The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-06-13

t committees appointed, after which the Convention adj
journei until > O'Clock the same day. Upon reassem-
, bling at this hour. permanent organization was effect
Ell by the selection of Ex- Gov. Hawley, of Connecti-
cut, rs Chairman. Pending the report of the Com
, mittee on Resolutions, patriotic speeches were made
by several prominent statesmen, among them Ex.
Gov. Brown, of Geogia, once identified with the con-
Tolerate cause, who declared his intention to cooper
ate with the Republican party, and aid the work of
Reconstruction. The Committee on Resolutions then
: reported
The Platform of the Party,
which was adopted with loud cheering, and is partic-
ularly satisfactory to the people. Defining the prin-
ciples and policy of the Union party in q straight-for-
wari and simple style, it contains no feature that a
conservative cannot heartily accept and approve 1t
sustains the Reconstruction policy of Congress !;
guarantees to loyal blacks in the South full protection
in their rights, the right of suffrage included resists
all fonns of reputation demands the payment Of
the debt according to the spirit of the laws under
which it was contracted advocates a reduction OF
taxation when practicable demands strict economy
and reform denounces Andrew johnson, (although
sensibly silent as to the final action of the Senate in
the Impeachment case,) pledges protection to the nat
uralized citizen, encourages emigration, and pays u
just tribute to the valOr Of our soldiers and sailors.
The Nominations.
The Chairman then announced the nominations in
order. Gen. Logan q popular soldier and statesman,
one of the first to advocate the election of the Gener-
al-in-Chief, in a brief and pertinent speech, present.
ell the honored name of GRANT rs the candidate for
the Presidency, which was received with the widest
enthusiasm, and unanimously approved. Upon the
sixth ballot, Hon. SCHUYLER CoLFAx, of Indiana, was
declared the nominee for the Vice-Presidency. The
contest was a sharp one between several prominent
/ Sf.taSnan The Convention oon affair .l;ourna1
and thus closed the labors of one of the most harmo-
NOUS and crcditable organizations that ever assembled
in this country. Too much praise cannot be awarded
for the remarkable expedition that marked the entire
proceedings.
For President. S. Grant.
Republics are not grateful Having full faith
in the integrity of the successful general of our
armies, relying upon his sound judgment and un-
f~iinching patriotism, the people have loudly demand
ed the nomination of Ulysses S. Grant for the Presi-
dency, and the Convention has formally presented his
name to the country. With the exception of Wash
ington and Lincoln, no man has ever inspired so
great an enthusiasm. The bitter opponents of the
party he now represents, or the cause he so nobly
maintained in the field, have yet to utter the first
charge against his integrity or his honor. In fact,
we find in the ranks of his late adversaries a fitting
compliment, for Gen. Lee has said, "Grant is a man
of honor, who will keep his word Now that he
will be the object of bitter vituperation from every
Democratic journal, such a just expression from so
high a Democratic source, is n satisfaction and a
pride TO the legions who honor his name and glory in
his deeds. Remarkably successful in the selection Of
his generals, there is every reason to believe he
would be equally fortunate in his choice of advisers
and subordinates, and the unselfsh, economical and
excellent supervision that has heretofore characterized
his management Of military and civil affairs, togeth-
er with his mOdesty, frmness and fidelity to princi-
pie, mark him Is pre-eminent among his country
men and fitted for any honor that may be conferred
upon him. His support will be unanimous in the
Republican party, and by his nomination a strong
bid has been made to the conservative element of the
country. Under his gentle, conciliatory and honora-
BILE administration, peace will prevail. harmony be
restored, aud the country progress in prosperity.
Towards GRANT, therefore, the people turn, for in
him they feel the utmost confidence:
w have tried him he has honor
And courage qualities that eagie-plume
Mems souls-and fit them for the hercest sum-,
Which ever melted the weak waNen minds
That futter in the beams Of gaudy Power
For Wee Observation-Disclosures Coifax.
The people with loud acclaim approve the nomina-
ton of this distinguished statesman. He 6tly repre-
sents the great nation who would do him honor
having risen from the ranks of the lowly, and by his
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place in the Statesmen of the country. Mr.. Colfax
was once a journeyaan printer, afterwards an editor
possessing a bold and vigorous mind, brilliant and
effective talents as a leader of public opinion, he soon
became n popular and prominent politician. For
fourteen years he has served the State of Indiana in
the House of Representatives, and for six years past its
speaker. Ii was feared the close proximity of his
State to the one which claims Gen. Grant would scri-
ously mar his prospects for the nomination, but the
Convention wisely overlooked that technicality, and
recognizing his high order of ability, pure and spot i.
less reputation ind immense popularity largely aug a.
mented by his recent tour =. acruss the continent - =
which made his name as familiar as household word.
throughout the ength and breadth of the land, mad =
him a candidate for the second position at the gift 4 z
the people. Tie enthusiasm with which the lopl =
masses will rally TO his support will be universal-br
if any living American can add strength to the tioet 4
in which that ilustrious name of GRANT appeEs, Z
that man is SCHUYLER COLLAR. .
A Disclosure. =
You will notice in the Daily -9Iia of May oh, a
letter dated from the Roho, which fully nsrrats the
Laekdlranaa inbroglio. The bribery is allued TO I,
in language not to be mistaken. Those who cad it I
cannot but be amused at the humorous account, but
do not think that feeling will give way to tn indig-
nation which the writer attempts to inspiE- The
arrival of Captain Reynolds may throw soae light
upon the subject, so we await further developments. l.
The letter has the advantage of the -~7Aa'fimmense
circulation, and cannot fail to be extensively read, as
{ was most consPicuously published. r
The Hawaiian Consulate.
The appointment of Mr.. II W. SEWERAGE to this
flee, for so long a time occupied by Mr. Charles E. c.
iitchcock,-a change not anticipated, was quite col
surprise to the community. From his recent resi- :
lence al the Islands, Mr.. Severance is fly informed