The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-22
Mr.. BLAINE NOTIFIED.
THE COMMITTEE At AUGUSTA.
The Information Conveyed Through an Ad-
dress by General Henderson-The Maine
Statesman Accepts and Promises Some-
thing More Formal.
nv telerrnnh 10 the Dispatoh.I

| ny teltETupH 10 the DHphNcnI
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jure 21.-At an early
hour this morning the streets began TO
assume lively appearance, and long before
the time set for the committee appointed
by the National Convention TO notify James
G.. Blline Of his nomination 70 the presi-
dental candidacy Of the Republican party
TO perform that duty considerable crowd
OF citizens collected around the Augusta
/ House TO gaze with curiosity upon the
members OF the committee. A circus
being also in town, brought ont vast num-
bers Of people. who, with the allied at
| fractions OF the National Committee and
the sawdust ring, seemed disposed 10 make
the day a general holiday. Promptly
at IL O'Clock the National Committee OF
notification proceeded in q body 20 Mr..
! Blaine's residence, where they were re-
cGived by Mrs. Blame. As the day was
oppressively hot and the rooms Of The man
sion were crowded almost TO suiocl;iOn
| it was suggested that the presentation OF
| the addresses be made upon the lawn.
/ Accordingly the committee and guests pro-
cceded TO the well-shaded portion Of the
grounds, where 4 scmi-circle was formed.
and all present stood with uncovered
heads, making an impressive scene, the
rustling OF spreading branches OF great
! elms and the buZZing Of insects being the
only sounds TO disturb the stiffness. When
all was III readiness Mr.. Dlline was escort
! ca 10 ,Ic law II, " uCIC IC stUUu UILIiIu tuC
arc Of the semi-circle.
GENERAL HENDERsON's REMARKS.
General Henderson then stepped forward
and presented the address Of the commit
| tee. Reading from manuscript, he spoke
as follows: Mr. Bqnc,-Your nomina-
ton for the Office OF President OF the United
5 atcs by the National Republican COnven-
| ton, recently assembled at Chicago. Is
| already known to you. The gentlemen
before YOU, constituting the committee,
/ composed OF one member from each STATE
and Territory OF the country. and Of
| one from the District OF Columbia, now
come rs the accredited organ OF that
| Convention to give you formal no.
| tee OF nomination. and to request your ac-
ccptance thereof. 1t is OF course known to
YOU that beside YOUR own several other
names among the most honOred in the coun-
els Of the Republican party were present
/ ed by their friends as candidates for this
nomination. Between your friends and
! friends of gentlemen so Justly entitled 10
the respect and confidence OF their pOllti-
! cal associates the contest was one OF gene
rous rivalry, free from any faint OF bitter
ness, and equally free from the reprOach OF
/ injustice.
At an early stage OF the proceedings OF
! the Convention it became manifest that the
| Republican States, whose aid must be in
vOked at last TO insure success to the ticket.
earnestly desired your nomination. twas
equally manifest that the desire so earnestly
expressed by delegates from those States
was hut truthful reflection Of irresistible
popular demand. 1t was not thought nor
pretended that this demand had origin in
anV ambitious desires OF your own, or an
organized work OF your friends, but it
was recognized to be what it truth
fully is, spontaneous expression by free
people of love and admiration OF a
chosen leader. No nomination would have
given satisfaction to every member OF
the party. This is not TO be expected in
country so extended in area and so varied
| in interests. The nomination OF Mr. Lin
coin in 1860 disappointed so many hopes
and overthrow so many cherished amDl-
lions that for a short time diSatfection
! threatened to ripen in open revolt. In
! 1872 discomfort was so pronounced as to
| impel large masses Of the party in organ
| lied opposition to ITS nominees. For many
weeks after the nomination OF General
Garfield. N 1880, defeat seemed almost
inevitable. In each case the shock OF DIS
appointment was followed by sober
second thought" Individual preferences
gradually yielded to convictions OF pub
lie duty. Promptings OF patriotism hnal-
" rose superior to irritationS and ami
mOSitieS Of the hour. The party in every
| trial has grown stronger III the lace OF
threatened danger. In rendering you the
nomination 1t gives us pleasure TO remem-
| Der that these great measures which iur-
nished causes for party congratulations by
the late Convention at Chicago, and which
are now crystalizcd into legislation OF the
country, measures which have strengthen
ed and digniied the nation, while they
have elevated and advanced people at all
times and on all proper occasions, received
your earnest and valuable support. IL
was YOUR good fortune TO aid in protecting
the nation against the assaults oi armed
treason. You were present and helped 10
unloose the shackleS OF the slave,
YOU assisted in placing new guaran-
tees OF freedom in the Federal ConStl-
tuition. Your votes were potent III
preserving national faith when false
| theories OF finance would have blasted ma
tional and individual prosperity. We
kindly remember YOU as the fast friend OF
honest money and commercial integrity
In all that pertains TO security ana rcpoSe
of capital. dignity OF labor, manhood ele-
walton and freedom OF people, right OF the
/ OpprcsSed to demand. and duty OF Gov
crnment to afford protection, your public
acts have received unqualified endorse
ment of popular approval; but we are NOT
unmindful OF the fact that parties, Ike IN
dividuals, cannot live entirely on the past
however splendid the record; the present
i ever charged with its immediate cares,
and the future presses on WIN lis new
duties, its pcrpleXing responsibilities. Far
ties, Ike individuals, however, That are Tree
from stain OF violated faith in the past are
fairly entitled to presumption OF sincerity IN
thoir PROMISES Tor tue future. Among the
promises made by the party IN It's late Con-
vention at Chicago are economy and purity
Of administration protection Of citizens,
native and naturaized, at home and
abroad: prompt restoration OF the navy (;
wise reduction OF surplus revenues, re-
lieving taxpayers without lnlurlhg lne
/ laborcr: preservation OF the public lands
for actual settlers; import duties, when ne
cessary at all. TO be levied not for revenue
only, but for the double purpose Of reye-
nue. and protection; regulation OF internal
commerce; settlement of international
differences by peaceful arbitration, but
coupled with roA'sertion and main
tenance OF the Monroe doctrine As
interpreted by the fathers Of the re-
public; perseverance IN the good work OF
ciyil-service reform. TO the end that dangers
to free institutions which Turk in the power
Of Official PATRONAGE may be wisely and
effectively avoided; honest currency, based
on coin Of intrinsic value, adding strength
| 10 public credit, and giving renewed vitality
to every branch Of American industry. Mr..