The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-21

cent the nosition which he occupies. They Sc
lected men who had formerly been IN Callfor-
mia; two of them are in your Guy anu came
into our rooms last night and repudiated the
entire proceedings and said they were for u.s.
We ask this convention to give us our seats as
they OF right belong to us, and not cast stain
upon us and raise this man to the dignity of a
contestant. daughter AID applause). can
not understand why the committee has recog-
nized him in the slightest degree unless he as
crawling copperhead, like the serpent did
Eve, mas deceived them with his oily tongue.
Laughter and applause). Sir, there is no
contest in California, and simply ask this
convention rot to dignity him or the ilttle
squed 10 which he belongs and cast STAN On
US py compelling us to uphold the commIttee
on credentials with contest when there Is
none.
B. R. Nickerson, of California, the contest
aht, said: ask whether the convention Is pre-
pared to hear ia open convention Ine question
which we are prepared to submit, where we
suppose it belongs, namely, in the committee
on credentials
Several delegates urged that this debate was
out of place; that the case should 90 to the
committee on credentials, and it was so refer
| red
Pending call of States for the committee.
| moton was nearly unanimouly adopted d.
reetlng the call of all Southern States
subsequently, on notion it was agreed to
| eau colorado, in expectation that she will be
| aulnitted INTO the Union in time for the Presi-
| Dental election.
| 1t was moved that all the Territories be
| called, which was opposed on the ground that
communities which cannot vote in the e.ec-
| ton ought not to vote. Referred to Commit
| tee on Credentials
Ihe rules of the House of Representatives
were adopted for the government of the Con-
ventiOn.
A committee of one from each delegation ON
permanent organization was ordered.
"A committee on resolutions was appointed
"A motlon was adopted that all resolutions
| be referred without debate.
committee on rules was appointed
On motion of Gen. Sickles, a recess was ia
ken until 8 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention reassembled, pursuant to
adjournment, at o'clock.
Inc Committee on Credentials not being
ready with their report, Hamilton Harris
chairman OF the committee ON permanent Or
ganlZatlon, reported the name of Joseph r.
HaWley for permanent President.
Inc Convention received the announcement
with tremendous applause.
The President was conducted to the chair
Dy eX-GoV. Solomon of Wisconsin and ex-
Governor Brown of Georgia, amid great cheer
ing for Hawley, Brown and the retiring chair
man; Gen. Hawley addressed the Convention
Gentlemen of the Convention Il tender Won
my most grateful thanks for the high honor
you nave conferred upon me, deeply impressed
~ ~ sense OF the responsibility Of the posi-
your AID. We come together charged with the
momentous duty of selecting the chief ruler
OF OF the great nation which leads the world in
tne promotlon OF freedom and equal rights.
NAppiause.) The indications of your purpo-
SEES and spirit already given assure us that YOU
VIII maintain the noble character of the Re-
publican party, We unayoidably recall at
TINS time the Convention of 1860, with its pro-
iound anxietles, its pure and glowing devotion
to liberty and its enthusiastic acceptance of
the wager OF battle rendered by slavery and
secession. (Applause.) 1t now seems clear to
us That God then ruled over our counses He
MADE our declaration of principles manly
and severe. He gave us Abraham Lincoln
Ior PRESIDENT. tremendous cheering.)-
Iod send us like wisdom and success to-day
(Applause) He tested us in a manner and to
an extent which the livelest Imagination could
not nave anticipated; posterity we hope will
decide that we stood that test with a spirit
worthy of free people. Countless II easllres
and 100000 lives were offered as the evidence
that we were solemnly in earnest. We offered
our lives and our property but it was NOT
enough; We laid our prejudices of race and
CLASS on the altar. The consciousness that we
now at least deserved success redoublel our
nerve, The same high resolve rules to-day,
and the honest men of this country are ready
Tor equal and even greater sacrifices if they be
indispensable to the declaration on this CONT
nent OF liberty and equal rights to ALL Cap
plause) We learned the first lesson when we
found we must make all men free and call
lesson when we found we must still more give
lmpartially to all men share in the govern
ment we were endeavoring to restore (Great
applause). With clear and fearless express
SION on the essential and important questions
at issue, which the people will understand and
no ingenious device in words can obscure or
AVOID, passing by all personal and temporary
CONTROVERSIES, working in perfect confidence
that the American people intend to do right
and do 1T in the end we may feel sure of tri-
umph. The power of a nation must be behind
the just claims of the poorest working man. of
Whatever race, and to recover his lust wages its
majesty must be felt whenever the humblest
loyal man appeals against personal violence
and oppression. (Cheers( Every dollar of
the national debt and the blood of our soldiers
is pledged. Enthusiastic cheering) Every
bond, in letter and in spirit must be as sacred
as soldiers grave. (Renewed cheers). We
must WIN, gentlemen, and we shall win.-
1t is the old fight of liberty, equality and fra
ternlty against oppression, caste and aristocra-
cy. 1t is the old fight to make the world bet
Ter with malice towards none and charity for
all. cloud applause) We may halt for mo-
ment or change direction, but the good cause
always goes steadily forward 1t is related.
and whether true or not, the incident is we'll
invented, that on the eve of that awful battle
Union army had fought all day rather by
faith than by sight in the wild woods
and tangled brush, that some man
asked General Grant to step backward a
have done very well, gentlemen. At half past
three IN the morning we move forward"
(Long continued cheering) We accept his
spirit and his words. Perhaps am not antic-
ipatlng In saying, we shall accept him again
IN person as our leader. loud cheering.)
thanking you again, gentlemen, very heartily
orthe honor conferred, await the further
pleasure of the Convention. (Applause.)
zen; Slckles entering the hall, was received
with three cheers.
The remaining officers of the narmanent or
ganzation were then announced.
A New York delegate asked some member
from Maine to explain the name of their nom
| inee for Vice President, and said, "does he
agree with William Pitt Fessenden on the
subject of impeachment"
Delegate from Maine-I am happy to say
that although he is the brother Of Senator
Fessenden he does not agree with him.
Mr.. swift, OF lndiana-Mr. President: AS
| the first and most fitting act of this Conven-
ton after its permanent organization, move
| that Gen. U. S. Grant be declared by acclama-
tion.(amid cries of "NO, no." the delegate
subsided.)
Gen. John Cochrane-Mr. President, L am
informed there is a committee in waiting from
| the Soldiers and Sailors Convention charged
| with the duty of presenting their proceedings
| to this convention. move committee of five
| be appointed to escort them into the presence
of this convention so that they may be here
and now discharge. that duty. Carried unani-
mously.
Mr.. Bartholomew, of Pennsylvania, moved
that Gen. Sickles be invited to address the
convention. (Cheers).
Gen. Sickles asked withdrawal of the mo-
ton as he was one of the delegates from the
Soldiers and Sailors Convention, and his du-
ties would require him in a few minutes to join
| that committee. The motion was withdrawn.
The chairman announced the committee to
receive the delegation from the Soldiers and
| Sailors Convention.
The delegation were conducted to the front
of the platform and presented by Gen. Coch-
rane.
Gen. Fairchild, chairman of the delegation,
in few remarks presented the resolution of
said Convention supporting Gen. Grant, which
was received with loud applause
Ex-senator Henry s. Lane-I move that the
nomination of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant be now
declared by accl amation of this Convention.
Mr.. Lyman, Lem aine, of New Worthwhile
prepared at the proper mt to endorse the
nomination, he desired the proceedings of the
| Convention to go forward with such dignity
and deliberation would command the APP
| proval of those who sent us here. He hoped
/ the motion would be withdrawn till the States
can be called in their order.
Mr.. Lane consen ted to the call OF the States.
Mr.. Mech, of Indi ana, stated that the Con-
vention was not yet fully organized, and such
action would be improper.
Mr.. Logan suggested, as more appropriate
| tn fha ~ tha