St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-30

national Democracy seek a president not in COM
piment for what the man Is, but In Just expec-
tation of what he will accomplish as the true SER
want of a free people, fit for their lofty trust,
always Of momentous consequence. They con-
ceive the public exigency to be now of transcend
ant Importance, that of laborious reform in ad-
ministration as well as legislation, is impera-
lively necessary to the prosperity and honor of
the Republic, and competent chief magistrate
must be of unusual temper and
power. They have observed with attention
Your execution of the public trusts, you have
he Id especially of that with what You are so hon
orably invested. They place their reliance for
the usefulness of the services they expect to ex-
act for the benefit of the nation from the evi
dences derived from the services you have per
formed for the state of New York. They invite
the elector to such proof of character and com
petence to justify their confidence that in the ma
ton as heretofore in the state the public business
will be administered with commensurate intelli-
gence and ability, with single hearted honesty
and fidelity, and with resolute and daring
fearessness which no faction, no combination no
power of wealth, no mistaken clamor, can
dismay or qualify. Iii the spirit
of wisdom and invoking the benediction of the
Divine Creator of men, we challenge from the
sovereignty of this nation His words in COM
memoration and ratification of our choice:
'sWell done thou good and faithful servant, thou
hast been faithful over 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 ap-
plause at the close of his remarks. Nicholas NJ.
Prince, of Missouri, secretary of the committee
read the following formal address prepared by
the committee:
THE COMMITTEE ADDRESS
The address of the committee of notification
was read by Secretary Bell, as follows:
NEW YORK CITY, July 2s, 1884. ITO the Hon.
Grover Cleveland, of New York-Sir: In accord
ance with custom befttng the nature of the
communication, the undersigned, representing the
several states and territories of the Union were
appointed a committee by the National Demo-
cratic convention which assembled at Chicago on
the Sth, inst, to perform the pleasant Office
which by this means we have the honor to exc
cute, of informing you of your nomination as
the candidate of the Democratic party, in the
ensuing election, for the office of president of
the United States. A declaration of the principles
upon which the Democracy go before the people
with hope of establishing and maintaining
them in the government, was made by the con-
vention and an engrossed copy thereof is sub
mitted in connection with this communication
for your consideration. We trust the approval of
your Judgment will follow examination of
this expression of opinion and policy and upon
the political controversy now made up,
we invite your acceptance of the
exalted leadership to which you
have been chosen. The election of president
is an event of the utmost importance to the peo-
pie of America. Prosperity, growth, happiness,
peace and liberty even may depend upon its wise
ordering. Your unanimous nomination is proof
that the Democracy believe your election will
most contribute to secure these great objects.
We assure you that in the anxious responsible
ties you must assume as candidate you will
have the steadfast and cordial support Of the
friends of the cause you will represent and in
the execution of the duties of the high office
which we, confidently expect from the wisdom of
the nation to be be conferred upon you, you may
securely rely for approving and upon the pa
triotism, honor and intelligence of this free peo
pie We have the honor to be with great
respect