Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
NEW YORK.

members of the committee appointed by the Cincinnati convention to inform the Demo- cratic candidates of their nomination. Among the persons accompanying the committee by invitation were members of the Democratic National Committee Mir. Abram s. Hewitt, and Colonel J. M. Keating, of the Memphis Appeal When the party disembarked the members formed in procession, two and two, and walked to General Hancocks headquar- ters. They were received in the parlors of the house by General Hancock, who was in citizens dress. Mir. English and his son had previously arrived. Without delay ex-Senator Stockton, of New Jersey, the chairman of the committee of notification, addressed the Democratic candidate for the Presidency, in- troducing MT. Stevenson, the chairman of the Cincinnati convention, and the commit tee collectively, who made few remarks of congratulation MT. Nicholas M. Bell, of Missouri, the secretary of the committee, read the letters to the candidates The let ter to General Hancock reads as follows
 NEW YORK, July19, 1880.
 Sir-The National convention of the Demo- cratic party, which assembled at Cincinnati on the 22d of last month, unanimously nomi- mated you as their candidate for the office of President of the United States. We have been directed to inform you of your nomi- nation for this exalted trust and to ask it's accordance In accordance with the uniform custom of the Democratic party, the conven- tion have announced their views upon the important issues which are before the coun- try in series of resolutions to which we in- vite your attention. These resolutions em- body the general principles upon which the Democratic party demand that the govern ment shall be conducted, and they also em phatically condemn the maladministration of the government by the party now in power, it's crimes against the Constitution, and pecially against the rights of the people to choose and install their President, which have wrought so much injury and dishonor to our country.
 That which chiefly inspired your nomina- ton was the fact that you have conspicuous ly recognized and exemplifed the yearning of the American people for reconciliation and brotherhood under the Constitution, with all its jealous care and guaranties for the rights of persons and of States. Your nomination was not made alone because in the midst of arms you illustrated the highest qualities of the soldier, but because when the war had ended, and when in recognition of your cour- age and fidelity you were placed in command of part of the Union undergoing the pro- cess of restoration, and while you were thus clothed with absolute power, you used it not to subvert but to sustain the civil laws and the rights they were established to protect. Your fidelity to these principles man ifested in the important trusts hereto fore confded to your care gives proof that they will control your admin istration of ithe national government, and assures the country that an indissoluble un- ion of ofindestructible States and the Constitu- tion with its wise distribution of power and regard for the business of State and Federal authority will not suffer in your hands that you will maintain the subordination of the military to the civil power, and will accom- plish the purifcation of the public service, and especially that the government which we love will be free from the reproach or stain of sectional agitation malice in any shape or form.
 Rejoicing in common with the masses of the American people upon this bright prom ise of the future of our country, we wish to express to you personally the assurance of the general esteem and confidence which have summoned you to this high duty and will aid you in its performance.
 Your fellow citizens,
 JOHN w. STEVENSON,
 Pres't of the Convention
 NICHOLAS M BELL, Secretary.
 At the conclusion of the reading Senator Stockton handed the official copy to General Hancock who replied as follows:
 seMr Chairman and gentlemen of the com mittee-I appreciate the honor conferred upon me by the Democratic National conven- ton recently assembled at Cincinnati l thank you for your courtesy in making that honor known to me. As soon as the impor- tance of the matter permits l will prepare and send to you a formal acceptance of my nomination to the office of President of the United States''
 The General then shook each member of the committee by the hand and received the ,1a4, ,1f 4Iaoa nf
 The following is the letter to William H. English:
 Dear Sir-By direction of the National Democratic convention which assembled in Cincinnati on June 22d last, it becomes our pleasant duty to notify you that you unani- mously were nominated by that body for the ofice.of Vice President of the United States. Your large experience in the affairs of gov ernment, your able discharge of the many trusts committed to your hands, your stead fast devotion to Democratic principles and the uprightness of your private character are assurances to the Democracy that you are worthy and we'll qualified to perform the duties of that high position, and com mended you to them for the nomina- tion which they conferred. While your personal qualities and your pub lie services we'll merited this honor, the action of the convention no doubt de- signed not only to vindicate their apprecia- tion of yourself, but as well to testify their profoundsrespect for the Democracy of Indi- ana your native State, with whose manly struggles you have been so long identified, and in whose glorious achievements you have shared The convention set forth its views upon the leading political issues which are now before the people, in series of resolu- tions, a copy of which we have the honor to present to you, and t, which your attention is respectfully requested. It is our earnest hope that these views may meet with your approbation, and that you will accept the nomination which is now rendered.
 With sentiments of high esteem we are, respectfully yours,
 JOHN w. STEVENSON, ' President of Convention.
 NICHOLAS M BELL, Secretary.
 MT. English took the place he had vacated and was in turn notified of his nomination as vice president, and the letter of the commit tee was read by the secretary.
 MT. English replied briefly, and was then introduced to the members of the committee and others present. General Hancock re- mained eonversing with the visitors who con- tinued to pour in. After the lapse Of about half an hour the proceedings were brought to an end and the committee took ther depar- ture.
 Barnum's Mules Get Another Chance.
 NEw YORK, July 13.-The National Demo cratic Committee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel shortly after noon to-day. Ex-Senator William II. Barnum, of Connecticut, was reelected chairman of the committee by unanimous vote no other names being pre- sented Mr. Frederick O. Prince of Boston, reelected secretary. The committee remained in session but short time and ad- journed in order that its members might be present at the official tender of the nomina- tion to Messrs hancock and English. A brief session was held this evening, which was occupied in discussing the coming cam paign.
 Arthur's Letter in Course of PrePara-
 ton.
 NEW YORK, July I3.-General Chester A Arthur, Republican candidate for Vice Presi- dent of the United States, informed the agent of the National Associated Press to-