Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-23
POLITICAL.

Blaine Accepts-El0qusnt Words spoken
 to the Committee Under the Old Film
 Tree at His House.
 AUGUSTA, Me, June 22.-Yesterday morn ing the committee appointed by the national convention to notify MT. Blaine of his nomi- nation to the presidency met and proceeded in couples to MT. Blaine's house. They were received by Stephen Elkins and Walker Blaine. Chairman Henderson and one or two others went up stairs to MT. Blaine's study. Gail Hamilton suggested that, owing to the oppressiveness of the weather, an ad- journment to the gardens under the trees would be more comfortable. likewise more poetic. The suggestion was largely acted upon, Mesars. Blaine and Henderson leading. The delegates formed ring. Outside were twenty leading Augusta citizens. The Blaine family and several ladies were present. Chairman Henderson at once notified MT. Blaine of the nomination in 8 brief speech which was applauded. MT. Blaine responded at some length and was loudly applaudsd. Then MT. Henderson said: ''Gentlemen, have the pleasure of introducing to you the next President of the United States" (Great applanse) Turning to Mrs. Blaine he said: ''This. gentlemen, is the next mistress of the White House." (Applause) After 8 gene- ral hand shaking the delegates returned to the hotel, dined and started for Portland by 8 special train.
 Chairman Henderson in his address refer red to the generous rivalry free from bitter ness in the convention, the fact that MT. Blaine's nomination was due to the spontane- ous demand for him in the Republican States, and claimed that disafections would die out with after-thought, as they did in 1860 and 1880. He then reviewed MT. Bleine's career, described the qualities that his party and closed as follows: ''Mr Blaine,-During the last 23 years the Repub lican party has builded 8 new republic, 8 re- public far more splendid than that originally designed by our fathers. It's proportions, already grand, may yet be enlarged; it's foundations may be strengthened and it's col umns adorned with beauty more resplendent still. To you, as it's architect-in- chief, will soon be assigned this graceful work"
 MT. Blaine listened to General Henderson's address standing under an elm tree with his arms folded on his chest, and his eyes cast down, but at times scanned the faces of the audience. When General Henderson had concluded speaking, Walker Blaine, the csn- didate's son, stepped forward and handed his father the manuscript of an address in reply to that of the committee. MT. Blaine then read as follows: ''Mr. Chairman and Gen. tiemen of the National Committee-I re. ceive not without 8 deep responsibil. ity your official notice of the action of the national convention, already brought to my knowledge through the public press. I appreciate more profoundly in the nomination for the presidency by the Republican party of the nation, speaking through the authoritative voice of duly ac- credited delegates. To be selected as the candidate from such an assemblsge from the list of eminent statesmen whose names were presented fills me with embarrassment l can only express my gratitude for SC sigma! au honor, and my desire to prove worthy of the great trust reposed in me. In accepting the nomination, as I now do, l am impressed, I may also say oppressed, with sense of the labor and responsibility which attach to my position. The burden is frightened, however, by hosts of earnest men who support my candidacy, many of whom add, as does your honorable committee, the cheer of personal friendship to the pledge of political fealty. More formal acceptance will naturally be expected, and will in due season be communicated. It may, however, not be inappropriate at this time to say that I have already mads careful study of the principles announced by the national convention, and that in whole and in detail they have any unqualified approval. Apart from your official errand, gentlemen, I am extremely happy to welcome you all to my house. With many of you have already shared duties of public service and have en joyed most cordial friendship. I trust youl journey from all parts of the great republic has been agreeable, and that during your stay in Maine you will feel that you gre moi among strangers, but with friends. Invok ing the blessing of God upon the great cause which we jointly represent, let us turn to the 1 future without fear and with manly hearts '