The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-05

Pasr.k Fahy, Neb: James P. Barr Pa
Wilson G. Lamb. n. c. David 8 Baker Jr RI
WmjA Quarles, Tenn. Joseph H. Bad, s. Z.
Geo L. Spear VT. Joseph e. Dwyer Tex
Fra1S Hereford, W. Va. Robert Beverly, Va
J. TtHaueer, Mon. W. A. Anderson Wis
n. Mccormick Oak. W. B. Childers N n
Gov. Cleveland, who had stood mean
while as an intent listener, replied as fol-
lows:
Gov CLEvELANDs REPLY:
NJ. Chairman and Gentlemen Of tie Committee:
Your formal announcement does not of course
c"nley to me the first Information of the result
OF the Convention lately held by the Democracy
ct tge nation, and yet when, as listen 10 your
message, see about me representatives from all
parts of the land of the great party which,
Claiming to be the party of the people, asks lherl
to issrust to il tie administration of their ,,
ern1ient and when / consider under the nfin-
enck OF The stern reality which present surround
ings create, that have been chosen to represent
the'pians, purposes and policy of the Democratic
party, am profoundly impressed by The solem
nltNof the OCCASION and by the responsibility
my pnsition. Though l gratefully appreciate j,
l dG not ut This moment congratulate mvse
upoh the distinguished honor which has been
conferred upon me, because my mind is full of
ANXIOUS desire TO perform we'll the part which
has peen assigned to me.
N3r do al this moment forget that the rights
and interests OF more than ftiy millions of my
ffhw-citizens are involved in our efforts to gain
Deruochiic supremacy. This reflection presents
ts my mind the consideration which, more than
all Thers, gives to the action of my ps-.v in
e0nfentiOn assembled its most sober and seaiolls
aspect The party and its representatives. which
ask 10 be intrnsted at the hands of the people
witk the keeping of all that Concerns their wei
fare and their safety. shnlld only ask il with the
full appreciation OF the sacredness of the trust
snd.with firm res.'Ive 10 administer It faith
iullr and well
3m a Democrat because | believe that this
trutS lies Al the foundation Of true Democracy
h;.ve kept the faith because believe, il rightly
.n61fairly administered and applied, Democratic
'isCsrincs and measures will insure the happ-
msp. contenrmeni and prosperity OF the people.
II, n the contest upon which We now enter, we
ste.astly hold to the underlying principles of
"urparty creed, and at all times Keep in view
the 3peOpes good, We shall I've strong. because
we lre true to ourselves aud bee luse the plain
ar.Gsin !rpendent voters OF the land will seek hy
titrir suhrages l." comr"S = .i.. n-1 .,t-.'-
-sS4n, NiLte l.ItiG sI0uu he SuosIii- II 70 go.
"a. pu Will, and their plo,ectipn from nv
tor;SptiOn where there should be devotion To ihe
eoties interests.
.1kese thoughts lend "A conservation to our
cauaf, and We go forth, not merely to gain
PARTISAN advantage, but pledged to give 10 those
Wh1 trust US the utmost benefits of n pure and
hontst administration OF national affairs No
higher purpose or motive can stimulate us to
supteme effort or urge US 10 continuous and
car1<st labor and effective party organization
Let ps not fail in tins, and we NAV confidently
hopS to reap the ull reward OF patriotic services
welt performed.
pave thus called to mind some simple truths,
and Frite though they are, il seems to me we do
"eit 10 dwell upon them al this time. shall
sooJ nope, signify in the usual formal manner
my acceptance of the nomination which has
been rendered 10 me. In the meantime, gladly
Ered1 you all as coworkers in a noble cause.
1he Governor spoke extemporaneously
andsnot without evidence Of deep earnest
nes5 and feeling. He seemed to realize
the weight of responsibility which rested
upo5 his shoulders as the standard bearer
of tbe party. The address was not only
a model one in thought, but was deliv-
ere% with rare grace and effect. The
congratulations that were showered upon
hin{by the many distinguished leaders of
the party, at the close of the ceremonies,
weTf sincere and hearty. at is a plat
fortt in ITSELF" shouted one of the South
erntrepresentatives.
MIR. Hendricks Notified.
Erom Albany the Committe journeye;
to saratoga to notify Mr.. Hendricks, vi
waf at the Grand Union Hotel. In reply
to Jan address by Colonel Villas and the
for| bal communication read by Secretar
BAl, Mr.. Hendricks res ponded as fo :
lows;
II. Chairman and Genasmsn Of tie Commit
tee 81 cannot realize that 4 man could ever stand
N Ofu init
moe augu,t body of men than that which you
represent. In the language OF another, " The
Co5ventlon was large In number, august in cul-
Er3 aud patriotic in sentiment" aud NAV not
Sd6that because of the power and greatness and
fl1ae OF the party which II represented, it was
Hs1a IN every respect q very great COnven t,on
EAiplauseJ Delegates came from all ,h, : a,es
ar4 Territories, and believe, too, from the Dis
kik of Columbia [Applause. They came
eln.hed WITH authority n express judgment and
epsilon upon all those questions which are not
se.eed by constitutional law For the purpose
pf passing upon those questions and selecting
hcSst for the people thai Convention assembled
THY decided upon the principles that they
wobld adopt as their platform They selected the
caEdidates that they would propose to the partyl
tor their support, and that the Convention word
wsa theirs
! THE PLATFORM.
Ehave not reached q period when il is proper
tosHne ID consider the strength and force of the
statements made in the platform. II IL enough
torsne 10 know that 1t comes al your hands from
that Convention addressed to my patriotic deyo-
sioe to the Democratic party. [Appanse.l |
Appreciate the honor that is d,,rt. me need
nnf question lhat but y. tue same .;.,e ;h., I
acqept tue honor from You .nd from the Cen zen
hn4 feel that the duties aud Responsibilities OF
ing ol1ce rest upon me also. know that some
siuses It = understood that this particular office.
mat OF e-President, dses not involve any re-
Spensibily. and as q general thing thai Is 50
pus sometlmes II cames to represent very great
re ponsibities, and II may be so in the near tt
tusf. For ~ this time the Senate of the United
fi9aes stands almost equally divided between the
Kfat parties shall 90 exactly differ thai the Vice
fystdent OF the United States shall have tn de-
cieP upon questions OF law by the exercise OF
htf vote. lApplause. -9l4 i
Iala GRAVITY OF THn BEsPoNsmrLTTy.,
>. 9he responsibility would then become very