The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-07-03

during the late war Of the rebellion, ant
his record as an officer and US q man is gooC
one. We have naught 10 say against Il; OF
the contrary, we congratulate the Democracy
for having made so good nomination. We
believe General Hancock to be not only d
patriotic American citizen, but an honest
well meaning man. As such il is our purpos,
TO treat him throughout the campaign.
The Utica Aorniag HercJd says I'VE
deem il most fortunate thing for the nation
and its politics that the Democratic party ha,
selected Presidential candidate who Is per
sonally worthy to wear the highest honors
within the gift of the American people,
The Philadelphia Enquirer says Before
General Hancock was nominated it was moi
supposed that the Republicans would be
obliged to make a serious contest for the elee'
toral vote Of Pennsylvania, but his nomlna-
ton renders it incumbent upon them to enter
upon most active and aggressive campaign
in this State, in certain populous portions OF
which General Hancock has great personal
popularity.
The Altoona, Pa, Tribune says The
Democracy when they met in Cincinnati fully
realized the political situation, aud their &C
tons partook more Of the nature Of consulta.
ton than intense devotion TO the fortunes Of
any one Of the great number of Presidential
asprants. Hence the unanimous nomination
OF General Winfield Scott Hancock on the
second ballot. The Democrats nave certainly
displayed wisdom in their choice as he IS the
most available man they could have placed IN
the field. He is a great soldier, and has ren'
dered his country faithful, heroic and magni'
6eent services in the hour OF her greatest
need. His record is clean and brilliant, aud
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sentative OF principles.
The Baltimore american says;-The Dem
ocratic party at least includes nearly one. half
of the voters Of this country, and hence to con
demn its patriotism, integrity and fair intent
is to make an attack upon large part OF the
nation There is ms reason in the present
campaign for the croaking Of alarmists. We
believe that the interest OF the nation will be
much better in Republican hands than Demo.
cratic, but we congratulate the nation that the
Democratic party has presented so good and
true q man as General Hancock as It's candi.
date.
The Rutland, Vt. Herald says - Hancock
is the peer of Garfield in patriotic sacrifice
and more than his peer in splendid soldier.
ship. The Union gun We have hitherto train.
ed on the Democratic candidate must be
shifted from the candidate and directed on the
Democratic camp. Nor can we fairly say
longer that the South gives no earnest reason
OF a desire for Cancellation when she is willing
to vote for Union soldier whose trcnchant
arm wrought rs much destruction in her ranks
as longstreet did in our own. The candidacy
of Hancock is rpst formidable; il will carry
by storm many simple, honest Union soldiers
who followed his flag
Mr. &. G. Bennett, editor ofthe Burlington,
VI, Herald, (Republican,) was present on
the battle field when Gen. Hancock was wound.
ed and helped care for him. In a recent is.
sue of his paper We hnd the following strong.
est possible Endorsement Of the General: I'll
Hancock is nominated the Republican party
will find Eight on its hands that it never knew
before, The old Union guns and drums aud
flags Of the Republican camp would be effect.
ually nulliiied and our vast battery effectually
spiked with great mass Of voters that ordi
narily seek our camp. Gen. Hancock's blood,
split by rebel bullet, once stained our fog.
ers, but this is the only way in which we should
wish TO have his blood ON our hands. We
should hate tremendously 20 vote or fight
against him. His loyalty, gallantry and hon
esty were never questioned, and candidate
more dangerous TO Republican success could
not be set up by the Democrats
WHAT THE INDEPENDENT rREss SAY.
The New York Herald says Gen. Hancock
is a man Of his own mind. Il will be said, OF
course, that he is a military mani bat the re.
ply may well be made that il is surely good
sign that Democrats Of all sections united cor
daily in his nomination.
The Philadelphia Record says:-As be.
tween General Hancock and General Garfield
independent voters will 6nd little difficulty In
making choice. Putting no faith in the
platforms promulgated by either party, and
taking no stock in their promises, the Record,
us at present advised, declares for Hancock
aud English. The best hope Of the country
lies in u change of administration. The marty
IN power is thoroughly corrupt and there Is
no promise of amendment in the election oi
GARFIELD and Arthur, who in some sense re.
present the corruption it is desirable to end.
Let us have n change.
The Philadelphia Ledger says :-In making
their choice for the Presidency the Democrats
took one Of the two men who are, beyond ali
doubt, their most desirable candidates. Sen.
aior Bayard is the other. Both are men of
high character and distinction, Justly standing
high in the favor of their country, and either
is u far more formidable candidate than any
other in the list before the convention. The
war issue continuing to be uppernost 10 party
politics, notwithstanding the lapse OF fifteen
years since the suppression ct the rebellion,
II is this which constrains CONVENTIONS to turn
their attention to military celebrities, and il is
this which moved the Cincinnati Convention
10 concentrate on General Hancock, who is
by far the strongest candidate the Democrats
could have put in the field.
The Providence Press says :-General Han.
cock is a clean man, personally and officially;
loyal man and brave, and Of mar kthi ability,
lie is n Democrat without the intermixture az
ismsi one OF the old school, aud il elected will
administer the Government upon Democratic
principles lie is not dark horse, bat il is
believed that he will unite the party perfectly
and give his old companion ia arms and in
peace, General Garfield, a close contest. We
are glad that the Democrats have nominated
SO good, true and loyal may
The Boston Herald says The Democratic
convention has done well. The nomination
Of the gallant aud patriotic Union soldier,
Hancock, is probably as strong u nomination
to put before the people as could have been
made.
The San Francisco Cal says The nomi.
nation Is worthy one, which will unite the
Democracy and render the canvass on both
sides respectable.
The New York San ia ardent in is support
OF Hancock and English, and AT the same time
Is pouring hot shot at Garfield aud Arthur.
WHAT WASHINGTON OFFICIALS SAY.
General Sherman says Hancock is an ex.
ceilent soldier and gentleman. The members
Of Sherman's stat speak in the highesr terms
sf Hancock.
General McCook said Hancock had a pure
record, and his connection with Mrs. Surratt !
execution was nothing more than any other
SOLDIERS who was obeying orders.
Postmaster General Key said the noulina.
ion was a good one.
First Assistant Postmaster. General Tyner
says'--"The nomination is an exceedingly
strong one. -
Third Assistant Postmaster. General Hazen
says ;--"Ihe hardest man in the Democratic
party for the Republicans to beat.
Gen. williamson, Of the land Office. saw
~ know Gen. Hancock well; he is fine man,
llis nomination by the Democracy insures a
good president, no matter which party may
be successful "
Assistant Secretary Bell says:-"A very
strong nomination for the Democrats. They
could not be expected 10 blunder for an time .
Hon. Arthur Macarthur, Of Wisconsin. as.
sociaie justice Of the District Supreme Court.
says IAN exceedingly strong nomination y
Col. Amos Webster, late OF Gen. Grant .
staff, register Of villa Of the District, saws, ~
mot better man than Gen. Hancock iiying
and very strong ticket"
Hon. Josiah Dent, president Of the District
Commissioners, says ia splendid ticket. .
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