New-York tribune., 1880-06-25
CITY SCENES AND OPINIONS.

TALKS WITH CLARKsON NJ POTTER. FERNANDO
WOOD Ex-MAYOR ELY, TFURLOw WEED, GEORGE
WILLIAM CURTIS, COLLECTOR MERRITT AND
OTHERS.
Tue news of the nomination OF hancock anu
English at Cincinnati created no such stir and en-
thusiasm in this city as did the announcement OF
the Republican choice at Chicago, Democrats gen.
erallv. however spoke of the selection of General
Hancock with much satisfaction. Republican views
varied somewhat. Tburlow Weed and Collector Mer-
rift thought the nomination strong while George
William Curtis considered it highly respectable
but not 90 strong as that of Bayard would have
been. Talks with number of leading Democrats
and Republicans ae given below. General Han
cock received very many congratulatory kilograms
at Governors Island.
HOW GENERAL HANCOCK TOOK THE NEWS
LOOKING GREATLY DELIGHTED, BUT SAYING LITTLE
DISPATCHES OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. TiLD"N
TOLD HIM so.
General Hancock came to New-York yester-
day morning from Governors Island on business ana
returned TO his home special boat about noon. he
fore left the city lie was we'll assured that lie ~oud
be nominated In fact, he was congratulated Oh ME
nomination before he reached the Battery The first
authorized announcement of his success however, vas
made 10 him in the Headquarters Building on Cover
nors Island by dispatch dated Cincinnati at 12;O7
D. No. which was without signature and ran simply
thus General Hancool: is nominated"
Much enthusiasm created among the onicCTs, VINO
have been long personally connected with him. and they
hastened to offer their congratulations. Generai nan
cock thanked them cordially for their GOOD %lSes anu
stated that the nomination was great surprise Tor
winch he was entirely unprepared. He ADDED that nc
could not say anything beyond O repetition OF MS
thanks for the expressions Of kindly regard The Gen
eral thc went to his own Ose, where he and his wife
were soOn showercd with the congratulations OF the
ladies resident the Island, who were very
enthusiastic and demonstIative. AS soon as the
knowledge OF the action Of the Convention had
becou tho roughly known thr ughout the citv the per-
sona friends of General Hancock began to 90 over 70
the island offer their congratulations IN person. For
an hour they were received or the pOrco OF Ms
house bv the General who had cordial grasp for every
extended hand and courteous greeting for every one.
After receiving and dsUssg many acquaintance ana
some strangers General Hancock retired for several
hours and could lot be seen nnt late 10 the afternoon
when he appeared at his headquarters Taking OH Ills
coat he went vigorously work reading the multitIde
of congratuatorv dispatches thar had been reccTed
from all parte OF the country.
PLEASED BUT RETICENT.
General Hancock's manner indicated that his Srald-
cation was very great but his lips knowledge
could be got as 70 his thoughts He courteous but
very firm refusal speak about Ais nomination
To q reporter OF TIE TRIBUNE he said cannot say
ANYTHING upon this subject present have received
no ccia notice Of my nominatonl may all turn out
to be Ii 1istakc." ,, .-..-
meaning tho words just spoken your friends would
not like 10 hear you s1y your nomination may DC mis-
take" ..,,o
do no. know aboutt" said the General with smile
second thought OF the American people 's to
be faced between this and November"
To an en. .husastc old man who said to him: General
SaT RTt as no a do
for you may be- greatly disappainted Things may not
turn cut thai way, and nen you would be cassed with
CONGRATULATIONS OF FRIENDS.
In a few hours after the nomination had been made
there received several hundreds OF dispatches
OF congratulaton. Many of these came from the per-
sona friends Of General Hancock In various pars o. the
country others we're from leading men in tho Demo
cratic party Among the yeFE first to Ed 2sT his eEnat
follows cordially congratulate you rpon your NOM
marion" ,,-,,... ..,..-...,o, ,..., c,u.,.,
natl We have just thrown you our solid vote, and
congratulate you upon your nomination" subsequently
that Murat Kasiead says HancOck's nomination by
Couede ate BEigadicrS sets the old Eene yen to the
the camnagDi IT Will he solemn music ior Republicans
General Joseph E. Johnston sent the following word:
"The nomination laakep mo much gadder thar You"
Judge Henry HltOns message was worried as follows:
Neither too soon roo heartily can express my
great delight at your nomination for the Presidency
hOnors ITSELF ard faithfully expressed the wish Of the
great Democratic party. with you for oar candidate
H. b. Payne sent word as follows from Cleveland, ,Oh.o
e beg to tender you my sincere congratulations ON
Senator Randolph, OF New,Iersey sent this message
will stand by You as their sres did by Revolutionary
pa,riots." .,.,
From Columbus Ono. Senator ThurTon se1t this
greeting: Accept NY sincere congratu. OILS On your
dispatch signed by John Kelly and Augustus schel
rsaa TINS We 9S your nomination"
Dispatches also received from Daniel Doughcrty
Maryland General j. NJ. sconcld. Ex-Governor II. H.
sbioy. Of Minnesota; General E. &; G Ord, ExGoyernor
tOrney. korvin Green, William Lee. chairman OF the
Mpaesota Democratic state Committee Duncan to D.
mttee, T. John Ellis. of Louisiana. aud many others
over TO Governors Island and offered their conSratula
tons Mrs Har cock who is iavOre In large social
circle They remained for several hours. and Morc Oh
tertned with open afr concert by the DavdS Island
band
JUST WHAT dR. TILDEN EXPECTED.
Mr. Russell, the brother-in-law OF General Hancock.
said to friend yesterday: Samuel ]. Tiden told
late last night that General Hancock would be nOmi
mated early this morning, and bis prediction has come
true" Continuing the conversation Mr.. Russell said
"General Hancock is the Senior Major General in
Il viii be great saorioe for him bo President for
fOul years and then become nobody"
GENERAL HANCOCK's HOME.
Governors island, where General II Incocks head
quarters are. is Of the peasantest places in tho
neighbor0oOd OF New-York. 1t is only ten minutes
ride the city by the Government OUTER Atlantic
which makes about a dozen round trips daily From
the city the island be plainly shady, grassy
SPOT with few frame buildings at Tic northern end
and old Castle William the southern extremity The
boat landing is at the northern end OF the island and
faces Brooklyn. From The landing wide avenue extends
sunthw ward. to the right OF which Of cannon
and cannOn-bas An avenue leading from tie lett Of
this winds through delightful grassy lawn. made
shady by many trees, fronting upon which are dozen
or more plan but roony frame dwellings occupied by
the various officers Quarered On the island. The Gen
orul's head1larters arc u building the
lower end OF this avenue. General Han
cocks bouse Is O. large, pleasant frame building,
situated about midway between the general head
quarters the boat landing. 1t has vide piazza
Tending along the front. wide hail. 10 the right of
which ara double parlOrs and TO the left the dining
room with General Hancocks private sitting room 10
fs rear The house Is handsomely furnishrdi III the
parl0r "a an excellent painting OF Mrs. Hancock.
As place OF residence the Island has Its advantages
and disadvantages sOiDo six degrees cooler than
NewYork In the Summer time, but is the headquarters
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