The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
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nations then began.
Colonel NJ +. Tarpey took the platform
and nominated Thurman in the following
speech;
"Mr Chairman and gentlenleni This is
proud and pleasant duty which. through the
kindness OF my friends, / have been chosen TO
perform. ind am truly grateful TO my associ-
ates who have so honored me.
II fear that 1t was kindness alone and not
ability that prompted my selection from among
the many eloquent gentlemen who are members
OF the California delegation; but, sirs, what
lack In oratorical ability In some small meas
ure Will compensate for in my enthusiasm In
the undertaking, and, feeling as do, that the
most eloquent must fall short OF doing iull JUS
tice 10 the gentleman whom am here TO NOM
mate Ihave accepted the trust with the mental
reservation that II nothing else. / am at least
earnest in what say and filled with admiration
for him Of whom speak.
"That am proud OF the privilege OF address
irg you acknowledge, but that | am prouder
stu OF the man whom shall name will not
deny, for feel sirs, that this Republic holds no
superior TO the Hon. Allen G.. Thurman, OF ONO.
"The greeting accorded his name Is a well de-
served tribute Its spontaniety has been nobly
earned Be assured such greeting Will be ac-
corded his name at its every mention through
out this Republic from sea to sea, and from the
British line to the gulf Allen G. Thurman
what an epitome OF American civil history IS
embodied in that fafnei His character and
ability are known to every man,
woman and child in the land. HIS
public record will be more
enduring monument to his fame than temples
OF stone or brass for history will inscribe his
name among the best OF Americas illustrious
sons. Taking his seat in the United sM'es
Senate in 1862 the imprint OF his genius Is foLsl
deeply imbedded in the legislation OF the conh-
| try From his first appearance in the Senate
| until his retirement from that body his voice
was always raised in behalf OF the people and
In defense of their rights.
',For forty years he has been prominent fig.
ure in public life, and yet to-day no man can
point to one single act or expression OF his
| which does not do him credit Large OF heart
large OF brain and larger still In experience, he
| is the man OF all men whose record justfies MS
| nomination at your hands in the sense that he
| can not be defeated before the people. A man
benevolent heart, manifesting itself not only
| in private life, but also as the leading feature
| OF his oficial career When the Pa
| cif,c coast was endeavoring to retard Chines'
| immigration, when it had decided that Nationa
legislation was necessary TO accomplish the de
| sired result when the merits OF tho subject wer'
| not understood east OF the Rocky mountains
| Allen G. Thurman, then a Senator Of the Unit
| ed States, was The first TO raise his voice In dc
| fense OF those whose means OF living were on
dangered and whose homes were Threatened
| with destruction.
"When the great railroad corporations evi
| deneed an intention TO evade payment OF thei
| obligations to the Government, this great mai
| prepared that remarkable enactment known a.
the Thurman bill, by which the offending cor
porations were obliged TO provide SINKING
fund for the redemption OF their promises
During the trying times OF reconstruction MI
Thurman was the central figure in the Unite'
States Senate in upholding the dignity an
the integrity Of the constitution. The waves Q
party passion lashed into fury by ill-adviset
jealous partisans. broke harmless upon hi
leonine front and settled back into calmnes
by the force OF his logic and the power OF n
oratory, n ripe scholar, his disquisitions upo
constitutional law are master pieces OF re
S | soning and eloQuence, challenging the ~
2 | miration of even his political opponent
Y Four years since the California delegation pt
z forward Mr. Thurman as their candidate for u
: Presidency and were enthusiastic in pushir
e his nomination. But four years have but au
: mented their reverence and affection Tor hin
c The patriot OF Columbus can not be allowed
d wither in retirement
, "Tis fame is not his alone; IL is the prou
e heritage of the American people. His nan
y may be most fittingly coupled with that OF OF
o honored President, Grover Cleveland Cley
i lind and Thurman will be ticket absolute
y rcsistless 1t will sweep the country with
l. mighty rush, o tidal wave OF approval. Again
J. II MI opposition Will be fruitess. The approy
Q OF Cleyeland's administration during the pa
d four years, and Endorsement OF his actions, u
= simplicity yet remarkable ability with which !
e has administered his great trust under the mo-
: irving circumstances coupled with the all-pr
: yailing affection felt for the philosopher of G
: lumbus, will make Cleveland and Thurman
. war-cry to alright the political enemy, II
: enthusiasm which will be aroused upc
, its announcement will be infectious, an
gathering force and volume day |
/ day, it will before November hay
, become epidemic. That the name of Allen
> Thurman should be cheered to the echo in IN
hall is not strange, for 1t brings the warm nloe
7 OF gratitude surgng TO the heart at every hr
, side, and the testimonials which the people WI
: surely pay to his worth at the coming Mover
7 ber election, win be convincing proof OF h
popularity
Indiana honors Governor Gray by supper
ing him for this nomination.; Illinois is doll
the same for General Black, Michigan for
Dckerson, Wisconsin for Mr.. Vilas-good me
and true each and all of them; and, were it n
for the selfsacrihcing patriotism OF Mr. Thu
man in response TO the almost unanimous Wis
OF the party 10 permit his name to come befo
YOU it were. dinicult indeed
choose between such meritorious OIL
able gentlemen. Their names a
ft tq.grace this or any other ticket They a
each the favorite sons OF their respective State
but when Allen G. Thurman. the fayorite son
each and every State in this Union, In answ
to the universal demand for his acceptant
consents to leave the peace and tranquility
his ireside and again serve his grateful cou
| trymen so prominent, so colossal is his poll
cal and mental figure in the public eye that
others must OF necessity, shade in its imms
sity. Let no mistake be made at this tin
Mistakes are crimes III you b
do your duty, II you but give
people what they expect what they
msnd, the contest OF parties, instead OF j.
commencing, will be practically ended; for t
great electoral and popular maioriti
which Cleveland and Thurman will receive
the polls, will be revelation even to ourselv
AS representatives OF the Democracy OF the
tion we have duty to perform. We mt
nominate the man the people have already no
mated. We have but to indoise the pol
lar verdict; no less will be acce
ed at your hands. Let no conside
ton OF personal friendship or glamour
locality influence your action. Personal friei
ship can not be repaid by nomination wher
great party's interest and future are at sta
No trifling with great concerns Of State sho'
be tolerated. no expressions of local pride {
be admitted to influence action. When the S
. ereiRn people speak they must DO OBEY
. Brohd ground must be taken. The man Of
IL nation, not the man OF the State, must be NO
mated.
- Nominate Allen G. Thurman. Nomin
10 him by reclamation. Let it not be said 4
y one single Democrat in all this great Un
;, fails in this testimonial TO the greatest Am
:, - can OF his day, the noblest breathing man NJ
!. American soil, fit consort in the temple of ia
OF those patriots OF the past-the founder
:, our institutions, whose sacred dust lies cali
sleeping beneath the sods OF Mt Vernon. Mo
"a cello and the Hermitage awaiting the ded
tion of our national pantheon"
t. M. Patterson, OF Colorado, nominated G
~ eral Black Mr. Patterson read telegi
- ~ from Black in which the latter withdraws
4, favor OF Thurman. Mr.. Patterson says
10 leaves Blacks name with the convention
10 derl with as common sense and Democr'
n Judgment dictates. lGreat applause.
NJ N, Mr.. Piggctt seconded Thurman's nom
ton.
=, voorhees, took tho platform to nomin
nj Gray.
~ ~ Cox. Of Georgia, seconded the nominal