New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-22
THE FULL REPORT.

THE FULL REPORT
The Convention was called to order at 1918.
PRAYER was offered by the Rev. DR. CULVER Of Chicago
The President informed the delegates that the Committee
on Resolutions had just sent word that they would not be
ready to report before II o'clock.
Mr. Charles S. Spencer of New-York-I move. Sir that
the resolutions Of the National Council Of the Union
League Of America which yesterday presented TO
this Convention, and by the temporary chairman re
ferred TO the Committee Resolutions take the same
direction as resolutions and proceedings Of the Sol
ders and Sailor Convention and be spread on the rec
ord as part OF proceedings think that this courtesy
Is due the National Council OF the Union League Of Amer
lea which to-day is Insuring Republican asoendaney IN
the South and upon whose efficiency depend for the
Southern Republican preservation In the coming election
and which, II any Northern state shall fater, viii supply
its place by Radical South Carolina.
Mr. Thomas Conway Of louisiana moved that the reso-
lutOns be read. ,.,-- .,
acted upou by this Convention until reported back 10y
the when the rules required Their reference
Mr. spencer-Ihere may he misapprehension. In enter
ing those resolutions upon our eG4Ia we sa S ut o
esy ny recitng proceedings the fact that they
such resolutions That Is matter OF TACT Whch
has transpired which should not he ignored -
Mr. Conway call for the reading OF the resolutions
the UNION LEAGUES RhsOLu lions. ,.,
The Secretary read the resolutions which were adopted
by the National Council Of America ia session al chicago
Resored-FtTsi That We deem the Union League OF
America Of vital importance 20 the success OF the re
publican party. and the maintenance Of loyalty liberty
and equal rights IN the Union aud urge It's beug Vlst
ousv sustained and rcOrganZCd n all the states az ths
right arm ~ the Union party. -,
Ncoond: That pledge the loyal people Of the North
10 uphold protect ana defend the loyal people OF we
South from Injurious oppression and ASSASSINATION anu
TO this end viii all The means IN our power even the
resort 10 arms requisite va defense oil 'ef HSnt :"
hfc. liberty. and the pursuit OF happiness
third: That we would express our high appreciation OF
the sublime patience. forbearaHce, aud naRnannity OF
the negroes o the south aud their devotion a. soldiers
throughout the Union during the war Of the Rebellion
aud Of their hearty Loyalty real and becoming depor
msnt since ,hn urGSr S in ,ber hands the
highest boon OF an American sLe,, s n.i,ot 1sa ~
Safe A. act with equity aud justice 10 AL men without
foIM mat Impartial suffrage j. a cardinal prlncipe
OF the Republican party. and should not be absudoncd
and that upon the several STATES anu upon 'o-
gress The adoption OF such measures ~ VII INC
right Of suffrage 70 every American cncn InpaItialy "A
Fh That We fully indorse The acton .i UomgrSs anu
consider that the hour passrd for hesitation
aud enency toward those who support ana driehd ut
and endeavor "a restore thcm 20 poNer an 't 49,
loyal people 81 the country are unanimous IN tho beh
ment thai all who defy aud trane under I9ot W. "
gallant soldiers and sailors fought and died TO secure,
ought to be hurled from power by The use OF every ~
any man. whoever he may be- who has been recrrAnt 10
his duty ia securing s failed to meet thc eNpre,atVs
of the loyal people nf the country aud VIII be marked ny
men, and will deserve the Indignation aud ceisnre ne 80
richly merits and will he Denounced ~ thnndsr tones az IN
worthy servant whose place should be filled by true
patriot; aud especially feel called upon 10 condemh
Inc taItorous conduct Of the Senators who disappointed
tho homes Of every loyal heart I'm the land I'm voting Tor
The actta Of Andrew Johnson. whom they knew to he
guilty Of the crime charged, aud who deserted III II
country in the hour Of It's peril and we class them WIN
those traitors to Their party aud count DiIS;
DOOitte, aud Andrew Johnson-Wlth the as hdh'e 'at
"a traitors doom awaits them.
SiIth: That respectfully recommend TO the Union
National Convention the nomination OF ti urea soiuhI
jndcOus man. and trustworthy oy Ulst ulysses . grant,
proved experienced statesman Vcc-Prcsident With
such mcu feel confident of victory as our cause -
eminently that OF truth, justice ana equa rights ana
must be approved
Mr. Jones OF Ohio urged that the rules Of the Conyen
ton required the reference Of all resolutions without de-
bate and approved sending these resolutions back to The
Convention discussion, before the Judgment OF the
Committee in regard 10 them had been heard. II that
practce shond be sanctioned would obstruct the bust
ness of the Convention lie hoped that the rules might
be observed Perhaps the Committee would report the
very thing proposed. lie moved TO table the resolu
tons.
Cen Cochranc OF NewYork called for division OF
the original notion asking the vote rst Oh recalling the
resolutions. But tile question Wat taken on the motoh
20 table, which prevailed.
Mr. Spencer Of New.YOrk moved that the resolutions
lust tabled be now taken from the table. no, mol
propose give reasons why they should be taken
from the table.
dolegateThe motion is to table the motion to send
for resolutions.
Mr.. Spencer move Tie whole su9ect oe taken Hoih
the table lChcers.l
The Presidcnt-Does the gentleman move to reconsider
the vote just takcnt ..,t A. u....,o
daughters but when subject is on the table, suppose
il within the power OF the Convention 10 tahe here
A Delegate-It is not in order now.
The Presidcnt- suppose not for this reason that no
business has interviewed ~, -. ,,.t... 10.
Mr. Spencer will wait then until some business does
intervene lAppIause.
DclecateHi move that We hear from Mr. Hassaurek
The Prosidcnt-Win the Convention hear Mr. Hassaurek
az OIjof 1" Yes, yes" CbeerH.l
Nh Iassaurek then addressed the Convention at con
Mr. snadiRs Of Ohio as the Committee Resolutions
was not vet ready moved suspend the rules ana pro-
coed 10 nominate Gen Grant lot the iiesluoo'' lHu
cries OF No MOL
Tile Chairman OF the delegation from heh'uOA' "'''''
10 lay the motion on the table.
Mr. spalding withdrew his motion.
GEN PALMERs SPEECH
IN ,potiop OF the delegate from Kentucky, the soldier
,tatesnan and patriot Gen. John ~ Palmer, was called
ont and received with mnch enthusiasm lie spoke ~
follows:
MFR President and Gentlemen OF the Republican Con
yenton attended this Convention 10 witness ana Cd
se,c s earnest action without any disposition on my
part 10 contribute the volume OF words that usu
attend asseblagcs like this. M you VIII see nave OUT
lived i'm great measure the estimate that youhH men
place apon mere speech Applause, and cries OF dood
Years ago when the great questohs peioIo .ne
were matters argument and dciberanon onueavo.
AS beat could 10 contribute share TO their pesceu
solution In 1901 it was resolved by Poruoh VI tne
70 h ., IN ,o stern and decisive manner In my
way-to the extent Of the power possseu-i
ted 10 the settlement OF those problems applause ~
seemed 90 me t The cose of the war; and IL seems 10 me
that the matters OF dispute oetNee', IN i
sections OF the country we're seueu ep ne,
OF held should be recognized anu 'e
there made should be carried INTO ensSs b nnc.
tioD whether in all pars OF inc iepupne shoua
be allowed TO speak valued freedom OF speech not