The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1868-05-28
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CHICAGO. May 22d. 1868.
GRANT AND COLFAx! A sound, i
honest, Radical platform! Nobly has
the Republican Convention done its
work and victory-certain, complete,
glorious victory-awaits the two tried
patriots whom it has placed in nomina.
ton as the expoueuts Of the principles
Of the party. The utmost enthusiasm
prevails, but perfect satisfaction is ex-
pressed on all sides. Those who had
o.her preferences for the Vice-Presiden-
cy join heartily in seconding the choice
OF the Convention, and will work shout
der to shoulder with the grand army Of |
Republicans for the success Of the
whole ticket. /
At noon yesterday the Crosby Opera
House was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity. Almost tho entire space was
occupied by delegates, alternates and
members Of the press from different
parts Of the country, while spectators
who were fortunate enough to obtain
tickets took up tho remainder. The
immense building presented one solid
mass Of human beings-stage, orches-
ira, parquette, dress circle and galleries
being alike deusely packed. Outside
was even greater crowd, gathered to
hear tie proceedings Of the Convention
as announced from an upper window.
A feeling Of regret was expressed by
all that wigwam had not been built
or sufficient dimensions to accommodate
everybody who desired to attend.
At twelve O'Clock the Convention
was called to order by Gov. Ward, Of
New jersey, Chairman Of the National
Committee, in few well-t;med re-
marks, after which Bishop Simpson Of
ferod up a fervent prayer. Gen. Carl
Schurz was then nominated by Gov.
Ward Is temporary Chairman Of the.
Convention. On taking the chair, Gen.
Schurz delivered brief but eloquent
address,, IN which were foreshadowed
the principles which afterwards became
a part of the platform. The usual com-
mittees were appointed. ! Minnesota
had G. G. Andrews, ON the Committee
on Credentials; R. N. MoLareu, on
Resolutions a.: H. Butler, On, Order
Of Business; NJ. G. Rudolph, on Per
manent Organization. The Convention
then adjourned until five o'clock.
Upon re-assembing, Ex-Governor
Hawley, Of Connecticut, was reported
as permanent President of the Conven-
ton. Gov. H. is 6ne-looking man,
with a clear, ringing, powerful voice
that carried his words to every part Of
the building, and his speech, though
short, was full Of force aud eloquence.
Gen. H. P. Van Cleve was reported as
one Of the Vice-Presidents, and W. W.
Scott as one Of the Secretaries, for Min
nesota. While waiting for the report
of the Committee on Credentials, ex-
Governor Joseph E. Brown, Of Georgia,
we'll known during the days of the re-
bellion as bitter secessionlst, was call
ed to the platform, and made a speech
which every Democrat especially should
read. It shows how common sense
men Of the South look upon affairs
there, and from what source they cx-
pect the restoration Of the country to
come. If you have not already peublish-
ed this speech, I hope you will do so. In
person Governor Brown is rather under
than above the medium height, inclines
toward slimness, has mild and rather
ministerial looking face, and though no
orator, his voice is distinct.
Each State had full delegation pres
ent, and each Of Territories represented
was allowed two votes, except Colorado
which had six. In the Tennessee,
Louisiana, Texas, Georgia aud one or
two Of the Southern rows, were colored
delegates. No distinction was made
between them and the other members.
They were educated, intelligent look
ing men, and some of them were men
of large wealth. 1t would doubtless
have shocked many of the 6ne-strung
Democracy Of Minnesota could they
have seen Ex-Governor Brown, of Geor-
gia, and one Of the leading men Of their
party, sitting cheek-byjowl and in ear
nest consultation with a "nieger I"
Horrible dictu!
| Some attempts were made during
this session to nominate Gen. Grant fol
the Presidency by reclamation, but they
were promptly cried down as premature.
At seven o'clock the Convention ad.
journed until ten o'clock on Thursday
morning.
| After tho opening of the doors, 70,
the second day, the Opera House was,
if such thing were possible, even more
crowded than before. The people were
literally packed in. In the galleries
were a number Of ladies'.
The Convention vvaS called RI orao,