Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1884 — THE NEXT PRESIDENT. [ARTICLE]

THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

Gov. Cleveland Formally Notified of His Nomination. Appreciation of the Honor Bestowed Upon Him Fittingly Expressed. An Impressive Ceremony Witnessed by Distinguished People— The Addresses. The committee appointed by the Democratic National Convention to notify Got. Cleveland of his nomination, assembled at Albany, N. Y., on the 2‘Jth ult, and, together with the members of the National Committee, proceeded to the Executive Mansion, under escort of the Albany Phalanx. What followed is thus described by the Associated Press reporter: An immense concourse of people had assembled abovjt the Executive Mansion, und police wero stationed to prevent injurious trespass upon the grounds surrounding the residence. The guests were prompt in arriving, und when the members of the two committees were provide 1 for there was very little extra Hpace. The ceremony took place in th u-large, handsome main parlor or the mansion. The only attempt at adornment was seen in huge banks of flowers which rested upon the mantels of the parlor and the library. The ceremony was brief, but exceedingly impressive. The arrival of the committees in a body was the signal for a concentration in the main parlor. There the committee of notification took positions in the south end of the room, and the members of the National Committee in the north, A space was reserved in the center, and as soon as the preparations were completed the Governor entered through the main hallway, standing with his buck to the flowerbanked mantel. The lad.es of the parly stood near the Governor und at his left. His appoarance at the doorway was the signal for a hearty and spontaneous outburst of hand-clapping, which continued for several minutes. As soou us this had subsided, Col. W. F. Villas, of Wißoonsin, Chairman of the late Democra: io National Convention and of the notification committee, stepped slightly forward, and, addressing the Governor in a clear tone, nnd with marked enthusiasm, said: Grover Cleveland, Governor of tho State of New York: Those gentlemen, my associates here pre-ent, wnose voice 1 am honored wli.h the authority to u. ter, are a committee appointed by the National Democratic Convention, which recently assembled in Chicago, and charged with the cr.itolul dntyof acquainting you on.chilly und in that solemn and ceremonious mannor which the dignity and imj ortance of the communication demunds, with the Interesting roHutt of the convention's deliberations, already known to you thiough the ordinary channels of news. Sir, that a gust body, convened by direct delegation from tho Democratic people of the several States and Territories of the republic, and deliberating under the witness ot the greatest as embly of freemen ever gathered to such a conference, in forethought of the election wi.loh the constitution imposes upon them to make duriug the coming year, haa nominated you to the people of- these United Btates to be tuelr President for the next ensuing term of that great office, and with grave consideration of lts exalted resixinsibtlities lias confidently Invoked th-tr suffrages to invest you with its functions. Through this committee the convention's lllgh requirement is delivered that you accept tuai candidacy. The choice carries with it profound personal rcsjioct and admiration, but It has been in no manner the fruit' of these sentiments. The national Democracy seek a President not in compliment for what the man Is or as a reward tor w h it he has done, but In a fust expectation of whut ho will accomplish as the true servant of a free people tit for thoir lofty trust, always of momentous consequence. Tney conceive the public exigency to be now of transcendent imi-onance that a laborious reform in administration as well as in legislation is Imperatively necessary to the prosperity and honor of the republic, and tbut a competent Chief Mag.strat,*- must be one of unusual temp r and powe.'. They have observed wth uttent on your execution of the public trusts you have held, * special y of (hat with wh ill you are now so honorably invested. Tney plaoe their rel ance for the usefulness of the services they expert to exact for the benefit of th ) nation upon the evidence derived from the services you have per oriued for the State of New York. They lnvitfe the electors to such proof of character and comi et nee to justify thrir confidence that tn the nation, as heretofore in the bitat -, the publto business will be administered with commensurate intelligence and ability, with single-hearted hon isty and fidelity, and with a resolute and daring learlessness which no laotlou, no combination, no power of wealth, no mistaken clamor oan dismay or qualify. In tuo spirit of wisdom, and invoking the bo led lotion ot tho Divine Creator of man, wo ohal eugo from the sovereignty of this nation His words m commemoration and ratliication of ourcho'oe: “We.l done, tbon good and lalthlul servant: thou hast been fa thiul over a few things, 1 will make thee ruler over many things." In further fufnllment of our duty, the secretary will now present t e written communication signed by the committee. Col. Vilas was several times interrupted by applause. At the close of his remarks, Nicholas M. Prince, of Missouri, Secretary of the committee, read tho following formal address, prepared by the committee: New Yobk Citv. July 28 .—T0 the Hon. drover Cleveland, of New York— Sib: In accordance w.th a cost- m befitting the nature of the communication, the unders gned, representing the several Stat- s and Territo. ies ot the Un on, Were appointed a committee by the National Democratic Convention, which assembled at Chicago on the nth day of the pr sent month, to peiform tho pleasant office which by •this means we have the honor to exeouto, jpf inf .ruling you of your nomination as {the candidate of the Democratic party in tue ensuing elect on for the office of president of the Unit, d Btates. A declaration of the principles open which the Democracy go before the people, with a hope of establishing and maintaining them tn the Government, was made by the convention, and an engrossed < opy thereof is submitted In connection with ihis communication for yonr consideration. We trust that the approval of your judgment w.U follow an examination of this expression ot opinion and I olic.v, and upon the political cont oversy now made up we invite youraccep anee of the exalted leadeiship to which you have been chosen, ‘i he election of a President is an event of the utmost importance to the people of America. Prosperity, growth, happiness, peace, and liberty even may dep nd ui on its wise ordering. Yonr unanlmo s nomination is proof that the Democra y believe your election will most contribute to secure these objects. We assure you hat in the anxious responsibilities you must assume as a cun il ate you will hive the it aiAas . and cordial support of the friends of the cause you will repres n\ and that In the execution of the duties of the high o i co whi;h we confidently expect bom the wisdom ot the nation to be conferr. d upon you. you may securely rely tor approve g aid upon the patriotism, honor, and Intelligence of the free people. We have the honor to be, with ereat respect, W. F. Vila'', Pres den‘. Nicholas M. Beli , Secretary, An It e, committee Gov, C’eveland, who had stood moanwhile as nn intense listener, replied as follows: Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the commit ee • Your formal announcement does not, of course, convey to me the fir t iniormatl»n of the result of tho convent'on held bv the Democracy of the nation; and yet, wh n I listen to your m si-age, I see abont me representatives from all parrs of the land of the great party which, claim ng to b • tho party of the p< oi le, asks hern to ln/,ri st to it the admlnistr tlou of the.r Government, and wiien I const er,; under tee inlnenco of the stern r ality which tue present s rroundtngi croi te, th't 1 have be n chosen to re ir< sent the plans, pnrposi s, and the p I icy f the D'-mocr tic p; rty. I am profoundly impressed by the sol mriity of the oe &s;a i and bv th ■ rearo P-ibllitl"'* of mv posh on. '1 hunch I gratefully aiq re late It, I do not at t is m nnent o< nrratuiate mys If upon the dist nguls.ie 1 honor vhi oh has b < ons rred upon m , liecause mv m*nd <s fn 1 of an anxious desire to 1 er orm w 11 the pa t whl h has b • n aligned to m\ Nor do lat his mom nt force that, the r.gois and In ere ts of m le tha . rsyi o 0 0 of mv fel ow~ci Den* »r involved in our e ortsti gain i emo rail snoro'dagy. Thi re ectlon present lo my mnd the < onsld rati, nwil h more than all othors g.ves to the action

of my party, m convention assembled, it* most sob ran se ions aspect. The party and i s repres-ntativra ihit a-k to be lntru-ud, at the hands of the i eople. with the keep* g of i ll that concerns th.lr welf re and u>e r safety, s onld onlv ask it with the full apprioUtlon ox the acredn ss of the tr ist and wit i a Arm resolve to admin.ster it falibrn iy and well. 1 am a Democrat because 1 believe that this truth lies at the focndati n of true Democr .cy. I hare kept th ■ tal hbe ause I believe, it rightlv and fa ily ad mini tered and applied, tint Democra 1 ■ doetilues and measures w 11 Insure the ha piness, oou entment and prosperity of the people If, in the comeet upon which we now er.t T. we steadfastly hold to the underly ng principles of ear p rty creed, and at all times keep In view the people's good, we shall be strong, because we are true to ourselves, and because t ie pia n and indep ndent voters oi the land wills efc by th. ir suffrages to compass their release from | a ty tyranny where ihero should be aubmlas.on to the popular will, and their protection from t arty corrup ion where there shoal I bedevotio to the i eople's Interests These thoughts lend s consecration to our cause, and we go forth, no* merely to gain a partisa . advantage, but pledged to give to those who trust us the utmost be elite and an hone*t administra tor! of national affa rs. No higher purpose or motive can stimulate us to the supreme effort or urge us to con noons and earnest labor an 1 eff-ctive party organization, Let us not <ail In this, and wo may contdently hope to r ai> tho full rew trd of patriotic services well performed. I have thus called to mind some slmi le truths, nnd, trite though tuev are, it seems to mo we do well to dwell upon them at this Urns. I shall s on, I hope, signify lathe usu 1 formal manner my acceptance of the nom inatlon which has te in tendered to me. in the meantime, I gladly greet you all as 00-workers in a noble cau-e. The Governor spoke extemporaneously, and not without evidence of deep earnestness and feelingi He 6eemed to reilizo the weight ot responsibility which rested upon his shoulders a* the standardbearer of tho party. The address was not only a model of thought, but was delivered with rare grooo and effect. The congratulations ('nt were showered upon h m by the many distingui-hed leaders of the party at the o ose of the ceremonios were sincere and hearty. After some time spent in social interchanges the doors of the dining-room were swui g open and refreshments paitaken of.