The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-14

ana especially IN that Government WHICH
we love, will he fall from rcDroacb or stain
OF sectional agitation or malice in any shape
or form. Rejoicing In common with the
masses OF the American people upon this
bright promise for the future OF our coun-
try. we wish also TO express to you person
ally our assuranc, OF the general esteem and
confidence which have summoned YOU to
This high duty, and viii aid In Its per-
Torrance. Your iellow-citiZens.
/ "JOHN w. STEVENSON,
president Of the Convention.
"Nichoids W. Ben, Secretary"
The Letter TO Mr. English.
July 10, 1885, Hon William n. English ;
Dear Slr,-By direction OF the Democratic
National Convention which assembled at
Cincinnati on June 22d last. II becomes our
pleasant duty TO notify YOU that YOU are
unanimously nominated by that body for
the office Of Vice-President Of the United
States. Your large experience in the af-
fairs OF the Government, your able dis
charge Of many trusts committed TO your
hands, your stcadfast devotion 10 Demo
cratic principles, and the uprightness OF
your private character, give assurances TO
the Democracy that YOU are worthy and
fwell qualified to perform the duties OF that
high position, and commended you TO them
for the nomination which they conferred.
While your personal qualities and your
public services well merited this honor. the
action Of the Convention was no doubt de-
signed not only 10 yndicate their apprecia-
ton OF Yourself, but rs well TO testify
their profound respect for The Democracy
OF Indiana, your native STATE, With whose
manly struggles you have been so
long identified, and in whose glorious
achievements YOU have shared The Con-
vcntion set forth its views upon the leading
political issues which are now before the
people in series Of resolutions, a copy OF
which we have the honor TO present to you.
and to which your attention is respectfully
requested. II is our earnest hope that these
views may meet with your appreciation. and
that YOU will accept the nomination which
is now rendered you. With sentiments OF
high esteem, We are respectfully,
JONI W. STEVENSON,
President Of the Convention.
Nicholas ~ Bel, Secretary.
Arrival and Reception of the Com
mittee.
NEW YORK, July 13.-The steamer
Fletcher. having on board the member
OF the committee OF the Democratic NatlOna
Convention. some OF the Democratic Ma
tiOnal Committee, quite 4 number OF Tho
Democratic Congressional Campaign Com
mittee, and many prominent politicians
landed at Governors Island at 1:40 +. NJ
The party proceeded TO General Hancock
residence. and were ushcred into the par
: lorS, where they were received by the Gen
era.
, GENERAL STOCKTON's ADDRESS.
General Stockton, addressing Genera
; Hancock, SAID "General Hancock, have
the honor to introduce TO yOn Geiera
Stevenson. the chairman Of the Democratic
National Convention recently assembled n
,, Cincinnati. | have also the honor OF pre-
sentino 10 YOU the committee appointed by
that body 10 wait upon YOU and noliIy you
OF your unai mouS nomination for The
highost Office in the Gift Of the people.
is source OF great satisfaction to the com
mittee in making their announcement t(
Won TO say that your nomination was not Sc
cured by solicitations OF personal or poiItl
cal friends. but was the spontaneous actor
of that Convention, actuated by patriotic
? dntv. One Of the ablc,t and wi>e>
bodies OF our COuntTymen ever assembled
: hss given YOU this nomination with perIec
: unaninlitv, and, General. since that Con
yention has adjourned, we Of that commit
tee have been to our homes we have seer
orr consiiluentS-the Democratic ma>Se
and Conservative people OF this country
and with one accord they ratify the action
OF that Convention. SO we are bound Il
behevc. as we do. that your election will b'
; an accomplished fact. We cannot doub
i if, ard we believe that when the elec
t ton is over the great principles o
American liberty will still be the inherit
ance OF this people, and shall be forever
} And now, in the name OF the natona
=, Democratic party, and by virtue OF The
power entrusted 10 this committee by tb'
. Convention, as It's chairman | have th'
honor to hand the secretary n communica
ton in writing informing you ofhclally o
, your nomination.
General Stockton then handed the secre
tary OF the committee, Mr.. Bell, the addres
signed by the committee, after which II wa
handed to General Hancock.
THE GENERALS REPLY.
General Hancock, in reply, said:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of The
Committee,-l appreciate the honor con
ierred upon me by the Democratic NatiOna
Convention lately assembled in Cincinnati
and thank YOU for your courtesy in maxim:
that honor known to me. As soon as th'
importance of the matter permits ! vii
. !
ance of my nomination for the office OF Ere
sident OF the United states"
Those present were introduced to Genera
Hancock, who bad Il few words OF welcome
for each.
GENERAL STOCKTON TO MR.. ENGLISH.
After few minutes spent in hand
, shaking. General Stockton, turning 10 Hon
: William II. English, laid
."The Cincinnati Convention with una
nimity unparalleled appointed us commit
, tee to wait upon you ut such time an(
: Mace as would be most agreeable to you Il
, inform YOU in person and in writing o
yOur nomination. now have the honor Il
, congratulate ourselves on the event and L
present YOU on The part Of the committed
, and in the name OF the Convention OF tn,
national Democratic party the Official an
nounctment OF your nomination."
Mr.. ENGLISH, IN REPLY,
spoke as follows:
! MIR. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Com
mttee,--As a practical businessman, no
much accustomed to lndireciOn OF action OF
decentralization OF speech. Will say plainly
: and in few words that | accept the higl
trust which YOU have rendered me with feel
ings OF profound gratitude, and that | vii
at an early date formally and II
writing make the acceptance which
am informed is usual on such oc
casons. In doing this | fully reaIlz'
e the great res ponSlbilty OF the situation, The
e care, turmoil, anxiety, Misrepresentation
and abuse when are certain 10 follow, an(
+ understand thoroughly that all the re
] sources and power of our political Zoe
Al