The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-03

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eral ana gtaee GovernRentss Each
I'm aas Respective sphere, MnSt BE
Mmamemlmed--I'he Amendments are
OF Equal Force with she Comstitm.
tsom-The war has been LonG Over
Let NJ Work Together for our
Common Country.
New YoRK, July SO.-The following is
General Hancock's letter of acceptance:
t GovERNoR's ISLAND,
New YoRK CRY, July 30.
Gentlemen !: have the honor TO acknowledge
the receipt of yoar letter Of July 49, 1880, apprs
ing me formally of my nomination to the Office Of
President Of The United States BY the National
Democratic Convention lately assembled In Gin.
cinnati. accept the nomination with grateful
appreciation Of the confidence repoeed In me.
The principles eDunciated by the Convention
are those have cherished In the past and shall
endeavor TO mdntain in the future.
THE 1SrH, l4TH AND 18TH AMENDMENTS
to the Constitution of the United States embody-
ing the results Of the war for the Union are inev-
table If calledto the Presidency, / should deem
1t my duty to esist, with all my power, any at
tempt to impair or evade the full force Of the
Constitution, which, in every article, section and
amendment, /, the supreme law of the land. The
Constitution brms the basis of the government
of the United States. The powers granted by it
to the legislative, executive and judicial depart
ment define md limit the authority Of the gen.
eral government Powers not delegated to the
United States by the Constitution nor prohibited
by it to the Safes belong to the States respective
ly or to the people In general; and the State
governments, each acting in its own sphere with
out renchinl upon the lawful Jurisdiction OF the
Others constitute the Union. This Union, COM
prisiDg the general government with general
powers an -
THE STATE GOVERNMENTS
with State powers for purposes local 70 the States
is policy, the foundations of which were laid in
the prOfOundest wisdom. This is the Union our
fathers made and which has been respected
abroad, and 80 benehcent at home. Tried by
blood and fire, it stands to-day model form of
free, popular government, political system
which, rightly administered, has been and will
continue 10 be the admiration of the world. May
we not say nearly in the words of Washington,
1.-THE unity Of government which constitutes us
one people is justly dear TO u.s. it is the main pill
lar in the edifce Of our real independence, the
support Of our peace, safety and prosperity, and
of that liberty we SO highly prize and intend at
every hazard 10 preserve"
But no form OF government, however carefully
devised, 70 principles. however sound, will pro
tect the rights Of the people, unless the admins
tration is faithful and efficient
Its vital principle in our system that neither
fraud nor force must be allowed to subveri the
rights Of the people. When fraud, violence or
incompetence CONTROLS the nObest constitutions
and wisest laws are useless
THE BAYONET
is not fit instrument for collecting the votes OF
free men. l. is only by full vote, free ballot
and fair count that the people can rule in fact
required by lle theory Of our government. Take
this foundation away and the whole structure
falls.
Public office is trust, not bounty bestowed
upon the holder. No incompetent or dishonest
person should ever be entrusted with it, or if
appointed they should be promptly elected The
basis of any substantial, practical civil service
reform must he established by the people in fill
ing elective Offices. If they fix high standard
of qualifications for Office and sternly reject the
corrupt and incompetent, the result will be de-
cisve in governing the action of the servants
whom they entrust with the appointing power.
THE WAR FOR THE UNION
was successfully closed more than fifteen years
ago. All classes of our people must share alike
in the blessings of the Union and are equally
concerned in its perpetuty and in the proper ad-
minstration of public affairs We are in u state
of profound peace. Henceforth let it be our
purpose to cultivate friendship and no luminosity
against our felloy-citizens. Our material inter
ests, vivid and progressive, demand our constant
and united efforts. A sedulOus and scrupulous
care OF the public credit, together with a wise
and economical management Of our govern
mental expenditures should be maintained, in
order that labor might be lightly burdened and
that all persons may be protected in the fruits
of their owu industry. The time has come TO
enjoy the
SUBSTANTIAL. BENEFITS OF RECONCILIATION
AS one people we have common interests. Let
us encourage that harmony and generous rivalry
among our own Industries which will revive our
languishing merchant marine, extend our COM
| merce with foreign countries, assist our mer-
chants, manufacturers and producers to develop
our vast national resources, and increase the
prosperity and happiness of our people.
If elected shall, with the Divine favor, labor
with what ability possess to discharge my duties
with fidelity according to my convictions, and
shall take care to protect and defend the Union
and to see that the laws be faithfully and equally
executed in all parts Of the country alike. /
will assume the responsibility fully sensible OF
the fact that to administer rightly the functions
of government is TO discharge the most sacred
| duty that can devove upon an American citizen.
! am, very respectfully
WINFIELD s. HANCOCK
To JOHN w. STEVENSON, President Of ConCell-
ton, Hon. JOHN P STOCKTON, Chairman, and
others Of the C0m1sittee Of the NatiOnG! Democratic
| Convention