The New York herald., 1876-07-12

power that regarded its authority superior to
authority OF the federal constitution. We have
dered lar far, indeed, that the people have
the foot OF military power resting upon the civil
law, aud yet have boen so paralyzed by
the suddenness anc horror OF the usurpa-
ton that they have remained quiesceDt and dumb.
For time they knew not how TO speak. But tho lips
OF all the people are now unsealcd In this holy year
they are disposed TO return as Tar as possible TO the
honest simplicity OF the fathers OF the Republic.
Strict construction of tho federal constitution is tho
rock sir, upon which stand There the democratic
party has always stood, there 1t stands to-day,
and no power on earth shall move 1t
from its place. 1t has always believed that the
foundation and framework OF the Constitution OF the
United states amply sufficient Tor all the purposes
OF an enduring republic. Aud this belief has been
strengthened on every hand Experience has developed
H. reason sanctions II aud an impartial history OF moro
than three-quarers OF a century confirms It, Sir, It
has been the greatest triumph Ia all the revelations of
ancient OF modern cVhizatlon. ~ mas pre-,
vailed over the Jealousy OF monarchies and all
the maedicons that sceptered potentates have ever
uttered against IT, The great philosophy OF Jefferson
approved IT, the vlrtuous sword OF Washington cstab
shed II, and on more than thousand ioody fields Of
agony and death Its dedication 10 the uses ~ Christian
civilization has been repeated IL had It's origin IN the
hearts OF tho fathers OF the Reyoluton was ordained
hcucath the rent and faded lags of Monmouth,
Kings Mountain and Yorktown; u enacted by
a convention where Washington presided, and
whore Madison and Livingston. Marln and Hamilton,
Franklin and Pmckney. proposed, comhatled and con
nrmed II has poured It's blessings upon the heads of
the generaiIons born to It's nhctance has Afforded
shelter to millions who have He'd from the domlnIons
of oppression Its who'll mission has been ono Of such
honor and glory that 1t has won the respect and ad-
of our strength, the law OF our safety, the law
of prosperity the law OF destry and thc plea
OF the democratic masses throughout the country to-
day, is the prayer they would make to Almighty God,
hat jot, title shall N no wise pass IRON
the law until all shah be fulfilled"
The government OF The United States, admin
stered- strictly in conformity TO the letter
of the federal constituiion-equal aud exact
IN the Unon-rciorm. REFORM reform everywhere
these sir, these demands, and with Samuel J.
Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks leading mighty
hnct HOY ghnli hg ltffl fle Of
victory shall rend the air after the second Tuesday OF
November in this hallowcd year of 1919
GOVERNOR TILDESs REILLY.
The following reply was then made by Governor TIL
dem
GENERAL McCLERNASD AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
CoMMirrEE-I shall at my earliest convenience pre-
pare and transmit TO you formal ac
cepiance of the nomination which yoa now
tender In behalf of the Democratic
National Convention, and do not desire on this
sion anticipate any topic which might bo appropriate
{" that communi ication. IL may, however. be per-
mitted TO say that my nomination was not
personal preference between eminent citizens OF
this Republic who might very well have been chosen
august duty. 1t was rather declaration
OF that illustrious body IN whose behalf
Which events had associated me IN the pubic view.
The strength, the universally and the efficiency OF tho
mcnts, and especially III tho administration OF ibe
federal government with which the demo-
cratic masses everywhere were instinct, have lei to
series OF surprises IN the popular nssemoages and,
perhaps, IN the Convention itseli II would be un-
natural, gentlemen II popular movement so genuine
and powerful should stop with $500 900
OF democrats; that It should not extend by
contasion TO that large mass OF independent voters
who stand between parties in our country and even to
moderate portion OF the party under whose admin
straton the evils to be corrected have grown up And
perhaps in what we have witnessed there may be
an augury IN respect to what may
witness in the election about to take place
throughout our country at least let US hope SO and be-
lieve am not without experience OF the difficulty
and the labor OF eIec,ing administrative reform when
requires revolution policies and IN measures long
year and haif in which have been
In the State government, l should say that
the routine duties of the trust have had imposed
me small burden compared with that created by
the attempt to change the pocy OF the government
of which have been the executive head Especially
IS this so where the reform is TO be
worked out with more or less OF the CO.
operation of public officers who either have
been tainted with the evils to be redressed who havo
been ucapactatcd by the habit OF tocraiug the wrongs
to be corrected TO which they have been conscnting
should enter upon the great duties which
would fall upon me, not as holiday recrea-
lion, but very much in that spirit OF consecra
ton in which the soldier enters battle. (Appause)
But let US believe, AS do believe, that we now see
difficult is the work to which the democratic party
with many allies, former members OF other
parties, has addressed itself, the Republic is yet
to be renovated TO live in all the future and to be trans
mitted TO succeeding generations rs jefferson con.
rbucd to form It in his day, and as 1t has been ever
since until recent period-a blessing TO the whole
people aud TO all mankind tAppause) Gentlemen,
thank you for the very kind terms IN which you have
made your communication, and extend to you col
ectively and indiv duay most cordial greeting.
The committee and their friends then entered into
social conversation as to the prospects the coming
canvass and remained short time IN the hospitable
mansion OF the Governor
VIEWS OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR poRsHEIMER-
He is VERY ENTHUSIASTIC, AND Is coNFI-
DENT OF GOVERNOR TILDENs ELECTION
ON
CONSIDERED
ALBANY, July IL, 1876.
It was expected here that the committee appointed
notify riden OF his nomination would arrive
this evening. but 1t seems that in the morning the
Governor tclegraphcd to New York that he would
ceive them at his residence ia Gramercv Park. The
despatch by mlschance did not reach Its destina-
ton till after two O'Clock the afternoon,
and the committee had already determined to leave
Albany by the halpast three tram The Governors
notification altered their mind, and the result is that
the democratic clubs that intended to scrcnadc the
gentlemen and good time had to hang up their
fiddle aud bow for another occasion Governor Tlden
len for New YORK by the twenty minutes three train
with the purpose OF meeting the committee at his
house nine O'Clock, not the Governor OF the State
of New YORK. but as samuel J. Tildcn plain and un-
vanished citizen Of the State.
Disappo. .uted at not seeing HIS Excellcncy made
call on Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer who
rendered such gallant service at ST. LOUIS in be-
half Of the d dmocratc ticket ! asked HIM what
he thought Of the prospect ard he fairly overlowed
with enthusiasm, he spoke of the situation. The
table at bis elbow loaded down with correspond
dcncc from all parts OF the country breathing fer
vent spirit OF loyalty 10 the ticket nominated at ST.
Louis. al guessed" said he, "wthin two OF the vote
Tilden would get a, ST. Louis on the nrst ballot;
guessed 400 and he got 40l; and may be allowed
to prophesy be will carry the Union abou; as
clean sweep carried the country after HIS arst
nomination The republicans he continued, intend to
conGue the struggle to Ohio Indiana and New York.
but purpose carry the fight along the whole
line We shall attack them In their strongest strong
holds from Mano to Minnesota. ours VIII be
aggressive warfare, with quarter
cry taken In this State shall