The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-05

Their Letters Accepting tie. National
Democratic Nomination.


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Their Letters Accepting tie. National
Democratic Nomination.
The following is General Hancock's letter &C
cepting the Democratic nomination for the
Presidency.
GoyERNoR's ISLAND, |
NEW YORK, July 20, 1880.
GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt Of your letter of Jnly Is, 1880,
apprising me, formally, Of my nomination to
the ofscs q Presadent Of the Unitsa states 81
the Nstbnal. .Denocratic Conven<ion;s htely as-
sembled b sCfncnnati- accept the nominA-
tion, With . grateful appreciation Of the conh-S
dence reposed in me. The principles enumer-
ated by the Convention are those have cher
ished in the past, and shall endeayor to main
tain IN the future.
The 18th, 14th, and 18th amendments to the
Constitution of the United States, embodying the
results of the war for the Union. are inviola-
bls.s II called TO the Presidency should deem
It my duty TO resist with an of'my pdwerany at
tempt to impair or evade the full force and
effect Of the Constitution, which, in every ar
ticle, section and amendmcnt is the supreme
law of the land. The Constitution forms the
basis of the Government of the United States.
The powers granted by it to the Legislative, ex-
ecutive, and judicial departments define and
limit the authority of the General Governments
pqwerp NOT a1a3agated to the United Statse hy.
80 CbartHrnBn, - prohibits1H + tothe
B6GE Bl4Sn6 ~ fhSs setates resPeS(1selysSf o
the psopls.=-Ths General and Stste= Goyern-
ments, each acting in its own sphere, without
trenching upon the lawful jurisdiction Of the
other. constitute the Union. .--..
This Union, comprising . general govern
ment with general powers, and the State gov
79nmmtS wi4h 6tsteS powers for the purposes
aocsttothe Etatss. is ! polity the foundations
of which were laid in the profoundest wisdom.
This is the Union our fathers made and which
has been so respected abroad and so benefcent
at home. Tried by blood and fire, 1t stands to-
dag modetforH Of 4reS fbrhi& governnentS
has been and will continue to be the admira-
, ton Of theyworld- May we not say, nearly in
I TIE words Of Washington, the unity of govern
ment, which constitutes us one people, is justly
dear to us. 1t is the main pillar in the edifce
peace, safety, prosperity, and Of that liberty we
g H6Aly prize, andinten5znt every hard to
j il form ;efsgJssbA.1 hoxssz ss.re-
fully devised, no principles, however sound,
sdmInstSs % S ION on Is aithful and Ssasnt. Il Is
tl njh3lsfnb6H4en }6At ieitfeefr{u4
r{dSr3 ~ - aaf1sSd - 1hbsiEk ths sisAt5
Of the people. When fraud, violence5 II In
competence controls, the noblest constitutions
and wisest laws are useless. The bayonet is
not fit instrument for collecting the votes Of
freemen. 1t is only by full vote, a free ballot,
and fair count that the people can rule in fact,
Tfs7 s6iS sonadftioa NY nd tisEidaEtruc-
ture falls.
Public Office is trust-not bounty-be-
slowed upon the holder, and no incompetent or
dishonest person should ever be intrusted with
it; or If appointed they should be promptly
ejsctpds 7ffhes basis of aZguhgtantiab Nactical
sciyil seryhA reform musttnrsts b estaHhhfd by
the people in filing the elective Offices. If they
fix high standard of qualifications for Office,
and sternly reject the corrupt and incompetent,
the result will be decisive in governing the ac-
ton of the servants whom they intrust with
the appointing power.
Z The var for the Union kwaa successfully
Aded more than fifteen fesfsage- Al, ,d1sses
/ Of our people should share alike In the bless
ings of the Union, and are equally concerned
in its perpetuity, and in the proper administra-
ton Of public affairs. We are in a state of pro-
found peace. Henceforth let it be our purpose
to cultivate sentiments of friendship, and not
of animosity, among our, fellow citizens. Our
msss III sss sasiea snsShisea s4 ssss
A sedulous and scrupulous care Of the public
credit, together with a wise and economical
management Of our governmental expenditures,
should be maintaining, in order that labor may
be be g@s shsf a e. ay
own industry.
:, The time has come to enjoy the substantial
benefits Of reconciliation as one people. We
have common interests. Let us Encourage the
harmony and generous rivalry )aInougi out own
industries which will revive our languishine
merchant marine, extend our commerce with
foreign nations, assist our merchants, manu-
features, and producers to develop our vast
natural resources, and increase the prosperity
If elected / shall. With the Divine favor. Iabo,
with what ability possess to discharge my
duties with fidelity, according to my conyic-
| tions, and shall take care 10 protect and defend
the Union and to see that the laws be faithfully
and equally executed in all parts Of the country
alike. Il will assume the responsibility, fully
tSe sSea fnsesns e Z u fosss3Dnsnsis s to di.es.ass
the most sacred duty that can devolve upon an
| American citizen.
am very respectfully yours, u.,.,,,l
To the Hon. John W. Stevenson, President Of
A tha Convention; Hon. John P. Stockton
n Chahman md lothers Of ths COMMITTEES oi
\ the National Democrats Convention. 1allJ
INDIANAPOLIS, July 89-Han4 VIM. II. Eng
lish transmitted the following letter Of accept
ance of the nomination of candidate for Vic
President to the Committee Of Notification to
- 5eA IsDfasAre1ss, IxD., July 30, 1880.
To Hon John W. SteUenson, president of III
IA Yaxzs-Iv Cyo,IJox, rh.rir