Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-05
GROVER ACCEPTS.
Officially Notified that He Has Been
Named for Second
Term.
He Accepts, and Says He VIII Be
Heard From Formally In Due
Time.
WASHINGTON. June 81.

WASHINGTON. June 27.
The committee appointed by the st. Louis
convention to notify President Cleveland OF his
denomination, together with the members Of
the National Democratic Committee called
upon the President at the White House yester-
day afternoon, and formally notified him Of his
nomination Mrs. Cleveland and nearly all the
members OF the Cabinet and their wives We're
present.
Gen. Patrick A. Collins, Chairman of the
Notification Committee addressed the President
-Mr Cleveland. we come as a committe au-
thorized and instructed by the National Demo-
cratic Convention recently held at Bt. Louis, 10
convey formal notice Of its action in naming you
for the Office OF President OF the United States
during the next four years 1t would Ill become
the occasion or your presence 20 express at
length the full meaning and Significance OF that
great assembly. Its expression will be found
and heard elsewhere and otherwise from now till
that day In November when this free and in-
telligent people will record their approval of
your great services as Chief Magistrate. We beg
to congratulate you upon this hearty and unani-
nous Endorsement of your course President
by the great historic party TO which in all the
days OF your manhood you have belonged and
TO congratulate the country upon the assured
continuance OF your wise, just, and patriotic ad-
ministratiOn."
Mr.. Charles d. Jacobs of Kentucky read the
following letter OF notification:
"To the Hon. Grover Cleveland, of New York:
SIR: The delegates TO the National Democratic
Convention, representing every State and Terri
of st. Louis, ON June O. for the purpose OF nomf-
mating candidates for the Offices OF President and
Vice President OF the United States, It has be-
come the honorable and pleasing duy OF this
committee TO formally announce to you that,
without ballot, you were by reclamation chos-
en- as the standard-bearer of the Democratic
party for the chief executiveship of this country
ut the election to be held I'm November next.
-Great as is such distinction und any cir
cumstanc 8, 10 is the more fattering and pr
found when it is remembered that you have
Office the duties OF which, always UnorOus hnvo
se1St Sees ye ds5 dcut and delicate naturs bocauss
of ch Inge Of political parties AMI methods
after tweniy.,our years OF uninterrupted
added to by tie fat that the declaration OF
principles based up,n your national mes
rage to the United States relative TO a
tariff reduction and a adiminution OF the expenses
OF the Government throws down the direct and
sn len 81 Tor % a esaespg OF the
four years ago was committed to its trust by the
election OF Grover Cleveland President OF the
United States, and for the most searching in
quiry concerning its fidelity and devotion to the
pledges which then invited tho suffrages OF the
people.
without dissenting voice, is herewith rendered
to you. In conveying, SIR to you the RESPONSE
BILE trust which has been confded to them, this
committee beg, individually and collectively, to
express the great pleasure which they have felt
at the results attending the National Convention
of the Democratic party and to offer to you their
best wishes for official and personal success and
I'VE have the honor, sir, to be your obedient
servants" [signed by all the members OF the COM
mitteeL
Mr.. Thomas s. Petit, Secretary of the Notin-
cation Committee, then presented Mr. Cleve-
land with handsomely engrossed copy OF the
platform adopted at the National Democratic
| President Cleveland. IN response. sad ..
Il cannot but be profoundly impressed when
see about me tho messengers OF the National
Dem ocracy bearing its summons to duty. The
political party to which 1 owe allegiance both
honors and commands me. 1t places in my
hands its proud standard and bids me bear IL
high at the front in a bnttle which IL wages
bravely, because conscious OF right; confidently,
because its trust is in the people, and soberly,
because it comprehends the obligations which
success imposes.
in me the hveliest sense OF personal gratitude
and satisfaction, and the honor which you ten
der me is in itself great that there might well
be no room for any other sentiment. And yet
cannot rid myself Of grave and serious thoughts
when remember that party supremacy is not
alone involved in the conflict which presses
upon us, but that we struggle to secure and save
the cherished institutions, the welfare, and hap
piness of n nation OF freemen.
Familiarity with the great Office which hold
has but added to my apprehension OF its sacred
Character aud the conservation demanded of him
who assumes its immense responsibilities. IL
is the repository of the peoples viii and power.
Within its vision should be the protection and
welfare of the humblest citizen. ard with quick
ear IL 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
tncroachment upon its legitimate functions,
and, for the sake of the integrity and usefulness
and be administered in full sympathy with
their wants and needs.
: sThis 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
xyl, I ha int0nH1fO0
many fold when 1t is repeated now. -Four years
ago knew that the chief executive office, IL
not carefully guarded mgns ona srt 10 '.SJ %bog ny
| Il belonged and become q perversion OF
| all IL ought to be but did not know how mucn
| its moorngs had already been loosened.
| knew four years ago how well devised We're the
| principles of true democrncy for the successful
| operation of the government Tor the people, Dut
| L did not know how absolutely necessary 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 management OF public
affairs, but did not know their numerous forms
| nor the tenacity Of their grasp l knew then
som s1etnng tn, Ii Sid ns met Enow how bitter how rec
/ less and how shameless 1t could be. L knew
| too, that the American people were patriotic and
| lust but did not know how grandly they loved
| their country nor how noble and generous they
Il shall not dwell upon the acts and the policy
| Of the administration now drawing To close.
| It's record is open to every citizen Of the land.
And vet / will not be denied the privilege Of as
serting at this time that. I'm the exercise OF the
| functions of the high trust conhded to me,
| have Welded obedience only to the Constitution
| and the solemn obligation Of my oath OF office.
/ have done those things which, in the light OF
i the understanding God has given me, seemed
/ most conducive to the welfare OF my country.
| men ana the promotion of good government.
/ would not, II could, for myself nor for you,
| avoid single consequence OF a fair interpreta-
/ tion of my course.
! -It but remains for me 10 say 10 you, and
through you to tho Democracy OF the nation,
| that accept the nomination with which they
/ have honored me, and that will in due time
signify such acceptance in the usual formal
manner"
The Presidents remarks were made IN an
| earnest and emphatic manner, and were ire.
| quently interrupted by applause. This closed
| the speech-making, and then all present pro.
ceeded to the state dining roonl and partook OF
light refreshmens
TURKEYS, 10 bring good prices at mar
ket, should be shut mp for week or two,
and given everything they can possibly eat
Cornmeal and sweet potatoes cooked to-
gether for their breakfast makes fat rapid
iy, and gives the meat fine flavor.