Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-30

proof of character and competence 10 justify
their confidence that in the nation, as hereto
fore IN the State. the public business will be
ADMINISTERED with commensurate intelligence
and ability, with single hearted honesty and
fidelity, and Sith resulute and daring fear
lrssness which no faction, no combination, no
power Of wealth. no mistaken clamor NAV
dismay or qualify. In the spirit of wisdom
and inv oking the divine benedction of the
Creator we challenge from the sovereignty
OF the nation his words in commendation
and ratification of our choice; "Well done
thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been
faithful over few things, | will make thee
rules over many things" In further fulfill
ment the secretary will now present written
communication signed by the committee.
Col Villas was several times interrupted by
applause AT the close of his remarks, Mich
olss NJ Prince of Missouri, secretary of the
committee, read the following ad iress pre-
pared by the committee
New YORK CRY, July 2S, 1884.
To Hon. Grover Cleveland, New York.
SIR In accordance with the custom be-
fitting the nature Of a communication the
undersigned, representing the several States
and Territories OF the Union, were appointed
committee by the national democratic con
ventiOn, which assembled at Chicago the Sth
OF The current month to perform the pleas
ing office of informing you Of your nomina-
uOn candidate Of the democratic party in
the ensuing election for the Office of Presi-
dent of the United States. declaration of
the principles upon which the democracy 20
before the people with the hope of establish
ing and maintaining them in the government
was made by the couyct tion and an engrossed
copy thereof Is submitted with this commune
cation Tor your consideration. We trust the
approval of your judgment will follow the
examination IF the expressions of opinions
and policy and on the political controversy
now made up we invite your acceptance of
the exalted Leadership which you have been
chosen The election of President is an
event of the utmost importance TO the people
of America. The prosperity, growth, hap
piness, peace and liberty may depend upon
its wise ordering. Your unanimous nomina-
tion is proof that the democracy believe
your election will post contribute to secure
these great objects. We assure you that in
the anxious responsibilities you must assume
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 conf
IDENTIFY expect from the wisdom of the nation
to be conferred on you, you may surely rely
for approving aid on the patriotism. honor
and intelligence of this free people. We
have the honor TO be with great respect
w. f. Villas President: Nicholas NJ. Bell,
secretary; and by all the members of the
committee.
Gov. Cleveland, who had stood meanwhile
an intense listener, replied as follows;
"Mr. chairman and gentlemen OF the com
mittee-Your formal announcement does not
of course con' ey to me the first information
Of the result of the convention lately held by
the democracy of the nation, and vet when
as listen to your message | see about me
representatives, from all parts of the land of
that party which claiming 10 be the party of
the people asks them 20 entrust to it the adj
ministration of the government, and when |
consider, under the influence of the stern
reality which the present surroundings create,
that have been chosen Ia reprcsrn. the
plans, purposes and policy of the democratic
party, am profoundly impressed by the
solemnity of the occasion and by the respon-
sibllity Of my position. Though | gratefully
appreciate it do not at this moment con-
gratulate myself on the distinguished honor
conferred on me, because my mind is full of
anxious desire to perform well the part
which has been assigned me; nor do at this
moment forget that the rights and interests
of more than 80 000, 900 of my fellow citizens
are involved in our efforts to gain democratic
supremacy This reflection presents to my
mind considerations, which, more than all
others. gives to the action of my party in the
convention assembled its most sober and
rious aspect. The party and its representa-
tves which ask to be entrusted at the hands
of the people with the keeping of all that
concerns their welfare and safety should only
ask it with full appreciation of sacredness of
trust and with firm resolve to administer it
faithfully and well. I am a democrat be-
cause believe this truth lies at the true
foundation of true democracy and have kept
the faith because believe if rightly and
fairly administered and applied democratic
doctrines and measures will insure happiness,
contentment and prosperity of the people.
If in this contest upon which we now enter
we steadfastly hold to the underlying princi-
pie of our party creed and at all times keep
in view peoples good, we shall be strong, be-
cause we are true to ourselves and because
plain and independent voters of the land will
seek by sufrages to compass their release
from party tyranny where there should be
submission to popular will and their protec-
ton from party corruption. where there should
be devotion to the peoples interests. These
thoughts lend consecration to our cause and
we 90 forth, not merely to gain partisan ad-
vantage, but pledged to give those who trust
US utmost benefits of pure and honest admin
istration of national affairs. No higher pur-
pose or motive can stimulate us to supreme
effort or urge us to continuous and earnest
labor and effective party organization. Let
US not fail in this and we NAV confident
IN hope to reap the full reward Of patriotic
services well performed. | have thus called
to mind some simple truths and ;rite though
they are. 1t seems to me we do well
to dwell upon them at this time. shall
soon, hope, signify in the usual formal
manner my acceptance of the nomination
which has been rendered to me In the mean
time gladly greet YOU all as workers in a
noble cause.
Cleaveiani spoke extemporaneously and
not without evidence Of deep esrnestness and
feeling.
The address was delivered with rare grace
and effect The congratulations that were
showered on him by the many distinguished
leaders of the party at the close Of the cere-
mony was sincere and hearty. After some
time spent in social interchanges the doors Of
the dining rooms were swung open and re-
freshments partaken of
The city was alive with enthusiasm tonight.
The democretie Phalanx, l20 strong, made a
short parade before eseorting the speakers 10
the halls OF assemblage. In spite Of the
drizzlIng rain both Music Hall and Leland
Opera House were filled to overfiowing.