Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-12
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Gen. Harrison Formally Notified OF
His Nomination-He Exore,ses
His Gratitude in a Brief
Speech.

Gen. Harrison was waited upon at his
home In indianapolis Ind, July 4, by the
committee appointed for that purpose. ana
formally notified of the action OF the Hepub-
lican National Convention. The committee
Was not all present. Connecticut. Florida.
Colorado, Delaware. Vermont, Montana.
Washington, and New Mexico not being
represented. AT the residence were Gen.
Harrison and immediate family and few
friends. The General was pale. but displayed
no nervousness Mrs. Harrison, leaning on
the arm OF her husband. looked pleasant and
happy. her sunny smiles having pleasing
contrast to her abundant grey locks.
Chairman Estee read the announcement
of the action of the convention. IL was very
impressive. At its conclusion General Har-
rison drew from his vest pocket little slip
of manuscript. When he began there was
slight tremor i'm his voice. but after word
or two had been uttered his tones became
firm His concluding remarks were greeted
with hearty and continued applause. HIS
reply was as follows:
Mn CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Con-
MrrTEE: The official notice when , you IN nave w.,
the Republican National Convention, recently IN
&c ssion at Chicago, excites emotions OF pro-
found though of a somewhat conflicting charac-
Ter That. after full deliberation and free con-
sultation, the representatives OF the hepuDiican
party of the United Statos should nave con-
cluded that the great principles enunciated IN
the platform adopted by the convention could DO
in some measure safely confded TO my care, IL
an honor OF which am deeply sensible, ana ior
which am very grateful. do not assume OF
believe that this choice implies that the conven-
tion found I'm me any preeminent ntness or OK.
ceptional fidelity to the principles OF government
TO which we are mutually pledged. My satisiac.
tion with the result would be altogether spoiieo
n that result had been reached by any unworthy
methods or by disParagenent OF tne .s,nn,ss molo
| eminent men who divided Win me tno suni"6e'
accent the nomination with so deep sense
Of tho dgn ty Of the office ana OF snI s,hsy 20
exclude any feeling OF exultation OF priue. lno n
principles of government AMI the practice IN
adminiatratfon I pom which issues are now Tor
tnnateiy so clearly made, a o o important In
their lations to the national and TO ind'viduai
| prosperity, tnat we may oxpec. an unusuaI POP
| upon the considerat Judgment OF our fellow cit.
| izens and the gracious favor OF Goa, we VIII
/ confidently bmit our cause o the ar1ltrament
of A free ballot. Tho day you have cnosen TOT
this visit suggest no tho; ghts that are not IN
| harmony with the occasion. The hepuDhchn
party has walked In the light OF aec,at, s,,a,,
| Of patriotism upon the foundation laid at bunkei
| Hill IL has made the more perfect union secure
by making all men free washington anu ~,
| Of Independence and the Proclamation OF Eman
eipation are naturally and worthiy associated
AZ anon as NAV be pos sible I shall by le.tel
| communicate to your Ch irInan more fonna
acceptance OF the nomination, but u may %
| proper for me no " to ~ that have already ek
| smined the platform With somo care, ana tina
its declarations, to some of which you nave ~
luded, are In harmony with my views. III give
| me pleasure, gentlemen, to receive You IN IN,
| home and 10 thank you for the cordial manne
In which you have conveyed your on''ia
message. ..-o
sented to members OF the committee, and
| social hour was succeeded by luncheon
| after which the committee retired.
In the afternoon the General was waite'
upon by the Tippecanoc CLUB, loo srohs
Il