The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-08-07
to which you have been chosen. The
election of President is an event of the

| to which you nave Deen CHOSEN. lne
election of President is an event of the
utmost Importance to the people, as
American prosperity, growth, happiness
peace, and liberty even, may depend
upon its wise ordering. Your unanimous
nomination is proof that the Democracy
believe that your election will most
contribute to secure those great objects
We assure you that in the anxious
responsibilities you must assume as can.
didate you will have the steadfast, cordial
support of the friends of the cause you
will represent, and in the execution
of the duties of the hig b office
which we confidently expect from the
wisdom of the nation to be conferred
upon you, you may securely rely for
approving aid upon the patriotism, honor
and intelligence of this free people"
(Signed by all the members of the
committee
Governor Cleveland, who had stood
meanwhile as an intent listener, replied
as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Committee: Your announcement does
not of course convey to me the first
information of the result Of the Conyen.
ton lately held by the Democracy Of the
nation, and yet when I listen to your
message see about me representatives
from all parts of the land Of the great
party which, claiming to be the party of
the people, asks them to entrust to it the
administration of their Government, and
when I consider, under the influence of
the stern reality. which the present sur.
roundings create, that have been chosen
to represent the plans, purposes and
policy of the Democratic party, | am
.profou ndly impressed by the solemnity
Of the occasion and by the responsibility
of my position. Though | gratefully
appreciate, do not at this moment
congratulate myself upon the distin.
guished honor which has been conferred
upon me, because my mind is full Of
anxious desire to perform we'll the part
which has been assigned to ME. Nor do
I at this moment forget that the rights
and interests Of more than fifty millions
of my citizens are involved in our
efforts to gain Democratic supremacy.
This reflection presents to my mind the
consideration which, more than all
others, gives to the action of my party
n convention assembled its most sober
and serious aspect. The party and its
representatives which ask to be entrusted
at the hands of the people with the
keeping Of all that concerns their welfare
and their safety should only ask it with
full appreciation of the sacredness of
the trust, and with the firm resolve to
administer it faithfully and well.
I am Democrat, because [ believe
that this truth lies at the bottom OF true
Democracy. T have kept the faith,
because l believe if rightly and fairly
administered and applied Democratic
doctrines and measures. will insure the
happiness, 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 suffrages to compass
their release from party tyranny where
there should be submission to popular
will, and their protection from party
corruption where there should be devo-
ton to the peoples interests. These
thoughts lend conservation to our cause,
and we go forth not merely to gain par
tisan advantage, but pledged to give to
those who trust US the utmost benefits OF
an honest administration of national
affairs. No higher purpose or motive
can stimulate lis to supreme effort or urge
US to continuous earnest labor and effect
i've party organization. Let US not fail
in this, and we may confidently hope to
reap the full reward of patriotic services
we'll performed. I have thus called to
mind simple truths, and, trite though
they are, it seems to me we do we'll to
dwell upon them at this time. 1 shall
soon, hope, signify in the usual formal
manner my acceptance of the nomina-
tion which has been rendered to me. In
the meantime I gladly greet you all as
co.workers in the noble cause"
The Governor spoke extemporaneously
and not without evidence of deep earnest
ness and feeling. He seemed to realize
the weight of responsibility which rested
upon bis shoulders as the standard.bear.
er of the party. His address was not
only a model one in thought, but was
delivered with rare grace and effect.
The congratulations that were shower.
ed upon him by the many distinguished
leaders of the party at the close OF the
ceremonies were sincere aud hearty.
After some time spent in social inter-
course the doors of the dining'room were
swung open and refreshments were par
taken of.
An informal reception was held at the
Fort Orange Club on Washington avenue
late in the afternoon.
The city was alive with enthusiasm to-
night. The Democratic Phalanx, 12O
strong, made short parade before es.
corting the speakers to the halls of as
semblage. Their route of march was
made brilliant by colored lights and
pyrotechnics. In spite of the drizzling
rain both Music Hall and the Leland
Opera House were filled to overaowing.
The auditoriums were neatly decorated
with flags and portraits of the Demo-
orofio ,,on1inpes