Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-27

WASHINGTON, June 27.-President Cleve
land was yesterday formally notified of his
nomination by the committee appointed
by the Democratic Convention.
General Pat Collins made q short speech
informing the President of the object OF
their visit. Mr.. Jacobs, of Missouri, read q
letter which he had drawn up, notifying
the President of the action of the st. Louis
Convention.
The President, in his reply, said: can.
not but be profoundly impressed when |
see about me the messengers of the national
Democracy, bearing its summons to duty.
The political p rty TO which owe allegi-
ance, both honors and commands me. II
places in my hand its proud standard, and
bids me bear it high at the front, in bat
tie which it wages, braveiy because con-
scious of right, confidently because its trust
is in the people, and soberly because il
comprehends the obligations which success
impresses.
The message which you bring awakens
within me the livelist sense OF personal
gratitude and satisfaction; and the honor
which you tender me is in itself so great
that there might well be no room for any
sentiment And yet cannot rid myself Of
grave and serious thoughts when remem-
Der that party supremacy is not alone in
volved in the conflict which presses upon
us, but that we struggle to secure and save
the cherished institutions, the welfare and
happiness of a nation of free men.
Familiarity with the great office which I
hold has but added to my apprehension Of
its sacred character and the conservation
demanded of him who assumes its immense
responsibilities. 1t is the repository of the
peoples will and power. Within its vision
should be the protection and welfare OF the
m of a,,I u
should catch from the remotest corner of
the land, the plea of the people for Justice
and for right. For the sake of the people.
he who holds this Office of theirs, should re-
sist every encroachment upon its legitimate
functions; and for the sake of the integ-
rity and usefulness of the Offices, it should
kept near 70 the people and be admins
tered in full sympathy with their wants
and means.
The occasion reminds me most vividly of
the scene when four years ago received q
message from my party similar to that
which you now deliver. With all that has
passed since that day. con truly say that
the feeling of awe with which heard the
summons then. is intensified many fold
when il is repeated now
-Four years ago knew that our chief ex-
ecutive Office, il not carefully guarded
might drift little away from the people to
whom 1t belonged, and became perversion
OF all 1t ought TO be; but did not know
how much its moorings had already been
loosened. know four years ago how we'll
devised were the principles of true Demo-
cracy for the successful operation of a poy-
ernment by the people, and for the people;
but ] did not know how absolutely neces-
sary their application then was for the re
storation to the people of their safety and
l knew then that abuses and
had crept into the manage
ment Of public affairs; but / did not know
their numerous forms nor the tenacity of
their grasp. knew then something of the
bitterness of partisan obstruction; but I did
not know how bitter, how reckless and how
shameless 1t could be. know, too, that
the American people were patriotic and
Just; but did not know how grandly thev
loved their country, nor how noble and
generous they were
shall not dwell upon the acts and the
policy of the administration now drawing
to its close. Its record Is open to eyery
citizen of the land. And yet will not be
denied the privilege of asserting nj this
time that in the exercise Of the functions of
the high trust confided i'll me, I have
yielded obedience only to the constitution
and the solemn obligation of my oath of
office. have done those things which. in
the light of the understanding God has
given me, seemed most conducive to the
welfare of my countrymen and the promo
ton OF good government. ! would not if I
could, for myself nor for you, avoid single
OF a fair Interpretation of my
course.
1t but remains for me to say to you, and
through you to the Democracy OF the pa-
tion, that | accept the nomination with
which they have honored me, and that /
will in due time signify such acceptance in
The usual formal manner.