The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-01
CLEVELAND NOTIFIED.


the New York Governor and Forma ly
Announce to Him His Nomination for
the Presidency by the Democratic Com
yention-His Response.
ALBANY; N. Y, July 9O.-The commit
tee appointed by the Democratic National
Convention to notify Governor Cleveland of
MS nomination, was escorted yesterday aft
ernoon through the rain from the Delayan
House to the Executive mansion by the Al
bany Phalanx, headed by band of music.
An immense concourse had assembled about
the Governors residence. The ceremony
took place in the large, handsome
main parIor of the mansion. The only at.
tempt at adornment was seen In huge
banks of flowers which rested upon the
mantels of the parlor and the
library. The ceremony was brief, but
exceedingly impressive The arrival of the
committees in body was the signal for a
concentration in the main parlor. There
the Committee of Notification took positions
in the south end of the room, and the mem
bers of the National Committee in the
north A space was reserved in the cei1teTs
and as soon as the preparations were com.
main hallway, standing with his back to
the fl0Wer-b banked mantel The ladies
of the party stood near the Cow
ernor, and at his left His appear
ance at the doorway was the signal for a
hearty and spontaneous outburst of hand
clapping, which lasted for several minutes.
AS soon as this had subsidized Colonel w. f.
Villas, of Wisconsin, Chairman of the late
Democratic National Convention and of the
Notification Committee, stepped slightly
forward, and addreSS.nI the Governor in
clear tone and with marked enthusiasm.
At the close of his remarks Nicholas M.
Bell, of Missouri Secretary of the commit
tee, read the following formal address pre-
pared by the committee:
NEW YORK CITY, July aS.==TO Hon. Grocer
Cleveland. of NelU YOrk-SIR: In accordance
with custom BETTING the nature of the
communication, the undersigned, represents
ing the several States and Territories of the
Union, were appointed committee by the
National Democratic Convention which as
sembled at Chicago an the 8th day of the cur
rent month, to perform the pleasant Office
which by this means we have the honor to ex-
ecute, of informing you of your nomination
as the candidate of the Democratic party in
the ensuing election for the Office of Presi-
dent of the United States. A declaration OF
the principles upon which the Democracy go
before the people with the hope of establish
was made by the convention, and an engrossed
copy thereof is submitted in connection with
this communication for your consideration.
We trust that 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 ac-
cepNnce of the exalted leadership to which
you have been chosen. The election of
President is an event of the utmost import
ance to the people Of America. Prosperity,
growth, happiness, peace and liberty even
may depend upon its wise ordering.
Your unanimous nomination is proof that
the Democracy believe your election will
most contribute to secure these objects. We
assure you that in the anxious responsible
ties you must ASSUME as candidate you will
have the steadfast and cordial support of the
friends of the cause you will represent and
that in the execution of the duties of the high
office which we confidently expect from the
wisdom OF the Nation to be conferred upon
you, you may securely rely for approving aid
upon the patriotism, honor and intelligence
of this free people. We have the honor to be,
with great respect, (Signed) W. F. Villas, Pres
ident; Nicholas NJ. Bell Secretary, and the
committee.
Governor Cleveland, who had stood
meanwhile as az intent listener, replied as
follows:
MY. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Commit
tee: Your formal announcement does not, of
course, convey 10 me the first information of
the result of the convention held by the De-
mocracy of the Nation; and yet, when listen
to your message, see about me representa-
tives from all parts of the land OF the great
party which, Calming to be the party of the
people, asks them to intrust to it the adj
ministratiOn of their Government, and when
consider under the influence tbe of
surroundings create, that have been chosen
to represent the plans, purposes and policy OF
the Democratic party, | am profoundly ims
pressed with the Soiemnity of the occasion
and by the responsibilities 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 anx-
ious desire to perform well the part which has
been assigned to me. Nor do l at this
moment forget that the rights
and interests of more than So
100000 of my fel!ow-citizens are involved
in our efforts to gain Democratic suprem-
acy. This reflection presents TO my n MIND M the
gives to the action of my party, in convention
assembled, its most SOBER and serious as
pect., The party and its representatives
which ask to be i1trusted 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 apprecia-
ton of the sacrednesS of the trust
and with a firm resolve to administer
il faithfully and we'll. | am Il Democrat be-
cause [ believe that this truth lies at the
foundation of true Democracy: l have kept
the faith because | believe if rightly and
fairly administered and applied, that Demo
cratic doctrines and measures will insure the
happiness, contentment ana prosperity of the
people. IT, in the contest upon which we now
enter, we steadfastly hold 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
su1rages 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 he devo-
ton to the peoples interests. These thoughts
lend a conservation to our cause and we go
tage, but pledged to give to those who trust
us the utmost benefits and an honest adj
minstration of National affairs. No higher
purpose or motive can stimulate us to the su.
preme effort or urge us to continuous and
earnest labor and effective party organization.
Let us not fail in this and we may confident
ly hope TO reap the full reward of patriotic
services well performed. l have thus called
to mind some simple truths, and, trite though
they are, it seems to me we do well to dwell
upon them at this time. shall soon, hope,
signify in the usual formal manner my ac-
ceptance of the nomination which has been
rendered to me. In the meantime, l gladly
greet you all as co-workers in noble cause.
After some time spent in social inter-
changes the dining-room doors were swung
open and refreshments partaken of. Among
those present, besides the members OF the
National and Notification Committees,
nearly all Of whom were in attendance,
were ex-Speaker Samuel j. Randall, of
Pennsylvania; Congressman Perry Bel
mont; Judge Abbott, of Boston; E. P. Pills
bury, of Boston; Wilson S. Bissell, of Buff
falo Governor Cleveland's former law part
ner) Congressman DorSheimer, of New
York; Lester B. Faulkner, of Livingston;
Hon. Patrick A. Collins of Boston; Judge
George w. Cochran, of Chicago; Hon. John
Devlin, of New York; G. H. Parker, Of
Iowa; James keenan,, of Troy, and many
Others
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