Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-31
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A Sensible and Modest Address-ASis.
tingutshed Democrats Present
The City wild with Enthuaiasm-
Two Large MaatauxA

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tingutshed Democrats Present
Tho City wild with Enthusiasm
Two Large Meetings.
ALBANY, N. Y, July 29.-Ths members
Of the committee appointed al the recent
Democratic national convention TO
formally notify Governor Cleveland Of his
selection by that body as the standard
bearer OF the party during the ensuing
Presidential canvass met here this morn.
ing, arranged for the discourage Of their
duty this Afternoon and then adjourned,
AT little before 8 o'clock the Albany
Phalanx formed on State street, 100
strong. They were sttired in dark suits,
high white hats and carried Games. Pre-.
ceded by the Albany City Band they
marched to the DslavAn House, " here ths
throng was 30 great that the streets and
sidewalks were almost impassable. Here
carriages to the number OF 40 were pro-
vided tor the distinguished gentle men
composing the committee. At Rbout 3.35
O'Clock the procession got nnder way.
Headed by the band, the Phalanx, fol.
lowed by the committee In carriages,
marched to the governors residence,
which was reached about a O'Clock. An
immense conoourse OF people assembled
about the executive mansion, and police
were stat oned about to prevent ii furious
trespass upon the grounds surrounding
the residence, The guests were prompt in
arriving, and when the members Of the
two committeee were provided Tor theie
was very little extra space.
The ceremony took place in the main
psrl0r OF the mansion. 4 huge bank Of
flowers on the mantel aud one on the
library mantel were the only adornments.
The governor entered through the main
hallway aud stood with his back to the
hjwer-baDked mattel. Tho ladies OF the
party stood near the governor at his left.
His appearance at the doorway was the
signal for hearty and spontaneous out
burst OF hand olappiDg, which continued
for several minutes.
As soon as this had subsidized Col. W.T..
Villas OF Wisconsin, chairman Of the late
Democratic nationa, convention, and OF
the notification committee, stepped
slightly forward, and, addressing the
governor In clear, Resonant tone, and
with marked enthusiasm, presented him
with the formal notification OF the COM
mittee, which was read by the secretary,
NiouOlhs M Dbl.
GOVERNOR cLEvELAND's REPLY.
Governor Cleveland. who had stood
meanwhile as an intont listener, replied
as follows:
Mr Chairman and Gentlemen of ate COM
nnittee: Your formal announcement does not
OF course, convey 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
representatives from all parts of the land of
the great party which, claiming to be the
larty of the people, asks them to emit ust to
it the administration OF their government; and
when consider, under the influence of the
stern reality which the present surroundings
create, that have been chosen to represent
the plans, purposes and the policy of the
Democratic party, am profoundly impressed
by the solemnity OF the occasion and
by the responsibility of my position
Though I gratefully appreciate it,
do not at this moment, con.
graduate myself upon the distinguished
honor which has been conferred upon me-
because my mine 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 5O,u0o,UUo OF my fellow citizens are
involved in our efforts to gain Democratic
mind the consideration which, more than
all others, gives to the action OF my party in
convention assembled its most sober and
serious aspect, The party and its representa-
tives which ask to be intrusted at the hands
OF the people with the keeping OF all that
concerns their welfare and their safety, should
only ask it with the full appreciation of the
saeredness OF the trust and with firm resolve
to administer it faithfully and well. am a
Democrat because l believe that this truth
lies at the foundation of true Democracy. 1
have kept the faith because l believe, il
rightly and fairly administered and applied,
Democratic doctrines and measures will in.
sure the happiness, contentment and pros
perity of the people. II, in the contest upon
which we now enter, we steadfastly hold to
to the underlying principles Of our party
creed. and at all times keep in view the
peoples good, we shall be strong, because
we are true to ourselves and because the plain
and independent voters Of the land will seek
by their sutfrages to compass their release
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 consecra.
ton to our cause, and we go forth, not
merely to gain partisan advantage, but
pledged tn give to those who trust ris the
utmost benefits and honest administration of
national affairs. No higher purpose or motive
! can stimulate us to supreme effort, or urge
US to continuous and earnest labor and effec-
tive party organization. Let us not fail in
this, and we may confidently hope to reap
the full reward of patriotic services well per-
formed. | have thus called to mind some
simple truths, and trlte though they are il
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
| tlG nomination xyhinh hou 81, A
mo- In the meantime / gladly greet you all
as co workers in noble cause
The governor spoke extemporsneousl
aud not without evidence Of deep earneAt.
ness and feeling. He seemed to realize
the weight Of responsibility which
rested upon his shoulders as the ct andard
bearer OF the party. The address was
not only model one in thought but was
delivered with rare grace and effect. The
congratulations that were showered upon
him by the many distinguished leaders
OF the party at close OF the oers-
monies were sincere and hearty. After
some time spent in social interchsrRes
the doors OF the dining room were swung
open aud retire ,hments partaken OF.
Among thoae present besides the mem.
berB Of the national and notification COM
mittees, nearly all of whom were in at
tendance, were ex-Speaker Samuel J.
Randall of Pennsylvania, Congressman
Perry Belmont, Judge Abbott Of Boston,
4. i. Pillsbury Of Boston. Wilson S.
Bissell OF Buffalo, Governor Cleveland.s
former law partner, Congressman William
Dorsheimer of New York, Lester b.
Faulkner Of Livingston, Hon. Patrick A.
Collins OF Boston, Judge George W.
Cochran of Chicago, Hon. John Develin
Of New York, g. e. Parker OF Iowa.
The ladies present were the governors
sisters, Mrs. W. r. Hoyt and Mfss R. Z.
Cleveland the Misses Mary and Carrie
Hastings, daughters of the governors
sister, who is missionary at Csylon,
where they were born, being now in this
country to be educated Mrs. Farms.
worth Mrs. Lamont, wife OF the gov.
ernor's private secretary, Colonel D iniel
S. Lamont, and Mrs. Folsom and Miss
Folsom OF Buffalo, the wifs and daughter
of Governor Clevelsnd's former law part
ner.
An informal reception was held at the
Fort orange.Club, on Washington avenue,
late in the afternoon.
The notification committee will leave
to morrow for Saratoga, to notify Mr..
Hendricks OF his nomination.
The city was alive with enthusiasm
to night. The Democratic Phalanx made
short parade before eseorting ths
speakers to the halls Of assembIsRe,
Their route Of march was made brilliant
BY eolored lights and pyrotechnios. In
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