Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-29
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pie, sacred legacy bequeathed to the ma.
tion's protecting care.
Eleventh-Foreign emigration, which in
the past has aided so much to the wealth,
prosperity and increase of power to this
nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all
nations, should be fostered and encouraged
by liberal and just policy.
Twelfth-This Convention declares it.
self in sympathy with all the oppressed
people who are struggling for their rights.
MIR: Spencer OF New York, moved the
adoption Of the report and called the pre-.
viOus question.
Mr.. Cochrane made point of order that
the New York delegation had not been
canvassed and his colleague could not cali
the previous question. except on the call
of two States,
The chair sustained the poist,
MIR. COchrane moved to amend by in
serting the sentence declaring the Presi-
dent improperly acquitted by 10 votes.
Mr. Mcclure of Penn. by instruction
of the delegation, renewed the previous
question.
Ohio seconded it.
The question was put and ordered.
Mr. Cochrane withdrew his amendment
and the question REQUIRED on the adoption
of the report as presented by the commit.
tee. ltwas adopted with 90 or 90 dissent
ing votes. Great cheering).
y motion to reconsider was tabled.
Mr.. Thompson reported an additional
resolution to the effect that the adjourn
ment Of the convention shall not grant
dissolution OF the same, but that it shall
remain as an organization. subject to be
called together again at any time and place
that the National Republican Executive
Committee shall designate. The resolu-
ticn was adopted.
Mr.. Carl Schurz wished the adoption of
an additional resolution. recognizing the
Declaration OF Independence as the true
foundation of Democratic government.
and also commencing the magnanimity of
reconstructed rebels who now support the
government and favoring the removal of
restrictions and disabilities imposed upon
them. just as rapidly as their loyalty justi-
iies it.
The resolution was adopted by an al
most unanimous vote.
On motion to proceed to ballot for
President of the United States, Gen. Lo-
gan said: In the name of the loyal peo-
pie and soldiers OF the Republican party,
nominate Ulysses S. Giant for President
of the United States.
The whole Convention rose to their feet,
and great cheering and waving of hats and
handkerchlefs, the applause was prolong
ed and ended in three cheers for General
Grant. The band played "Hail to the
Chief"
The States were then called and each for
Grant. The vote of Georgia was announc-
ed by Governor Brown, who said the Geor-
gia Republicans, many of whom were
originally secessOnists, recognized the max
i'm. "Enemies in war, in peace friends. u
During the progress of the call each sue
cesslve vote was received with great enthu-
slasm'
General Sickles rising to cast the New
York vote, was received with cheers.
The Territories were also called, each
having two, except Colorado, which was
allowed six.
The chair announced six hundred and
fifty votes cast and all for Grant. Great
cheering).
AS the vote was announced new drop
curtain in the rear was uncovered, pre-
senting hve portraits of Grant supported
by Liberty, aud above was the motto.
Match him. ~ The band then played
Hail Columbia and Yankee Doodle.
On motion, three times three were given
for the nominee. The Convention joined
in singing Rally Around the Flag, accom-
panied by the band. Here the enthusiasm
was lndescribable.
On motion, the President was authorized
to telegraph the nomination to Grant
A solo and trio campaign song, music by
George F. Root. entitled Fight it Out on
the Union Line 2" was sung and received
with great favor.
Mr.. Scofield, of New York, moved to
proceed with the nomination for Vice
President.
Mr.. Pierce of Virginia, nominated Hen
ry Wilson.
Mr.. Clafin of Massachusetts,. seconded
the nomination and eulogised Wilson
warmly, sketching his life and services.
Mr.. Lane of Ind, nominated the time
tried. trusted patriot. Schuyler Colfax.
(Great cheering.)