The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-05-28
Union Republican Ticket
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVEN
TON.
Organization, Speeches. etc.

Il VI,
day. the Republican National Convention
was called to order by Gov. Ward. of New
Jersey, chairman of the national execu
tive committee, who nominated Genera
Cag Schurz as Chairman Of this Conyen
ton.
Ihe nomination was greeted with the
ioauest applause, and unanimously con
hrmed, and Nj. Schurz was escorted tc
Tic el12lF With continued cheering.
SPEECH OF GEN sCHURZ.
Uene al SchuTZ then went on to make
2 BRET and elegant address, which was
frequently interrupted with clapping OF
hands, cheers, and waving of flags. He
sald lie 1eit that it was difficult to express
how highly he appreciated the honor
Tnich A..d been conferred upon by this
elevation. lie would however, offer his
sincere thanks. This was the fourth
Convention OF the National Republican
party. Its short career had been mark
ed by events which the nation now con-
templates with pride, admiration and
gratitude. The Republican party was
born great. Applause. In its very in
fancy it srappled with the prejudice of
race, and up to that time seemed ominpo-
tent with TIE American people. On the
second onset 1t overthrow this prejudice,
and carried Abe Lincoln into the Presi-
dental chair. (Appiause. Then came the
rebellion, and under its leadership the
loyal people displayed a devotion and per-
severenco which may wei serve as exam
pies TO ali nations. The result Of the
struggle Is correspondent III greatness
With the effort. The lie of the nation
was saved, and the dark blood of slavery
was wiped from our escuLcheon. -Four
millions OF Dondmen had been raised
from the dust, and today the States
whose condition hitherto was the disgrace
OF the nation come back TO Ms for
readmlsslon, and the banner OF the TN
Ion Is to them as to the other States. the
emblem OF justice and equal rights. All
tins has been accomplished by the Re
publican party, and it is truly said that it
Is 'dentlfled with the MODEST achievement
OF sie country lapplause And now
new problems are before US.
We have to adopt the institutions of
TINS country to the new order Of things
and 70 do this requires no less devotion
and patriotism than dId the duties of the
wai. When tue Republican party was
about TO enter upon the creative portion
OF It's duties. most atrocious crime de-
pTiYed the nation OF the man who had
Carried IT SO molly through thus far, al
ways actIng up to the Loyal and
patriotic instincts Of the people Abra-
ham Lincoln was struck down, and we
nave now to estimate the greatness of his
loss by the Gttleness of what is left US.
lIreaB applause.
Then began the time Of disappoint-
ments. But the principles were as great
IS ever. Risht was stili right, and truth
still truth. Let them TX their minds on
what Is 20 be done; let them not be car
RED beyond the course of wisdom III this
hour, or be seduced by any difficulty.
Let them secure Justice to our military
heroic the poor white--to the colored
Yace-to all.
Lei US faithfully strive 90 restore the
honor OF tine Government, TO crush cor
ruptIon wherever we find it, inside of the
party just as wei! as outside Loud APP
planse.l And to place the public service
of the country III the hand of honest, true
aud capable men. Cheers. Let us,
with al mistaken purpose work out the
manifest logic of the result already gained
for liberty and equal rights; let US fear
less'y acknowledge that the career of the
republican party viii not be ended till the
great trusts proclaimed in the De-
ciaratloa Of Independence, Ia the fullest
meaning Of the term, have become a liv-
Ing. reality Cloud applause Yea, let
us be true to our history. let US be true
to ourselves and fear nothing. No step
backward. Onward is the term of victo-
~. tCheers. Let Us again see the
banner Of progress, Of liberty, of equal
rights, Of national faith. nailed to the
very top OF the mast. tCheers:) | say
to you, 1 spurn the idea that the
American people could eyerSo far forget
themselves as TO throw their destiny into
TIE hands OF men who yesterday strove
70 destroy the Republic, and who to-day
stand leady 30 dishonor It.
SECRETARIES APPOINTED.
Messrs- b. r. Cowen, Luther Caldwell
and j. 5. Richards were appointed secre-
tarles. and took their seats on the stage.
General Cochrane, of New York, NOV
ed that the rules of the National House
OF Representatives be adopted for the
government OF the convention. Carried
The convention then proceeded to the
calling OF the roll Tor the nomination of
the Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
An excited discussion arose on the
question of admitting the delegates from
California, several members trying to get
the hoor at once 1t was finally voted
that question in dispute should be refer
red TO the Committee on credentials. and
that the roll should be called by states,
and a Committee on Credentials appoint
ed
When the list had been completed a
debate arose on admitting the delegates
from the Territories to seats in the con
yention, and a considerable amount OF
time was consumed In arguing the ques-
ton. Nevada, Utah and other Terrific
hes, claimed the same right as Colorado,
winch was admitted on the expectation
that It would soon be added to the Union.
= Ane matter was finally referred to the
committee en- Credentials.
The convention then proceeded to ga
the roll for the committees. who were
0uiy confirmed:
From this State A. S. Sloan. was on
Committee Of Permanent ORGANIZATION
Horace Rublee chairman of Comm;ttee
on Resolutions. A. j. Turner on Comn,;.
tee Ter the order of Business.
Mr.. Edgerton, OF Kentucky, offered .
resolution, directing that all resolutions
offered be referred without debate. to the
committee On Resolutions. Adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
Gen. Sickles now moved that tho oon
yent,on take recess until five O'clock
TIE convention then adjourned unit
5 O'Clock TINS afternoon.
The convention r}et pursuant to adj.
journmens ana after some delay. was
called 70 order I. me presia 4nt oro tenn,
Dir. Harris, from the committee on
Permanent Organization, reported Gen.