The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-07-03

eral Hancock was a gallant Union soldier
during the late war Of the rebellion, and
his record as an officer and rs man Is good
one. We have nanght to say against ~ on
the contrary, we congratulate the Democracy
for having made so good nomination. We
believe General Hancock to be not only
patriotic American citizen, but an honest,
well meaning man. As such II our purpose
to treat him throughout the campaign,
The Utica Moraing Herald says;-We
deem il most fortunate thing for the nation
and its politics that the Democratic party has
selected Presidential candidate who Is per
soually worthy to wear The highest honors
within the gift Of the American people.
The Philadelphia Enquirer says ;--Beiore
General Hancock was nominated 1t was not
supposed that the Republicans wonld be
obliged TO make serious contest for the cleo
toral vote of Pennsylvania, but his nomiRa'
ton renders il incumbent upon them TO enter
upon. a most active and aggressive campaign
in this State, in certain populous portions OF
which General Hancock has great personal
popularity. -.
The Altoona, Pa, Tribune says The
Democracy when they met 10 Cincinnati ialiy
realized the political situation, aud their nc
tions partook more of the nature Of eonsalta,
ton than intense devotion to the fortunes OF
any one Of the great number OF Presidential
aspirants. Hence the unanimous nomination
OF General Winfield Scott Hancock on 'he
second ballot. The Democrats have certainly
displayed wisdom in their choice, as he rs the
most available man they could have placed ~
the field. lie is a great soldier, and has ren'
dered his country faithful, heroic and magnl-
feent services IN the hour OF her greatest
need. His record is clean and brilliant and
he will have TO be fought solely as the repre-
sentative of principles,
The Baltimore american says:-The Dem
ocratic party at least includes nearly One-halt
OF the voters ofthis country, and hence to con
denim its patriotism, integrity aud fair intent
is to make an attack upon large part OF the
nation. There is no reaGon III the present
campaign for the croaking of alarmlsts. We
believe that the interest of the nation will be
much better ia Republican hands than Demo
cratic. but we congratulate the nation that the
Democratic party has presented so good ana
true man as General Hancock as its cand'
date.
The Rutland, VI Herald says - Hancock
is the peer of Garfield in patriotic sacrifice
and more than his peer in splendid soldier
ship. The Union gun we have hitherto train
ed on the Democratic candidate must be
shifted from the candidate and directed on the
Democratic camp. Nor can we fairly say
longer that the South gives no earnest reason
Of desire for cancellation when she is willing
TO vote for Union soldier whose trenehant
arm wrought as much destruction in her ranks
as Longstreet did in our own. The candidacy
of Hancock is most formidable; it will carry
by storm many simple, honest Union soldiers
who followed his flag,
Mr.. G. G. Bennett, editor ofthe Burlington
VI, Herald, tRepublican,1 was present on
the battle field when Gen. Hancock was wound
ed aud helped care for him, In a recent is
sue of his paper we find the following strong
est possible Endorsement Of the General: -''li
Hancock is nominated the Republican party
will find fight on it's hands that it never knew
before The old Union guns and drums and
flags of the Republican camp would be effect
uaily uullified and our vast battery efIeetaalll
spiked with great mass Of voters that ordi
narily seek our camp. Gen. Hancock blood
split by rebel bullet, once stained our hng'
ers, bat this is the only way in which we shoalC
wish to have his blood on our hands. W,
should hate tremendously TO vote or fgh
against him. His loyalty, gallantry and hon
esty were never questioned, and a candidate
more dangerous to Republican success cOulC
not be set up by the Democrats.
WHAT THE INDEPENDENT PREss SAY.
The New York Herald says Gen. Hancocl
is man Of his own mind. II will be said, o
course, that he is q military man; but the re
ply may well be made that it is surely gooC
sign that Democrats OF all sections united cor
/ daily in his nomination.
/ The Philadelphia Record says AS be
tween General Hancock and General CARTEL,
independent voters will find little difficulty il
making a choice. Putting no faith in tn
! platforms promulgated by either party, an
/ taking no stock in their promises, the Record
as at present advised, declares for Hancocl
and English. The best hope of the countr
4 lies ia a change OF administration. The part
/ in power Is thoroughly corrupt aud there i
/ no promise of amendment in the election o
/ Garfield and Arthur, who in some sense re
I present the corruption il is desirable TO end
/ Let us have a change.
/ The Philadelphia Ledger says :--ln maxim
their choice for the Presidency the Democrat
/ took one of the two men who are, beyond al
/ doubt, their most desirable candidates. Sen
/ ator Bayard is the other. Both are men o
l high character and distinction, Justly standin
/ high IN the favor of their country, and eithe
I is II far more formidable candidate than an
other IN the list before the convention. Th
war issue continuing to be uppermost in part
& HhhtNot ApANiNHAAAhAtiS AlN tdiAt vi mice
/ years since the suppression of the rebellion
1t is this which cons,rains conventions to iur
their attention TO military celebrities, and it
this which moved the Cincinnati Conventio
to concentrate on General Hancock, who
by far the strongest candidate the Democrat
could have put in the field.
The Providence Press says General HaI
cock is clean man, personally and ofiiciall,
aloyal man and brave, and Of marked ability
he is Democrat without the intermixiure
isms; one Of the old school, and if elected wi
administer the Government upon Democrat
principles. He is not a dark horse, bat il i
believed that he will unite the party perfect
aud give his old companion in arms aud /
peace, General Garfield, close contest W
are glad that the Democrats have nominate
so good, true and loyal a may.
The Boston Herald says The Democrat
convention has done we'll. The nominatio
Of the gallant and patriotic BRion soldie
Hancock, is probably as strong nominate
to put before the people as could have bee
made.
The San Francisco Call says The uom
nation is a worthy one, which will unite III
Democracy and render the canvass on bol
sides respectable.
The New York San ID ardent in its suppo
Of Hancock and English, and at the same tin
IS pouring hot shot at Garfield aud Arthur.
WHAT WASHINGTON OFFICIALS SAY.
General Sherman says Hancock is an e,
eellent soldier and gentleman. The memhe
Of Sherman's staff speak in the highest tern
Of Hancock.
General MeCook said Hancock had pul
record, and his connection with Mrs. Surratl
execution was nothing more than any 9th
7 soldiers who was obeyng orders.
Postmaster-G General Key said the noniiA
ion was good one.
First Assistant Postmaster. General Tyn
says THE nomination is an exceeding
q strong one.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Hazi
says THE hardest man in the Democrat
| party for the Republicans TO boat.
e Gen. Williamson, Of the land office, say
II know Gen. Hancock well; he is fine ma
lis nomination by tho Democracy insurea
good President, no matter whieh party m,
he successful
: Assistant Secretary Bell says:--sA We
strong nomination for the Democrats. Tn
could not be expected to blnnder for all time
Hon. Arthur Macarthur, Of Wisconsin, {
: soeiate justice Of the District Supreme Coul
says :--''An exceedingly strong nomination
!. Col Amos Webster, late Of Gen. Gran
J staff, register Of villa OF the District, says
: mot better man than Gen. Hancock iiyi
y and a very strong ticket.
Hon. Josiah Dent, president of the Distr
Commissioners, says IA splendid ticket
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