The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-06-26
Hancock and EngIish.

HANCOCK ana bngnsn.
Aner a session of three days the Gin
clnuati convention completed its work on
Thursday, and its results must be satisfac-
tory to the Democratic party throughout
the Union. The ticket and the platform
cannot fail TO arouse an enthusiasm among
the masses and beget determination to
condemn the fraud of 1876 and vindieate
the right Of election BY the people. BY
the nomination Of Gen. Winfield S. Han
cock, the hero Of three wars, the bloody
shirt has lost its utility, and can no longer
serve to arouse sectional hostility and ami
mostly and keep alive the bitterness of a
contest ended more than fifteen years ago
Gen. Hancock was Union soldier, in the
late war as able, brave and devoted 10 the
cause as any who wore the blue. His
loyalty to the Union and bravery and
ability in the field, no QUO questions. He
has no record to defeud-no bribery charges
made and sustained, soil his garments
He has had no connection with Credit
Mobilier jobs or De Golyer contracts; no
perjury stains his lips.
Steadfast 10 devotion to the Union dur
ing the late war, when it closed he was
the FIRST general officer to recognize the
supremacy Of the civil over the military
law, and everywhere upheld and sustained
il. His General orders aud official CORES
pondenee, when commander Of the Fifth
Military District, embracing Louisiana and
Texas, are full of wisdom, moderation and
frmness, and ever maintained the civil
rights Of citizens.
A few extracts from these viii serve to
show his respect of the rights of citizens,
the majesty Of the civil law aud bis devo-
ton to the principles of Republican gov
ernment. Upon assuming command of
his military district, in November, 1867,
his very first order contained these noble
words
'1in war il is indispensable to repel force
by force, and overthrow and destroy opposi.
ton TO lawful authority. But when insurrec.
tioHery force has been overthrown and peace
established and the civil authorities are ready
and willing TO perform their duties, the milf
tary power should cease to lead, and the civil
administration resume its natural and rightful
dominion. Solemnly impressed with these
views, the General announces that the great
principles of American liberty are still the
lawful inheritance of this people, and ever
should be. The right Of trial by Jury, the ha-
beas corpus, the liberty Of the press, the free
dom Of speech, the natural rights Of persons,
andtherights ofproperty, must bepreserved. I"
In reply 10 letter from Gov. Pease, Of
Texas, asking for the establishment Of
military commissions in his State, TO SUI
percede the State tribunals, he said
AWoe Ne to US whenever il shall come to
pass that the power OF the magistrate
or military--is permitted to deal with the mere
opinions or feelings Of the people.
have been accustomed to believe that SEN
iments Of respect or disrepeet, and feelings
ofaaeetiou, love or hatred, so long as not de-
veloped into acts in violation Of law, we're
matters wholly beyond the punitory power of
human tribunals.
will maintain that the entire freedom Of
thought and speech, however aerimoniously
INDUCED, is consistent with the noblest aspi-
Irations Of and the happiest condition Of
his raee."
Again in the same letter he wrote
ssIf military power Is to be set in motion, on
the principles for which you would seem to
eoniend, fear that civil government, regui-
lated BY laws, could have no abiding place
beneath the circuit Of the suu."
For these manly words it was sought 70
humiliate him, and seven days after he
wrote his letter TO GOV. Pease he was re
lieved Of his command He vas not III.
man 70 suit the Republican party. II,
was too magnanimoas and had too muel
respect for the Constitution aud the civi
law. Bat while il was sought to embar
rass and humilitafe him, he never finche,
nor swered from his duty, and in latte
10 ! member Of Congress, Erote----" Moth
iag can iafiDi.late me from doing a0lat
Jsfiesc 70 be honest and right"
Hon. William II. English, for Vice
President, is fitting companion for Han
cod. Like him, he was loyal to TIE Uniol
daring the late gar, but never forgot hi
Democratic principles, which places III
civil above The military power. He ha
always believed in States rights, popuIa
sovereignty, free elections and 10 the en-
soyment Of freedom Of thought and action
He was q lawyer Of much distinction, an,
has served eight years in Congress from
Indiana. Latterly he has been engage,
in banking aud he Will carry with hin
into the vice presidency thorough knowl
edge Of the constitution and the laws AMI
Of tho business interests Of the country
lie has never known political defeat, wher
aeandidafe, several lines overcoming larg,
opposition majorities.