The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-06-20
National Convention OF Soldiers and

National Convention OF Soldiers and
This Convention Dem.) meets in
New York on the Fourth of July
next. The object of this Conven-
tion is to demonstrate that Grant is
by no means likely to receive the
support of the soldier and sailor
element, as such. This, indeed, has
been the main hope of the radicals
in nominating Grant. Hence the
Importance of this movement. In
another point of view, this move
ment is important. Tho object Of
this Convention is also eminently
peaceful. It is composed of men who
met us brayely in war, but are now
willing to meet us kindly in peace.
They favor the idea of "extinguish-
ing the revenges of the war, abolish
ing the military despotism now ruling
the South, and giving back to the
Southern States the rights of self
government and of an equal and
fraternal Union"
The following is the call:
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 4, 1868.
In pursuance of resolution of the
National Executive Committee, ap-
pointed by the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention, which assembled at
Cleveland, on the 18th of September,
1866, n National Delegate Conven-
ton of all who served in the Union
army or navy, during the late rebel
lion, and who are anxious to rescue
the country from the rule of the
radical party, is called, to meet at
New York city, on the 4th day of
July next. Delegations will be
chosen from each State, in such
manner and of such numbers as the
several State Executive Committees
may prescribe, and each delegation
will cast, in all the proceedings of
the Convention, the number of votes
to which its State may be entitled in
the electoral college. General Grant
is the candidate for the radical party,
which, for three years past, has
prevented the accomplishment of
nearly all the avowed objects of the
war, and turned, to the destruction
of the Constitution and the Union,
the powers confided to it for their
preservation. But he will be no
stronger before the people than the
policy he represents, if the Demo
Gratis and conservatives cordially
unite, and nominate against him o
statesman or q soldier, whose record
OF patriotic service is as unquestioned
as his own. The momentous issues
between the two parties will then be
fairly considered, and the reason,
not the prejudice, of the people, will
determine their choice. The pur-
pose of this Convention is to advise
and cooperate with the Democratic
party in presenting to the nation
candidate for President who will
command the support of all who
desire to extinguish the revenges of
the war, abolish the military despot-
isms now ruling the South, give back
to the Southern States the rights of
self-government and of an equal and
fraternal union, and restore to the
nation an economical and Constitu-
tional Government.
Col. A. w. BRADBURY, Maine.
Gen. j. DONAHUE, N. H.
Major J. B. COLT, Conn.
Col. LAWRENCE, r. I.
Gen. JAMES McQUADE, N. Y.
Col. @. NJ. ZATICK, N. J.
Gen. j. KNIPE, Penn.
Gen. E. MAULSBY, Maryland.
Col. P. H. ALBACK, d. G.
Col. L. d. CAMPBELL, Ohio.
Col. Il. E. BRAMLETTE, Ky.
Gen. JOHN LONE, Indiana.
Col. T. L. DICKEY, Illinois.
Gen. j. Il. PARKHURST, Mich.
Gen. EDWARD BRAGG, Wis.
Gen. WILLIS A. GORMAN, MINI.
Gen. e. B. BROWN, Missouri.
Col. PETER MCFARLAND, Kan.
Gen. j. w. DENVER, California.
Col. ELY G. KINSLEY, Mass.
National Executive Committee.
Mr.. EDITOR: At meeting held at
Bethel Church, Edgefeld District,