Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-25
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HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.

r HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
The first dispatches from Cincinnati received
: yesterday morning indicated that Gen. w. 8
, Hancock would be nominated for President
: and aroused great interest in the pending sec
ond ballot. Among the huadreds of Democrat
who stopped at the GLOBE Office t.
hear the ballot news, or waited
r to read the ballotings announcing
} the votes of different delegations there was nc
dissenting voices. All believed that the con.
vention was. approaching the best possible
, choice. Gen. Hancock WAS a resident here
Thereof four years as commander of this de.
partment and has many personal friends among
our citizens. He is personally known, too, to
many citizens who were volunteers in
the late war, and he il
with them and the general public
one of the most highly esteemed of the gem
erals of the Union army. While these things
had their influence and and led many to hail
the prospect of his nomination with liVeliest
satisfaction, there was among strong party
men conviction that here was the one canai-
date whose nomination would not be offensive
to any portion of the Democratic party. and
who could certainly carry the States in which
the cantest will chiefly lie.
Before the full ballot was received it was ru-
mOred that the nomination had been made and
soon after special dispatch to the GLOBE an
nounced that the next President was selected.
and his name was Winfield Scott Hancock
The crowd in and about the GLOBE office
cherred Justify for the nominee and the good
news was soon spread all over the CITY,
and was everywhere the cause of rejoicing
among Democrats. When the succeeding GLOBE
| special announced that Wm. 81. English, of
| Indiana, would be nominated for Vice Presi-
he uQT1fI vUoc 0ha > ToIS
that it had done its work we'll, and had given
to the Democracy of the nation an invincible
| ticket. Congratulations were at once tele-
graphed to the Minnesota delegation at Gin
clnnati, and arrangements were inaugurated
for demonstration Saturday, after the return
of the delegation.
The GLOBE building was decorated at once with
scores of flags, and great flag, bearing the
name of Hancock, suspended over the street.
In the evening the building was finely illumin-
ated. Other intended Examinations of busi-
ness houses and dwellings, and also the firing
of salute and building bon tires, for which
arrangements had been made by individuals.
We're postponed to Saturday
evening, when its being made known that there
would be general Democratic jollifcation at
thattime.
throughout the day and evening wherever
Democrats met the Congratulations of the |
morning were repeated. Democrats felt good |
and said so. And Republicans conceding that |
good nominations had been made at Cincinnati,
were alao forced to concsde that these nomina-
tions aroused more enthusiasm and good feel.
ing in st. Paul than did the Chicago nomina-
tlons.
WHAT IS FAID OF THE TICKET.
Gen. W. Johnson-Its splendid ticket and can
not be beaten. Gen. Hancock is man and
soldier, against whom word of reproach can be
uttered.
Col O. A. Morton-It is strong ticket, and
couldn't be bettered, but doubt if it will carry
Minnesota.
Col. D. A. Robertson-It 1t is the first time have
been thoroughly excited for a long time, but |
couldn't help 1T to-day when heard Of the excellent
nominations made. The Democratic party may we'll |
be proud OF the days work. and sho Id use every |
effort to assure the election of the ticket
Judge O. i. Flandrau--I am delighted with the |
choice of the convention. Gen Hancock will com
mand respect all over the country, and Mr.. English
is also irreproachable am more than satisfied
Judge Westcott Wilkn-Sir: It Is the best ticket
ever presented to the citizens of the United States
and If it Is not elected shall be disappointed and
begin to despair OF the common sense of the people
of this country
Col. @. T. Mcnamara Well, we must whoop it up
for the hoblest men who consented to run for
office. If am behind in holding up my end let me
know it. I'll spend every cent I've got to win for
Hancock and English
Capt. T. J. Barney, Shaking all over with laugh
ter)-You couldn't have suited me better Wesnust |
go in to win. will do my share.
Jerry McCarthy-He suits me. I like fearless |
independent man. such as General Hancock is It ls
pity ne mas not been President for the past eight
years.
W. L. Wilson (Rep )-General Hancock is splen- |
did soldier. His fame is part of the glory of the
country. but do not think he will make good
President. He has not had the experience in civil
life.
L. G. Field (Rep.) Il am glad he is nominated as
now we ara assured that whether Garfield or Han
cock is elected, the country will be safe.
Col. A. Allen (Merchants HoteD-He can't be beat
and don't you forget it.
Hon. William Lee, Esq.-No better nomination
could be made; General Hancock is soldier that
never lost battle, statesman that never made
mistake; 3 gentleman Of irreproachable character,
and he will make ruler i'll which We all have con-
fdedce.
John NJ. Gllman-Just the nomination that should
be made. He will do more to unite all portions of
tn country than any man that could be nominated;
he will be elected.
Senator Mcmillan Rep)-The strongest nomina-
ton your party could hsve made; he will make a
good chief executive if elected.
3. Lee Davis-Just the want to redeem
the country from the thraldom of Repubicanism.
General Fl II. Sibiey-My first and only choice for
this high office; he has not peer asa soldier or
statesman the country will honor itself by elecling
him-and he will be elected.
Brig. Gen. Alfred TerryAs personal friend of
Gen. Hancock, am much pleased with his nomina-
ton. think he is strong candidate.
Major Geo. ID. Ruggles--We are all pleased with
his nominTtion.
1t. Col. G. H. Tompkins Hancock will be
elected.
uoli hloerI ocneHer-- Inc IlckeI ls "A NO. L. II is
as strong as it could be made, and think it will be
elected 1t ought to be elected, aud believe 1t will
be.
Mayor William Dawson-The ticket is an extra
ordinarily strong Both candidates command
the respect of the whole people. Ibeieve the peo--
pie will respond to Cincinnati in right royal
manner.
Capt. william Rhodes-Coud there be any better
nominations. Hancock is prince in the laHd, and
we will elect him if we can, and I'm certain we can
doit English is a fit companion for SO noble q
chief.
VIM. Louis Kelly--If had picked ont a ticket to
suit myself, wouldn't haYe made different selec-
ton.
Everybody Else-The ticket is superb.