The daily gazette., 1880-10-26
SECOND EDITION
Mr.. Grace's Acceptance.
ASTIRRING DOCUMENT THAT
CARRIES CONVICTION.

CARRIES CONVICTION.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. Viii
liam R. Grace prepared his letter Of |
acceptance of the nomination for the |
Mayoralty, rendered him by the
United Democracy of the city. 1t
reached the hands of the Chairman
of the JOINT COMMITTEES. yesterday.
The document, which Is brief and
explicit, deals with the principal
questions which affect the national
interests of the people and his views
are of such sound and far-reaching
nature that they must command the
respect and support of every citizen.
NEW YORK, Oct. %, 1880.
To THE CoMMITTEE FROM TILE
DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION.
GENTLEMEN: On being notified
by you of my nomination tor the Of
fee of Mayor by the Convention
which you represent replied orally
that l accepted the nomination and
would formally notify you of my
acceptance in writing. l appreciate
the high honor conferred upon me
and recognize the grave responsible
tiles which the incumbency Of the
office would impose. 1 accept the
| trust confided to me as the represen-
tative of united Democracy, aDd if
elected shall endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office satisfactorily
to the public and with credit to my
self.
In dedicating my time and energy
to these duties, shall hope to ex-
ercise the same prudence, diligence
and constancy OF purpose which l
have always sought to impress upon
my commercial career. Efficiency
and economy of administration
should be promoted by every public
officer, and shall spare no exertion
to secure both. The debt of the
city, although considerably lessenet
of late years, must be kept down tt
the lowest, and by wise manage
ment of financial affairs gradually
extinguished. The parks whicl
adorn our metropolis should be pre-
served in order and neatness for the
benefit of the people, and all need
ed public improvements prosecuted
with vigor and economy. .fs
The system of sewerage upon whicl
depends in so great a degree the healtl
of the city requires watchfui care tina
malarial diseases may be prevented.
supply of water in abundance to al
parts OF the city is public necessity, ,an'
every proper means should be used
consistent with economy of expenditure
to meet the is of a rapidly-increas
ing population.
The commercial Importance of Ne'
Yolk demands that system OF dockag
for the vessels entering our harbC
= should be perfected, and that facilitie
for landing and transferring freisl
upon its water front should be increas
ed. This subject, with which my lon
! connection with the shipping bushes
!, had made me somewhat familiar, wonl
= receive from me faithful examination
= and should deem it my duty to II
. commend such measures in connectiO
: Herewith as would advance the il
. crea Sc the prosperity Of the city.
If elected, 1t shal be my aim TO pr
!. serve In its integrity the common scho'
y " system so long established and rega
10 ded with so much pride by the America
people. In any appointments which
NAV have to make in connection wit
- our school management, l shall not fa
>. to give full and proper recognition
the prevailing American sentiment
l. his regard. / believe that the cor
mon schools, established by the peop
- and esteemed by them as their richie
70 Inheritance, should be maintained
% them inyiolate, and shall favor liber
y appropriations frr their support. a
" expenditures of public moneys f
charitable purposes should be prudent
made, and the laws which regula
them faithfully enforced.
In discharglng the duty devolving up
Ia me in this connection, l will knt
neither sect nor creed, and act with enti
"A impartiality.
~ My name was presented for nominate
by one Of the two principal Democra
ns organizations Of the city, accepted by {
other, and approved by other iniuent
d, political associations. In so far as su
ed considerations may be taken into
Id count, | shall not be unjust to any
them, aud shall not forget that o.
nd my services to the whole public, aud sh
U. erdeavor to merit the appreciation OF
citizens whose first concern, irrespectl
MT of party considerations, is that the pub
m, service shall be honestly and efficient
he conducted
" accept the nomination of the Den
cratic party as it is rendered to me vii
GU out pledges to individuals or politi
organizations, and, If elected, shall d
of charge the duties of the high Office
Ter Mayor in the intei est Of all the peoI
ay Yours, very respectfully,
ath w. r, GRACE