Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-06
CLEVELAND ACCEPTS.
The President Formally Notified of
His denomination.

The Notification Committee appointed to
give President Cleveland a formal notice
Of his nomination as President of the United
States, accompanied by the members
Of the National Committee, called at
the Executive Mansion at 2 P. NJ. on Tues
day. Mrs. Cleveland and the Cabinet MEM
bers and ladies were present. After short
addresses by Chairman Collins, of the Notifi
cation Committee, and Hon. Charles T. Jacob,
Chairman of the National Committee, MIR.
Cleveland was handed handsomely engraved
copy of the platform upon which he was
nominated. The President bowed his &C
acknowledgements and said:
Il cannot but be profoundly impressed
when l see about me the messengers of the
national Democracy bearing its summons to
duty. The political party to which | owe
allegiance both hOnOrs and commands me.
1t places in my hand its proud standard
and bids bear it high in front in
battle which it waves, bravelv because
conscious of right, confidently be-
cause its trust is in the people, and soberly
because it comprehends the obligation which
success imposes Applause
The message which you bring awakens
within me the liveliest sense of personal graf
itude and satisfaction; and the honor which
you tender me is in itself SO great that there
might we'll be no room for any other
sentiment And yet [ cannot rid myself
of grave and serious thought when
[ remember that party supremacy
is not alone involved in the conflict
TO secure and save the cherished institutions,
jhe welfare and happiness of a nation Of
treemen.
Familiarity with the great office which I
hold has but added to my apprehension of it's
sacred character and the Conservation de-
handed of him who holds its immense re-
sponsIblllties. 1t is the repository of the peo-
pies will and power. Within its vision
should be the protection and welfare of the
numblest citizen, and with quick ear it should
catch from the remotest corner of the land
The plea Of the people for justice and for
right.
F'For the sake of the people he who holds
this office of theirs should resist every en-
croachment upon its legitimate functions,
and for the sake of the integrity and useful
ness Of the Office it should be kept near to the
people and he administered in full sympathy
with their wants and needs. This occasion
reminds me most wildly of the scene when,
four years ago, | received a message from
my party similar to that which you now de-
liver. With all that has occurred since that
feeling Of awe with Which
heard the summons then is intensified
many fold when it is repeated now. Four
years ago | knew that our chief executive
office, if not carefully guarded, might drift
little by little from the people to whom it be-
longed and become perversiOn of all it
ought to be; but [ did not know how much
its moorings had already been loosened. Zap
plauSe
Il knew four years ago how we'll devised
were the principles of true Democracy for
the successful operation of a govern
ment by the people, for the people,
but I did not know how absolutely neces-
sary their application then was for the
restoration to the people of their safety
and prosperity. | knew then that abuses
and extravagances had crept into the manage
ment of public affairs, but [ did not know
their numerous forms nor the tenacity of
their grasp.
81 knew then something of the bitterness
OF partisan obstruction, but [ did not know
how reckless and how shameless it could be.
LGreat applause.]
Il knew, too that the American people
We're patriotic and just, but did not know
how bravelY they loved their country. and
how generous they were. Applause
~ shall not dwell upon the acts and
policy OF the administration now drawing to
a close: Its record is open to every citizen
of the land. And yet 1 will not be denied
the privilege OF asserting at this time that in
the exercise Of the functions of the high
trust conflded to me have yielded obedience
only to the Constitution and the solemn obli-
cation of my oath Of office. Tremendous
applause.)
Il have done those things which in
given me seemed most conducive to the
PROMOTION Of good government Sir emf 'nf
woud not if could, for myself nor for you,
avoid single consequence of fair interpreta-
ton OF my course. [Applause.1
1T but remains for me to say to you and
through you to the Democracy of the nation.
that l accept the nomination With which Won
have honored me, and that will in due time
signify such a ceptance in the usual formal
The members of the committee were then
to the President After a few
spent in pleasant conversation the |
committee was invited to lunch in the private |
dining room, where Mrs. Cleveland pre-
sided with becoming grace.