The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-06-04
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The coinnit-eappointe1 by the National Union Re-
publican Convention unler the nsiic, from that
body to present 20 Gen. Grant and Schuyler Coliax
record OF its procee ng and 20 inform them OF their
nominations performed the dnty this evening be-
twcc;. and clock. At the residence 81 Gea Grant
atont two-liJndrcd persons present, including
delegates to the convention, several members of
Congress, Gen Grant staff aud the ladies' Of the fam
lies of Grant and Colax. These gentlemen stood
rs side nd thH spectators or ned ,em-circie in
front Of tierl thus aifprd.nga full view of the pro-
cecifngs. Gen Hawlcy. President OF the convention
delivered the following a;!ress
tax t!.;-rls Natoii Union Republican Party,
assembled s,.t.,,l.l C3nYantjnu the Goth of
t, month. appointed tbs, the ouiccss the Conven-
to wait upon yoii In obedience to its ihstruc-
tons give you copy OF tie recor of its proceed
ings. You viii perceive that it governed by the
patriotic motives, harmon enthusiastic and
se e,riiied. We mean in yoiir own words to save in
peace, what in war: to .nak.a SOL
practical real ~ in the Untei States that ali
created equal, en,iowei BY their Creator wti
;ctlan inal!eGshie rights, among which are life
liberty ana the pursuit OF happiness. We intend thai
there shall neTe! be cause or opportunity for civil
this natiop rlgiuateI either by those who
would elislave their feow-inon, or those who must
tneIr freedom We feTe that there
can be permanent peace thro Justice and equal
rights, anu the equality Of all men before the law We
nope see government reaching to the rcmoteSt
corner aud to the hub.est per son. securing to him
by impartial and irresistible power his personal safety
Int TO the ayails of his industry, and the right
and the opportunity for phy-.So, mental and neral
advancement. The best guarantee for the contina-
Of s government to ali classes impartiatly
share IN Its management. We hear much OF ior-
giyeness and raterntty do most earnestly desire
speedy return OF the policy and measures OF tho
peaceful time None long more for fully restored
Union ti.aH those who sustained their government du-
ring the late dreadful war. But the dead men nave
left trust III our hands We i,rg for Pc lnd good
will; but have friends VINO oppress their fellow
men do not idly and hoplessly ASK for indemnity
for the past; seek for security for the future You
viii that the convention believes that integrity,
smpisclty and economy in governmental affairs are
the duties of good citizens and honorable men 1t
makes the strict fuiiillIncnt of national obligation
point Of honor to lie waived. full and final
payment is the only payment the Union Republican
party will ever consent to. The equal rights OF
adopted citizens clearly asserted and all the pe1
pie who love Government Hospitality invited
and enjo; its benefits and contribute TO its
strength The convention spoke in nothing more
warmly than i'll proferina hearty welcome to all
those who, lately III against the United States
are now frankly and honestly cooperating III roster
ing peace and establishing a,truly free government
During the last three years. countless indications of
the peoples choice for the next President have been
convergins upon yourself. Having made its state
ment OF principles and purposes, the convention de-
lberAtly and formally, state by state, Territory by
territory, resolved the will of its constituents, and
unanimously nominated sou for President Of the.
United States, following the work bv tumultuous and
long continued manifestations OF joy, pride and conf
dence We know that You will be IL thial 10 tbS con
stituton and the laws, and to the sJmpatiiics and
principles that you are called to represent We know
that you Will seek to enforce upon the unwilling rep
resentatives OF tic people any policy OF own DO
visng for you have said that the people is the law of
the land The records of this and of your subse
qent hdeiify afford the evidence that the nation
safely and wisely place you in the chair of Washing
ton and Lincoln. In behalf of the convention we
tender you its nomination, and solicit its acceptance.
we can give you no higher proof of gratitude lor
your past or our confidence in your future. We pro-
pose to elect You. .c4 =
Alter theappIause with which the above speech
was received had ceased, Gen. Grant replied fol-
lows
MR PRESIDENT AND G GET1EMEs OF THE NATION, Al, Con
vENTioX Il viii endctyor III very short time to
write you letter accepting the yon have i'm
posed npon lne. lApplanse Expressing my graft
tude for the the confidence you have placed in me
VIII say but little orally and that thank you
for the unapnIty with which you have selected me as
a candidate for the presidential Office. say in
addition that looked on during the proceedings
Chicago With great deal of interest aud am
viii, thc harmony and unanmity which seems to ha
governed the deliberations of tn. convention III
Chosen to FIJI the high ofico for which you have Sc
ected me, will give to its duties the same energy
the same spirit and the viii tnat have given
to the performance of all the duties which have de-
yote on me heretofore Whether I shall he able to
perform these duties to your entire satisfaction time
of your address that shall have policy my own
TO enforce against the W II of the people.
As the General concluded his speech there was long
continued applause.
Gen. Hawley then addressed Speaker Cofax saving:
You have heard declaration of principles at
Chicago, and, therefore, need repeat them. You
aware that numerous candidates for the Vice
Presidency were presented They were all loved and
respected, and selection broaght about by the
good will and friendship entertained Tor yourself.
You know to the American people by fourteen
wears of public service. We know You from the
people, and without false pretenSe- fou faithful
to principles. The convention tenders to you the
nomination of Vice President, i.d asks your accept
ance. [Applausel
To this Mr.. Coisxs replied: p
Mn. PRESIDENT AND GENrLsNEN--IIistory has al
ready proclaimed that the victories of the party yo,,
represent during the recent always gave increas-
hope and confidence to the nation while its
and defeats increase the national peril 1t is no
light tribute therefore the millions of representa-
in the fortytwo states and territories represent
ed in the Chicago Convention, that organization
has been insc aIably interwoven with the best in
terests Of the republic that the riumphs and reverses
of been the trumphs and reverses of the
other. Since the General of our Armies. with his
heroic followers crushed the rebellion, the keynote of
its policy that loyalty should govern what loyalty
preserved has been worthy of its honored record in
the war Cordially agreeing with the platform adopt
ed by the National Convention and the resolutions
thereto attached accept the nomination with which
have been honored and viii hereafter communicate
that acceptance TO you in the more formal manner
that usage requires.
There were long and continued demonstrations of
applause The gentlemen present generally advanced
and shook Grant and Colfax by the hand, and con-
graduated them on the choice Of the convention
The party then withdrew to the adjoining room,
where a collation. had been provided.
The Republicans held Grant and Colfax ratifca-
tion meeting tonight Senator Wilson was among
the speakers.