The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-21

W. w. Scott. A. Worley Patterson,
d Q. :. Colby. Samuel Maxwell, O. \.
Collins. f. Aver, r G.. Bellville, L.
Coldwell j N Holden, c. Kinney,
Max Ramsey. "A. o.. Hormer, NJ r.
Portber, NJ. Kinley, VIM. Horne, Col.
r. d. Reaiger, Joshua T. Hoke, Chas.
Seymour, John H CoOgnecker.
A New York delegate asked some
member from Maine to explain the
name of their nominee for Vice Pres
ldent. Does he agree with VIM. Pitt
FesseRden on impeachment.
The delegate from Maine was hap
by to say, that although he Is a
brother of tae Senator, he does not
agree with him.
Smith, ef Indiana-Mr. President,
as the first and most fitting act OF this
Convent ten after its permanent or
ganization, | move that General Y >.
Grant be declared by acclamatloB.
Amid cries of no, no, the delegate
subsided
Cochrane-DIr. President, | am in
formed that there IS a committee
waiting from the Soldiers and Sail
Ors' Convention, charged with the
duty of presenting their proceedings
to this Convention. / move that a
comitteee of 3 be appointed to escort
them into the presence of this Con-
vention, so that they may be here and
now discharge that duty. Carried
unanimously.
Bartholomew, of Pa.-Mr. Presi-
dent, as the business of the Conven-
ton will necessarily be delayed for
few moments preparatory to the re-
ceptiOn Of the committee, [ move that
Gen. Daniel E. Sickles be invited to
address the Convention on the topics
of the day. LCheers, and cries Of
good, good, good.
Gen. Sickles-Mr President: / beg
the gentleman to withdraw the re-
quest. I should be very happy on
some other occasion to address this
body but at this time | am reluctant
to interrupt the progress of business,
besides, | am one Of the delega ticn
from the Soldiers and Sailors Con
ventiOn, and my duties viii require
me In few moments to join them
Bartholomew withdrew his motion
The Chairman announced the com
mittee to receive the delegation from
the Soldiers and Sailors Convention,
as follows: General Cochran Of New
York, General Schurz of Missouri,
Colonel Craig of Iowa, Mr. Criffet of
West Virginia, and Mr.. Sweet of Hi
nois.
The delegation from the Soldiers
and Sailors Convention were con-
Quoted to the front Of the platform,
and presented by General Cochran in
the following remarks:
Mr.. President, l have the honor, In
hnh a L.
pointed by you, to announce that they
have discharged the duty to which
they were appointed. I introduce to
the Convention. through yourself,
Governor Fairchild. Chairman of the
Convention to which [ referred.
Prolonged cheers
Gov Fairchil6-Nr. President and
Gentlemen of the Convention: As in
structed by the mem bers of the Sol
diers' aud Sailors Convention, I ap-
pear before you IN their behalf to pre-
sent to you a resolution passed unani-
mously by them yesterday afternoon
as follows:
ReSoEUed, That we soldiers and sailors re-
main steadfast now as eve % the Union
and flag, fully recognize the claims Of Gen.
U. $. Grant to the conn lence Of the a ner-
lean people, and believing that victories
won under his guidance In war will be
illustrated by him IN peace; hy such meas
ures as will secure the fruits OF our exer-
we declare our delibers te conviction that
ne is the choice of the soldiers and sailors
OF the Union tor the Office Ot President Of
the United states. Loud applause
The soldiers or the United States
ask the nomination of Grant for
President, because we love him. and
love him, sir, because he is loyal to
the Union, loyal to justice. loyal to
freedom, and loyal to right, and if
you viii give us our c0mrade as leader
In the campaign of 1868, we will Scar
upon the enemy's works as We did IN
the field in 1854 Applause.
President-It IS hardly neces- AIRY
that I should say that such a c0mmu-
nication Is received with the warmest
interest from the Republican soldiers
and by a Republican Convention.
Spalding, OF Ohio, proposed three
cheers for the soldiers and sailors,
which was given with a will.
Ex-senator Lane, of Indiana
move that the nomination of Grant
be now declared by reclamation of
this Convention.
Tremaine, of New York; pre-
sumo there IS no member Of this Con-
vention who is not prepared at the |
proper time to endorse the recon- |
mendatlon made by the soldiers and /
sailors. L presume there is not one !
loyal heart that does not beat in |
unison with the sentiment that calls /
upon Us to select that great chieftain. |
u. 5. Grant, as our standard bearer: /
lapplausel but, sir, want the pro- |