The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-06-25

VII 10 chpdcltVs his name Ouers nO pTOiulSc
OF statesmanship and no pledge of progress,
but only renewal OF the old-time subor-
dination of the Democratic party to the
dictation OF the South. He had not the
support in the Conv, n ion of his own State,
which he has not the remotest chance of
carrying, and appears before the country
simply as the candidate of the Ex-Confed-
crates and Southern Bourbons.
The Inter Ocean, Republican, to-day
says: The nomination is a weak one, not
because the man is not strong in his way,
but because the rank and file Of the party
never have been in sympathy with him,
and will not support him. His name will
have no talismanic influence among the
Bourbon herds in New York City and will
not call out the old Golden Circle men in
Indiana and New York Because as against
| the legislative and other governmental ex-
peiience of General Garfield he has only
his military record to present to those
| who have professed for sixteen years to
be Violently opposed to all military men,
The Times Qnd) says to-day: The
nomination of Gen. Hancock was neither
| expected nor intended. Like the nomina-
| ton of Garfield, it was made without pre-
meditation or oeliheratlon. Also like the
nomination of Garfield, it is perhaps a more
commendable outcome than would have
resulted from deliberate party selection.
| 1t is at all events fortunate escape from
Tilden. upon which the party is to be con-
graduated. But it is not nomination
that can be said to fulfill the party s oppor-
tunity. 1t never had more favorable
opportunity to bring to the front new
political leader, one Who would ;ive prom
| Use of leading the Iarty out OF Il 3 old polit-
| Iaal Orav vp rl and onward tf, n NO W and
hopeful future of political activity. Gen.
| Hancock furnishes no evidence of good
capacity for political leadership. He is
nothing but soldier and not very bril-
liant one at that. As regards military
| record of e two men-Gen. Hancock and
MIR. Garfield-they may be regarded as
standing on the same platform. Their
military records are perhaps equally good.
COLUMBUS. OHIO.
COLUMBUS, O., June 25.-A big ratifca-
ton meeting was held at the State House
last night, with band, fireworks and
speeches. The crowd was very large and
enthusiastic. Senator Thurman reviewed
Hancock's record, characterizing him as a
brave General, constitutional lawyer. and
American statesman. His career as Louis
ianas military Governor was praised. The
| nomination of Hancock and English meant
success, because it healed the factions in
New York and Pennsylvania.
| Other speakers followed, and upon the
arrival of the Thurman delegation from
Cincinnati grand scene ensued.
The State Journal to-day says: General
Hancock is soldier, pure and simple.
Some expressions Of his have heen con-
strued as a declal alton that, in time of
peace. the military should be subordinate
to the civil power-a proposition that no
American has thought of disputing. since
the settlement at jamestown, and the land
ing of the Pilgrims ON Plymouth R ok.
| With the exception of his allie ed arbi-
trary conduct in connection with the trial
and execution of Mrs. Surratt, Gen. Han
cock has never, during the urse of his
life, said or done an thing contravening
the strictest Republican doctrines and
practices, as exemplitied by Republican
Executives.
With the exception of his financial
creed, Mr.. English has given no express
sion of political opinion for upward Of
twenty years.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 25.-The CONNER
cia of this city to-day says: In put ing
aside its experienced statesmen and nomi
| natirg Hancock the Democratic party con-
fesses the weakness of its cause and the
| lack of attractiveness in its record. Pass
ing over everybody identified with its
struggles, policy and tendencies, it takes
up military man simply in order to divert
| the public mind from its own character and
position. No party that has not the cour-
age to fight for its own views and senti-
ments under leaders who represent them
| will ever succeed. The Democratic party
has come nearest to success the only time
it has had,the courage to make fight under
eaders distinctly identified with it.
The Courier-Journal publishes good por-
traits Of Hancock and English to-day, and
says:
Winfield Scott Hancock is the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Presidency of the
United States. The Sorth 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 imposition of despotic expedi-
encies upon the Southern communities in
the military division Of which lie was the
head.
Do you match this man in Garfield, Re-
publicansP We think not. We have
cOngruOuS candidate. sweep your hand
over the chords of his life and there is l,ar-
mony. Search all the tell.tale public
records and YOU will find no black mark
against him. Fabricate charges. and we
will refute them. We shall, in fact, only
make your candidate
"a morsel cold upon
Dead Caesars trencher"
NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, June 25.-The nomination
of Louisiana's favorite is received with
great satisfaction. A hundred guns were
fired last evening by the louisiana artlle-
ry at Lafaye cite Square. The steamboats,
threw out their bunting and blew their
whistles last night. Two newspaper offices
were brilliantly illuminated.
special to the Star.
WASHINGTON. D. G., June 25.-Hancock's
nomination continues to gain favor here.
The Democrats are feeling jubilant, and
ratification meetings were held in several
places in the city last night.
Alexander Stephens was serenaded at the
National Hotel and in speech pronounced
Hancock the strongest man in the Demo-
cratic party. Secretaries S erman, Thomp-
con opd Pansuv R,sf N, q etar Hapara1 Kav