The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
The State Republican Convention July 7,
1864.
SPEECH OF Mr.. CRAPO.

nor. Hon. II. II. Grape, having been intro
duced TO the State Convention by the COM
mittee appointed for that purpose, spoke
as follows
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Con
ventiOn:
The nomination you have conferred upon
me Is an expression Of Your confidence and
regard which commands IN, gratitude and for
which YOU have my earnest. my most cordial
and sincere thanks. The distinction Of be-
ing the nominee Of the Republican party of
the State Of Michigan. for the highest Office
in the gift OF her people IS an honor Of
which any man may be justly proud. | do
indeed thank YOU for this honor. and will
accept the nomination; and in doing 50.
permit me 10 say that in the event Of my
| may not be able 10
bring 20 the discharge Of the important and
OnerOus duties Of the Office those talents
and qualifications so eminentiy possessed
by the present incumbent-yet IL will be
my earnest eniearOr. my constant purpose,
50 10 direct the executive branch OF the ad-
minlstratIOn of the affairs OF our young but
rapid growing and prosperous state, as
that her best interests may al all times be
secured aud promoted; and so also as that
those who may have aided in cOnierring
upon me this power shall have no cause 10
regret their confidence and support.
The Republican party was formed for no
partlzan purpOse-with no personal ends
and aims but as great moral and pOllt-
lcal necessity and its forces came by q
spontaneous mOUement,-Induced by a
great moral impulse, from the ranks Of all
political parties. Its purpose and its miss
ion were primarily 10 preserve the institu-
tlOns of our fathers maintain the great
and fundamental principles OF the Declara-
ton Of our Independence-and 10 prevent
the extension of Negro Slavery into terrific
ry then free. Cheers But SLAVERY de-
manded all Her insatiate thirst for
DeSpOftc pOlrey could only be assuaged by
the entire surrender, on the part OF the
North. OF the dearest rights OF manhood.
In her madness and folly, aided and sup
ported by kindred sympathy, both at home
and abroad. the dared To plant her iron
heel upon the necks OF Freemen and with
Treason and Rebellion, her iii associates,
she is now engaged with all the desperation
Of baiiied Tyrany, in mighty effort 10 de-
strOy the Government, and TO eXpel from
this fair land the Goddess of Liberty forever.
Prolonged applause.) In this conflict sla-
very and not the Republican party has made
the issue (cheers), and no other choice has
been left Us than that of abject submission
10 this gigantic evil, or deadly conflict for
its overthrow. We accept the issue, and
civilization and humanity, as well as histo-
ry VIII in future hold US justified Of the con-
sequences. loud cheers.)
The rebellion, therefore, has inaugurated
for the Republican party another and nObler
mission. We are not now merely TO see that
the pOlluting touch of negro slavery does
not extend itself TO free territory, but we
are, in the deadly conflict now raging, to be
true TO our principles (cheers), true TO our
selves, 10 pOsterity, 10 humanity cheers 4,
true 10 the sacred trust committed 10 us, and
10 battle with this despOtic monster CHEERS
slavery, the origin and cause of our nation
al troubles, until il shall be etiectually over
thrown and destroyed, never again TO del
uge our fair land with carnage and blood,
mendOuS cheers.
This is now the wOrkbetOre us, to the accom-
pllshment Of which We must cOnsecrale our
selves without wavering or faltering, even
IN the hour OF repulse or Of temporary defeat
until the great and final victory shall be
won, when, most fervently hope and fond
IL trust that our Constitution will be 81
amended as that slavery shall be blotted
from the Republic forever. Cheers
Our first policy, above all questions o.
minor consideration, should be a vigorous
prosecution OF the war, cheers at any anC
every cost; that the rebellion may be
speedily and eflectually subdued, and the
supremacy OF our outraged laws vindicated
Cheers Men and means should be fur
nished the Administration Of the genera
Government, promptly and without stint
Prudence and JudlciOus economy not only
require this, imperative duty Oh our part t
our gallant and devoted soldiers now in the
field, than whom more loyal, patriotic
brave and self-sacriiicing band Of mel
never before took up arms in their country.
/ behalf loud and prolonged cheering
Ten years ago yesterday the Republican
party Of the State OF Michigan, at the - PeO
ples's Convention, under the native OAK.
/ of Jackson, was there for the first time in
augurated and named. And although il i
with emotions of eXultant pride that
think of the much-abused, but good oil,
( Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, with he
noble and generous deeds, her genuine pat
riotism, her disinterested henevOlence, an,
her pure philanthropy, and remember tha
she Is my native state; lcheersJ yet, ii j
with still greater pride that can claim t
be an adopted son Of Michigan, upon who's
soil was first Of all baptised that great Re
publican party ofthe nation, 10 whose 'watc
and ward has been committed the sacre
trust OF guarding and protecting AmertcG
iibertg and freedom, against treason an
rebellion. Cheers
Gentlemen of the Convention :-Permi
me again to thank you for the honor yo
have conferred upon me; and be assure
that | am earnestly and derOfedly with yO
in the speedy accomplishment of this nObl
and patriotic work (Cheers)
RESOLUTIONS.
Hon. Vim. A. Howard, the Chairman
the Committee on Resolutions, repOrte
the following:
ResOlred That the existing rebellion
without iustihable cause. IL has no para
lei in the worlds history in lis magaifud
r extent, pO1cer and as'-0csty. Its wiokedne:
can be measured only by the benehcence
the Government it seeks 70 overthrow.
Resolred That our National existence
the interests Of unborn millions. the hope
of Constitutional Freedom throughout II
world, all depend upon the utter annihili
ton of this nefariOus Rebellion. and il mu
, and shall be subdued whatever be the CO
in treasure and blood. That II is the par
mount duty Of the Government 10 accon
: plsh this object without qualification c
compromise. Unconditional surrender
the only terms TO armed traitors.
Resolred, That We approve, endorse ar
, adopt, as our own without qualification
, reservation, the resolutions Of the Nation
, Convention at Baltimore on the 7th ultim
whether those resolutions express Il
, National gratitude 10 our soldiers and sa
ors or the National scorn Of compromi
, 10 the rebels, and consequent dishonor;
! the patriotic duty Of union and success
, whether they approve the Proclamation
Emancipation, the Constitutional amen
ment, the employment Of former slaves
Union soldiers; or the solemn obligation
the Government promptly TO redress L
wrongs OF every soldier Of the Union
0 whatever color or race; whether they
1 clare the invi0labiliiyof the pledged faith
the nation, or offer the national hOspitali
! 10 the oppressed Of every land. or urge I
Il union by railroad Of the Atlantic and Pac
; ic Oceans, whether they recommend pub
1 economy and vigorous taxation. or asse
y rha fxed nOnular OppOsitiOn TO the eSta