Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-30
cLEYELAND,s REPLY.

CLEVELAND's REPLY.
Gov. Cleveland, who had stood mean
while as an intent listener, replied as fol-
lows;
Mr.. Chairman md Gentlemen Of the Com
alittee: Your announcement does not, Of
/ course, convey to me the first information of
the result of the convention lately held by the
! Democrats of the nation, and yet when listen
| to your message / see about me Republicans
| from all parts of the United States, of the
| great party which, claiming to be the party
of the people, asks them to intrust TO it the
administration of their government; and
| when consider, under the influence of the
stern reality which the present surroundings
create, that have been chosen to represent
| the plans, lrLoses and policy of the Demo-
cratic party, l am profoundly impressed by
| the sOlemnity of the occasion and by
! the responsibility of my position. Though
gratefully appreciate, l don't
| at this moment congratulate myself upon the
| distinguished honor which has been conferred
| on me, because my mind is full Of anxious de-
S re TO perform well the part which has been
| assigned to me.
THE RIGHTS OF THE NATION AT STAKE.
Nor do l at this moment forget that the
rights and interests of more than 50,000,000 of
my fellow citizens are involved in our efforts
| to gain Democratic supremacy. This renee-
| which more than all Others gives
to the action of my party in
convention assembled its most sober and Sc
Fious aspect. The party and its representa-
tiyes which ask to be entrusted at the hands
of the people with the keeping of all that con-
Germs their welfare and their safety should
only ask it with a full appreciation of the
sacFedness of the trust, and with a firm re-
solve to administer it faithfully and well.
WHY HE is A DEMOCRAT.
/ am Democrat because / believe these
truths lie in true Democracy. 1 have kept
the faith because believe if rightly and fair
ly administered and applied the Democratic
doctrines and measures will insure the hap
ptness, contentment and prosperity of the
people. If in the contest upon which we now
enter we steadfastly hold to the underlying
principles of our party creed, and at all times
keep in view the peoples good, we shall be
strong because we are true to ourselves,
and because the plain and Independent
voters of the land will seek by
their suffrage to compass their release
from party tyranny where there should be
submission to the popular will, and their pro-
lection from party corruption where there
should be devotion to the peoples interests.
CONSIDERATION TO THE CAUSE.
These thoughts lend conservation to our
cause, and we go forth not merely to gain a
partisan advantage, but pledged to give to
those who trust us the utmost benefits and
honest administration OF national affairs.
No higher purpose or motive can
effort. or urge us to continuous, earnest labor
and effective party organization, Let us not
fail in this, and we may hope to reap the full
reward of patriotic services well performed.
| have thus called to mind simple truths and
trite though they are, it seems to me that we
do well to dwell upon them at this time, /
shall soon. hope, signify in the usual formal
manner, my acceptance of the nomination
which has been rendered me. In the mean
time gladly greet you all as cO-workers in a
noble cause,
Gov. Cleveland spoke extemporaneous-
ly and not without evidence of deep
earnestness and feeling. He seemed to
realize the weight of the responsibility
which rested on his shoulders as the
standard bearer of the party. The ad-
dress was not only a model one in
thought, but was delivered with rare
grace and effect. The congratulations
that were shoWered on him by many dis
tinguished leaders of the party at the
close of the ceremonies, were sincere and
hearty. After some time spent IN inter-
changes, etc., the doors of the dining
room were swung open and refreshments
partaken Of.
GUESTS AT THE FEAST.
Among those present, besides the men,
bers of the National and Notification Com
mittees, nearly all of whom were
in attendance, were S. j. Randall,
of Pennsylvania; Congressman Perry
Belmont; Judge Abbott, of Boston; E. F.
PIlisbury, of Boston; Wilson S. Bissell, of
Buffalo, Gov. Cleveland's former law
partner; Congressman William Dorsh-
heImer, of New York; Lester b. Faulkner,
of Livingston county; Patrick A. Collins,
of Boston; Judge Geo. w. Cochran, of
Chicago; John E. Devlin, of New York;
G.. RI. Parker, of Iowa; James keenan,, of
Troy, n. Y; Eek Cowan, of Troy, N.
Y; NJ. G. Murphy, of New York; ex-
Mayor Edward Murphy, of Troy, N. Y;
Cortland II. Smith, of Virginia; Congress-
man Edward Wemple; D. G. Hackney, of
Missouri; Geo. b. Donahue, of Boston,
and number of prominent Albany peo-
pie. The ladies present were the Cover
nOrfG SIEfpFa- Mrs. HnVf
and Miss r. E. Cleveland,
Misses Mary and Carrie Hastings, daugh-
ters of the Governors sister, who is a
missionary at Ceylon, where they were
born, being now in this country to be
educated; Mrs. .Farnsworth; Mrs. Lamont,
wife of the Governors private Secretary,
and Mrs. Folsom and Miss Folsom, of
Buffalo, the wife and daughter of Gov.
Cleveland's law partner.
An informal reception was held at the
Fort Orange Club on Washington avenue
late in the evening
The city was alive with enthusiasm to-
night. The Democratic PhalanX. 120
strong, made short parade before es-
coTting the speakers to the halls of assem-
blage. Their route of march was made
brilliant by cOlored lights and pyrotecb-
mics. In spite of drizzling rain both
Music Hall and Leland Opera House were
filed to oyerh0wing. The auditoriums
were neatly decorated with fagS and
portraits Of the Democratic nominees at
Music Hall. Col. Villas, of Wisconsin,
presided, and addresses were made by
Col Villas, Samuel j. Randall, Gov.
L. NJ. Waller of Connecticut, Gen.
Charles Z. Hooker of Mississippi, and
and Hon. A. V. Stevenson, of Illinois.
TELEGRAM FROM TILDEN.
The following telegram was read from
ex-Gov. Tilden:
GREYsToNE, YoNKERs, July %, 1854.
To Marta DeldhdHtg, Esq, President Demo-
cratic PhdlaRc:
received last evening your invitation to
attend the meeting TO be held this evening un-
der the auspices Of the Albany Democratic
Phalanx for the purpose of ratifying the
nomination of Cleveland and Hendricks.
Although / Oaunot be present in person with
my old friends on that interesting occasion.
cordially cooperate with them in support Of
the excellent ticket nominated by the Demo-
cratic National Convention, and feel assured
of its success at the election in which there is
every promise that the country win achieve a
| substantial victory for the cause of good gov
ernment. S. j. TILDEN
At Leland Opera House ex-Gov. Walker,
Of Virginia. presided, and addresses were
made by Patrick A. Collins, of Boston.
Joseph Pulitzer, Of New York, and John
r. Fellows, OF New York.
A North Carolina Congressman.
| RALEIGH. n. c.. July 29.-The Demo-