The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1868-05-28

yssbissgge, radical and honest, Il an
dorses Congress; re.proclaims equal
suffrage to the loyal men atthe South ;
denouuoes every form Of reputation
and demands the strietests economy f.
vors the reduction Of taxation; declares
the infamy of Andrew johnson, "who
has been justly impeaohed for high
crimes and misdemeauors, and properly
pronounced guilty thereof by the vote
of thirty-five Senators y asserts the
rights Of naturalizcd citizens, and de-
clares it to DO the duty Of the govern
uent to protect them; pays deserved
tribute tothe nations brave soldiers and
seamen; encourages emigration; and
declares its sympathy for the oppressed
Of all lands. Its tone met With almost
universal appreciation. An attempt
was made to add to the eighth resolu-
ton clause Of special oensure upon
the seven Republican Senators who 70
ted against impeachment, but it was
overwhelmingly negatived. The Con-
vention, almost to man, endorsed ev-
cry sentiment Of condemnation that was
uttered, yet they believed the resolution
referred to contained Gin the clause
quoted above) all that should prop
erly 60 into the National platform.
After the discussion on tho platform,
aud when the resolutions had all been
adopted, Gen. Logan arose and Gin the
name Of the loyal citizens, soldiers and
sailors Of this great Republic Of tho
United States Of Ame.;e., in tho name
Of loyalty, Of liberty, Of humanity, Of
justice in the name of the National
Union Republican party, nominated as
candidate for the Chief Magistrate Of
this nation, ULYSSES s. GRANT. -
Three cheers were giveh for the nomi.
nee, the Convention and people all
standing, while the band played "Hail
to the Chief" Although it was known
that there was no opposition to the nom.
nation Of Gen. Grant, yet that the pro
ceedings might 60 forth to the country
with all the dignity Of due deliberatiou
and formal expression, the roll Of the
States and Territories WAS called. ON
by one, the chairman Of the di6eren,
delegations made response, giving tn,
entire vote; for Gen. Grant. The re
plies Of many were very felicitous, ant
drew forth rounds Of applause. Senato
Wakefield, for Minnesota, spoke tn
voice Of our people:
"Mr. President: MINI esota, the ':Nortl
Star State" gives all she has eight vote
for Ulysses s. Grant, , -, e..
When Gov, Hawley, the Presiden
of'the Convention, announced that 65'
votes had been cast and that Gen
Grant had received them all, the vas
assembhge rose to its feet and CAV
three deatcuiug cheers for Grant. Thes
were followed by three times thre
more. It was scene OF boundless en-
thusiasm. The great building rcsound
ed with the thunders of cheers, hand
kerchiefs were waving in all directions
a perfect night Of plug hats darkene'
the air, while by the clapping Of hand
ana stamping Of feet the delighted pee
pie sought to give additional expression
to their joy. When the vote was an
nounced, an immense curtain of Anne,
lean flags at the rear Of the stage va
suddenly drawn up out Of sight, dir
playing splendid cartoon by the cele
brated Mast. It represented the from
Of the Temple Of Liberty, upon on
side Of the entrance to which appeare
a life figure Of Gen. Grant seated in tn
chair Of state, and underneath was tn
inscription, "Republican nominee, Chi
cago, May 81" Beside him stood tn
Goddess Of Liberty, one hand pointin
to the vacant pedestal opposite, whic1
bore the inscription, democratic nom
inee, Now York, July A." while tn
other was directed toward Gen. Grant
and high above were the words, "Matc1
him " A fine painting Of Grant wa
also displayed on the stage; and beau
tiful doves, painted red, white and blut
sent from different parts Of the galle1
les, flew back and forth, high up, an
across the building. At the close O
the cheering the band played the "Ba'
tie Cry Of Freedom" which was sum
by the thousands present. No word
can convey any adequate idea Of tn
intense enthusiasm that prevailed. tn
subsequent confirming of the nomins
ton by reclamation brought forth a REP
itition almost equal to the first.
! The Convention then proceeded I
select candidate for Vice-Presiden,
Nominations were made in tie follow
ing order: Wilson, Colf.x, Wade, Fen
ton, Speed, Creswell, Curtin, Harlan
Kelley, Hamlin and Pomeroy. Ate
the first ballot, there was considerabl
breaking Of ranks. Minnesot. vote
first time solid for Wade and ate,
wards seven for Wade and one for Wi
son, the latter being Gen. Andrew,
vote. Wade, Colfax and Fenton e.cl
gained ground steadily until the iiftl
ballet .. :: :-hen Pennsylvania, (Cu,
tins name having been Withdrawn,