New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-21


for the Vice Presidency. Mr. Wades friends and Fenons
have become discouraged and many Of the gentlemens
supporters say that Mr. Hsmlin their next choice IL
is conceded that National Convention ever assembled
in so much uncertainty Among invited guests on the
platform Gen Grants father conspicuous The latest
opinion seems be that il Wade is not nominated ms
friends Will decide the contest in favor OF either Cofax
or Hamin. Few, # any, of Wades friends are going to
TIE DELEGATES CALLED TO ORDER.
Gov ward Chairman Of the National Republican Com
mttee called the delegates TO order at l2I O'clock lie
said:
| DELEGATES TO TIE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF TIE
UNION REPUBLICAN PARTY: You have assembled at the
call of the National Committee TO nominate its standard
bearer for the ensuing campsignto declare your IN
sweryng attachment 10 Union and liberty and to pledge
that you will take steps backward in the work OF re-
constructing the Rebel States and reGstablshng the
| Union. Applause.l You here to bear witness that
the war so calamity aud slOrousy waged for the life OF
the nation not failure. You arc here to point TO
Republic boundless IN extent and resources guarded and
protected by our common flag, aud upheld by patriotic
and loyal people An sn IISo @
| with the Union Of the South reorganzed III inc
the name Of liberty, the Government, and institutions OF
the rebellous States The history OF me kePnnheIn
party a record OF the true progress OF the nau3h III
has successfully met and conquered All those hostile par
Ties represented by the ClCe ideas OF the past ana u
must now determine 70 vndeae anew s neaSuies anu
its policy by the wisdom and courage which panf ana
the determination and labor when organize NIctoy III
this sprit here assembled To perform the re-
aton win meet the approval Of the vast constituency
you represent The nation understands that n.tnGr
triumph and the OF our candidates
loud and long continued ehcennsh u as 1dlcatea
you shall designate leader the great captain 81 the
have been cqualed by his wisdom IN the Cabinet lap
pause the nation viii greet h ~ The precursor OF we
tory 10 our cause and Of peace to The Republic. lAp
PRAYER pY BISHOP swrsoS.
Bishop simpson invoked the Divine blessing and asked
that a spirit Of harmony and wisdom might prevail IN the
councils OF the Couyen9r and hat the body may feach
such results as shall lead 10 Inc prosperity PeIpcuv'
! and glory of our beloved land. ,..
The CGairman-By direction Of the National committee
| ] nominate Carl ScIuRz. Of Wisconsin, temporary
| chairman OF the Convention Repeated choersJ
| Mcssrs lyman Tremaine Of NewYork and Richard w.
Thompson Of Indiana waited upon that gentleman ana
! Gen Schurz, Who was received with enthusiasm, was
presented to the Convention b GOV Ward and SAID
CEN CARL scHuRzs srEEcn ..
GENrIETEN OF TIE CONyTNII0N: II is difficult for me
10 express how highly appreciate the honor you have
conferred upon by this appointinent You VIII per
NIT me to you my since Thanh This IL the fourth
National Contention Of the Republican party The short
that party Las been marked by events 10 when
the coming generation viii point with PRIDE admiration,
and gratitude The Republican party was born, aud IN
its very infancy It grapplcd with tic prejudice Of race
which until then seemed TO be omBpotent With the
masses Of the American people our first onset broke
through that, and carried ABRAHAM LINCOLN into
the Executive Chair Of thus Republic, as the
| great champion OF tho aniiShNtfy cause linen
| came the slavclolders' Rebellion, and tho loyal
! people Of this country, displayed heiolsm
devotion and under obstruction and deicat
which may serve ~ g"Tiol- '@1iApt -, W w. La u.s.
the earth lAppau-c Tie result o the struggle corr-
been saved the dark blot Of slavery has been wiped
from national cstutohoOn .chccrs four millions OF
ancient degradaton and this day these states the pceu
liar condition Of which was bul recently disgrace 70 inc
American name, return TO us under the national banner
which at least. II ought ever 70 have been great
Han q fI' &pPaas An rsase thing have been
accomplished under Republican auspices ana Niih9ntlh
dulgng IN vain seligOi hcatoni may uy pe shu tna
the history of the Republican Party ls closely ldehIne4
Hut new problems equally great now before uH We
have to the results which have already been no
have to adapt the institutions % THIS country TO ne ne"
orler OF things. The solution OF this problem VIII IT,
auire great enthusiasm greater devotion ana greater
ri c,ire taf calm sfat,snaushp which consists OF
clear comprehension Of the objects 10 he obtained ana
pIish them When the Republican party about to
nter npou the creative mart of it, ssion II robbed
by one Of the most atOcous crimes recorded IN history!
VI w1Qse highest yrue was IN ls appreciation oi
the pobest ipsiincts ~ the popular heart Abraham ln
coin Vas struck down in TIC fnnes OF bis glory End vs.
behind him Laughter and applause Then came ior
US time Of disappointment Our poley was thNaftsd
PAD iI Put fT ao %i ie h ipoSd power fc ald
equity branches Of the GoagTG N wSw dangers we're
gse?yeGd TGeG9 c GS Y99 rs & S1a but
appearance Of dangcri Are not the principles We adNo
Pgl a
nsce s Justice right sun rigt, truth sim truth Are
as we we're yesterday What thcg is there TO frlghten
6Sch the most phslanpoQS Of u.s. say victory VII ne
p 4af Il S S TO fs P1i paast What we have
Is this Let us fix our eyes hrny upon me none ne
disturbed by untoward accident. Let not passion IN
famed by the singing disappointment IN ths hour now,
ever Keen Of wrong may be- carry MS beyond
Inc bounds OF wisdom and Of scfrespect The things we
have TO accomplish are so great Iat Whatever tne pro
vocation inay De- certainly cannot an0fd 10 et peTs
hal resentmcns sednee MS INTO h ,na =, S
dignity, whoever may he our trend, whoever may pc
CONF dd Se To- fulfill III the that upon
m 70 secure Justice to the soldier who fought our battles
Justice 10 the Southern Union man. VINO lOT the Oh0n
Jasc fapnansel impered his life, and justice for the
c"ored race TO whom We promised true and eternal
,rbo has staked his credit Prolonged appanse Let us
faithfully strive to restore the credit OF le G9vermenl'
cries OF good inside OF the party just as well as outside
OF party Applause aud checrs ana 20 pace tne pun
enable men Applause Let with one unshaken
nnTnose work out the manifest logic Of the results al
f ey spoYc@e flat the missions Of the Republican
PARTY will not ended until the great truth proclaimed
Ing of the term has become living reality Applause
Yes be true to history be tlne 70 ahu
word Let MS see again the OF progress OF liberty
OF equal rights OF national faith nailed to the very TOP OF
nE s1 people could ever so far forget themselves as
TO throw their destiny into the hands OF men who but yes
stand ready TO dshonor It, Loud ana continued AZ
| plause 49, -"
Mr. smithers OF Delaware, to complete the preliminary
organization moved that the following named geniiemes
Imther Caldwell OF New-York; Frank s. Richards, Of
n motion Il was ordered that the Secretary call the
roll OF states that each delegation respectively shall
name gentleman ana that those thus named cohs'
| rIvAL DELEGATIONS.
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