The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
TOLD OF HIS GOOD LUCK.
Gen. Harrison Formally Notified Of
His Nomination-He Expresses
His Gratitude in a Brief
Speech.

Gen. Harrison was waited upon at his
home in Indianapolis, Ind. July 4. by the
committee appointed for that purpose, and
formally notified of the action Of the Repub-
lican National Convention. The committee
was not all present. Connecticut, Florida.
Colorado. Delaware. Vermont. Montana.
Washington, and New Mexico not being
represented. AT the residence were Gen.
Harrison and immediate family and a few
friends. The General was pale. but displayed
no nervousness. Mrs. Harrison. leaning ON
the arm OF her husband. looked pleasant and
happy, her sunny smiles having a pleasing
contrast to. her abundant grey locks.
Chairman Estee read the announcement
Of the action OF the convention 1t was very
impressive. At its conclusion General Har-
rison drew from his vest pocket little slip
of manuscript. When he began there was a
slight tremor in his voice. but after word
or two had been uttered his tones became
firm. His concluding remarks were greeted
with hearty and continued applause. His
reply was as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CON-
MITTRK: The official notice which you have
brought OF the nomination conferred upon me by
the Republican National Convention recently in
session at Chicago, excites emotions OF pro-
found though Of a somewhat conflicting charac-
ter That, after full deliberation and free con-
sultation, the representatives of the Republican
party of the United States should have con-
Guided that the great principles enunciated In
the platform adopted by the convention could be
an honor of which am deeply sensible, and for
which am very grateful do not assume or
believe that this choice implies that the conven-
ton found in me any preeminent fitness or ex-
ceptional fidelity to the principles OF government
TO which we are mutually pledged. My satisfac-
tion with the result would be altogether spoiled
IL that result had been reached by any unworthy
methods or by n disparagement of the more
eminent men who divided with me the suffrages
OF the convention.
1 accept the nomination with 80 deep n sense
OF the dignity OF the office and OF the gravity q
its duties and responsibilities as alto ether to
exclude any feeling Of exultation pride. The
principles of government and the practice in
administration upon which issues are now for
tunately SO clearly made, e 30 important in
their lations TO the national and to individual
prosperity, that We may expecs an unusual pop
ular interest in the campaign. Relying wholly
upon the considerats Judgment Of our fellow cit
liens and the gracious favor OF God we will
confidently o. bmit our cause the arbitraInent
OF a free ballot. The day you have chosen for
this visit suggest no thoughts that are not in
harmony with the occasion. The Republican
party has walked in the light of I declar-
alton Of Independence. 1t has lifted the shaft
of patriotism upon the foundation laid at Bunker
Hill. 1t has made the more perfect union secure
by making all msn free. Washington and Lin
coin Yorktown and Appomattox, the Declaration
OF Independence and the Proclamation Of Eman-
eipation are naturally and worthily associated
our thoughts to-day.
As soon may be possible 1 shall by letter
communicate to your Chairman more formal
acceptance of the nomination, but it may DO
properfor me now to say that have already ex-
amined the platform with some care, and that
fits declarations TO some Of which you have al
luded, are in harmony with my views. IL gives
me pleasure. gentlemen, to receive you in my
home, and TO thank you for the cordial manner
in which you have conveyed your official
message.
General end Mrs. Harrison were then pre-
sented to members OF the committee. and q
social hour was succeeded by luncheon
after which the committee retired.
In the afternoon the General was waited
upon by the Tippecanoe Climb. 100 strong.