The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-10-23

The general and State Governments, each
acting in its own sphere without trenchirg
upon the lawful Jurisdiction Of the other, con
stikute the Union. This Union, comprising
General Government with general powers, and
State Government with State powers for pur-
poses local to the States, is polily, the foun
aations Of which were laid IN the profoundest
wisdom. = Gen. Hancock.
No form Of government however carefully
devised, no principles however sound, will
protect the rights OF the people, unless the
administration Is faithful and Efficient Gen.
Hasicock.
It is vital principle in our system that
neither fraud nor force must be allowed 10
snbvert the rights ofthc people. When fraud,
violence orincumpetence controls, the noblest
constitutions and wisest laws are useless
Gen. Hancock.
Tits only BY a full vote, free ballot, and fair
count that the people can rule in fact as re-
qrired by the theory Of our Government =
Take this foundation away and the whole
structure falls.--GeH. Hancock
Public Office is a trust, not bounty be-
slowed upon the holder no incompetent or
dishonest pers0as should ever be intrusted
with il, or ifappointed, they should be prompt.
y elected, Gen. Hancock.
The basis Of substantial, practical civil
service reform must FIRST be established by the
people in filling the elective Offices il they tx
q high standard Of qualifications for Office, and
sternly reject the corrupt and incompetent,
the result will be decisive in governing the
action Of the servants whom they intrust with
appointing power.-G Gen. Hancock.
The Constitution forms the basis Of the
Government Of the United States. The pow
ers granted BY il to the Legislative, executive,
and judicial departments define and limit the
authority Of the general Government powers
not delegated TO the United States by the Con-
siitution, nor prohibited by il TO the States,
belong to the States respectively, or to the
people.--Gen. Hancock.
An classes Of our people must share alike
in the blessings Of the Union, aud are equally
concerned in its perpetuity, and in the proper
administration Of public affairs Gen. Haa-
cock.
Henceforth let Il be our purpose TO cultivate
sentiments Of friendship and not Of amnesty,
among our fellow citizens. Gen. Hancock
A sednlons and serupulous care Of the pub
lie credit, together with wise and eeonomi-
cal management Of our governmental expendi-
lures, should be maintained in order that labor
may be lightly hardened, and that al persons
may be protected in their rights to the fruits
Of their own industry. - Gen. Haaeock.
Ifelected | shall, with the Divine favor,
labor with what ability possess to discharge
my duties with fidelity, according to my con
victions, and shall take care to protect and
defend the Union, and TO see that the laws be
faithfully and equally executed in all parts of
the country alike. | will assume the respon-
sibility, fully sensible Of the fact that 10 ad
minister rightly the functions Of government
is to discharge the most sacred duty that can
devolve upon an American citizen Gen.
Hancock.
The time has come 10 enjoy the substantial
benefits Of reconciliation. As one people we
have common interests. Let us encourage
the harmony and generous rivalry among our
own Industries which will revive our languish.
Jog merchant marine, extend our commerce
with foreign nations, assist our merchants,
manufacturers, and producers to develop our
vast natural resources, aud increase the pros
perisy and happiness Of our people. Gen.
Hancock