Huntsville gazette., 1888-07-07
GEN. BENJAMIN HARRISON
he ACCEPTS or TssE NOMINATION
FOR PREsIDENT.


Chicaso oGonrensssntDta-
fsDIANAPoLIs, Juiy h-Ths aosincatiso
comruittee spycnted blythe late Republican
Nattead convention waited on Gen. Hsr-
risoh yesterday and through Chairman
Eseee Informed the genera q hts nomination
foS president. A large nua,beY Of prominent
politicians and friends OF the family we're
present 10 reply Co Mr.. Esoee's brief TO
MARKS. Gen Harrison said;
'fMr, chairman sad gentlemen Of the
comsnittecs The official notice which you
hevs brought Of the nomination conferred
| uE30p me by the Republican National con-
/ vention, rseently in session aa Chicago. az
cite; emotions Of q profound though OF
! some what conflicting character. That after
1 full ie!tberation aud free consultation, tho
| representatives az the Republican party OF
! this United States sho;iid have conciud d that
\ che great principles enunciatei in tbs ptaS-
| form adapted by the convention could be In
sOspe measure safely confiied 60 my oare Is
! an honor Of which am deeply sensible. and
| sor which I am very grateful do nOa
| assunae or beilevp that this choice implies
( tfsS tie convention found IN me any pre-
! snaiIasnt fitness or exceptional fidelity to Che
principles Of government to which we are
uue.ssl,y pledged My satisfaction with the
result would h+e altogether spoiled IL that re
suit had been reached by any unworthy
methods, or By 1isparageaient of this mora
a.riues,t rrisa WHO divided with me the suf-
frages Of the convention
q accept tile pon,inalion with so deep o
sense as the dignity OF the Office ond Of the
gravity Of as duties and responsibilities as
altogether to exclaie any feeling os exultar
ton os pyde fsls principles Of government
and the practice In administration, upon
waioa tssuee are nov fortunately 80 clearly
made, era 20 important in tbotr Eelntions TO
the NATIONAL and 70 individual prosperity,
that we naay expect end unusual popular ID
terast ID tie campaign. Relying wholly
UPON tae oonsidereie Judgment Of our Gel
io,v-citizsrs ee,i the gsacoaIs favor OF God,
wa u,iu co.ladentiy sibrlis our cause to the
asi,it-au,sut OF tree ballot The day you
have chosen for this visit suggests 10
thoughts that arc noe in harmony with the
occasaoD, The Republican party has walked
ia tns light of ths declaration cf indepena
ence. T has lifted the shaft of patriotism
upon the foundation laid at Bunker Hin. II
hss nasas tne mare perfect union secure by
s,akias all lnen f,es Washington and Lin
coin, YORKTOWN and Appomattcx, the
|
ulas.e1 OF emancipation are naturally and
yTcsthtly associated In our thoughts to-day.
FAs sooa as may BE- possible 1 shall by
letter communicate 60 your chairman
more f,Irrlas acceptance OF the nomination,
t,,is ie may be proper sor NE now % say that
have already examined the platform with
sosns care aud that its declarations 70 some
cS witch you have qiiuded, are in harmony
With my v:e~a It gives ms pleasure, gen
sisiiless. 60 receive sou IN my home and TO
thank yea for she cordinl manner IN which
ycu hare conveve6 yo7iy official message"
the committee. were subsequently, enter
fsIf III z 4 sfisff59n fs19 SSes 81 one Hundred mam
hels cf the fsppecanoe club called on Gen
fEarrsson and wore met at the door by hhs
general and his wife as they marched in Tt
each the genera, aud Mrs Harrison extended
cordial WELCOME MP. George W, New In
behalf u the club read q seSifz Of resolutions
aa<pted by the eiub January 4, this year, in
which II was recited that Tor various reasons
the cint preferred the nomination " Gen.
Harrison 40 the conclusion of The reading
aea Harrison spoke ss follows:
| "afr President aud Gentlemsu Of the
Tippecsnoa Club of Marion County; am
, ysrs deepty touched BY pour visit today
E Ths respect and confidence Of such body
Of man Ia q crown Many Of YOU I have
kno~n ghce isrst cadps 90 Indianapolis.
cCr,nt you my Friends tCries Of Yes, str,
we arS3 You have not only shown yo.r
friendiiness and respect IN the political con
tests In which nay ndh,e has been used, bus
very many o. you. IN the social end busi
ness relations u life extended 20 yle when
came young man among son encntlraap-
!. Inent and help ] know that a. tho begin
ming your respect and oenfdeaee was builded
upon the respect and even affection, may
noe SAP, ~s,lDh you bore 70 my grandfather
IA voice: Yes, that 10 trneH Mny l nos,
without self laudaeion, now say that npob
thas foundation ron have hnce created
modest structure ~ -sapeot for met tCFies
of Yea sir, ve have; that's the tsls,1
carna arsopg you. ! trust, vfth the heritage
Of a good name Cries Of That's 50; good
stock.N
ssuch as al Of you enjoy. n was the only
inheritance that has been transmitted in our
family (CTtes cs. III hes been.r) tbina
you reccilec.. and perhaps, 1, was thai a.
much 80 augs5 else that drew your ehoice In
1910 e. the Whtg candidate kor sas presi-
dency. taat be canes cue of Virginia to the
wsae with no for8uns bps the avord he bore
ard ansheathsd here in tbs defense os our
6esceuiaf.ts bGt the respect DO had gon
from dts tsuow ctiEans ft seers 70 be- the
setblej hebis % ous family TO Ieays nothing
aias to on. casldrsn. daughter end cries Of
THAT'S anoesh.'1 My fsieDds I am q thor
oush beIievar 10 she American tes: Of char
actes tcrys Of ''thsss ,ight.9 The rule
must be applied to mans own life whom his
statue Is taken. He VIII not build high who
doas noe build fog himset tAppiause aDd
cries os that's trueS believe Also in the
American opportunity which puts the starry
sky above evsgyboays head, and sets mis-
foot upon iaddss which ne may Climb until
his strength gives out
4 thank you cordially tor your greeting
and fcr tsiLs tands9 az your help IN this cam
psign It alii add dignity and strength 90
| tsa campaign vAsn 10 Is found that the
ga lots. earnest cpd Intelligent cooperation
Of ulea of uatgre years like you b given 30
Il TIC Whis party 70 which you belonged
| had but oae serious fautt-there ware not
enough Of them after ie4d daughter and
| appisrsel We aavs since received g. o4sY
s4nks II the nev and greater parity to which
! you nc~ besong occasions from those who