The daily gazette., 1880-08-25
WILMINGTON. DEL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST o. lss0 .

and suggested that it would be better
to follow the usual Gu stom and make
the platform before selecting the can
didates TO stand upon it.
Said Mr.. Turner-"Mr. Martin ia so
good Democrat that Lie will be prepar-
ed In advance TO stand upon any plat
form the Democrats Of Delaware NAV
make for him."
At this moment tho Committee on
Resolutions Game into the convention
and Immediately reported, through Hon.
James l.. Wolcott, the following
PLATFoRM:
The Democrats OF Delaware. represent-
ed by delegates In this convention an :
nonnce;
Flrst.-Their adherents and attachment
TO the principles and policy OF the Demo.
cratic party as illustrated in its past his
Tory. aud alter that their observance Ia
the ada inistration OF government will
best secure the welfare and happiness OF
the Anne rtcan people.
Second.-Tbat they do most cordially
| endorse and ratify the nomination ot
Whit. III Scott Hancock for President.
anu William III English fur Vice Presi-
ueht, made atti' I.unati, aud pledge to
said nomino o., us the tXponehts Of the
W. 'ihCipioS VI representative pOv-
ernment, their earnest and united sun.
port.
Third That they fully approve and
endorse the platform adopted b, NE.
late Democratic Convention, .uu iusis
that the maintenance % the princiD n
there eDunciatrd Is the only IneaDs by
which 10 'ecure not only the perpetua-
ton of free government in the land, but
!he peace, prosperity, aad harp...ss of
the people.
Fourth aIG while APPROVING The
resolutions adopted al Clucl n.h With
out qualification, they deem it pruper L..
emphasize especially their approval of
the condemnation therein of the fraud
Dy which the people of the country were
deprived of their duly elected President
In 1876, and to further declare that a r.
petition OF such grave crime agaiusI
our elective system of government
should not be permitted.
Sixth. THAI the rapid reduction of the
public debt in his State, and the main
teDance of her credit with low rate Of
tixa;ion. is attributable to wise and econ
cmical administration of the State Gov
ernment, which entities the Democratic
party to the continued support aud con,
ridepce of the people.
SevenLh.-That experience demon
stia that the Continuance of the GOV
trnment of the State of Delaware in tb
hands of the Democratic party Is abso-
lutely necessary TO the proper admins
tration of her own internal affairs State
and county, and the protection of the
rights ami II berties OF the people against
the efforts of the leaders OF the Repubh-
can ! arty TO encroach upon the same.
ghth.-That they denouLc. the ap-
pointment of Federal super yisors of
elections in this State al an unauthor-
lied assumption of power and the result
OF dellDerate conspiracy on the part of
she leaders of The Republican party to
intimidate The sworn Officers of the law
IA the performance of their Off cal duty,
ana TO dest oy the freedom of the bal
lot. That they utteil ly danounce the eff
forts OF he Republican party to awaken
'ec'ional aDiIDosity aud strife, by their
Speakers and press, for the purpose of
retaining power at the expense of ma
tlonai peace aud prosperity, thus show
ing that they prefer sectional Victory
TO the harmony of the whole nation.
Ninth They hereby most sincerely
endorse the action of Tho Senators and
Representative in Congress, in their
bold and determined defense of the prin-
cipIes of the Constitr ion and their ac.
tive efforts to secure and perpetuate Che
rights of the people,
Applause greeted the reading of the
platform, and it was adopted unani-
mously.
Then Mr.. Turner's motion to nomi-
nate Col. Martin by acclamation pre-
vailed, amid the enthusiastic applause
of the delegates.
Messrs. George O'Neill, Cornelius j.
Hall anu VIM. A. Scribner were APP
pointed committee to wait upon Mr.
Martin and inform him OF his nonlina
tion,
The candidates for electors were then
chosen.
Henry Eekel nominated CHAs. b.
LORE, of New Castle col lnty.
G.. j. Hall nominated DR, ALBERT
WHITLEY, IF Kent county.
Loxley r, Jacobs nom mated GEORGE
RUSSELL, Of Suss, X county.
The nominations were made una..i-
mously,by atclamat:on.
The following State Central Commit
lee was elected, Mr.. Sh tpley nominal.
inS Tor New Castle county, Mr.. Hall for
Kent, and Or. Elesood for Sussex:
New Castle county-Robert III. Tay-
lor, Columbus Watkins, DR.. Swithin
Chandler.
Kent-JohE F. Salisbury, Henry c.
Woleott, David Reese.
Sussex-Willian F. q Cansey, Ele w.
Tunnel, DR.. q. ii, Richards.
Harry Sharpley, K. I. Cooper and w.
Ii. Boyce were appointed committee
To take up collection Tor the janitor.
The committee appointed to wait
upon Hon. Edward l.. Martin and inform
nim of his nomination, then entered
the hall, escortiug the nominee, whose |
appearances was greeted with applause.
Col. Martin was taken upon the platform |
and presented to the Convention by |
chairman Ellegood.
COL. MARTINS Address.
MI President and Gentlemen of tie Con-
pentiOn: There are times when Inn |
suage is too poor to express the emit
lions of the heart, and | feel most srnsi. |
bly, the poverty Of language oD this Occa-
ion. l am profoundly grateful for tie |
expression Of the confidence |
md esteem of the Dem ocrhtic party of |
Delaware. pledge my best Efforts 10
Carry your standard to victory, and II |
the action of this Conventl on is ratified
by The people, all the energy and abilit,