The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02

Officially Notified.

AUGUSTA, Me-, June 21.-Early this
morning the streets began to assume a
lively appearance, and long before the
time for the committee appointed by
the national convention to notify Mr..
Blaine of his nomination had arrived, a
considerable crowd had collected around.
Augusta to gaze with curiosity upon the
members of the committee. A circus
being in the town at the same time a
vast number Of people have been
brought out, who, with the allied at
traction of a national committee and a
saw-dust ring, seem disposed to make
the day a general holiday.
Promptly at IL o'clock the committee
proceeded in a body to Blaine's resid-
ence, being received by Mrs. Blaine. It
was suggested that the presentation adj
dress be made on the lawn, and accord
ingly the committee and guests proceed
ed to a well shaded portion of the lawn,
where a semi-circle was formed, and all
present stood with uncovered heads,
making a very impressive scene. The
rustling of the spreading branches of the
great elms and the buzzing of the in
sects were the only sounds to disturb the
stiffness. When all was in readiness,
Blaine was escorted to the lawn, where
he stood within the semi-circle. Gen.
Henderson then stepped forward and
presented the address of the committee.
At it's conclusion Mr.. Blaine said:
Mr.. chairman and gentlemen Of the
out a deep sensibility, your official no.
tice of the action Of the national con-
%vention already brought to my knowl-
edge through the public press. l appre-
ciate more profoundly than / can express
the honor which is implied in my NOM
ination for the presidency by the
republican party speaking through the
voice of accredited delegates. To be
selected as a candidate by such an as
semblage from the list of eminent
statesmen whose names were presented,
fills me with embarrassment. | cannot
express my gratitude for SO signal an
honor and my desire to prove worthy OF
SO great a trust reposed in me. In ac-
cepting the nomination., as [ now do,
/ am impressed I am also oppressed
with a sense of the labor and RESPONSE
bility which attaches to the position.
the host of earnest men who support
my candidacy, and the cheer of person
al friendship to the pledge Of political
fealty. A more formal acceptance will
naturally be expected, and will, in due
due season be communicated. 1t may,
however, not be inappropriate at this
time to say that I have already made a
careful study of the principles
ed by the national convention, and in
the whole and in detail they have my
heartiest sympathy and meet my un-
qualified approval. Apart from your
official errand, gentlemen, I am ex-
tremely happy to welcome you all to
my house. With many of you I have
already shared public service, and have
enjoyed most cordial friendship. TRUST
your journey from all parts of this great
republic has been agreeable, and during
your stay in Maine you will feel that
you are not among strangers but among
friends. Invoking the blessing of God
upon the great cause which we jointly
represent, let US turn to the future with
out fear and with a strong heart.
At the conclusion of Blaine's reply
the members of the committee were in
troduced to him individually, and the
committee then repaired to the residence
of Col. Osgood and were entertained at
lunch. At l o'clock the committee left
for Portland, where they will have a
reception this evening.