt that you will
recognize TINS declaration measures of potce
policy which Immediately concern the happiness and
welfare OF the entire people OF this country,
ec that election 10 the Presidency will guar
anteo Of their success and II will bc much
your pleasure 10 cpforce and maintain them IL elected
It ours TO give them the stamp OF national repre-
sentatton, appreciation and approval in their adoption
AppRxss OF r. w. HANNA
Hon. Baycss W. Hanna, cx-Auorney General Of Ind
lana followed with the following address,
Having the honor, Governor riloen, TO represent
here democratic State OF Indiana OF your
nlusrious associate, Thomas A Hendricks trust 1t
may not seem improper IN me to adj lew words to
what has been already eloqacniy sand by General
NcClernand, the distinguished chairman OF this COM
nrttee.
Before and during the convention, SIR recently held
St LOUIS Ind ana justly proud OF great
awe struggled assiduOusly and with singular unani
nifty to secure the place our national ticket to
her favorite I trust nothing said done In
The midst OF that heated struggle that must be
left regrets anu repentance. ! believe ~
honorable struggle, OF honorable men, VA righteous
and honorable cause and nothing more We hat
learned 10 love great Governor Hts bameless lie
had made him dear home, his public conduct had
rendered hm lustrous IN the estimation VI the whole
country. Hts long Of faithful public service.
abiding faith in the genius Of constitutional dem
ocratc governments during all The weary years Ol
protrscted civil hts fearless espOusal OF tho peo
pies time when usurpai ion was scowling
hercely and intent upon the blow which patriotic Jury
AIone averted--thesc considerations, SIR and many
others OF similar import and equal importance hayo
Justly rendered Thomas A. Hendacks the very idol OF
the democratic party OF Iuaians They aspired
him President Of tho United states They felt well
sured the destiny OF the Republic would be safe his
hands Hut. sr, when the democratic party, speaking
through its delegates assembled IN National Convcn-
lion in its fauitless wisdom and with unanimiiy and
determination unparalleled the history OF
femocr conventions, elected to commit II possible
,his precious charge TO the hands OF snoiher,
indiana responded amen. And to-day her people, not
pnly with great cbccTiulncss but with great euihu
pasm all say amen TO the nomination OF samuel J.
flden, the Acknowledged chief among The cheitans
OF the devoted reformers who have battled Tor the
overthrow Of Rugs and c0nspiraccsn Office and out o
Office and for the restoration OF hoEest aud economical
government everywhere
Indiana, sir gladly. joyfGlly accepts the situation
In The nomination OF samuel J. Iiden aud Thomas A.
Hendricks. sho behOlds again Tie complete uhhcaiion
OF the democratic party recstaelished upon those
IL much Strength and reno~n In
Ne Ssasn days OF ls sseisnt Ascendency They iec