West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
Formally Notified of His Nomina.
tion for the Presidency

The ceremony OF notifying General Hor-
rison Of his nomination FOR tho Presidency,
which occurred on Wednesday at Indinn-
apolis, formally completed tho work of the
Republican National Convention. The
exercises were brief and somowhot OF q
private character, although not lacking in
an impressivencss betting the occasion
Promptly at halfpast eleven the long line
OF carriages conveying tho Delegates TO Cen
eral Harris0n's home drove to his residence.
where they arrived shortly before twelve
O'clock
Forming in line on the sidewalk in front Of
his residence, with Mr. NJ ltstor, of Callfor-
mia, and eX-GOvernOr Charles Foster, of
Ohio. at the head, the committee marched
slowly into the back pnrlor, where 10 was mr.
ranged that the ceremony should takc place.
There the gentlemen arranged themselves in
circle facing the northeast corner Of the
room, where General aud Mrs Harrison
stood to receive thom Mr.. Estce Chnrnnn
OF the Convention aud ex oilicio OF tho Com
mittee took his place in tho centre Of tho
apartment, and In an eloquent and impressive
way formally notified General Harrison Of
his nomination.
AZ the conclusion Of Judge Estoe's address
General Harrison drew his manuscript from
his bosom and read his reply i'm a full rich
voice and with "a degree OF seriousness aud
earnestnoss that vsiby impressed every one
who heard him. lie said:
"MR, CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN or THE
COMMITTEE official notice which you
have brought Of the nomination conferred
upon me by the Republican National Con
Yenton, recently In session no Chicago, ex-
cites emotions Of n profound though of "a
somewhat conflicting character. That,
after full deliberation and FREQ consul
tatiOn, the repres natives OF the Io-
publican party of tho United States should
have concluded that tho great principles
enuncinted in tho pintfOrm adODied by the
f ifl tfn IT,
cOntlded 70 my care Is nn honor Of which +
am deeply sensible and for which i am very
grateful ! do not assume or believe that
this choice implies that the Convention
or exceptional fidelity - the prln-
cples Of government 10 which we
are mutually pledged. My satisfaction with
tho result would be altogether spoiled if that
result had been reached 10y any unworthy
methods, or by disparng fuont Of tho more
eminent men who divided with mo the
srW'erq o. the Convention
~ accept the nomination with 50 decp "a
sense Of tho dignity ~ the Office aud %. tho
gravity Of iis duties and responsibilities as
altogether 70 exclude any fooling Of exuila-
ton and pride Tho principles ~ govern.
ment aud the practices boz administration
upon which ISSUES are now fortunately sO
clearly made are 40 important iu their
relations to tho national and 90 indi
vidunl prosperity that we may expect au
unusual popular interest iu the campaign.
Relying wholly upon che cOnsiderato judy
ment of our fellow citizens and the gracious
favor Of God wo viii confidently submit our
cau.e to tho arbitramout OF "a free ballot
The day you have chosen for this visit
suggests no thoughts that are not in harmony
with the occasion. The Republican party has
walked in the light Of the Declaration OF iu.
dependence 10 has lifted the shaft Of pa
triOlian upon the foundation laid at Bunker
Hill. 10 has made the more perfect union se
cure bY making an mon free Washington
tox, tho Declaration OF lndependouce
and The proclamation of omauct
patton arc naturally and worihiiy associated
in our thoughts As soon ae may d. possible
] shall communicate TO your chairman "a
more formal acceptance OF tho nomination.
but 70 may b. but proper 90 say that ] have
| already examined The platform with some
care, and that its declarations o. some OF
which your chairman has alluded. are in
harmony with my views
"it gives me pleasure, gentlemen ~ ra-
ceivo you in my home. and Co thank you for
The cordial manner in which you have con
veyed yOur official message
Long and hearty applause echoed through
the house as General Harrison concluded hn
address and reaching forth. cordially Qrasred
the extended hand AZ Chairman Estee wnC
then presented him with tho Official COPY oi
his notification. Secretary ChIs0ee theu
handed the General an engroaed COPY OF The
/ Republican platform.