The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-08-05
HANCOCK's
The Weakest Kind OF DOcu-
mcnt.
GovERSoR's ISLAND,

oi my h|OAihdllOn 10 tlc once OF Grcsi'
ident OF the United States by the Ma,
tional Democratic Convention lately
assembled in Cincinnati.
| accept the nomination with CRATE
ful appreciation Of the confidence re,
posed in me. The principles %cnunciated
by the convention are those | have
cherished in the past, and | shall en-
deayOr 10 maintain in the future. The
18th, lllh and 18th amendments to the
Constitution of the United States, en-
bodying the rcsulI OF the war for the
Union, are inviolable. If called to the
Presidency, | should deem 1t my duty
to resist with all Of my power any at
tempt TO impair or cvade the full force
and effect of the Constitution, which In
every article section and amendment is
the supreme law Of the land. The Con-
stitution forms the basis of the Govern
ment of the United States, The pow
ers granted by it 20 the legislative, ex-
ecntive and Judicial departments de-
fine and limit the authority of the Gen
eral Government. The powers not del
egated to the United States by the Con-
stitut!On nor prohibited by il to the
States, belong to the States respectively
or to the people. The General and
State Governments each acting in its
own sphere without trenching on the
lawful jurisdiction of the other, con-
stitutes this Union, comprising the
General Government with general
powers and State governments with
State powers for purposes local TO the
States. This is Il political policy, the
foundations of which were laid in the
p%rOfOundcst wisdom. This is the Union
our fathers made and which has been
so respective abroad and is henGticient
ut hoRC. Tried by blood and fire, il
stands to-day Il model form of free pop
ular government, a political system
rightly administered has beeH
and will continuc to be the admiration
Df the world. May we not say nearly
the words Of Washington, Unity Of
which constitutes us M
people, is justly dear to u.s." 1t is the
main pillar in the edilice of Il real
independence. the support of our peace
and prosperity and of that liber-
ty we 50 highly prize and intend at eY
cry hazard to preserve. But no form
of government however carefully de-
yi$2d, no principles however sound,
will protect the rights of the people UNI
less the administration is faithful and
Efficient. 1t is the vital principle in our
,ystem that neither fraud nor force
must be allowed to subvert the rights
If the people. When fraud, violence
" incompetence controls the u0blcSt
Constitutions and wiScst laws are use
less. The bayonct is not the fit iHstru-
ncnt for collecting the votes Of free
men. 1t is only by Il full vote, free
ballot and fair count that the people
,an rulein fact, us required by the the
Dry of our Government. Take this
foundation away and the whole struc-
surc falls.
Public Office is Il trust-not n bounty
bestowed upon the holder. No in
competent or dishonest person slloNld
,vcr he intruSted with it, or if appCin-
ed, they should be promptly elected.
llhG basis of substantial practical civil
reform must first be established
~ the people in filling elective offices.
f they tiX q high standard Of qualili&A-
ions for office, and sternly reject tho
corrupt and incompetent, the result
yil! Ae decisive in governing the action
If the sayVants in whom they c%ntrust
with the appointing power.
The war for the Union was success
'ully closed more than Ii years ago.
All classes Of Il people must share
like in the blessings Of the Union,
ire equally concerned in its perpctuity,
md Il proper administration of the pub
iC affairs. We are in Il state of pro-
'Ound peace. IlencefOrth let it be our
purpose TO cultivate sentiments of
friendship and no animosity against
)ur fellow-citizens.
Our AtateYiai interests varied and pro-
,rcssivc, demand our constant and
efforts. \ scdulous and scrupu-
Gus care of public credit. together
With Il Wise and economical Rlanage-
nent Of our Governmental expenditures
hould be maintained in order that la
oor may be lightly burdencd; aud that
IL persons may be protected in their
lights to the fruits Of their own indus
ry. The time has come to enjoy the
benefits Of reconciliation.
As one people we haye common inter
Let us encourage the harmony
nd generous rivalry among our lam
gushing merchant marine, and extend
'ur commerce with foreign countries
ssist our merchants, manufacturers
nd producers to develop Il vast nat
Iral resources and increase the pros
'erity and happiness Of our people.
If elected, shall, with Divine favor,
lbor with what ability | possess to
.lSchargc my duties with fidelity ac-
to my con yictions, and shall
AXE care to protect and defend the I'M
On and to ace that the laws be faith
ully and equally executed in all parts
+ the country alike. | will assume
he responsibility fully sensible Of the