The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-07-02
THE DEHOcRarfc TItEEr.


the people in the November election,
and that Mr.. Tilden, NJ the embodi
ment Of that issue, might be the chos.
en- candidate, yet, il owing TO the del.
icate state of Mr.. Tilden's health, that
could not he. we are content, and more
than content, with the nomination Of
Gen. Hancock. Though a military
man, he has proved himself 10 be pos
sessed OF a profound and intelligent
appreciation Of the vital principles Of
personal liberty, which lie at the
foundations Of our Democratic insii.
tutions. No one has ever presented
these principles in n clearer or more
comprehensive manner than he.
Moreover, he l. man of spotless
character. Amid nil the oppoftuni'
ties Of high command in a civil war,
and of military government over a
conquered State. no corruption has
ever been tolerated by him. Against
his illusirious, patriotic services not a
single wrong act can he alleged. His
nomination. more nearly than that Of
Others who might have been selected,
presents the same great issue which
would have been presented by the
nomination OF Mr.. Tilden. A life.
long Democrat, aud Justly exercising
gcat influence among his fellow ciii-
zens, he had no lot or part in devils
ing or enacting or applying the un.
constitution Electoral Commission.
He stands for the Constitution and
is method, aud for the right Of the
people to govern themselves thereby;
while his antagonist, Gen. Garfield
one Of the Infamous eight by whom
the Commission WINS made mere in
strument for setting aside the will OF
the conntry-st stands for the Electoral
fraud of 1876. We eau have no doubt
as TO the final decision between the
representatives of these opposing sys
tens. lie is a straight forward, out
spoken. sincere man. What he says
he means. What he means he does.
Under his administration we may ex-
pect economy, dignity, boldness, truth
and honor. The old Democratic prin-
ciples, which stand like bcd-rocks in
the Constitution, will he the rules
by which he will act. The ref
ormation and renovation Of the
Government will be the object to-
ward which his efforts will be direct
ed. The convention has done we'll in
giving US such candidate. For
Vice-President the convention nemi.
mates VIM. II. English, of Indiana.
Mr.. English has not recently been
active in official life. lie served in
Congress. however, rs a representa-
tive of Indiana from 1858 to 1861.
During that period he was conspicu.
Gus ON the Democratic side Of the
chamber Ills record is clear and
honest, and his nomination not only
takes nothing from the great popular
strength Of the ticket, but adds TO it.
We are confident that these are the
candidates who will he elected in No
vember. and who will he duly inaug
urAted on the 4th of March, 1881.
The Louisville Epcning Post Dem. }
The nomination of Gen. Winfield
S. Hancock on the second ballot will
meet with universal satisfaction in the
Democratic party. lie bears an hon
ored name-a name that stands out in
bold characters ON the historic parch
ment which is at once the inspiration
and charter Of the Republic. The re
suit shows that the South. whence
came his earliest and most earnest sup
port, are still martial us well as /
grateful people. The Southerner has |
weakness for the military hero. lie i
Sudden and quick in quarrel" spirit
ed, courteous. chivalric, exacting
brave. having a strong turn for tn
plumed troop and big war. In Gen
Hancock he found what suited him
A spolless character, courageou
spirit, noble record in which wer
singalarly blended the qualities Of
martial hero and civic statesm Al
Like another jackson. Hancock bow
ell his laureled head 10 the majesty o
law, and the moment the colors OF hi
enemy we're struck he dropped the en-
signs OF military power and substitutes
them tor the civil code and the ermin
of the judge. lie showed himsel
great in peace as he had been BRAY
in battle; and his selection as the lead
or of the only constitutional party il
the repnblic, shows that the last viz
tory was Of mo less renown" than th
first. lie will carry the doublfu
States OF the North. lie will wi
not only the support. but will he bach
cd by the enthusiasm of the Soutl
lie is man whom no one will
ashamed 10 follow. His simple name
a battle cry and his noble person vi
be symbol of victory. We are n
rejoiced at the result.
The Cineinnah Enquirer; III
name Of Hancock Is nm historic NAM
Ia Il linkel IA the Declaration of Ii