Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-25
The Senator continued at great length and
was Immensely applauded.
What WatterSOu saws.

What WattersOn says.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 25. The Courier
President: .winfield Scott Hancock Is the
democratic candidate for the presidency OF the
United States. The south takes him, and Will
give him her undivided vote. He fought the
south, but when the smoke OF battle rolled
away he as earnestly fought against the I'M
positions OF deSpotic experience upon the south
ern communities in the military division OF
war to have been fought to maintain the su-
premacy OF the constitution over the southern
states, and when the conflict ended he knew
stitution, and that the substitution of the
sword for civil government was but a new
phase OF rebellion against the constitution for
which the union armies fought"
The Memphis Appeal Endorses Han
cock.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 25.-The Appeal. edi-
tor1ly, says: While in Memphis, three months
ago, General Hancock asked his friends to make
no demonstration over his arrival. or even an
nounce his presence in the newspapers as his
visit to his son in Mississippi would be attribu-
ted to an electioneering tour, which was abhor-
rent to his feelings. General Hancock was one
OF the most gallant soldiers In the federal army.
out While he was for war during the war; he has
peen for peace In time OF peace. Democrats, In
assembling at Cincinnati, were resolved TO nom-
mate no man for the presidency whose charac-
ter was In the least tainted with disloyalty, ana
they present to the country one OF the most con-
splcuous heroes of the late war. man who
III.
WHO has endeared himself TO the southern people
by his administration.
A Republican Newspapers Opinion.
SYRACUSE, MY, June 25.-The Standard IRE
publicanl says OF. the ticket: .'In the nominees
OF the democratic party, which, by the way,
are far more respectable than we supposed the
convention would select. We fail to lind a single
element or political strength. The nominee for
President cannot possibly carry his own state
and the 'copperhead' record of the candidate for
vice President viii cost him thousands OF votes
in his native state. A more inconsistent ticket
was never put in the field. AT the head stands
Union general whose patriotism and bravery
Lone can question. AT its tail stands the name
of rebel copperhead whose influence during
those dark days was diametricaly opposed 10
that OF the man who leads the ticket. The ticket
is weak one and Is bound to be beateB.-
Ratification Meetings in California
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 24.-The demo-
Gratis throughout the interior of the state are
ratifyfng the Cincinnati nominations tonight
by meetings, professions, bonfreS, Salutes, &C
ratification meeting in this city has been fixed
for tomorrow night.
A Hundred Gums at Memphis.
MEMPHlS, Tenn, June 25.-A hundred guns
were nred here, last evening, In honor or the
nominations Of Hancock and English. which
nominations gives satisfaction TO the demo-
Gratis.
ROnfires in Arkansas.
A telegram from Helena Ark, says: '"This
city was lighted up by bonfires, last night, in
honor OF the nomination lf Hancock
Jubilee in New Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June 25.-The democ-
night, over the nomination OF Gen. Hancock.
There was hugh bonfire, a pyrotechhical
display, and music. Crowds throEged the
streets, and satisfaction was everywhere ex-
pressed at the work OF the convention.
ST. Louis Likes the Ticket.
ST. LOUIS, June 25.-The Republican (dem.l,
after paying General Hancock very high COM
pliMent as a man and soldier speaks OF the
and to win. 1t unites all the elements of popu-
larity, all the elements OF success. 1t has no
flaw In its armor, and the shafts OF partisan
malice Will find no weak spot to touch. 1t will
own endorsement and recommendation. The
democrats at Cincinnati have done their work
wisely and well. The people Will do the rest"
the Times says: The convention at Cincinnati
yesterday did its work promptly and well. II it
had deliDerated week it could not have made a
stronger ticket, an abler one or one more &C
ceptable to the party and to the mass OF the
people.
A hundred bombs were discharged from the
roof OF the building In which the democratic
city committees headquarters are located. Ar
rangementS have been made for grand ratifi.
cation meeting Saturday night.
One Hundred Guns in Cuba-New
York.
CUBA, N. Y, June 25.-One hundred guns
were fired last night in honor Of the nomination
OF Hancock and English.
Opinions Of the Frisco PAPERS.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-The Cau. review
Ing the manner Of Hancock's nomination, con-
cludes that 1t is worthy one, which will unite
the democracy and render the canvass on both
sides respectable.
The Alta gives sketch of Hancock's career,
and closes: The time has not yet arrived for
throwing mud. At present we have no mud
On hand, and do not propose to use any. 1t
would be great honor to the American name
could the present canvass be conducted with
clean hands on all sides.
The Chronicle says the nominations were on
the principle of any port In storm; that Han.
cock is as great concession as could safely be
made to the southern brfgadiers with any hone
of carrying the election, as, being ignorant OF
pollt1cal ana1rs, he will be mere toy In the
hands of southern Schemers.