New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-10-10
REY0MINATION or LEVI p. HORTON.

TIE REPUBLICANS or THE XIII CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT OF ONE MI&D-ADDRESS BY MR..
MORTON.
The Republican Congressional Convention of the
XIth District met last evening at No. East
Fifty-ninth-st. There was n full attendance of
delegates. The convention was organized by the
election of Rush G.. Hawkins as chairman. A. NJ.
Eagoson ana Donald Mclean were appointed secre-
taries After routine business General John Coch-
ranc nominated Lew T.. Morton the candidate of
tbe convention for Congress. The nomination was
received with great enthusiasm when Mr.. MOrton's
name was mentioned. The cheering loud and
long continued. No other name proposed, and
The nomination was made by reclamation. A COM
mitiec was appointed 20 proceed TO Mr. AIOrton's
hunsc and inform him of the action OF the cCnven-
ton and recess OF halt an hour was taken IN order
To hear from him. When the committee returned
to fine bail il was accompanied by Mr.. Morton. As
soon rs he appeared at the door he greeted with
much cheering, which continued until he had
reached the platform. The chairman announced
that the committee had completed the work, and
that Congressman Morton had accepted the nOml-
nation. lie then introduced the candidate.
Mr. Morton was received with renewed applause,
and said:
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS: For tins renewed EVIL
dence OF your connirnce and Tor your enthusiastic
Four years ago yOa surprised me by nomination for
Congress. Al that time ! had never held or cont-m-
plated holding office. Ny life lad been devoted to bust
ness pursuits Again. two years ago. the Congressional
Invention Of this district chose me rs rs Standard
bearer aud the tump result Of that campaign VIII
the dearest memories OF my life IL has been
my EARNEST desire TO faithfully discharges all the duties
deyolyng representative ~ this great dis
irict IN Congress, aud now. after service
OF nearly two years, j AIN d0uDly gratihed In
receiving unanimous ana uus9i cltcd denomination
which accept expression OF your continued con-
iencr. aud Endorsement OF my action as your rep
Iearntatiye. IL is mde'd an honor TO represent the
trict which has larger commercial, manufacturing
tu al and interests
OF the Union put togethcr ana Is certainly second To
none the character ami ntcillsence OF us citizens
The importance o: tie result OF the national contest IN
when we engaged 10 the business interests OF
the coun ~ canLO my Judgment, be Overestlmated
am a Republican because believe the principles and
policy of the Republican party Will more certainly
cure a continuance of the present unprecedented
state Of pfSspey tsGouISa1 aa' b SfDaa
The candidate the Republican party for the highest
Office III the gft OF the American people Is soldier and
sfassman Whcse name IA Inscribed upon nearly every
nare of Congressional history during the past eighteen
wears brave war as he has been statesmanlike III
peace; man Of the people born III log cabin, VINO
efforts worked bis way up, step by STEP through long
laDorous years until now the tow-boy on the path OF
the great artificial commercial ilyer OF our own stale
il the chosen standard bearer Of the Republican party
of tne parry has subdued the greatest rebellion III
The history OF the world given freedom 20 four millions
of slaves. made every paper dollar issuea 10 save
the life OF the Nation equal To gold reduced
debt created by the men who now seek 10 control
this Government more than S790O0oOo ana the
annual interest charge from Slol,ooOOOo 10 about
$4,000 600, and which Will not IN my Opnlon, have
cOlupeted its work until every man thtOughout the
land can vote without fear or favor ana have his vote
AssocI.i Ell with General Garfield Is distinguished
ctze OF our ate and city, one OF snail nunOer
that organized the Republican party IN Now-fork-a
man WHO never deserts his party friends or fears
foe General Chester A. Arthur neeis no endorsement
from me In this presence. We all know Tho great ln-
telsenee niery ana aoiy WIZ a, when ns VII us,
intend to assign him on the An OF March next.
The Democnc party has majority In both houses OF