Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-06-25
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.


9Th Dist-wILLIAM W. PRICE.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
This body, fresh from the people, assem-
bled on Tuesday last at Cincinnati. No |
convention since the formation of parties in |
the conduct Of our government has given
rise to so much speculation or created such
deep and universal feeling of interest.
BY the awakening of sectional animosi-
ties, the establishment Of an unwise policy, |
or the selection of men who could neither
arouse any enthusiasm nor receive the whole
strength of the party, 1t has very generally
been predicted by every truly patriotic citi-
zen, would bring about serious state of
affairs in the progress Of our government.
But it is deeply gratifying to know and feel
that we have been spared these evils and
that every member seemed to pursue that
course which would give us the best and
strongest man. Harmony of sentiment was
only equalled by the fervor and careful con-
sideration that patriotic sentiment suggested
in the course Of its sittings.
The selection of Judge Hoadley as Tempo
rary Chairman was a judicious and splendid
move. He was the right man in the right
place. He has sounded the keynote Of the
great campaign of 1880, which is reverber-
ating throughout the land, awakening and
arousing degree of enthusiasm which is
significant of the triumph and vindication
of that party Of which he was the honored
exponent on the assembling of the conven-
ton.
II was most terrible and whitening ar
raignment of the misdeeds of the Radical
party, the abuse of power and corruption of
Office which has so notably marked its pro-
gress
II was an eloquent, able and convincing
vindication of Democratic principles. 1t
was a singing rebuke to that portion Of
the Radical party who attempted the further
elevation of Gen. Grant-thereby inaugural
ing dangerous precedent
The further election of Hon. j. w. Steven
son was another step in the right direction.
vi NtNNOu0iul iu6 SpNlt ~ III ANu-
tional and State politics and is thoroughly
appreciatiye of the exigences of the time,
and will bring in the execution of the duties
of the office judgment and prudence.
The formation of the several committees
We're all made with view TO their fitness,
and among the names mentioned, we recog-
nize men who have been prominent in the
party for years and enjoying to a great ex-
tent the confidence of the American people
The rapidty with which the convention
organized, and the earnestness with which
it set to work, was one Of the best evidences
that the members were impressed with the
idea that they had assembled in the interest
of the public good.
The names ofthe several candidates US they
were presented by their respective friends
were received with wild enthusiasm. that
of Gen. Hancock being the most marked.
The platform. of which we have not yet
seen copy and of which we base or ideas
only from associated press dispatch reports,
will meet the earnest aud cordial endorse
ment nf the Democratic party. il was prigi
nally drawn 10y Mr. Watterson, of Ken
lucky, but was afterwards referred To Il sub
committee for revision. OF which number
Mr.. Gwinn Of this State was Il member.
The platform is strong in its condemnation
of election frauds The tariff plank was
arranged In suit the delegates from Pennsyl
vania, whilst what is called Chinese plank
is inserted to meet the wishes Of the Pacific
Coast.
Whilst engaged in writing the preceding
paragraph the wires have brought as the
glorious news of the nomination OF Winfield
Scott Hancock. In the language Uf the
gifted and eloquent Daniels, of Virginia, who
raid. in speaking of this nomination, Elan
cocks nomination would mean insianiane-
Gus and constant aggression. Il would -ay
fo all the land, We move On The Enemy.
works tomorrow Nominate Hancock and
they would hear the music Of the cheer q
the boy who wore the blue mingled with
those Of them who wore the grey
The convention has in our judgment sc;ei
wisely in the nomination Of ihi. gallant -.
dier and public+piritod citizen. lie DIS
not come TO us as The Offspring of rings
and cliqutr. bnt appear with fall Credentials
endorsed aud delivered by the great Ma
tional Democratic party Of the country In
convention assembled
The nomination 81 Gen. Hancock will
arouse degree Of honest pride AID enihusi-
asm with the inAsses Of the pcople such -
characterized our presidential election when
purity of character, ability aid patriotism
were the passport 10 public snppnr,. Hi
triumphant election by the sovereign voice
u the p'sple and biz administration Of the
government Ia full accord with DemOcntic
policy will rest'rc che people D. vigorous
prosperity and impair security in the per
ptuiiy Of our Institutions and extend Che
haliowed blessings that rigainlly isslsng to
the saIne
There i truly music in the air a. aie
glad iidngs 81 this nomination has ls.n
wired Ia all part Of The country. The old
Democrats war-wboop will l., heard a. in
daysof yore. and VICTORY iscslo The watch.
word until the people shall have the a,.por-
funiiy II raiifying the action 81 the Con
vention.
Ia February lat We gave. al some lci.gih.
our views IN relation ~ the nomination II 4
General IIanoock, which We in part rcpro-
duce,