The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-02
Hancock and English
HOW THE soMINArIoNs ARE REcEIvEp AT VARIOUS

Hancock was received here with great enthusi.
ISM. IL 10 generally conceded that the tickets
he strongest that could have been put In the field
The ex-Confederate soldiers, upon the receipt Of
he intelligence Of General Hancock's nomina-
lion, fired salute Of 100 guns.
. Wilmington, N. O., Jmns M.-The nomination
of Hancock was received here with enthusiastic /.
by the Democrats. Flags are
aying and the Cape Fear Light Artillery are fr-
Ing salute OF 100 guns in honor Of the event.
Columbus Ga, June 24.-Specials to the En-
qnrer-San from oil parts Of Georgia say the
nomination of Hancock and English rs received
with universal satisfaction and enforscm6nt.-
In this city the enthusiasm is unbounded.
Augusta, Ca, June 24.-Great enrhusiasih
prevails here over the nomination of Hancock.
Everybody is satisfied. A salute Of 80 guns wan
fred.
Charlotte, ". c., June 24.-The news of the
nomination Of Hancock was received here with
m outburst OF genuine enthusiasts. A salu,e
Of 100 guns was fired, and preparations are maxi
ing for grand ratification meeting. The O6-
scroer will say tomorrow that he will unite the
South ms none but Seymour could.
Raleigh. ". c., June 24.-The nomination of
Hancock and English was greeted with great
enthusiasm In all parts of the State. Raleigh
fired salue of 100 guns.
Charleston, s. c., June 24.-The nomination
of Hancock was received here with the utmost
enthusiasm. The national colors were displaye8
everywhere throughout the city, and a salute
of 100 guns was fred in honor Of the nominal
tion.
Knoxville, Tenn, June 24-The nomination.
of Hancock is received with great satisfaction.
A salute Of 100 guns was fired by the ex-Con-
feaerates from the battery Of the University Of
Tennessee.
Boston, June 24.-Dispatches from vsrious
points throughout New England mention Tie en-
thusiastic rejoicing of the Democracy over the
Cincinnati nominations.
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS OF rnE NOMINATION.
New York, June 24.-The Stats Zeitung
and considers the result reached BY the Conven-
tion sign Of improvement in the condition Of
the country.
New York, June 24.-The Sun says the nomi-
nation Of General Hancock presents the same
great issue which would have been presented BY
the nomination of Mr.. Tilden, although it had
hoped that the latter would be nominated by the
Convention.
Philadelphia, Pa. June 24.-The Record will
say: 'The nomination Of General Hancock was
probably the clearest solution of the difficulties
which beset the choice ut Cincinnati. Probably
among oil the candidates named there was not
n safer nominee
The Times says: General Hancock gives the
Democracy better record than il has given it.
self and he is vastly stronger than the party in
the State and nation. His candidacy strips the
contest Of the last vestige Of sectionalism and
leoVeS tue nepuOncanS Win no nttrlOute OutSluc
of the inherent merits of their candidate"
The Ledger says "Generaf Hancock is by
far the strongest candidate (he Democrats could
have put in the field F."
WHAT 0ENERkL SHERMAN SAYS OF HANCOCK.
Wdshingtor, June 24.-General Sherman was
| asked by q repoter to-day what he thought Of
General iancock's nomination. Tho Genera /
replied that he did not have anything to do with
politics. But il you will sit down." he added.
| md <vrtfa fIo hoof tl,f ho -,
language about General Hancock as IN officer
and gentleman, l will sign it without hesitA-
| ton. The army officers on duty at the War De-
partment do not deal much in politics, and talk
but little about candidates and parties. They
have, however. but one thing to say about Cen
| eral Hancock-thnt he is one Of the finest Off
GERS in the army and one Of the best men in tho
country. The Democratic nominee is popular
| among oil the officers oud meu in the service"
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS OPINION,
Washingto1 June 24.--Postmastor General
| Key said the nomination Of General Hancock 10
the strongest they (the Democrats) could have
| made. Ire has a good record a soldier, and
has no political record to answer for. Assistant
Postmaster General Tyner says no stronger non- =
iuation could have been made by the Democrat
ic party.
| GENRAL HANCOCK CONGRATULATED.
Ntw York, June 24-General Hancock re-
ceived the following congratulaiory kilograms
| this afternoon:
IL cordially congratulate you on your nomi-
nation.
"(Signed) SAMUEL J. TiLDEN."
al just have thrown you our solid vote and
congratulate you on your nomination.
| "(Signed) WM. A. Wallace.
| '.Senator of Pennsy ylvaDin."
Hon: Daniel Dougherry, Of Pennsylvania, sent
the following:
"You are our nominee with ratulations."
Senator William Pinckney White, of Mary
land, telegraphed: "Hearty congratulations
to the next President Of the United States"
| General Joseph e. Johnson, member of Com
gress from Virginia, sent greeting as follows -
The nomination makes me much gladder than
you.'
Senator Randolph, Of New Jersey. tele-
graz he'd: "My hearty congratulations, and
New Jerseys sons will stand by you as their
sires did BY the Revolutionary hero"
Philadelphia, June 2.-The news Of the nom =
ination Of Hancock and English was received
with very general satisfaction in this city by oil
classes. The Republicans believe the nomina-
| tion Of Hancock Is o strong one, and the Dem.
ocrats are highly grati6ed. aud soy he will GER
tainly carry the State and possibly the city,
There has been no demonstration Of puplic
| character. Great preparations are being made
| for the reception oi Ins Cincinnati delegates and
the Americus and Randall Clubs OF their return
home to morrow.
| SENATOR BAfAnD ENpohsEs iHE NOMINATION..
| Wilmington, Dei., June Ex-senator Bayard
is at his residence in the suburbs of this city, !,
aud when approached this evening in reference
TO the nomination. sai.i he thought the Couven .
tion had done It's work WELL aud that General
Hancock was strong candidate, his military aud
civil record being unIIenshei. lie called ne.
tention TO the fnct that Delawares vote was cast
for Hancock in the Convention of 1868. Mr..
Bayard heartily endorses the ticket and has SCH {
/ n COnRrutlIluturv tpla0rnm fs. l,n I.
and received reply. Owing TO the disappoint.
ment at Bayard's defeat there Is little cnthusi<
asm here as yet over the nomination, but the
Democrats generally think il strong one, and