Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-27
President Notified.
A Big Committee Tells Him
 of His Nomination.
HECoNsENTs TO LEADTHE PARTY

an Appropriate N0ply.
 WASHINGTON, June 27.-The notification committee accompanied by the members of the national democratic committee and the Colunlbia Democratic club of the District of Columbia, met at the Arlington Hotel yester- day afternoon and marched to the White House. The president was notified of the arrival of the committee and and descended to the east room, accompanied by Mr1 Cleveland, the Rev. w. N. Cleveland, the presidents brother, and wife, of Forestport. i. N. r., and others.
 The approach of the presidential party was the signal for a general clapping of hands on the part of the visitors, and as soon as tho party had taken their places Gen. P. A. Collins stepped forward and addressed the president in a brief but appropriate speech When he had concluded Gen. Collins in- troduced MT. Charles D. Jacob. of Kentucky who read the committees letter of notification.
 The president, in reply to Gen. Collins and the committee, said:
 see about me the messengers of the national democracy, bearing it's summons to duty. Tho political party to which I owe allegiance both honors and commands me- It places in my hand its proud standard, and bids mo bear 1t high at the front in battle which it wages, bravely, because conscious of right; confidently, because it's trust is in the people: and soberly. because it comprehends the obligations which success imposes.
 The message which you bring awakens within me the liveliest sense of personal gratitude and satisfaction, and the honor which you tender me is great that there might well be room for any other sentiment. And yet cannot rid my self of grave and serious thoughts when re- member that party supremacy is not alone in- volved in the conflict which presses upon us but that we struggle to secure and save the cherished institutions the welfare and happiness of na- tion of freemen.
 Familiarity with the great office which hold has but added to my apprehension of it's sacred character and the OonsecratOn demanded of him who assumes it's immense responsibility. It ts the repository of the peoples will and power. Within it's vision should be the protection and welfare of the humblest 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. For the sake of the people he who holds this office of theirs should resist every encroach- ment upon it's legitimate functions, and for tho sake of the integrity and usefulness of the offce it should be kept near to the people and be ad- ministered in full sympathy with their wants and needs.
 This occasion reminds me most vividly of the scene when, four years ago, received a message from my party similar to that which you now deliver. With all that has passed since that day, can truly say that the feeling of awe with which heard the summons then is intensi- fled many fold when 1t is repeated now Four years ago know that our chief executive office, if not carefully guarded, might drift little by little away from the people, to whom it belonged and become @ perversion of all it ought to bo. But did not know how much it's moorngs had already been loosened. knew four years ago how we'll devised were the principles of true Democracy for the successful operation of gov ernment by the people and for the people; but I did not know how absolutely necessary their application then was for the restoration to the people of their safety and prosperity. I knew then that abuses and extravagances had crept into the management of public affairs; but did not know their numerous forms nor the tenacity of their grasp. Iknew then something of the bitterness of partisan obstruction; but l did not know how bitter, how reckless and how shameless it could be. know, too, that the American people were patriotic and just; but l did not know how grandly they lovod their country, nor how noble and generous they were.
 shall not dwell upon the acts and the policy of the administration now drawing to it's close. Its record is open to every citizen of the land. And yet I will not be denied the privilege of asserting at this time that in tho exercise of the functions of the high trust confided to me have yielded obedience only to the constitution and the solemn obligation of my oath of office. have done those things which, in the light of the understanding God has given me, seemed most conducive to the welfare of my countrymen and the promotion of good government. I would not if could. for myself nor for you, avoid single consequence of fai, interpretation of my course
 It but remains for me to say to you, and through you to the Democracy of the nation that I accept the nomination with which they have honored me, and that will in due time signify such acceptance in the usual forma manner.
 The President spoke earnestly and em phatically, and was frequently interrupted by applause. At the close of the speech making all present proceeded to the stat, dining room and partook of light refresh meat. Afterward the committees becam, the guests of the Columbia club, and wer, driven about the city.