The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-08-06


iiut rnNuH'- isIANp,
Nav Nong CRY, July 30, 1880
GrNrLgNES 1 have the honor to &C
knowledge the receipt n your letter o
Jnly -, 1850, appri'ing me formally o
my nomination 10 the office Of President
II the United States, by the "Nationa
Democratic Convention laicly assemble,
in Cincinnati. ! accept the nomination
With grateful appreciation Of the confidence
rcpo-ei in me.
The principles enumerated by the Con.
vcniion are those ! have cherished in Tho
past, aud shall lcndeavor 10 msintain In
the fniare. THE Thirteenth, Fourteenth
aud iillecnlh Amendment. 10 ihcConslilu.
ton II the Unitcd States cmbodying the
results 4 the var ior The Union, are IN.
yiolablc II calle,i TO the Presidency
nd deem Il my duty 10 resist with all
my power any attempt 10 impairor eysde
the full for,e and elect 81 the Constitution,
which ia every article, section and amcnd-
meni i the soIatme Law Of the lsnd. N'
The Constitution furms the basis Of the
Government Of the United States. The
powcr. granted by il To the Legislative.
Executive and Judicial Department. define
and limit the mthority 81 the General
Government. Power. not delegated 10 the
United States by the Constitution, nor
prohibited by 1t to the States, belong to the
States respectively, OF to the people The
General and State Governments, each act.
ing in IL. own sphere, without ircnching
upon the lawful jurisdiction u the other
constitute the Union.
This Union, comprising a General Gov
eminent with general powers, and State
Government With state power. ior purpos-
6 local to State. l. Poliiy the iounda.
ton. Of which were laid in the profoundesi
wisdom
Thi. Is the Mon our father. made, and
which has been 20 respected abroad aud 20
benedoent At home Tried BY blood and
ire, It stands to-day a model form Of free
popular Government, a political system
which, rightfully administered, Ia. been,
and will continue % he tie admiration Of
world. MAY We Dot ay nearly 10 the
wofdsof Washington. The unity ofthe Gov.
eminent which CONSTITUTES a. one people
l. Justly dear 60 ~; Il l. the niain piilsr in
the caidcc Of our real independence, the
support Of our peace, safeiy and prosperi-
", and Of that Liberty We ~ highly prize
and intend at every hasiri - preserve.
but no form Of Government however
carefully devised, no principles however
. sound, will protect the rights Of the pco.
lle miles, the Administration r. faithful
and efficient II Il aviial principle. in
our system that neither fraud nor force
must he allowed to subveri the rights Of
people. When imud, violence or incom-
peiencc controls, the notlcst constitution
and wiscst Laws are usclc.s. The bayonel
Is not ia in.irumcnt for collecting the
votes Of fgecnnn. Il !. only BY fall vote
frec ballot npi lair count that rolle cn
rule IN iatt ~ nquirsi by lie the theory Of
our Government Take this foundation
away and the whole structure falls.
Public office 3 uusG moi a hoBniy h.
slowed upon the holder. No incompetent
or dishonest Icn.un- should ever he in
trusted with il, or Il appointed, they should
promptly be ciecled. Our material inter
est- are varied and progrcssise. aud dc
mand our constant and united efforts. A
-edulous and sorupnlous care II pui,lic
credit, together with wise and economical
management Of our governmental eSpendi-
lures, should be- maintained, in order that
labor may he lightly hardened, and that
al person.may he protected in their rights
To the fruits Of their own industry. r.I
The tine has come to enjoy the substan-
lial benefits OF reoncilialion As one poo
pie We have common interests. Let NJ On.
courage harmony and generous rivalry
apong our own industries, which will re-
yiye our languishing merchant marine, ex-
tend our commerce with lorcign Nations,
assist our merchants, manufacturers and
producers 10 develop our vast National re-
sources and increase the prosperity aud
happiness Of our people
II elected, shall, with divine favor,
labor with what ability possess 10 dis
charge my duties with fidelity, according
10 my convictions, and shall take care 10
protect and defend the Union, and TO see
that the laws be faithfully and equally
executed in all parts Of theoouniry alike.
| will assume the responsibility, fully sen
sible Of the fact that to administer rightly
the functions Of the Government Is to dis
charge the most sacred duty that can de
yolye upon AN American citizen.
am, very respectfully Yours,
w. IS HANoocK.
To Hon. John W, Stevens President Of
the Conventions Hon. John 4. Stock
ton, Chairman, aud Others Of the Com
of the National Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Engiish's letter.
.lSDIASAroLIs, lSD, July 80, 1850.
To Hon. John W. Stevenson, President Of
the Conventions Hon. John 4. stockton,
Chairman, and other members Of the
Committee OF Medication,
GENTLEMEN-l have nov the honor TO