The Portland daily press., 1884-07-30
CLEVELAND NOTIFIED.
The Notification Committee Per-
forms It's Work.
THE ADDRESS AND THE Gov
ERNOR,S REPLY.

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THE ADDRESS AND THE Gov
ERNOR'S REPLY.
ALBANY, July 29.-The COMMITTEES of noti-
fcation met at 10 O'Clock this morning, Colo
mel Villas presided. 1t was arranged that the
committee should visit Governor Cleveland at
$50. After signing the official letter the COM
mittee adjourned until this afternoon. Tie
committee leave Albany at $50 tomorrow
morning for Saratoga to notify Mr.. Hendricks.
Notwithstanding heavy rain the streets OF
the city near the executive mansion, where
the ceremony of officially notifying Governor
Cleveland of his nomination for the Presi-
dency took place, were crowded By noontme
About o'clock the Albany Phalanx started
from their headquarters on State street and
marched 120 strong to the Delavan House.
where Carriages were il waiting to take the
members of the notification committee and the
national committee to the Governors resi-
dence. At 1856 the procession left the Delayan
House, reaching Governor CleVeland'S resi-
dence at 4 o'clock. An immense coneourse OF
people surrounded his residence aud large
number of police were present to Keep the
grounds from being tramplad upon. The
house was nncomfortably crowded with
guests, especially in the main parlors where
there was scarcely more than room enough for
the committee The ceremony was brief but
impressive. The committees arrived in q
body and the committee on notification took
positions in the south end of the room with
the national committee in the north end
Space was reserved in the centre and as soon
as the preparations were completed the Gov
ernor entered and stood with his back toward
hower-decked mantle, the ladies of the
party standing on his left As soon as the
cheering which greeted the Governors arrival
had subsidized, Col. w. f. Villas, chairman of
the late Democratic convention and of the no.
LITIGATION committee, stepped slightly forward
and addressing the Governor IN a clear, reso-
nant tone and with marked enthusiasm, said /:
Grorer Cleveland, Governor Of the State of Neso
York:
These gentlemen, my associates here present
whose voice am honored with authority to utter
are tne committee appointed by the National DEM
oeratlc Convention, which recently assembled in
Chicago and charged with the grateful DUTY of &C.
quaintiDg you officially, and in that solemn and GER
enormous manner which the 0ignity and Importance
of the communication demand with the interesting
result kof its elaboration already known to YOU
through The ordinary channels of news.
If. that august body convened by direct delega-
ton from the Democratic people from the several
States and Territories of the Republic and deber-
stng under witness of the greatest assembly of
free men ever gathered to such conference, in
torethought of the election which the constitution
imposes upon them to make during the current
year, have nominated you to the people of these
United States to be their President for the next en-
SUNG term of that great office and with grave con-
sideration OF its exalted responsibilities have conf
its functions. Through this committee the conven
tons high requirement is delivered, that you accept
that candidacy. he choice carries with it pro-
found personal respect and admiration but it has
been in no manner the fruit of these sentiments
The National Democracy seek a President, not in
compliment for what a man is or reward for what
he has done but in just expectation of what he will
accomplish as the true servant of free people fit
for the lefty trust. Always of momentous conse.
quence, they conceive the public exigency to be
now Of transcendant Importance; that laborous
reform, administrative as well as legislative is i'm
peratVey necessary to prosperity and the honor of
the republic; and competent chief magistrate
must be of unusual temper and power They have
observed with attention your execution of the pub
lie trusts you have held, especially of that with
which you are now so honorably invested and thew
place their reliance for usefulness in the service
they expect to exact for the benefit of the nation
upon the evidence derived from the services Won
have performed for the State of New York. They
invite the electors to such proofs of character and
competence to justify their confidence that in the
nation, as heretofore in the State public business
will DO administered with Commensurate intelli-
gence and ability, with singe-hearted honesty and
fidelity, and with resolute and daring fearessness
which no faction, no combination, no power of
wealth. and no mistaken clamor can dismay or
qualify. In spirit of wisdom and invoking the
DenedlctI0n OF the Divine Creator of men, we chal-
lenge from the sovereignty of the nation His words
In commendation and ratification of onr choice:
well done thou good and faithful servant. Thu
hast been faithful over a few things; will make
thee ruler over many things.'' In further fulfil
ment OF our duty the secretary will now present
the written communication signed by the COM
mittee.
Col. Villas was several times interrupted by
applause. AT the close of his remarks Nicho-
las NJ. Prince Of Missouri, secretary of the
committee, read the following formal address
prepared BY the committee:
NEW YORK CITY July %. 1884
TO Hon. Grocer Ctegetd2d, Nes1 York:
Sir,-In accordance with the custom BETTING the
nature CT the communication the undersigned rep
resentng the several States aud Territories of the
Union were appointed committee by the National
Democratic Convention, which assembled at Chi
cago on the 9Th of the current month to perform
the pleasing office, which by this means we have
the honor TO execute, of informing you of your
nomination as the candidate of the Democratic
party in the ensuing election fer the office of Pres
1dent OF the United States. The claration of
principles upon which Democracy goes before the
people with the hope of establishing and maintain
ing them in the government Sas made by the
convention and an engrossed copy thereof is sub
mlLted In connection with this communication for
your consideration. We trust the approval of your
judgment will follow the examination of the ex-
preston of opinion and policy and uoon the polit-
ical controversy now made up we invite your ac-
ceptaDee OF the exalted leadership to which YOU
have been chosen. The election of President is an
event OF the utmost Importance 10 the people of
America, whose prosperity, growth happiness
peace and liberty even may depend upon its wise
Ordering. Your unanimous nomination is a proof
that the Democracy believe that your election will
most contribute to secure these great objects. We
assure you that in the anx Gus responsibilities you
must assume as their candidate you will have the
steadfast and cordial support of thes friends of the
cause you will represent and in the execution of
Inc duties OF Gl6 llgn once which confidently
expect from the wisdom of the nation to be con-
ferT ed on you you may surely rely for approving
aid upon the patriotism, honor and intelligence Of
this tree people.
We have the honor to be, with great respect.
W. f. Villas (Wiscons NJ. President
NICHOLAS M. PRINCE (MissourD, Secretary,
(and by all members of the eommittee.(
Gov. Cleveland who had stood meanwhile as
an intense listener replied as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee.
Your formal announcement does not of course
convey to the first information of the result of
the convention laJely held by the democracy of the
about me representatives from all parts of the
land Of that great parry which, cl inning to be the
party of the people asks them entrust to it the
administration of the government, and when con-
slider that under the influence OF the stern reality
which the present surroundings create that l have
been chosen to represent the plaus purposes and
policy Of the democratic party, am profoundly
impressed by the solemnity OF the occasion and by
the responsibility of my position. Though l CRATE
fully appreciate it do not at this moment congrat-
ulate myself upon the distinguished honor confer
red on me because my mind Is full of an anxious de-
sire to perform we'll the part which has been assign
ed me. Nor do at this moment forget that the
rights and interests of more than 1000 ,0OO of nv
fellow citizens are involved in efforts to gain
Democratic supremacy. This reflection presents to
my mind consideration which more Than ali others
gives to the action of my party in convention as
sembled its most. sober aud serious aspect.
ask to bo entrusted at the hans of the people
with the keeping of all that concerns their welfare
and safety should only ask 1t with full apprecia-
ton of the sacredness of the trust and with the
firm resolve to administer it faithfully and we'll
am Democrat because believe this truth lies at
the foundation of true Democracy. have kept the
faith because believe if rightly and fairly admins
tered and applied, Democratic doctrines and mea
sures will ensurehappness, contentment and pros
perity of the people, 1t in this contest upon which
now enter we steadfastly hold to the underlying
prime pie of our party and at all times keep in view
the peoples good, we shall be strong because
true to ourselves and because the plain and indie
pendent of the land will seek by surages
to compass their release from party tyranny where
there should be submission to the popular will and
their protection from party corruption where there
should be devotion to the peoples interests, These
thoughts lend conservation to our cause and we go
.orth not merely to gain partisan advantage but
pledged to give to those who trust as the uttermost
benefits of pure and honest administration of ma
tional affairs. No higher purpose motive can
stimulate us to this supreme effort or urge us to
continuous and earnest labor and effective party
ganization. Let not fail in this and We may
confidently hope to reap the full reward of patriotic
services well performed
have thus called to mind some simple TRUTHS
and trite though they are it seems to me we do we'll
to dwell on them at this time. shall soon hope,
signify in the usual formal manner, my acceptance
OF the nomination, which has been rendered to me.