The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-30
BY TELL q H.
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CHICAGO. May 20.-The National Repub.
lican Convention met at noon to-day IN
Cr0sby's Opera House. Gov. Marcus l..
Ward, Chairman Of the National Committee,
called the Convention to order. He alluded
IN a brief speech ~ the circumstances under
which they were assembled and the work
for the Convention 10 do. Bishop Simpson,
of the VI. T.. Church, opened the proceedings
with prayer, whcreup0n Gov. Ward nomi-
mated Gen. G.. Schurz, Of Missouri, TEN pUraFy
chairman, which was carried unanimously
amid yocifer0us cheering. Upon being con.
Quoted 10 the chair, Gen. Schurz addressed
the Convention, expressing thanks for the
high honor conferred upon him. lie viewed
the history Of the Republican party briefly
down ~ the conclusion Of the war which re-
suited in the extinction Of slavery. At the
close Of his speech he advocated the exercise
Of a conciiiatoryspirit toward all. In this
hour Of disappointment, let not the passions
be inflamed by singing disappointment,
however keen, nor O sense of wrong carry
us beyond the bounds Of wisdom and self
respect. The things We have % accomplish
are 40 great { at whatever the pr0vocation
may be we can certainly not afford To let
personal excitement sednec US into cumprD
missing cur high dignity. Whoever may be-
clme our friend ar whoever may become uuT
! enemy, let rs steadily march ON with un.
ninching determination, 10 fulfill all the dut-
les that rest upon US TO secure justice 10
the soldiers who fought our battles justice
10 the southern men who fought for the I'M
ion cause lapplausel justice Ia the colored
race, 10 whom we have promised true and
eternal freedom (~applause) and justice to
the national creditor who has staked his
credit long continued applause). Let US
faithfully strive o. restore the honor uf the
government; 70 crush corruption inside Of
the party - well as ont side of the party,
and - place honest, true and capable men
ia public stations. Gen. SchuFz took his
seat with enthusiastic applause.
CHICAGO, May2l-l2 M.-Grant was nom
mated for President unanimously. The
nomination for Vice President is now being
made.
Chicago, May Els p. M.-Colfax was
nominated for Vice President ON the fifth
ballot.
All the committees were appointed, end
the Convention adjourned to 5 p. ", when a
permanent organization viii be effected.
Chicago. May 20.-The Convention re.
assembled ut 5 p. ". The Committee ON
Permanent Organization reported Governor
Hawley Of Conn, as President, who was
greeted with cheers. On taking the chair,
AI bAtLAF eAAAA 2 So ~ y
chosen, dignifed words.
Gen. Sickles, being vociferously called for
made a few brief remarks. declining to DC.
cupy the time Of the Convention.
Pending complete organization, Governor
Fairchilds, President of the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention, presented resolutions
adopted by that body yesterday. which were
received and ordered 10 be Incorporated into
the oSicial report of the proceedings.
Gov. Brown, of Georgia, was called out
and made a speech, in which he said he had
fully and honestly accepted the situation and
intended To exert all his influence tn assist
reconstruction and carry out the policy adnp-
ted by Congress, and he would steadfastly
cooperate with the Republican party hereaf.
ter.
The Committee on Resolutions stated it
would be ready to report Tomorrow morning
by Ii o'clock.
CHICAGO, May 2l.--The Chicago National
Union Convention has closed its labors aud
adjourned. Crosby's Opera House was
clasely packed oil day. Tho Convention
opened at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev.
DIR. Gulliyer.
Mr.. Thompson, of Ind. Chairman of the
Committee, assembled the platform aud read
the resolutions, as follows
LIST. We congratulate the country on the
assured success of the reconstruction meas.
ures of Congress l%applausel, as evidenced
by the adoption in a majority of the States
lately in q rebellion of constitutions securing
equal civil and political rights to all ap.
p~lausel, and we regard it rs the duty Of the
Government to sustain these constitutions
and prevent the people of such States from
being RENTED to a state of anarchy or MILF
ltary rule lapplausel.
I'd. The guarantee by Congress of equal
suffrage to all loyal men ia the South, was
demanded by every consideration of public