Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-09
Cleveland's Response the Formal NotIfl-
cation.

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Clevelands Response the Formal Notiil-
cation.
The committee appointed by the
democratic national convention to
notify Gov. Cleveland OF his nomi-
nation performed that duty at Al
bany, Chairman Villas making the
address. In reply Gov. Cleveland
said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF
the Committee-YOur formal an
nouncement does not of course con-
vey TO me the first Information OF
the result of the convention lately
held by the democracy OF the nation,
and yet when, as listen TO your
message, see about me representa-
tives FROM all parts Of the land Of
the great party which, claiming 10
be the party of the people, asks them
TO entrust 10 ii the administration
of their government, and when i
consider, under the inference OF the
stern reality which the present sur
ruundings create, that / have been
chosen 10 represent the plans, the
purposes ana policy OF the democrat
ic party, / am profoundly impressed
by the solemnity OF the occasion and
by the responsibility OF my position,
though gratefully appreciate it. |
do not at this moment congratulate
myself upon the distinguished honor
which has been Conferred upon me,
because my mind IL full OF an anX-
ious desire to perform we'll the part
which has been assigned me. Nor
do at this inOtnent forget0t That the
rights and Interests OF more than
$4,000, GOO OF my fetlow-citizens ARE.
Involved in,one effort 10 gain desElUJ
cratic supremacy. ".gaq9i laola G-f 9
This reflection presents 10 mind a
consideration which more than nll
others gives IT, the action OF Iny par
ty in con ventiun assembled it's most
sober and serious aspect. The par
ty and its representatives which ask
to be intrusted, al the hands OF the
people, with the Keeping OF all that
concerns their welfare and their
safety, should only ask it-with lull
appreciation of the sacredness OF the
aIltA Will u III lCNOlNN w dA-
minister ii faithfully and we'll. L
am Il democrat because 4 believe
this truth lies at the foundation Of
true democracy. | have kept the
faith because | believe, II rightly
and fairly administered and applied,
democrat doctrines and measures
will insure the happiness, cOntent-
ment and prosperity OF the people.
Ii in the contest upon which we
now enter we steadfastly hold to the
principles OF our party
creed, and al all times keep in view
the peoples good, weshall be strong,
because we are true To ourselves,
and because the plain and independ-
ent voters of the land will seek by
their suffrages to compass their re-
lease 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 a
conservation to our Cause, and we
90 forth, not merely TO gain Al par
tisan advantage, but pledged To give
10 lDOSe WHO bIuSI uS AHI AhilOot
benefits Of an honest administration
OF national affairs. No higher pur-
pose or motive can stimulate US to
supreme effort, or urge us TO contin-
uous and earnest labors and effect
I've party organization. Let us not
fail IN this and we may confidently
hope to reap the reward OF patriotic
services well performed.
] have thus called to mind some
Of the simple truths, and trite though
Ihcy are, il seems 10 me we do well
to dwell upon them ut this time. i
shall soon, 1 hope, signify, in the
usual formal manner, my acceptance
Of the nomination which has been
rendered me. In the meantime
gladly greet you all as co-workers
In n noble cause.
The governor spoke eXtenporane-
ously and not without evidence OF
deep earnestness and feeling. lie
seems to realize the weight Of re-
spOnsibility which rested on his
shoulders as the standard-bearer OF
the party. The address wns NOT
only u model one in thought, but
was delivered with rare grace and
effect,