Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-31

New YORK, July 30.-The following /
Gen, Hancock's letter of acceptance:
Governors ISLAND, New York CRY, Jul.
%. 1ss0.-Gentlemen have the honor tx
acknowledge the receipt of your letter O.
July 13, $780, apprising me formally OF my
nomination to the Office of President of the
United States by the national Democratic
convention lately assembled in Cincinnati
I accept the nomination with grateful appre'
citation of the confidence reposed in me
The principles enunciated by the Cincinnati
convention are those I have cherished in the
past and shall endeavor to maintain in the
future. The thirteenth, fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments to the constitution OF
the United States, among the results OF
the war for the Union,
ARE INvIoLABLE.
If called to the Presidency l should deem
il nv duty to resist with all my power any
attempt to impair or evade ihe full force and
effect of the constitution, which in every
article and amendment is the
SUPREME LAW Ut ldE DANO'
The constitution forms the basis of gov
ernment in 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 obligated to the United
States by the constitution nor prohibited
by il to the States, belong to the States re-
spectively, or to the people of the general
and State governments, each in its own
sphere, without trenching upon the lawful
jurisdictions of other constitutions. This
Union, comprising a general government
with general powers, and
STATE GOVERNMENTS WITH STATE POWERS
for purposes local to the States, is pollty
the foundations of which were laid in the
profoundest wisdom. This is the govern
ment our fathers made and which has been
SO respected abroad and so benefcent at
home,
TRIED BY BLOOD AND FIRE,
it stands to- day model form of free popu-
lar government-a political system which,
rightly ad drainistered has been and will con-
tinue to be, the admiration of the world.
May we not say, nearly in the words of
Washington, the unity of government
which constitutes one people, is justly dear
TO us. 1t is the main pillar in the edifice of
our real independence, the support of our
peace, safety and prosperity, and of that
heritage which we prize and Intend
AT EVERY HAZARD TO PROTECT.
But no form of government, however
carefully devised, no principles however
sound, will protect the rights of the people
unless the administration is faithful and
efficient. 1t is vital principle in our sys-
tenn, that neither fraud nor force must be
allowed to subyert the rights of the people.
When fraud, discipline or incompetence
control, the noblest constitution and wisest
laws are useless.
THE BAYoNET IS NOT FIT INSTRUMENT
for collecting the votes of freemen. 1t is
only by free vote, a free ballot and fair
count that the people can rule in fact, as
required by the theory of our government.
Take this foundation away, and the whole
structure falls. Public Office is trust; not
bounty bestowed upon the holder. No in
competent or dishonest person should ever
be entrusted with it, or if appointed they
should promptly be rejected.
OUR MATERIAL INTERESTS,
varied and progressive, demand our constant
and united efforts, as we'll as sedulous and
scrupulous care of the public credit, to-
gether with wise and economical manage
ment of our government. All expenditures
should be carefully scrutinized, in order that
labor may be lightly burdened, and that all
persons may be protected in their right to
the fruits of their own industry.
RECONCILIATION.
The time has come to enjoy the substan-
tiaI benefits of reconciliation. AS one peo-
pie we have common interests. Let us en-
courage harmony and generous rivalry
among our own Industries, which will renew
our lapguishing merchant marine. extend
our commerce with foreign nations, assist
our merchants, manufacturers and pro-
ducers to develop our vast national re-
sources, and increase the prosperity and hap
piness of our people. IF elected, shall with
divine favor labor with what ability possess
to discharge my duties with fidelity, accord
ing 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. 1 will assume the responsibility fully
sensible of the fact that to administer
rightly the function of government is to
discharge the most sacred duty that can de-
volve upon an American citizen. I am very
respectfully yours,
(Signed) w. S. HANCOCK.
To the Hon. John w. Stevenson, president
of the convention, at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Letter of Hon. ". H. English.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30.-Hon. W. H. En-
alish transmitted the following letter of &C.
ceptance of his nomination as a candidate |
for Vice President to the committee of noti-
fcation to-day:
Ind IpIx5 % 1oCO