The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12
GEN HARRISON NOTIFIED

The committee OF nOtlhcatiOn from the CHI
cago convention met in Indianapolis on the II In.
and after preliminary organization. called on
Gen. Harrison and notified him of his nominal
ton A crowd was assembled in front of the
house when the committee arrived and many
houses IN the neighborhood were decorated
with flags. Gen. Harrison's residence was TN
adorned with bunting, but flo wers were taste
fully arranged in the parlors and library Por-
traits of President William Henry hrrrison
were hung over the mantel and in the hall
Quite large party of ladies and gentlemen
were assembled in the parors General and
Mrs. Harrison came down together to meet the
committee. Mrs. Harrison tripped on the last
step and fell upon her knees, but she was
neither hurt nor embarrassed by the accident
Chairman Estee spoke for the committee,
stating the purpose of their visit and assuring
Gen. Harrison that the convention left no en-
FILTERED feeling, and that there was nothing
lukewarm in their support of the nominee,
whose selection bad been the best judgment of
the convention. The speech was in high COM
pliment to Gen. Harrison, and it loudly
applauded. Gen. Harrison read his re ply from
manuscript, as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentleman of the Committee:
The official notice which you have brought of
the domination conferred upon me by the Re-
publican national convention, recently in SEES
sion at Chicago. eXcites emotions of a profound
though of somewhat conflicting character
rhat. after full delberation and free consulta-
ton, the representatives of the Republican
party OF the United States should have con-
cluded that the great principles enuneiated in
the platform adopted bv the convention should
be in some measure safely contided to my care,
IS an honor of which am deeply sensible and
for which am very grateful. do not assume
or believe that this choice implies that the con-
Venflon found In me any pre-. eminent fitness
or exceptional fidelity to the principles of gov
eminent to VIII ich we are nut ually pledged.
My satisfaction with the result would be alto
gether spoiled If that result had been reached
by any unworthy methods or by a disparage-
ment of the more eminent men who divided
with NE the sufiage of the convention. L
accept the nomination with so deep sense OF
the dignity of the office and OF the gravity of
its duties and responsibilities as altogether to
exclude any feeling of exultation or pride
The principles of government and the prac-
tices in administration upon which issues
now. fortunately, So clearly made, are so i'm
portant in their relations to the national and
TO individual prosperity that we may expect an
unusual popular interest IN the campaign.
Relying wholly upon the considerate judgment
of our fellow citizens and the gracious favors
of God. we will confidently submit our cause to
the arbitrament of free ballot. The day you
have chosen for this visit suggests no thoughts
that are not in harmony with the occasion.
The Republican party has walked in the light
ofthe Declaration of independence. 1t has
lifted the shaft of patr Otism upon the founda
ton laid at Bunker Hill. 1t has made the more
perfect Union secure by making all men free.
Washington and Lincoln, Yorktown and Apo,
mattOX. the Declaration of Independence and
the Proclamation of Emancipation. are natur-
ally and worthily associated in our thoughts.
AS soon as may be possible / shall, by letter,
communicate to your chairman more formal
acceptance OF tie nomination., but 1t may be
but proper to say that L have already exam
med the platform with great care. and that its
declarations, to some OF which your chairman
has alluded, are in harmony with my views.
1t gives me pleasure, gentlemen, to receive
you in my home and TO thank you for the cor
dial manner in which you have conveyed your
official message.
Following the speech making an informal re-
oar ion had !, oh drva ipo i,,I
at the end to shake hands with the candidate.
During the ceremony The rooms were uncom-
fortably crowded, and Mr.. Jackson. one of the
New York Suns correspondents, was overcome
with thu heat,
Hon. l.. p. M0rtOH's Acceptance.
On Saturday last. the committee of potidca-
ton, appointed by the Chicago Convention.
officially called on Hon. l.. P. Morton. at his
@ 'untry house. Rinebeck, N. Y. Chairman
Estee notified him of his nomination the
Republcon candidate for Vice President. in a
brief and appropriate speech. to which he re-
piled as follows;
M Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee:
am profoundly sensible OF the high honor ,
tional Republican Convention, recently in
session at Chicago, and thank yod. gentlemen,
for the courteous and compliment tary terms in
which you have officially announced my nomi-
nation as the candidate of the republican
party for the Vice-Presidency. l am also
deeply sensible of the honor conferred upon
the state of New York in the selection ofa citi
of this State as one of the standard bearers
in the approa hing peaceful conflict of the two
great political parties of the country for
supremacy in governmental control
New York represents to large degree the
business interests OF all those ever-groWing and
wide spreading communities of varied inter-
ests and industries, which it is the mission of
the Republican party to foster and protect.
The platform wisely adopted at Chicago has
this mission boldly in view. and by its enunci-
alton of these principles makes the issue clear
and distinct. l accept the position rendered by
the convention, OF which you are the honored
represen tatives, and will in due time address
TO you, Mr.. Chairman, oftic al communca-
ton to that effect.