The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-02
Hancock and Englist /.
HOW the NOMINATIONS ARE RECEIVED At yARiou
PLACES.

The ex- Confederate soldiers, upon the receipt of
the intelligence Of General lancock's nomina-
tion, fired salute of 100 guns.
Wilmington, ~ c., June 24.-The nomination
of Hancock was received here with enthusiastic
demonstrations by the Democrats. Flags are
flying and the Cape Fear Light Artillery are fir.
ing n salute Of 100 guns in honor Of the event.
Columbus Ga, JUne 24.-Specials to the En-
guirer-Sun from all parts Of Georgii say the
nomination of Hancock and English rs received
with universal satisfaction and endorsem6nt.--
In this city the enthusiasm is unbounded.
4ugustd, Ca, June 24.--Great enthusiasm
prevails here over the nomination of Hancock.
Everybody is satisfied. A salute of SO guns WAS
fired.
Charlotte ". c., June 24.-The news of tho
nomination of Hancock was received here with
an outburst Of genuine enthusiasm: A salWe
of 100 guns was fired, and preparations are max
ing for grand ratification meeting The o.
serUer will say tomorrow that he will unite the
South as none but Seymour could.
Rdicigh ". g., June 24.--The nomination of
Hancock and English was greeted with great
enthusiasm in all parts of the State. Raiegr
fired salue Of 100 guns
Charleston, s. c., June 24.-The nomination.
of Hancock received here with the utmos.
enthusiasm. The national colors were displayed
everywhere throughout the city, and n salute
of 100 guns was fired in honor of the nominal
ton.
KnorvHle, Tenn, June 24-The nomination.
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A salute Of 100 guns was fired by the ex-COn-
felerates from the battery of the University Of
Tennessee.
Boston, June 24.-Dispatches from various
points throughout New England mention tile en-
thusiastc rejoicing of the Democracy over the
Cincinnati nominations.
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS OF TIE NOMINATION.
New York, June 24.-The Staats Zeitung
! strongly approves the Cincinnati nominations
and considers the result reached by the Conven-
ton sign of improvement in the condition Of
the country.
Ncw York, Junc 24.-The San says the nomi-
nation of General Hancock presents the same
great issue which would have been presented by
the nomination of Mr.. Tiljcn, although it haf
| hoped that the latter would be nominated by the
Convention.
ThiadcLphio, Pa. Tune 24-Thc Record will
say: "The nomination of General Hancock
probably the clearest solution of the difficulties
which beset the choice at Cincinnati. Probably
among all the candidates named there was not
| n safer nominee"
| The Times says: General Hancock gives the
Democracy better record than it has given it.
self and he is vastly stronger than the party in
| the State and nation. Ills candidacy strips the
contest of the last vestge Of secionalism and
| leaves the Republicans with attribute outside
of the inherent merits of their candidate"
| The Ledger says: General Hancock is by
| far the strongest candidate The Democrats could
have put in the field
| WHAT GENERAL SHERMAN SAYS OF HANCOCK.
| Washington, June 24.-Gencral Sherman was
| asked 10y repotcr to-day what lie thought Of
| General lancock's nomination. The General
replied that he did not have anything to do with
| politics. But il you will sit down." he added.
land write the best thing that be put in
| language about General Hancock an officer
and gentleman, | will sign it without hesita-
| ton. The army officers Oh duty at the War De-
| Partmcnt 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 llancock-that he is one of the finest Off
| GERS i'll the army and one of the best men in the
| country. The Democratic nominee is popular
among all the officers and men in the service
| THE POSTMASTER GENERALS OPINION.
| Wushmgtor Junt 4.--Postmastor General
Key said the nomination of General Hancock is
| the strongest they Uhc Dcmocrats) could ha,c
made. lie has Il good record as n soldier, an,t
has no political record to answer for. Assistant
| Postmaster General Tyncr says no stronger nom
| ination could have been made by the Democrat
ic party.
| GENRAL HANCOCK CONGRATULATED.
New York, Junc "a. General Hancock re-
ccived the following cungraululory kilograms
| this afternoon
Il cordially congratulate you on your nomi.
nation.
"(Signed) SAMUEL j. TILDEN."
81 just have thrown you our solid vote and
| congratulate you Oh your nomination.
"(Signed) WM. a. WALLACE.
"Senator of Pennsylvania"
| Hon. Daniel Dougherry, of Pennsylvania, sent
| the following:
| "lou are our nominee with congratulations"
| Senator William Pinckncy White, of Mary
| land, telcgraphcd: "llcarty congratulations
| to the next President Of the Untcd States"
General Joseph f. Johnson, member of Com
gress from Virginia, sent greeting as follows -
The nomination makes me much gladdcr than
| you.'
| Senator Randolph, of New Jersey, tele-
gra! he'd: "My hearty congratulations, and
New Jerseys will stand by you rs their
sircs did by the Revolutionary hero"
! IhHadcLphin, Junc 2i.-lhc news of the nom
! imation of Hancock and English was received
with very general satisfaction in this city by all
classes. The Republicans believe the nomina-
ton Of Hancock is strong one, and the Dem
ocrats are highly g:nlilicd, and say he will GER
| iainiy carry the State and possibly the CITY,
| There has been no demonstration of Il public
| character. Great preparations are being made
| for the reception "i ine Cincinnati delegates and
the Americus and kania Clubs OF their return
home to morrow.
SENATOR BAlAEo ENDORSES iIE NoMINATIoS.
WILMINGTON, Dci., Junc u Senator Bayar,t
Is at his residence III the suburbs of this city,
and when approached this evening in references
| to the nomination, sa'd he Thought the Convcn
ton had done its work we'll. and that General
Hancock was strong candidate, his military and
civil record being unhlcmi<hcd. lie called at.
tenton Ia The fact that Delaware vote was c:.st
tor Hancock III the Convention OF 1868. Mr.
Bayard heartily endorses the ticket. and has scIt
congratulatory telegram 10 General Hancock,
| and received IA reply. Owing TO the dSappont-
mcnt at Bayards defeat there is little cnihusi<
here the nOmi nntio b,t tlc,