Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-05-29

Cn,cAoo. Nav 90 I2.aO . v

Convention.
CnrcAoo, May 30, 1890 P. NJ
Gov; Ward, Chairman Of the National
Repsblican Convention, called the Conven>
ton to ORDER He made brief address 4 o
the delegates here TO take no step backward
to demonstrate that the war was . failure.
An en sncipated race was lifted from siav>
cry and today unises With The Republican
party 10 . aintain. republican ibssty. Neith>
er armed tresssn nor political trsachery can
arrest the triumph Of our casse. fGrea,
ApplanseI .1fyou designate - Isa,ser tie
grea; Captain Of the age ths naaiot. will
greet it as tie precursor Of victory to our
cause and peace 70 the Republic. Ap.
p!ause.l
Prayer was then offered by Bishop sinp
son, Of the Methodist Episcopal church, who
invoked divine blessing upon the country In
its rulers and its guidance to action which
WAS about to be catered upon. The prayer
closed with the familiar.words Of the Lords
Prayer, in which the congregations Joined, all
standing.
'.Gen. Schurz then vcnt to make a brief
and elegant address, which was frequently
interrupted with clapping Of hands, cheers
and waving Of Gags. He said that he felt
that it was difficult 10 express how highly be
appreciated TIE honor which had been con-
fsrred upon him by this elevation. lie
would, however, offer bis sincere thanks.
This was the fourth convention Of the Ma
tional Republican pr ty. Its. short career
had bean marked BY events which the nation
now contemplases with pride, admiration
and gratitnde.J Great applause.l In its
very infancy Il grappled with plejudice Of
race and up to that time seemed to be ON.
nipo,ent with the American people. On the
second onset il 0vertLrew this prejudice and
carried Abe Lincoln into the Presidential
chair. Applsuse. Then came rebellion,
and under his leadership the loyal people
displayed devotion and perseverance which
may well serve as examples TO all nations.
The life Of the nation was saved and the
dark book Of slavery was wiped from our
sscatcheen. Four millions OF bondmsn had
been raised from the dust and to-day the
States whose condition hitherto was the dis.
grace Of the nation, came back to US for re-
admission aud the banner Of The Union is 10
them - 70 other States, the emblem Of JUS.
use aad equal rights. ..--sy- -
Al this had been accomplished by the
RepnhiieAn party, and it Is truly said that it
10 idesdi1ed with the .noblest achievements
of the century and now new problems are
before US; We have to adapt the institutions
Of this country to new q dee Of dings, and
70 do this requires no less devotion than did
the duties Of the war. When the Republi,
can party was about to enter upon the crea-
live portion Of its duties, most aiSocious
crime deprived the nation Of ibe man who
had carried it SO nobly through thus far, al
ways acting up 10 the loyal aud patriotic
instincts Of the people, Abraham Lincoln
was struck down, and We Lave now to esti-
mate the greatness of his less by the little
ness Of Whist Is left W. Great applause. |
Then came the time Of disappointment, but
principles were as great as ever, right was
still right, and truth still truth. Let them fix
their minds on what is to be done let thom
not be carried beyond the course of wisdom
in this hour. or be sednced by any difficulty |;
let them secure Justice To our military hero.
to the poor whites, to the colored race, to all
Let them strive TO restore honor to the
country, and to root out corruption in the
party, and let them work out the result of the
past war. The word is onward, no step
backward.
d. II. Co~an, Of Ohio, Luther Caldwell
of New York, and L. S. Pickard, Of Ten
nessee, were aepointed temporary ehar>
men. rFs M - ~ rr
A committee Of one from each State was
appointed committee on credentials.
New York named Freeman G. Younger.
4 debate arose on the call of California
1t announced that there was double delc-
CATION from that State.
N. Sears, Of California, bitterly denoune.
ed ne contestants who dispute the seats of
bis delegation. lie demanded admission
without question, and hoped that the Con-
vsntion would not diguiiy the opposition by
that there is contest. The whole
Bubjsct was referred to the committee on
crsdeniialS.
New York named Hamilton Harris, Penn
sylyania, James III. Orne; Massachusetts,
Alfred X. Field Connecticut, A.. II. By
|tigton New Jersey, Jarscs Ii. Bartlet
Rhode Island, Lysalder Bieek. 3.s.ssF
Pending the call OF The States FOR COM
nA0e. ue motion aas nearly uaauimoas.
y adopted, directing to ca. lie Solthern
States. ssH
Subsequently,, on motion, It Was agreed TO
call Colorado, in expectation that she VIII be
in the Union in sirae fer tho Presidential
eleeiiou. ss.s..,
II vas I moved hat call Of the Territories
be made. Opposed on the ground that CON-
nunities which cannot vote in election ought
sos TO dsermiss upminauons. Referred 10
As Committee on Credentials.
The rules Of the House OF Representatives
we're adopted for the government Of the con.
;eption.
q A eepspitiee Of one from each delegation
IN permanent organization was ordered.
A committee on resolutions Was appoints
ID.
New York named George Barkss.
On mosicns q PAS adopted that all resolu.
ions be referred, without debate, to the
Committee on Resolutions. ~ 4Fs 1
: A Gomasiltee on Rules was appointed.
On motion of Mr.. Sicklcs a recess was
AIKEN until O'clock.
The Convention re- assebsbled at 5 o'clock.
The committee on credentials rot being
eady to report, Mr.. Hamilton Harris, chair
nan OF the sou uniiee on permanent organi-
:atoh, reported The name Of Joseph L.
iawley, sfConnecticus, for permanent Pres.
dent. sssei 3 ssEaa8sH
The announcement was received with tre>
nesdous applause. st9sswsv 4av
The President was conducted TO the ch4ir
~ ex Governor Solon,on, Of Wisconsin, and
md ex. .(soyeraor Brown, Of Georgia, amid
,reat cheering for HawlsY.
When the latter VS. presented as perma>
tent chairman, the Convention received him
With the heartiest oulbsrst N enthusiasm vet
nari!e9ed. A
Mr.. Hawley proestded 10 address The
'onyen,ion. Aferthanking the Convention
or the honcr, con iesena dron him, he said
Ne-comc together Charged With the nornen.
ioss duty OF ssleaiaw IL. chief rpIss Of the
,reat nation which leads the world in the
Of Freedom and equal rights. In
eferring to the convention Of 1850. he said:
rod gave us Abraham Lincoln for Presis
lent, aud sends us like wisdom aud success
csday. He proceeded 10 review The events
# he past aud tile history of the Republican
,arty, saying that We learned the FIRST lesson
when We found that we must mrke all men
rec. We learned the second lesson VIXEN
We found that we must move on aud give,
to all men share III the Gov.
we were endeagoring 10 restore.
The majesty Of Tie nation mus. be ielt when>
,vor the humblest loyal man appeals agains,
personal violence and oppression. Every
lollar Of the national debt the blood of the
oldier is pledged for. Every bond ia letter
md in spirit must be as sacred MS soldiers
yraye. We must wiz, gentleman, aud we
hall win it is the old fight ofliber,y, cqual-
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