The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
NOTIFIED
General HARRISON Formally Noti-
fed of His Nomination for
the Presidency.
His Speech in Reply TO that of the
Republican Spokesman
Two incidents.


committee, representing the late republi-
can national convention, to-day officially
informed Gen eral Harrison of his IOmi-
nation as the candidate Of the republican
party for the office of president. At 10
o'clock this morning delegates compris-
ing the notification committee met In the
parlors of the New Denison hotel, for the
purpose of arranging the details of the
CEREMONY and signing the official note.
Hon. NJ. NJ. Estee, of California;, late
hartman of the republican convention
resided, and Charles w. Clisbee acted as
scretary of the committee. Thirty-three
uembers of the committee were present
Ex-Governor Charles Foster, of Ohio
nd Hon. Logan II. Root, of Arkansas,
we're placed in nomination for vice chair
an of the committee, but both declined
10 favor of II. A. Porter, of New Jersey,
40 was unanimously chosen. The ad-
ress to General Harrison having been
yned by each member, the committee
uiaced itself at the disposal of the local
enmmittee of arrangements, Hon. ]. N.
Huston, chairman. Before adjourning
ne committee voted to meet in New York
c,ty, at Murray Hill hotel, at 10 O'Clock
s.
f arranging programme for
he notification of Hon. Levi 2.
horton. Chairman Estee and nearly all
he members of the convention have sig
lifted :heir intention of being present at
tle notification.
At 80 the delegates escorted by the
,ocal committee of arrangements, took
carriages in front of the hotel and were
driven up Massachus etts avenue, thence
uOrth on Delaware street to No. GA, to the
plain two. story brick residence of Gen.
Harrison. The exterior of the house was
without decoration, not as much as a small
lag being visible, but many neighboripg
residences were tastefuly dressed in
ounting.
A crowd of between 200 and 300 people
TODD gazing upon the house, while the
committee alighted and, headed by Chair
nan Estee and Governor Foster, entered
The house in marching order. Mr.. Rus
ell Harrison and Capt. w. G. McLain
met the delegation at the door aud
3ccrtcd them into the parlOr. The ad-
Dining rooms and the hallway were
arowded with friends and neighbors, in
cuding many ladies. The parlor was
tlstefully decorated with cut flowers.
Conspicuous about the mantel hung q
Dry Gne antique portrait of "Old
ippecanoe," President VIM. Henry
arrison, while, in the hallway,
sted another portrait of the old war
)rse. When the committee had al en-
red the room, at II o'clock General Har-
son and his wife came down stairs, and
st as Mrs. Harrison reached the last
ep she tripped and fell on her knees,
hit the general hastily assisted her to
erise, and will admirable composure the
lady took the generals arm and entered
tie parlor amidst respectful silence.
General Harrison looked pale and care
Uorn, his expression being one of deep
seriousness as he stood facing the com
mittee, attired in close buttoned Prince
Albert
Mrs. Harrison looked very happy and
bright. Her sparkling eyes and winsome
manners were in charming contrast
With her abundant gray hair. She was
attired in white India silk, trimmed in
gimp, wi high neck, long sleeves and no
ornaments. On her left stood Mrs. j. N.
Huston, attired in black silk and diamonds,
and beside her stood Mrs. Jno. @. New,
also in black silk, with diamonds.
AS the ladies took their position beside
General Harrison, Chairman Estee step
ped forward and said:
General Harrison, we are commits
stoned by the national republican con-
Vention to officially notify you OF
your nomination as the republican candi-
date for president of the United States.
In doing this we may be permitted to re-
mind you that your election met the
hearty approval of the whole convention.
1t left no embittered feeling or luke-warm
supporters, and its action voiced the aver
age and the best Judgment of the con-
Ventlon. 1t is true distinguished gentle
men well known to the people, who were
experienced in public affairs, illustrious
In character and worthy of the peoples
confidence and support, were before the
convention as candidates, and yet yon
were chosen. Nor WIS your nomination
due to accident, or the result of hesty or
lnconsiderate deliberatiOn. 1t in
dicated rather that you pos
sessed, in an eminent degree,
those peculiar qualities which COM
mended you to the peoples favor. In the
hour OF our country's peril you cheerfully
accepted an humble position in the army,
went where your country most needed
you,and, by long and faithful service, rose
70 higher commands and assumed graver
responsibilities. Elected to the United