The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-10
COCk'S LETTER OF AC-
CEPTANCE.
Democratic Greed and Real
Issue Before the People.
|ect the Constitution and
aintain the Rights Of the
People.

HaHcock IetIef VI acceptance:
|ovERNoR's ISLAND, N. T., July 20.
rLEMEN-l have the honor to ac-
dse the receipt Of your letter of July
y, apprising me formally of my nomi-
for the Office of president of the
States by the National Democratic
btion, lately assembled in Cincinnati.
the nomination with a grateful ap-
ion Of the confidence repOsed in me.
nciples enumerated by the convention
bse have cherished in the past ami
ndeavOr to maintain in the future.
l3th, l4th and 10Th amendments to the
atien of the United States, embodying
nlt of the war for the Union, are in
:. II called to the presidency should
my duty to resist, with all my power,
emp: to impair or cva.e the full force
tct of the constitution which in every
section and amendment, is the
e law of the land. The constitution
the basis of the government of the
States. The lowers granted by it to
slat!ve, executive and judicial depart
define and limit the authority of the
government. Powers not delegated
United States by the constitution, nor
ted by it to the States, belong to the
|espectrvely or to the people.
general and state governments, each
IN its own sphere, without trenchins
be lawful jurisdiction of the other,
lie the Union. This Union compris-
eneral government with general pow
governments with state powers, for
Is local to states, IS polity, the foun-
OK which were laid in the profOundeSt
This is the Union our fathers made
ch has been so respected abroad and
fSsnt at home. Tried by blood and
Stands to-day a model form of free,
government political system which
administered has been, and will con-
70 be The admiration of the world.
not say nearly in the words of Wash
"The unity Of government which
tes one people is justly dear to u.s."
main pillar in the edlfice of our inde-
&c, the support of our peace, safety
Psperlty, and OF that liberty we 50
'llze and intend, at every hazard, TO
10 form Of government, however care
eslsed, no principles, however sound,
Ptecl the rights of the people unless the
liratlon is faithful and efficient.
vital principle in our system that
iraHd nor force must be allowed to
the rights of the people, for when
ioence or incompetency controls, the
constitutions and wisest laws are Use
he bayonet is not a fitrinstrument for
The votes Of free men. 1t is only
vote, free ballot and fair count that
PIE can lule in fact as required by tho
our government. Take this foun-
away and the whole structure falls.
plfce Is a trust, not a bounty bestowed
holder. No incompetent or dis
person should ever be entrusted with
appolned, they should promptly be
uur material interests, varied and
we, demand our constant and united
a seduloUs and scrupul0us care Of
c credit, together with wise and
lcal management of our governmental
lures, should be maintained in order
oF may be lightly burdened and that
oas may be protected in their rights
ults Of their own industry. The time
e TO enjoy the substantial benefits OF
atlon. As one people we have COM
erests. Let us encourage harmony
Ffous rivalry among our own indus
fch will revive our languishins mer-
Parine, extend our commerce with
na'tons, assist our merchants. manu-
and producers TO develop our vast
resources and increase tha prosperity
pplness Of our people. II elected,