The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1868-06-04
Acceptance Of the Chicago Nom
nations by Grant and Colfaz.
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70 tfOtent % Uen. Urant nuu SchuY
Ter Colfax a record Of is proceedings
aud 10 inform them Of their nomina-
tions, performed the duty this even.
ing between Sand 8 o'clock.
THE coMpANY AT GENERAL GRANTS
At the residence of Gen. Grant
about two hundred persons were
present, including delegates to the
Convention, several members Of Con.
gress, Gen. Grants staff, and the la
dies Of the families Of Gou. Grant and
Speaker Colfax. These two geutlo.
men stood side by eide, aud the spec
tators formed IN a semi. i.circle in front
Of them, thus affording n full view Of
the proceedings. Gen. Ilawloy, Pres
ident Of the Convention, delivered
the following address:
ADDRESS OF GEN. HAwLEY
GENTLEMEN; The National Union
Republican rarty assembled in nation.
nj convention on the 20th Of this
mouth, appointed us, the officers Of
the Convention, to wait upon YOU.
In obedience to its instructions we
give you copy Of tho record of It's
proceedings. You will perceive that
it was governed by tho most patriotic
motives. Harmonious, enthusiastic
aud determined; VIC mean, in your
own words, "to save in peace what we
won in war" We mean to make il
a solemn, practical reality in the
United States, that all men are croa-
ted equal, endowed by their Creator
with certain inaliensble rights, among
which are life, liberty, and the pur-
suit Of happiness. We intend that
there shall never be cause or oppor-
tunity for a civil war in this nation.
originated by those who would en-
slave their fellow mon, or those who
must 6ght to regain their freedom.
Wo believe there Eau be no perma-
nont peace save in justice and equal
rights, the equality of all men before
tho law. We hope to see our Gov
ernmcrt reaching to tho remotest
corner aud to the humblest person.
securing to him by impartial aud
irresistible power, his personal safety,
the right to the ayails of his labor,
and tho right aud tho opportunity
for physical, mental aud moral adj
vauocmeDt The best guarantee for
the continuance of such a Govern
ment is to give to all classes imparti
ally share in its management. We
hear much Of forgiveness and fratcr-
nifty. We do most earnestly dssire a
speedy return of tho policy aud
of peaceful time. None
long more for fully restored Union
than those who sustained their Gov
ernmcnt during the late dreadful
war, but tho dead men have left
trust in our hands. We long for
peace aud good will, but we have 10
friends who oppress their fellow men
We do not idly and hopclcssly ask
for indemnity for tho past. We do
ask for security, for tho future. You
will see that the Convention believes
that Integrity, simplicity aud ecouo
my in governmental affuirs are the
duties Of good citizens and honorable
men. 1t makes tho strict fulfilment
Of national obligations a poiut of hon.
or, uevcr to be waived. While the
civilized world recognizes full aud
lnal payment as the only payment
The Union Republican party will
never consent to tender any other.
The equal rights of adopted citizens
,ro clearly asserted, aud all people
who love our Government are hos
pitably invited to como aud enjoy its
benefits aud contribute to its strength,
The Convention spoke in nothing
moro warmly than in profiering a
hearty welcome to all those who,
ately in arms against tho United
states, are now frankly and honestly
cooperating in restoring peace aud
establishing truly free Government
During the last three years countless
ndieatious of the peoples choice for
he next President have been con-
'orging upon yourself. Having
made its statement Of principles and
purposes, the Convention deliberate
y and formally State by State, Tor.
-itory by Territory, recorded the will
IF its constituents, aud unanimously
nominated you for President of the
United States, followingN the work
by tumultuous aud long continued
Of joy, pride aud con-
ideuce. We know YOU will be faith.
IOl to the Constitution aud laws, aud
10 the sympathios aud principles that
you are called 10 represent. We
SNOW that you will not seek to enforce
upon the unwilling representatives of
lho people any policy Of your own
leyising, for YOU have said that "The
will Of the people is the law of the
aud The records Of this war,
'ud ofyour subsequent fidelity, aGlrd
he evidence that the nation eau
safely aud wisely place you in the
'hair of Washington aud Lincoln.
In behalf Of the Convention, we ten
ler you its nomination for President.
md solicit its acceptance. We eau
give you no higher proof Of our graf
tude for youi past or oar confidence
a your future. Wo propose to elect
you.
After the applause with which the
lboye speech was received had ceased,
General Graut replied as follows:
GENERAL GRANTS ACCEPTANCE.
Mr., President, and gentlemen Of
he National Union Convention; /
will endeayor, IN very short time,
o write YOU, accepting the trust you
lave conferred upon mo. Applause. 7
Expressing my gratitude for the con
ideneo you have placed 10 me, l wilt
low say but littlo orally, aud that is
o thank you for the unauimity with
which Won havn selected mo rs n can.