The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
The National Convention

The Convention of the National Union Re-
publican Party, which assembled in Chicago
on the Goth, was permanently organized by
eecting Ex-Governor IIaw!ey. of Connecticut
as President. after which eloquent speeches
were made by Generals Sickles, Shurz.
Palmer, Governor Brown, of Georgia, and
other distinguished men. The Convention
is described as having been one of the most
harmonious and enthusiastic NOMINATING
! bodies that ever convened in the country
Six hundred and fifty delegates were present,
aud the work of the Convention was heartily
approved and endorsed by an auxiliary Sol
dIers' and Sailors Convention, consisting of
two thousand delegates, who served the coun-
try in the army or navy during the rebellion.
The Platform adopted will be found in this
issue, and should be preserved for future
reference. 1t contains an endorsement of
the Reconstruction policy of Congress, and
eonsratuiates the country upon its assured
success. Impartial suffrage in the South is
declared to be required by the exigencies of
the tunes, and as measure of public safety
but the right of the people of the loyal States
to decide the question of suffrage for them
selves is fully recognized. The official course
OF Andrew johnson is denounced, the i'm
parchment measures sustained, but no cen
sure is INDUCED in against the Senators who
under oath, voted for his acquittal. Repudi
alton IN every form is condemned, and the
opinion is expressed that the best way to
manage the public debt is to liquidate it
gradually, so that the burthen may not press
too heavily upon the shoulders of the people
at any particular time All minor questions,
as to whether certain Indebtedness should be
paid in greenbacks or gold, have been wisely
left to the Courts. where they properly be-
long, and where they must finally be decided,
no matter what issues may be raised on the
subject by political demagogues. The shame
full corruptions of Johnson's administration
are severely denounced, and honesty and
economy in the public service and an equal
ization an reduction in taxation. are called
for. The soldiers and sailors of the late war
are declared worthy of honor and especial
care, and the widows and orphans are adopt
ed as the wards of the Nation, Southern
men who honestly acquesce in the results
of the war for the Union, and accept the Re
construction policy of Congress, are COM
mended, and the removal of all disqualifca-
tions imposed on rebels is recommended, as
soon as such step can be taken with safety.
The rights of all naturaized citizens are
emphatically asserted, and such policy as
will assist immigration is recommended,
while sympathy is expressed for those strug-
glig for liberty in any part of the world.
After the adoption of the Platform, the
most salient features of which we have out
lined above, General Logan arose in the Con-
vention and said:
In the name of the loyal citizens and SOL
diers and sailors of this great Republic in
the name of loyalty, liberty. humanity and
justice in the name of the National Union
Republican party. | nominate as candidate
for Chief Magistrate of this nation Ulysses S.
Grant.
The nomination was received with thun.
ders of applause, and when the roll was
called each State cast its vote solid for the
central hero of the war.
Schuyler Colfax was then nominated for
Vice President on the fifth ballot, over Wade,
Fenton, Wilson, Curtin. Speed, Cresswell,
Hamlin and Harlan. after which the Conven.
ton adjourned
Taken altogether, the results of the Con.
venticn reflect great credit on the wisdom
and policy of the delegates, and gives emf
nent satisfaction to the masses of the Union
people,
With Grant, the silent, determined and
nfexible soldier, and Colfax, the able and
discreet statesman, as our standard bearers,
we will Danish all such words as fail from
our lixicon. and enter the campaign for the
re affirmation of our noble record in defense
OF the National honor, and integrity of the
Union and republican institutions, feeling
confident and assured that when the great
November battle is fought our flag will bear
lpon its folds the magic word-Victory