Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-31
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. GENERALITiES Put Forth as Letters of Ac-
 ceptance. HANCOCK AND ENGLISH SPEAK, Relief for the AnxiousIy Wait
 ing Democrats. TEXT OF THE DOCUMENTS. No Commitment to any Special
 Policy.
POLITICAL.


 After Long Waiting-Those Letters
 Finally Given Out-Hancock Glortfie Our System of Government-And Tells Us Many Nice Things of No Particular
 Interest-Eng1ish Toadies to His Chief
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 NEW YORK, July 30.-General Hancock has sent the following letter to the chairman of the National Democratic convention:
 GOVERNORS s ISLAND, New York,
 July 29, 1880. Gentlemen: i''
 have the honor to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your communication of July 18th, 1880, apprising ms formally of my nomina- tion to the office of President of the United States by the National Democratic convention lately assembled at Cincinnati accept the nomination with grateful appreciation of the confidence reposed in me.
 The principles enunciated by the conven- ton are those have cherished i1 the past and shall endeavor to maintain in the future. The Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States, embracing the results of the war for the Union, are in- violable If called to the Presi- dency, I should deem it my duty to re- or evade the full force and effect of the Con- stitution, which in every article, section and amendment is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution forms the basis of the government of the United States. The powers granted by it to the Legislative, Executive and Judicial departments define and limit the authority of the general govern ment. Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, belong to the States respect ively, or to the people. The general and State governments, each acting in it's own sphere, without trenching upon the lawful jurisdic- of the other, constitute the Union. This Un- ion comprising general government with general powers, and State governments to the States, is @ polity, the jurisdictions of which were laid in the profoundest wisdom This is the Union our fathers made, and which has been so respected abroad and so beneficial at home. Tried by blood and fire, it stands today Q model form of free popular government 8 political sys- tenn which rightly administered has been and will continue to be the admiration of the world May we not say, nearly in the words of Washington, the unity of government which constitutes us one people is justly dear to us. It is the main pillar in the ediice of our real independence, the support of our peace, safety and prosperity, and of that ib- erty which we so highly prize and intend at every hazard to preserve.
 But no form of government, however care fully devised; no principle, however sound, will protect the rights of the people unless the administration is faithful and efficient. It is vital principle in our system that neither fraud nor force must be allowed to subvert the rights of the people When fraud, violence or incompetency control the noblest constitutions and wisest laws are use less The bayonet is not fit instrument for collecting the votes of freemen. It is only by full vote free ballot and fair count that the people can rule in fact as required by our theory of government. Take this foun- dation away and the whole structure falls.
 Public office is trust not 8 bounty, be- slowed upon the holder. No incompetent or. dishonest person should be intrusted with it, or if appointed should be promptly elected. The basis of substantial, practical civil service reform must be first established by the peo- pie in filling the elective offices. If they fix 6 high standard of qualifications for office, and sternly reject the corrupt and incompe- tent, the result will be decisive in governing the action of the servants whom they trust with the appointing power.
 The war for the Union was successfully closed more than fifteen years ago All class es of our people must share alike in the blessings of the Union and are equally con cerned in it's perpetuity and the proper ad-. of public affairs. We are in a state of profound peace henceforth let it be our purpose to cultivate sentiments of friend ship and not of animosity among our fellow citizens. Our material interests, varied and demand our constant and united efforts. A sedulous and scrupulous care of the public credit, together with a wise and economical management of our gevernm ental expenditures, should be maintained in order that labor may be lightly burdened and that all persons may be protected in their rights to the fruits of their own industry. The time has come to enjoy the substantial bene- fits of reconciliation.
 As one common people we have common Let us encourage the hasanony and generous rivalry among own indus tries which will revive our languishing mer- chant marine service, extend our commerce with foreign nations, assist merchant and producers to develop our vast national resources and increase the pros perity and happiness of our people.
 If elected I shall, with the divine favor, labor with what ability possess to discharge my duties with fidelity, according to my con victions, and shall take care to protect and defend the Union and to see that the laws be faithfully and equally carried out in all parts of the country alike. I will assume the re- sponsibility, fully sensible of the fact that to administer rightly the functions of gov ernment is to discharge the most sacred duty
 am very respectfully yours,
 WINFIELD SooTT HANCOCK.
 To the honorable John W. Stevenson, presi- dent of the convention, Hon. John P. Stock ton, chairman, and others of the committee of the National Democratic Convention.