The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-28
THE POLITICAL World.
rho Republicans OF PennsylvanIa.


The Republican State Convention which met
at Williamsport this week has given full proof
sase the parry m mas n1t ts ioc
tion from 1860 to the end Of the war. Pennsyl-
vania is thoroughly radical, and her radtcalism
means over 100000 men sent to the war, and the
utter defeat of Copperheadism at every general
election. But Republcanism-radicalis
of late pew definition. We have been told
that IL means hanging. bloodshed, revenge, and
conhscation. A few gentlemen In Congress and
out of 1t have made new Issues, and inform us
that a new creed will be supported by the
people. We don't believe this. and Pennsyl-
vania has strengthened our incredulity.
Judge of the supreme Court, and the Hon.
Henry W., Williams, of Allegheny, is a candi-
position. But the resolutions which IL unani-
mously adopted make the issue one Of prinoi-
definition OF Pennsylvania Republlcanism
Let us see what 1t declares. First, that the
treason Impossible hereafter; second, that john
sons administration has been faithless,
because 1t refuses to fx in the organic
war has settled; third, that the laws shall not
be construed to palliate the guilt of treason;
fourth, that the Reconstruction laws are just,
and that Congress should meet and decisively
defeat the notification intended by Mr.. STAN
bery,s opinion; fifth, that Sheridan and sickles
they deserve the support of General Grant;
compel the release of Davis by delaying
his trial, was an insult to the natural
course OF justice; seventh, that protection
legislation. These are the main resolutions
adopted, and this is the radicalism OF Penn
sylvania. Not one word is said of hanging
men who have surrendered, not one word Of
the conhscatlon OF property and, while we
was referred to a committee, we cannot too em-
phat atically indorse the moderation and justice
of the platform. The radicalism of Pennsyl-
vania Is as absolute and uncomprOmising as
ever, and it is the nobler and the more de-
serving Of the peoples trust that it has not
been welded to the spirit of revenge and bitter
ness We take 1t for granted that the great
object of the Republican party is the reconstruc-
right way to effect it.--N Y Tribune 20. day.
Jesse ID. Bright Accepts.
The Democrats of the counties of Carroll and
Rrsbt Ia e6r ISy seeeny d
the Committee of the Convention appointed
to notify him of the fact did so in a letter, in
which they expressed their earnest solcltude
that he would find 1t convenient to accept, and
go forth, as in days of yore, battling for the
great PRINCIPLES Unconstitutional liberty against
the myrmidons of corrupt and tyrannlcal
faction, whose object is the overthrow of civil
To this Mr.. Bright replies that he should have
preferred that the nomination should be given
to one better acquainted with the wants OF the
their interests than he could claim TO be. but
that there were reasons why he did not feel at
liberty to decline this unsolicited and, as he
regarded 1t, marked confidence and friendship
of the people He continues
If they believe that my poor services can be
made to contribute in any way to the re-estab-
lishmenJ of this Government as 1t was before
passing through the unnatural war which mas
ended in the prostration of everything like
constitutional liberty regulated by Law" they
have right to demand them, and 1t is my
| duty TO obey.
| accept the proffered honor (for honor shall
| esteem it) to represent body of voters VINO. /.
| throughout a struggle that Involved all that
| was valuable to an American Citizen stood
| firmly by the faith of their fathers. and an
| nounced through the ballot-box, on all proper
| occasions. in the face even OF military despot-
| ism, that they dare vote their sentiments In
| such community have taken up my abode,
| and with them I propose q common destiny.
Thanking you for the terms in which you have
been pleased to communicate the result of your
| Convention, offer you and those you represent
| assurances of the high regard Of yours. faith
| fully, j. ID. BRIGHT.
| Registration In Louisiana.
| Four days prior to the reception of the Presi-
| dents order requesting him to extend the time
| for registration in Louisiana to August l. Gene
| raj Sheridan had telegraphed to General Grant
as follows:--
NEW ORLEANS, La. June ls.-General U. 8. Grant,
Commanding Armies of the United States, Washing
ton, d. C-0eneral:-I have the honor TO report that
have extended the registration In tue Parish OF Or
leans until the B0th OF June, at which time registra.
tion will close. In the State there are now $4,000
votes registered which indicates that the registration
In the State nearly completed. In 1860 the vote OF
10th OF July in few of the Parishes wnere the
population is large 30 as TO give no Just GROUNDS for
1 OE AEaior.Cenerai United states Armv