Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1877 — THE OHIO GOVERNORSHIP. [ARTICLE]

THE OHIO GOVERNORSHIP.

Letter of Acceptance of the Democrat! Candidate. The following is the letter of acceptance of B. M. Bishop, Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio: Cincinnati, August 2, 1877. Hon. J. H. Benson, John G. Thompson, H. E. O’Hagan, Committee: Gentlemen—Your official communication of July 27, informing me of my nomination for the office of Governor by the Democratic State Convention, is at hand. I appreciate the high honor conferred by the Democracy of Ohio, and, while keenly alive to the great responsibilities I assume, I trust, if elected, to be able, under Providence, to discharge faithfully and impartially the duties of the position. It is sufficient for me to say that the principles adopted by the convention have my cordial indorsement. They are wise and patriotic, and. if property executed in the administration of the Government, will greatly tend to restore confidence and prosperity to the country. We are now passing through a crisis in our commercial if not national existence. Capital and labor are seeking to adjust their respective rights. This adjustment will require the most thoughtful consideration and deliberate action. In so far as it may depend in any degree upon the action of our State Government, I would certainly do my utmost to effect it on terms beneficial alike to the laborer and capitalist. The times call for the most discreet management and economical administration of public affairs; the mere assertion of principles will not meet the emergency; they must be vitalized, energized, so as to restore confidence to our financial, commercial and industrial pursuits. If called by the people to the head of the administration of the affairs of the State, I shall endeavor by a conscientious discharge of duty and careful guarding of the interests of the public to merit the respect and commendation of the people, irrespective of party. Respectfully yours, R. M. Bishop.