The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-05

or the result Oh nasty or lnCOnslueTale ut-
liberation. IL indicated, rather, that you
possessed in more eminent degree those |
peculiar qualities which commended you
TO the peoples favor In the hour OF our
country's peril, You chcerfully accepted a
humble position in the army, went
where your country most needed
you, and by long and faithful
service rose TO higher commands and as
sumed gravcr responsibilities. Elected TO
the United States Senate, your enlightened
and conservative statesmanship command
cd the respect and inspired the confidence
OF the American people. Added to this,
the purity Of your past life and your OK
allied private virtue is an earnest that rs u
candidate for President the honor of the
country will be safe in your keeping The
platform adopted by the national Repub.
lican convention marks out with clcarncss
and precision the creed OF the party. The
American system OF protection to Ameri-
can labor and American products in
American markets, the sacredness and
purity Of the ballot, the protection OF
American citizens, native and adopted, at
home and abroad on land and sea, the
prohibition OF Chinese immigration, the
building up Of our navy, the erection of
coast deienscs and the especial care of tho
old soldiers and sailors OF the republic, arc
questions which occupy conspicuous places
i'll our platform. These and other subjects
referred to In the platform will doubtless
receive your careful consideration. In con-
clusion we beg 10 express our personal sat
isfaction at your nomination, and We in
dulge the belief that your election Is al.
ready assured"
At the conclusion OF Judge Estce's all
dress there was no applause, all present
seeming 10 partakc OF the gravity OF the
occasion, as reflected In the calm features
and digniiied manner OF Gen. Harrison,
who did not cvnce the slightest symptom
OF oxultation or qualification, which was
clearly depicted in the bright countenanccs
Of the ladies'. After a moments silence
Gen. Harrison adjusted his nose glasses
and, drawing his manuscript from his
bosom, read his reply in n full, rich voice
and with degree OF seriousness and earn
cstness that visibly impressed every ono
who heard him. lie said
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Commttce-Thc 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 u profound though OF q
somewhat conflicting character That,
after full delibcmtion and free consulta.
ton, the representatives OF the Republican
PARTY OF the United States should have
concluded that the great principles cnun-
ciated In tho platform adopted by the con-
yention could be In some measure safely
4 connded 10 my care, II an honor Of which
i A ~.
| grateful. do not assume or believe that this
choice implies that the convention found
| In me any prc-emlnent fitness, or orccp-
tional fidelity 20 the principles Of govern
mcnt 10 which we are mutually pledged.
Ny satisfaction with the result would bo
altogether spoiled II that result had been
reached by any unworthy methods, or by
dispamgoment OF the most eminent men
who divided With INC the guiIrags VI the
convention. accept the nomination with
so deep sense OF the dignity OF the office
and OF the gravity Of its duties and rcspon.
sibilitics ~ altogether 30 exclude any feel
ing Of cxutation or pride. The principles
Of government and the practices In ad.
ministration upon which issues are now
fortunately NO clearly made, are 80 import
ant in their relations Ia the national and
60 individual prosperity that We may cx-
pcct an unusual popular Interest In the
campaign. RELYING wholly upon the con.
Hidernte Judgment of our fellow citizens
and the gracious favor OF God, We will
confidently submit our cause to the nrbtta.
mcnt OF a FREQ ballot. The day You have
chosen for this visit suggests no thoughts
that are not In harmony with tho occa.
sion. The Republican party have walked
| la tho light Of the declaration OF indie.
pendeucc. II has lifted the shaft Of pat
rioiism upon the foundation laid nj Bunker
| lIill. II has made the moro perfect
union secure by making sll men free.
Washington and Lincoln. Yorktown aud
Appommntox, the declaration Of indie.
pendencc aud the proclamation Of cmanci.
patton are naturally and worthily assOci-
atcd la our thoughts today. As soon IN
may be possible ! shall. by letter com.
munirato 20 your chairman more formal
acceptance OF the nomination, but Il may
be now proper for mo 10 say that have
already examined the platform with some
care, aud that its declarations, 10 some Of
which your chairman has alluded, are In
harmony with my views. II gives me
pleasure 10 receive YOU in my home, and
10 thank You for the cordial manner In
which you have conveyed your official
message"
Long and hearty applause echoed
through the house NJ Gen. Harrison con-
cludcd his address, aud reaching forth lac
cordially graspod the extended hand oi
Chairman Istcc, who then presented him
with the official copy OF his notification.
Secretary Bisbco thon handed the gen.
cral an engrossed official copy Of the Re.
publican platform. The iormalities Of the
occasion having concluded, Gen. Harrison
instantly became the genial host. while
Chairman Esicc, acting M master Of ccIo-
monies, introduced each member Of the
committee ~ they passed before the gen.
cral aud the ladies'. Several Of the com.
mitleo were accompanied by their wives,
while Miss Lula \. Joseph, Of Nashville,
accompanied Delegate Doughcriy, the
secretary Of the committee.
After the reception. Gen. and Mrs.
Harrison circulated separately and pro.
miscuOusly about the rooms chatting IN
miliarly with old friends aud Hospitality
entertaining the strangers, IN which en-.
dcnyon they were assisted. by Russell
Harrison, Judge Miller, the generals law
partner and his two charming daughters.
Gen. Harrison Invited the members Of tho
committee 81 remain and parakc Of mn
elegant lunch which was spread IN the
spacious dining-room adjoining the IL
bury.
After the committee hal been served
the general aud his son came out and
rounded 10y the hungry newspaper moi
and served them with the good things o
his table; Mr.. jackson, reporter for th'
New York Siui, was overcome by hca
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