Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-05-27

more especial honor than the brave soldiers
and seamen who endured the hardships o
campaign and cruise and imperiled their
lives in the service of the country the boun.
ties and pensions provided by the laws for
these brave defenders of the nation are obli
cations never to be forgotten the widows
and orphans of the gallant dead are the
wards of the people, sacred legacy be-
queathed to the nation protecting care.
IL. Foreign emigration (which in the
past has added SO much to the wealth
development and resources and increase oi
power to this nation, the asylum of the
| oppressed of all nations should be fOstered
and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
II. This Convention declares itself in
sympathy with all the oppressed people
which are struggling for their rights.
The President-The Resolutions are before
the Convention.
Mr.. Cochrane-I move you, Sir, that in
the resolution respecting Impeachment, after
the words Hproperly convicted by 35 votes
there be inserted the words ' and improper
ly acquitted by 19 votes" Great applause
and laughter.
Gen Schurz-I am in favor of the plat
form as it stands. GCheers. | only want
10 move TWO additional paragraphs, WHICH
think | shall have the unanimous consent oi
| the Convention to offer. | move to attach to
the right of suffrage for the colored race
The Chair stated the question was on Mr.
Cochrane's amendment.
Mr. Cochrane-Upon my individual re-
sponsibility should suffer that amendment
to remain. My delegation, however, unan-
imously have appealed to me in their namc
to Withdraw it, and do so. [Cheers-
The President-All who are in favor of
accepting the resolutions as offered by the
ha ypipa
| of this Convention, will please signify 1t by
saying - Aye"
The affirmative response was unanimous
and enthusiastic.
Mr.. Thompson, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Resolutions, reported an additional
resolution in effect that the adjournment of
this Convention shall not work dissolution
of the same, but that it shall remain as an
organization, subject to be called together at
any time and place that the National Repub-
lican Executive Committee shall designate.
The resolution was adopted
Gen. Carl Schusz-I will now read what
intended to ask the Convection to adopt an
Independent resolution.
RcsOlUed, That we highly commend the spirit
of magnanimity and forbearance with which
the men who have served in the Rebellion, but
now frankly and honestly cooperating with
US HI lcslOl lLt pCStCC VI VIC Opdhtty ohA
recOnstractin the Southern State Govern
ments upon the basis of impartial justice and
equal rights. are received back into the com
munion of the loyal people and we favor the
removal of the disqualifcations and restrlc-
tions imposed upon the late Rebels in the
same measure as their spirit of loyalty will
direct and so may be consistent with the safe
ty of the loyal people. TCries of Good, good
That is my first amendment. 1t seems TO
me that the platform of the Republican party
ought to contain at least recognition OF the
great charter of our rights and liberties-the
Declaration Of independence. would, there
fore, move that the following resolution be
added to those already reported by the Com
mittee
Res0lred, That we recognize the great prin-
ciples laid down in the immortal Declaration
of Independence as the true foundation of
democratic government. and we hail with
gladness every effort toward making these
principles living reality on every inch OF
American soil.
The resolution was then adopted without
dissent.
GEN.GRANr NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATIoN
Gen. Logan-Sir. in the name of the loyal
citizens. and Soldiers and Sailors of this Great
Republic of the United States of America :;
in the name of loyalty, liberty, humanity and
Republican party, | nominate candidate
for the Chief Magistracy of this nation,
ULYSSES 5. GRANT.
The widest enthusiasm prevailed upon the
nomination of Gen. Grant. The members rose
to their feet and gave three rousing cheers
for the General. Handkerchiefs were waved
and the band played a Hail TO the Chief. ="
The roll was called and each delegation
responded
The President The roll is completed,
gentlemen of the Convention. You have six
hundred and fifty votes, and you have given
six hundred and fifty votes for Gen. Ulysses
S Grant. Tremendous Applause.l
The entire audience arose with three times
three for Grant.
On motion of Mr.. Seymour OF Wisconsin,
the President was authorized to telegraph
Gen Grant his unanimous nomination
Cheers
4 motion was now made to proceed to the
selection of candidate for Vice President
After the usual preliminary nominations,
vote was had amid much excitement, which
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