Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-08-04
Hancock's Letter Of Acceptance.


GovERSoR's ISLAND, NEW YoRK CTR. July 49, 1880.
Gentlemen ~ have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
nomination to The Office Of president OF the United States by
the national Democratic convention lately assembled In
alton OF the confidence reposed in me, The principles
he pas, and hail cndcSvor to maintain in ,he future TIE
thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to me
The war Tor the Union are invoabc II called 10 the pres
idency should deem my duty TO resist with all my POWER
the Constitution which in every article section and amend
forms basis Of the government Of the United states
The powers granted by to the legislative, executive and
general government Powers not Delegated TO the United
belong % he states rpeeyey OF 10 he people HE
ea and state governments each acting In Its own sphere
constitute The Union This unon comprising general
gGyernmen with general nowers and state government,
poty The foundations OF which were laid in the profound
has been 50 respected abroad and so beneacent At home
Tried by blood and IRE stands to-day model form Of
administered has BEEN and viii continue to be- The sdnra
washington The unity Of governments i Witch constitute
people Justly dear 10 II sthe main pillar In the
safety and Y pro spe spG s liberty e ps
spS az syy esey s Pc FORM
administration Is faithful and efficient.
THE RIGHTS PEOPLE.
tits vital principle our system that neither fraud
force must be allowed TO subve the rights Of the people
constitutions and wisest laws are useless Tie bsyonei
fit instrument collecting the "
IL only by full vote free ballot and fair count that the
eminent Take this foundation away and the whole struc-
ture falls.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Public office trust, not bounty bestowed upon the
holder No incompetent dishonest should ever
he ntrusted with IT, appointed they should be promptly
elected The basis Of substantial practical cvl
reform must first be established by the people In filling the
elective offices. II they fix high standard OF qualifications
for Office and sefny reject the corrupt and incompetent
the result will he decisive In governing the action OF the
servants whom they ntrust with the appointing power.
FLEA FOR PEACE.
The for the Union successfully closed more than
fifteen All classes Of people share alike
In the blessings of the Union and equally concerned in
its pereity and in the proper administration Of public
as. We are In state OF profound peace. Henceforth
and not OF luminosity among fellow our
eria interests, varied and progressive demand
slant and most united efforts seluous and scrupuous
care of the public credit together with wise and cconom
ca management OF our governmental expenditure should
be maintained in order that labor be lightly burdened
and that oil persons may be protected In their rights To the
fruits OF their industry. The time has 10 enjoy
the substantial benefits OF reconciliation. As people,
we have common interests. Let us encourage the harmony
and generous rivalry among our own industries which will
revive our Anguishng merchant marine, extend
with foreign nations assist hants, mannfac
turers and producers TO develop vast natural
and Increase the prosperity and happiness OF our people,
WHAT lib WOULD DO IF ELECTED.
II elected shall with the divine favor labor with what
ability possess to discharge duties with fidelity
and defend the Union and 10 that the laws be faithfully
and equally executed In all parts OF the country alike
will assume the responsibility, fully sensible Of the fact that
TO administer rightly the functions OF government Ia To dis
". i. HANCOCK.