Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-05
GENERAL nAHaIsos NOTIFIED.
ne Receives the 0meiat Jnforma-
ton OF Bis sosnfnsfion-rhe
Speeches. dc.
[By teleeraph . lhe pIspaich.l

INDitN&POilS, bull f--lut i7ofih'At'ou
Committee representing the late Republican
National CONVENTION to-day officially IN
formed General Harrison OF his nomination
rs candidate Of the Republican party for
the Office OF President. At 10 o'clock this
morning the delegates comprising the N0titi-
cation Committee met for The purpose OF ar
ranging the details OF the ceremony and
signing the ofIciai notice. Thirty.thrce
members 81 the committee were present.
The address TO General Harrison having
been signed by each member the commlttee
placed itself at the disposal Of the local COM
mittee Of arrangements. Before adiourning
the committee voted n meet in New York
city at Murray-Hill Hotel at 10 o'clock next
Saturday morning for the purpose OF ar
ranging the programme for the notification
OF Mr.. Morton.
At 1880 tue delegates, escorted by the
local committee Of arrangements. took car
riages aud were driven up to General llsr.
TisOn's house. When the committee bad
gathered In the parlor General Harrison en-
tered, accompanied by bis wife. The room
was filed win friends Of the nominee. Gen
eral Harrison looked pale and care-worn.
bis expression being one OF deep seriousness
as he stood facing the committee, attired IN
close-buttoned Prince Albert. Mrs. Har-
ris0n. on the contrary, looked very happy
and bright. Her sparkling eyes and winsome
manners were In charming contrast with Der
abundant gray hair. As the ladies took their
positions beside General Harrison, Chair
man Esiee stepped forward aud In splendid
voice and emphasls said
! "Genaral HarTison,-We are commits
sioued by The National Republican Conyen-
ton to officially notify you OF your n0mins-
ton as The Republican candidate for Presi-
dent Of the United states. la doing this
we may be permitted 10 remind you that
your selection met the hearty approval OF
the whole conventions; ii left no embiitered
feeling Of lukewarm supporters, aud its ac-
ton voiced the average and best judgment
OF the convention. II il true that distiu-
guished gentlemen, well Known TO the peo-
Pile who were experienced in public affairs.
illustrious In character, and worthy OF the
peoples confidence and support, we're before
the convention as candidates, and yet you
were chosen. Nor was your nomination
due to accident or the result Of hasty or IN.
confederate deliberations. Ii indicated
rather that you possessed In more eminent
degree those peculiar qualities which COM
mended YOU TO the peoples favor. In the
hour OF our country's peril you cheerully
accepted an humble position in TIE army,
:
and by long and faithful service rose 10
higher commands and assumed graver re-
sponsibiilies. Elected TO the United
states Senate, your enlightened and
conservative craftsmanship commanded the
respect and inspired the confidence OF
the American people. Added to this
the purity OF your past life and your
exalted private virtues, Is an earnest tbat as
A candidate for President the honor OF the
Republican party and glory OF our country
will he safe In your keeping. The platform
adopted by the National Republican Con-
vpnliOn marks out with clearness and pre-
cislon The creed Of the party. The Ameri-
can system OF protection 10 American labor
and American products In American mar
kets. the sacredness and purity OF the bal
lot the protection OF American citizens
native and adopted, at home and abroad, on
land aud seattle prohibition OF Chinese i'm
migration. the building mp Of our navy, the
erection Of coast deiences, aud the special
care Of old soldiers and sailors OF the repub-
lie are questions which occupy conspicuous
places IN our platform. These and other sub
jects referred TO In the platform will doubt
less receive your careful consideration. In
conclusion. we beg TO express our personal
satisfaction at your nomination, and we in-
Oulgt lDt Dtiltl lhit .vhl NIOeAANH = aiAO'~l
assured"
At the conclusion OF Mr. Estee's address
there was no applause. sill present seeming to
parlake OF the gravity OF the occasion as re-
ilected in the calm features and digni6ed
manner OF General Harrison, who did not
evince the slightest symptom OF exultation
or qualification which was clearly depicted IN
the bright cOuntenances OF the ladies.
Aftera moments silence General Harrison,
drawing his manuscript from his bosom. read
his reply in a full, rich voice, and with de-
gree OF seriousness and earnestncss that visit
bly, impressed every one who heard him. He
said.
.'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Committee. The official notice which you
have brought OF the nomination conferred
upon me by the Republican National Con-
yention, recently IN session at Chicago, eX-
cites emotions Of profound thought OF a
somewhat conflicting character. That, after
full dclberaton aud free consultation, the
representatives Of the Republican party OF
the United states should have concluded
that the great principles enunciatod
in the platform adopted by the con-
yention could be in some measure safely
confded 10 my care Is an honor
of which | am deeply sensible and
LOT WllltH l AN WY kihA'lNit w NV a.
sumo or believe that this choice lmplles that
the convention found in me any prominent
fitness or exceptional fidelity to the prnci-
ples OF the Government 10 which we are
mutually pledged. My satisfaction with the
result would be altogether spoiled II that
result bad been reached by any unworthy
methods or by the displragement OF more
eminent men who divided with me the
yufrrqges OF the convention. ] accept the
nomination with so deep 4 sense OF the dig
nity Of the Office and the gravity OF It's
duties and responsibilities as altogether TO
exclude any feeling Of eXuliatiOn or pr de.
The principles OF government and the Drac-
tees in administration upon which the issues
are now fortunately so clearly made are so
mportant IN their relations 10 national
and 70 individual prosperity that we may
expect an unusual popular Interest in the
campaign. Relying wholly upon the con-
slderate judgment " our fellow.citizens aod
the gracious iagors OF God We will conf
IDENTIFY submit our cause 10 the arbitrament
of a free ballot.
"The day Won have chosen Tor this visit
suggests no thoughts that are not N harmony
with the occasion. The Republican party
has walked in the light Of the Declaration OF
Independence. H. has lifted the shaft OF
PATRIOTISM upon LutIOuuutllOn ldiu NJ DuuhtE
I'LL. II has made more perfect Union secure
by making all men free. Washington and
Lincoln, Yorktown and Appomattox, the
Declaration Of Independence and the Pro-
camation OF Emancipation are naturally and
worthily associated in our thoughts. AS
soon as may be possible | shall by letter
communicate TO your chairman more
formal acceptance Of the nomination. but
il may be but proper to say that have al
ready examined The platform with some care,
and that It's declarations, 10 some OF which
your chairman has alluded, are in harmony
with my views. IL gives me pleasure, gen.
tlomen, to receive you in my home and
thank yon for the cordial manner in which
You haye conveyed your official message"
Long and hearty applause echoed through
the house ns General Harrison concluded HIS
address, and. reaching forth, cordially gras D.
ed the extended hand OF Chairman Estee,
who then presented him with an official copy
OF his notification.
Secretary Clisbce then handed the General
an engrossed copy OF the Republican plat
form.
The formsities Of the occasion having con-
cluded, General Harrison instantly became
the genial host. The committee and accom-
parying newspaper-men were invited to par
take Of an elegant lunch served In the dining
room.
Mr. Jackson reporter for the New York