New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14

the committee appointed by that body 10 wait you
TO inform you OF your nominati0n-your unanimous
nomination for the highest Office In the gift of the people
OF tins country 1t tis source Of great satisfaction to
the Committee In making this announcement that your
nomination secured not by partaan sub.erfuge
s S S of or
by sense OF patriotic duty One OF the ablest wsest
semDled has gwen you ms nominatlon with perfect
nnanimty. And since taat Convention adjourned,
we have constituents; have seen the
Democratic masses and the Conservative people OF this
that Convention 30 we bound 10 believe. as We do,
that your election will be an accomplished fact We
over the great principles OF American liberty will
still be the inheritance OF this people, and shall be for
ever. Aud Dow In the name OF the National Demo-
cratic party by virtue of the power ntrusted TO TINS
the honor to band to the secretary communcaon in
writing informing you officially OF your nomination.
General Hancock returned stately bow and
Secretary n. NJ. Bell read the following letter, to-
gether with the signatures of the committee at
tached to it:
NEw-YoRK July 49, 1880.
sIL The National Convention OF the Democratic
party which assembled at Cincinnati ON tho ga Of last
for the office OF President of the United States We
have been directed 10 Inform you OF your nomination
Tor this exalted uust. and It's acceptance. In
cordaDce with the uniform custom OF the Democratic
party the Convention have announced their views upon
the Important issues which before the country IN
series OF resolutions TO which we invite your attention
which the ID mocratIc party demand that the Govern
ment shall be conducted and they also emphaticaly
the party Ia power Its crimes against the constitution
and install their President w6oh have wrought so much
injury and shonort to our country.
1hat which chiefly inspired your nomination was the
fact that you had conspicuousy recognized and exem
pifed the yearnng OF the American people ior recon
sutIon with all jealous aud guarantees for the
rights Of persons and States.
Your nomination was not made alone because In the
midst OF arms illustrated the highest qualities OF
soldier but because when the war had ended and when
ia recognition OF your courage and fidelity you were
placed in command of part OF the Union undergoing
the process Of restoration and while you were thus
clothed with absolute power you used 1t not 10 subvert
but to sustain the civil laws and the rights they were es
Your fidelity TO those principles anifested the i'm
portant trusts heretofore coDded TO your care gives
National Government and assures the that
ndlssoluble indestructibe States and the Con-
for the boundaries of State and Federal authorities will
suffer n your bands that you viii maintain the
subOrdnation of the military TO the civil power aud Will
accomplish the publication Of the public service and
especially that the Government which we love VIII be
from the reproach stain Of sectional agitation or
nal zoe IN any shape or FORM
people upon this bright promise for the future OF our
country. wish also TO express to you personally the
have summoned you TO this high duty. and will aid you
III It's performance.
General Hancock, who had stood with hands
casped behind him, nervously casting sdelong
glances at the representative of illustrated news
paper who was sketchng him. placed his right hand
IN the breast of his coat and with two or three dig
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CoMaIrrEBi
appreciate the honor conferred upon me by the Ma
tional Democratic Convention lately assembled In Ciu
cnnati, and thank for courtesy In making
known that honor TO me. AS soon as time permits 10
give the subject that careful attention 70 H.
nature, accepting the nomination by the Democratic
party to the office of President OF the United States
The members of the committees and some promt-
nent politicians who had accompanied them. were
then introduced to General Hancock. With each
one the General had some words of friendly greet
ing, and In each case readily admitted the claims
made upon his recognition. To one gentleman whose
name he had failed to catch. he saidi "Why. OF
course, remember you IN - In '67"-he had evil
IDENTIFY forgotten the place and struck probable
date "Yes, and remember you at Cincinnati"
was the reply. 1--WE going 10 give you such a
majority in South Carolina" said another politi-
clan, " that there will be no trouble about the re-
turns" Why, how are you y cried the General,
IN pleased SURPRISE as he pushed his way toward
Abram s. Hewitt Mr. Hewitt, initiating the ways
of his late political leader. drew down the Generals
ear and gave his reply in a whisper. We are GO
ing to give you Nevada hope" said Mr.. Ellis, who
halls from that State. "I hope you'll try" was
the laconio reply of the Presidential candidate.
In the meantime Mr. English had entered the
room and taken up the position left vacant by
General Hancock. General Stockton and Secretary
Bell approached him and few others stood around
but very little interest was manifested in this part
of the proceedings the whole attention Of the
crowd being apparently centred In General Ham
cock. Nr. English is short man OF dark COM
plexion. His olosely-cropped beard is Just tnged
with gray and his long thin hair is brushed straight
back from rather narrow forehead. He was
dressed in black the coat having long skirts, and
the vest buttouing bgh mp to the throat, and he
Ia oil hot In ne hand
ously clasped in front during the reading OF the
committees letter. With his sOmbre garb and air
of solemn gravity he looked like minister about
to BEGIN funeral service. General Stockton said
Mr.. ENGLISH: Tie National Democratic Convention.
lat ely assembled s Cincinnati nominated you Tor the
unaniDy unparalleled and we were appointed COM
mttee to wait upon you at such time ana place az woad
and in writing. now have The honor OF eongraiu
on the parf Of the committee appointed by the
ton of the National Democratic party tDe oicial an
nOuncement OF your nomination, Whlcn Will DO ieao 10
you by the secretary.
Mr. Bell then read the following letter:
NEw-YoRK July 13, 1880.
Hon. W. II. ENGLISH.
DEAR SIR BY direction Of the National Democratic
Convention. which assembled at Cincinnati on June ~
last it became pleasing duty to notify You that you
U %eSe Of the United states
Your large experience in the affairs Of government
your hands your steaafst de voiion to Democratic prin
pes aud the of your prTnS ySn Te
and well qualified to perform the duties OF that hign
position and commended you 10 them Tor tue nOnlna
lion which they conferred.
While your personal qualities and your public services
well we'd this the action OF the Convention
was doubt DESIGNED not only to indicate their appre
citation OF yourself but well to testify their profound
respect for the Democracy Indane your State
with whose manly struggle you have been so long den
tncd and in whose glorious achievements you have
shared - .- a., NJ, -
The Convention forth its views upon the leading
poitcal issues which before the people In Il
sercs resolutions copy OF which we have me hohor
to present TO yOu. and to which your attention IL re-
speOtfully requested. ,.,
II is our earnest hope that these views may meet wh
your appreciation and that you Will accept the nonna
tion which s now rendered.
Mr. English, in reply, sad'