Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

The following is Gen. HaDcoCk's letter
of acceptance, dated Thursday last, but
just issued to the public:
GOVERNORS ISLAND,
NEW YORK CITY. July 80, 1880.
GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of July ID, 1880, apprs
ing me, formally, of my nomination for the office
of President of the United States by the National
Democratic Convention lately assembled in Gin
cinnati | accept the nomination with the CRATE
tul apprec alton of the conf idence reposed me.
The principles enunciated by the convention are
those that have cherished in the past and shall
endeavcr to maintain in the future The thir-
teenth. fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to
the Const tuition of the United States, embody-
ing the results of the War for the Union, are in
VIC able If called to the Presidency, should
deem IL my duty to resist, with all my power, any
attempt TO impair or evade the ful force and
effect of the Constitution, which in every article,
section and amendment is the supreme law OF
the land. The Constitution forms tae basis of
the Government of the United Statts. The pow
granted by 1t to the legislative executive and
judicial departments define and limit the authori-
ty of the General Government. Powers not dele
gated to the United ates by the Constitution.
nor prohibited by it, belong to The States re-
spectvely. or TO the people OF the Gen
eral and State Governments-each acting In its
own sphere, without trenching upon the lawful
jurisdiction OF the other. The constitutional
uuion composed of q general government, with
general powers, and State governments with
State powers for purposes local TO States, is
pollty, the foundations of which were laid In the
proioundest wisdom. This is the L Mon our
father made, and which has been 80 respected
abroad, and so benefcent at home. Tried by blood
and fire, 1t stands to-day model form OF free
popular government, a political sy tenn hlCh,
rightly admin stored. has been ana will continue
t. be, the admiration of the W rid May We not
say nearly In the words of Washington: The
unity of the government which constitutes one
people is justly dear 10 us" 1t Is the main pill
lar In the edifce of our real independence; the
support of our peace safety and prosperity, and
of that liberty we 90 highly priza and intend at
every hazard TO carefully preserve. 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 lie a vital principle In our sys.
tenn. Ii at neither fraud nor for must be allowed
to subvert the rights of tbs people When fraud,
violence, Incompetence controls, the noblest
cclstitu' ions and wsest laws are useless. The
bayonet is not fit instrument for pr tectlng the
votes of freemen. 1t is only by full vote, free
ballot and fair count that the people can rule. in
fact, required by the theory OF our government.
Tske this foundation away. and the structure
fails.
Public office is trust, not bounty bestowed
upon the holder No incompetent or dishonest
person should ever be entrusted with 1t, or If ap-
pointed, they should promptly be elected Our
material interests. varied and progressive, de-
mand our constant and united efforts. A sedulous
and scrupulous care of the public credit together
with wise and economical management of our
governmental expenditures, should be maintain
ed, in order that labor may be lightly burdened,
and that al pereons may be projected in their
rights to the fruits of their industry. The
time has come to enjoy the subss nttal benefits of
reconciliation az one people, all having common
interest. Let Us encourage harmony and generous
rivalry among our own industries, which will re-
vlve our languishing merchant marine, extend
our commerce with foreign nations, assist our
merchants, manufacturers and producers 10 de-
velope our vast national resources, and increase
the PROSPERITY ana happiness p n, OF our people,
what ability | possess, 10 discharge my duties
with fidelity. according TO my convictions, and
shall take care to protect and defend the Union,
and to see that the avs are faithfully and eQui-
tably executed in all parts OF the country alike.
will assume the responsibility, fully sensible OF
the fact TIT to administer rightly the functions
of the government is to discharge the most sacred
duty that can devOlve upon an American citizen.
l am, very respectfully, yours,
(SigneO W. :. HANCOCK.
To Hon. JohH W Stevenson, President of the
Committee on Notification.
RNGLIsH's LETTER.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 81.
Hon. VIM. ii. English has sent the fol-
lowing letter of acceptance to the Demo
cratic committee of notification:
To the Hon. John ". Stevenson. President of the
ConUentiOn, Hon. Jno. II. Stockton. Chairman,
and other members of the C0namsttee OF Motif
cation:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 90
GENTLEMEN:-I have now the honor to reply to
your letter of the 18th inst. informing me that
was unanimously nominated for tie Office OF Vice
President of the United Stites. by The late Demo-
cratic National Convention, which assembled at
Cincinnati AS foresh Swallowed In the verbal remarks
made by me at the time OF the delivery OF your
letter have now to say that l accept the high
trust with realization OF It's responsibility, and
am profoundly grateful for the honor conferred.
accept the nomination upon the platform of
principles adopted by the convention, which
cordially approve, and accept it quite as much
because of my faith in the wisdom aud patriotism
of the great statesman and soldier nominated on
the same ticket for President OF the United
States His eminent services to his country; his
fidelity to the cor stitutiOn. the Union and the
laws; his clear perception of the correct prlnc1
=aln Of hor r0xorr ants
his scrupulous care keep the military In strict
ordination to the civil authorities; his high
regard for civil liberty. personal nights, and the
rights of property; his acknowledged ability in
civil as we'll as in militia y affairs. and his pure
and blameless life, all point to him as man
worthy of the confidence OF the people. Not only
brave soldier, a great commander. 3 wise states
man, and pure patriot. but prudent, pains
taking, practical man OF unquestloned honesty,
entrusted often with important public duties,
faithful to every trust, and in the full meridian
of ripe and vigorous manhood, be ID, In my own
judgment, emlnently fitted for the highest office
on rth, the Presidency Of the United States.
Not only is he the right man for the place, but
the time has come when the best interests OF the
country require that the party which has monop.
government for the last twenty years should Be
retired. The continuance OF that party In power
four yesrs longer would not be beneficial to the
Nublic In accordance with the spirit OF our re-
publican institutions. The laws of entail have
not been favored in our system of government
The perpetuation of property or place In one
in this country. And the great and good men
who formed our republican government with Its
traditions, wisely limited the tenure OF office, and
in many ways showed their disapproval OF long
leases OF power. Twenty years II continuous
power is long enough, and has already led TO ir
regularlties and corruptions which are not likely
to be properly exposed under the same party that
perpetrsted them. Besides it should not be for
gotten that the last four years of power held by
that party were procure by dscreditable means,
and hello in defiance Of the wishes of majority of
the people. Itwas grievous wrong to every voter
and to our system of self-goveTnment, which
should never be forgotten or forgiven Many OF
the men now in office were put there because OF
corrupt partisan service in thus defeating the
fairly and legally expressed will OF the majority,
and the hypocrisy of the professions of that party
in favor of civil service reform, was shown by
placing such men in Office and turn
ing the whole brood of federal office
holders loose to influence the elections The
money of the people taken out of the public
treasury by these men for services often poorly
performs d. or not performed at ali, is being used
in vast sums, with the knowledge and presumed
sanction of the administration, to control the
elections and even the members of the cabinet
are strolling about the country making partisan
speeches instead of being in their departments
ar WsahtnotoD discharpiDp the ubliC duties for