The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
THE PRESIDENCY.
GENERAL uANcocK's cHANcEs-coMMEIcIAL
MOVEMENT TO SECURE HIS NOMINATION AT

GENERAL HANcocKs cHANcEs-coMMERcIAL
MOVEMENT TO SECURE MS NOMINATION AT
ST. LOUIS
General Hancock is mentioned in Eastern Pcnnsyl-
vana as one Of the possible democratic candidates for
the Presidency. Among the business circles OF Ne"
York city he be regarded favorably as man
who may become The only compromise candidate be-
tween the rival factions OF the national democracy
This view is taken by men who though mol engaged
in the arena Of politics feel that too much Is at stake
for the democratic party be rsked at this time on
personal preferences. In short, several prominent
merchants here nave been recently CONSIDERING tue
adyisabiy of urging General Hancoek's claims upon
the National conv TO DO held Al ST. Louis lhcr
deliberations have been characterized BY the con-
,eryatism of their class so that nothing has as
ret been given 10 the public HERALD re-
porter. IN conversation With a wealthy tea mer-
chant OF Water yesterday, learned that these
ael beraons have resulted The formation OF regu
lsrly orcanzcd campaign club in New York 10 p1sh
General Hancock claims upon his fellow democrats
nj the National Convention. lew nights since a
number OF merchants met at the Hotel Brunswick 10
complete the organization aud 10 give impetus 10 the
new movement 1t was then resolved to promote the
candidacy of General Hancock before the 81 loais
Convention because OF his sterling integrity and avail
hbllit..
In conversation with of these gentlemen, who
are determined perfect their plans before exposing
them. "A HERALD reporter yesterday visited MI. J.. 1.
Young NJ. % Water street, and learned that such
was the purpose OF The now movement In The couisu
oi the conversation which followed The merchant
said
An article in last Thursdays HERALD in reference TO
the chances General Hancock Tor The Presidency has
attracted me attention OF many business men NOT poi
ucans. who have ut heart the true interest oi The
country IN its present critical luncture. The objection
which the HERALD urged against the nomination 81
General Hancock BY the ST. Loais Convention merely
because he Is miii,ary man, however wen meant,
Is not logically well founded. II thus eminent lnon
hs n.iitary talents and intelligence ouy Ut him the
more ivr the efficient discharge of the duties OF the
highest Office III the GIT Of the people By the consti-
the United states The President Is naue COM
mander.lu-chicf OF the army and navy; AMI times
vi em.rgency--saou.d emergencies ARISE during ms
vi oice--what civiinn could, with equal nteiii-
cencc and capacity, direct military movements win
equal advantagey General Hancock i a JcHer-
sunlin democrat, who bchcves IN sloofdnatinS uc
military the civil laws and his past history as an
officer Of the guarantee against military dcs-
loiism or an abuse OF power ncompa'suio M'.s tno
provisions OF The constitution. which J.aousiy guards
cock Is a cltlxcn name clusters historic
patriotic associations well calculated 10 arouse the
enthusiasm o. the people irrespective OF political pred
Elections. Al. the irscuds oi pure government wond
rally his stnA.iad tor his iaine, like that OF
John Hancock, svAlgue, the Immortal Declaration
Independence. - synony NOUS with patriotism, indie
penecicc and inicxiblc integrity. He Is cminentiy
Sale man. not identified With ringsor cpucs; sucn
man The times We live IN demand To secure Tue
country from It's downward course and start once
career OF prosperity, demonstrating 70 The
World that pure democratic sosernmcnt ailurc,
but that the fostering that have lately last
cncd themselves upon and thteatcn destroy
tutvns must cease All sections OF The country
would had the advent OF General Hancock
to the Presidency tho harbn2cr oi brighter
days No OF his lic can by any one DO uniavcr-
ably criticised. His incorruptibe integrity and fear
essncss III. every recognized He does seek
the oicc the Office seeks him. so much cannot oc
said OF any prominent candidate Of either purity now
be the people Ii is Tor these reasons that MANY
thoughtful ard influential private ciizcns apart from
political affiliations quietly moving 10 urge tho
NOMINATION OF General Hancock MS compromise can
diiate the ST. LOUIS Convention HIS noinnation
would heal all dsscnsions the democratic party, and
the North and the South the East and the West would
unite their triumplantly eject to The Prcsi
dental chair oil the purest most capable and most
patrioi!c cliizcns--Gcnefai Hancock