The Evening critic., 1884-07-30
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND ACCEPTS
And Makes Brief Speech in Re.
nnOnSe 10 the Official Notification.

And Makes Brief speech In Re.
Spouse 10 the Official Notification.
The Committee appointed for that pur-
pose by the Democratic Convention at Chi
cago yesterday officially notified Governor
Cleveland of his nomination for President
of the United States. The Governor re-
sponded as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentleman Of NE Cd,nnlittee;
Your formal announcement does not, OF
course, convey TO me the first Information OF
the result OF the convention lately held by the
Democracy OF the Nation; and yet, when as
lieten to your message, see about me repre-.
sentatlves from all parts of the land OF the
the people, asks them to iutrust to 1t the ad-
ministrntion 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,
purposes and the policy OF the Democratic
party, ] am profoundly impressed by the
solemnity OF the occasion and by the RESPONSE
bility OF my position. Though gratefully APP
preciate, do not at this moment congratu-
late myself upon the distinguished honor
which has been conferred upon me, because
my mind Is full OF an anxious desire TO per-
| form we'll the part which has been assigned to
me. Nor do at this moment forget that the
| rights and interests OF more than 5O,O0OOOO
OF my fellow citizens are Involved In our er-
| forts TO gain Democratic supremacy. This re-
Election presents to my mind the consideration
| which more than all others gives TO the action
OF my party In convention assembled It's most
sober and serious aspect.
The party ana It's representatives Which ask
| TO be entrusted at the hands OF the people with
| the keeping OF all that concerns thoir welfare
| and their safety, should only ask 1t with the
full appreciation OF the sacrednese OF the trust,
| and with the nrm resolve 10 administer It
i faithfully ana we'll. am Democrat because
| believe that this truth lies at the foundation
1 OF pure Democracy. have kept the faith be-
cause believe, ifrightiy and fairly admins.
| tered and applied, Democratic doctrines ana
| measures will insure the happiness, content
ment and prosperity OF tho people. II In the
contest upon which We now enter, We stend'
lastly 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 tho land Will SOCK
| by their SURFACES 70 compass their release
from party tyranny where there should be
submission to tho popular will, and their pro-
| lection from party corruption where there
should be devotion TO the peoples interest.
These thoughts lend consecration to our
cause, and We go forth, not merely TO gain q
| partisan advantage, but pledged 10 give &C
| those who trust us the utmost benefits Of
| an honest administration OF National afrairs
| No higher purpose or motive can stimulate us
| TO supreme EFFORT or urge Ms to continuous anC
| earnest labor and effective party organization
| Let us not fall In this, and we may confidently
hope TO reap the full reward Of patriotic scr
| vices we'll performed. l have thus called I,
| mind some simple truths, and trlto though
| they are, II seems TO me We do we'll 10 dwell
| upon them at this time. shall sooni hope
| signify in the usual formal manner my accept
| ance OF the nomination which has been ton
| dered TO me. In the meantime gladly gree
| you all as co-workers In noble cause.
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