Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-07-30


speaker and once or twice ho changed his
position. Ue stood with his right hand
between the buttons OF his Prince Abort
coat and looked much like we'll settled
business man of good old German stock
from PENNSYLVANIA with his Sunday clothes
on. Two or three times he seemed 10 90
affected by tho speakers eloquent "ords,
but he quickly rsgained his self. possession
and listened attentycly. AS IoI IIas
closed Secretary Bell, OF the committee,
began to read the formal letter OF nol'hca'
tiop, which was as follows
To ne Hon. Grorer Cleveland, o. Nc" lo'N'
SIR: In accordance with custom bo'
fitting the nature Of the commuh''aHou;
the undersigned, representing tho scVerai
states and territories OF tho Jnlon, were
appointed committee by the nat9na.
Democratic convention, which assembled
at Chicago on the Sth day Of the cnrrent
month, to perform the pleasing once,
which by this means we have the honor 10
execute, of informing you OF your homina'
tion as the candidate 0f the Democratic
party in the ensuing election Tor rae othoe
of president of the United states. n dec
laration Of the principles upon "h!cH the
Democracy go before the people win
hope of establishing and maintaining
them in the government was MADE
by tho convention and an cnsroSSed
copy thereof is submitted in cOnuec-
tiou with this communication for your
consideration. We trust the approval of
your Judgment will follow an 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 boon
chosen. The election Of president is an
event of the utmost Importance to the
people of America. Prosperity, growth,
happiness, peace and liberty even may
depend upon its wise Orderlag. Your
unanimous nomination is proof that the
Democracy believe YOUR election Will
most contribute - secure those great
objects. We assure You that in the anxious
responsibilities you must assume rs n can
didatc you will have the steadiast, cordial
support of the friends OF the cause you
will represent, and ia the execution of tho
duties Of tho high Ctfice which We conf
IDENTITY expect from the wisdom OF tho
nation to be conferred upon you, you may
securely rely for approving aid upon the
patriotism, hOuOr and Intelligence OF this
free people. We have the honor 10 be.
with great respect, etc.
Tno address was Slgued by al the Nom.
berS OF the committee.
Governor CIeyslaud's Rc.pon-o.
The reading embarrassed aud somewhat
interrupted the harmony OF the addresses.
All wanted to hear from the man who had
been eulogiEed. As the letter WAS finished
in q clear, distiuct tone Of voice the presi.
Dental candidate thus replied
Mr.. chairman and gentlemen Of the
committee Your formal announcement
does not, of course, convey 10 mo tho first
of the result Of the convention
lately held by the Democracy of the nation;
aud yet, when, as listen TO your message,
l see about me representatives from all
parts of the land of the great party which,
TO be the party of the people, asks
them 70 entruSt to il the administration OF
their government, and when | consider
under the iuhuenlc Of the stern reality
which the present surroundings create,
that have been chosen 70 represent the
plans, purposes and the policy of the
Democratic party, am profoundly i'm
pressed by the solemnlty 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
is full Of an anxious desire TO perform
well the part which has been assigned TO
me.
Nor do at this moment forget that the
rights and interests Of more than fifty
of my fellow citizens are involved
in our efforts to gain DemoC.atic
supremacy. This reflection presents TO
my mind the consideration which, more
than all others, gives TO tho action of my
IN, 1.1
sober and serious aspect. The party and
its representatives which ask to be entrust.
cd at the hands OF the people with tho
keeping OF all that concerns their welfare
and their safety should only ask it with
the full appreciation Of the sacredness OF
the trust and with firm resolve TO
administer 1t faithfully and well. am a
Democrat because believe that this truth
lies at the foundation of true Democracy.
have kept the faith because | believe, If
rightly and fairly administered and applied,
Democratic doctrines and measures will
insure the happiness, cOnteutmeut aud
prosperity OF the people. If, in tho con.
test upon which We now cutter, We
steadfastly hold to the underlying priuci
pies OF our party creed aud At all times keep
in view the peoples good, We shall bs
strong because We are true - ourselves
and because tho plain aud independent
voters of the land will seek by their
sutfrages TO compass their release from
party tyranny, where there should be sub
mission 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 go forth, not merely to
gain partisan advantage, but pledge
TO give those who trust US the utmost
benefits of an honest administration of
national affairs. No higher purpose or
motive can stimulate US to supreme effort
OF urge us to continuous and earnest labor
and effective party organization, Lot us
not fail in this, and We may confidently
hope TO reap the full reward Of patriotic
services well performed
have thus called TO mind some simple
truths, and trito though they arc it seems
TO mo 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 ten-
dered to me. In the meantime gladly
greet you all AZ CO workers in a noble
cause.
Reesption ana Ratification.
A reception was held at the Fort Orange
club, on Washington avenue, late in tho
afternoon.
The notification committee leave to.dav
for Saratoga, to notify Mr.. Hendricks OF