The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-03-12
Republican Convention In Philadel.
phta-GenerRI Grant Endorsed.

A.
convention has chosen for electors at large q
Morrison Coates, of Phifadelphia, and Thomas
NJ. Marshall, OF Pittsburg, and for delegates at
large Col. J. W. Forney and James II. Arne, Of
Philadelphia, General Harry White, OF Indian
county, L. Reed Meyer, Of Bradford, J. W.
Blanchard, OF Lawrence, Thomas E. Cochrane,
of York, Linn Bartholomew, Of Schuylkill, and
Gen. Lilly, OF Carbon. The following resolu-
tions were adopted;
That the great Republican party q America,
without which the rebellion against the Govern
ment would have contaminated division 81 me
Union and perpetuated human slavery with the
nd and sss 81 snoS.l
Eleeting Its candidate for President II iseo and
re-electing him in 1891, 1t Is now called upon to
treasure have not only been vain, but Wen slim
ply contributions for the restoration Of treason
under The inuepse Of man who clothed with with
overthrowing the Government solely BY the wise
and patriotic stand taken by loyal Congress.
orant as the Republican candidate for President,
and in so doing feel that we are not responding to
the ae ssS9 90 OF se
triumph which, while perpetuating the Repubii-
can party, preserves and perpetuates Republican
That we earnestly cali upon the Senate Of the
United States, setting as q court OF impeach-
tion, and that the people Of Pennsylvania will
stand by and maintain the just judgment Of law.
That the soldiers and o. nj nGn Who tSo
SindIestea and the nag which aSsted over them
dying gratitude Of the loyal people, and as they
saved the country by trials, suiferings, and sac:
est honors of the nation.
That we tender the most cordial thanks to
Edwin nj. stanton for the hrmness, courage and
majesty Of law and the riQhta of the DeOple
| against the attempted invasions of faithless
Executive and his purchased instruments.
| Of men and nations, the experience Of rebellion
| has given us renewed confidence in the pledges
and P,ecepts Of the Declaration Of Inaepe
publican party must always succeed.
That no contrast SO eloquent could be pre-.
| Andrew Johnson and the silent patriotism of u.
5. Grant; that as one deals In promises to de.
teiye, the other deals In acts that convince; and
| that while johnson has fallen rapidly away from
| his many voluntary covenants, Grant has &C.
| cepteC equal Justice and radical republication
Fat % shs pSSs aeSt for
the purpose Of preserving the existence OF the
nation, Is a sacred obligation binding the people
the full extent of Its legal requirements. That
the greatest prudence, Judgment and skill requi.
site should, as far as allowable, be employed at
once to maintain the public faith and credit, and
should complain, as light and practicable upon
the productive industry Of the country and the
That 1T Is the dictate Of soundest policy as
well as Of ne greatest wisdom that the domestic
adequate tariff laws, and that In whatever par.
iSHl,E. the existing laws on The q subject are
cient for that purpose IS we'll as for the purpose
Of raising revenue for the Government.
Resolved, That by the election Of Grant to the
Presidency all domestic dissensons and factions
In opposition to the complete reconstruction Of
the Union on the firm foundations laid by the
wise and judicious legislation of Congress will
be Immediately suppressed and harmony and
good feeling restored, settled relations OF bust
ness established, and the revival and improve.
ment Of all disturbed sources OF national wealth
made nsniiest that the people Of thi. eoantry
fruits OF the late bloody and obstinate struggle
shall not be lost, and that factious and rebelious
resistance to law shall be etfeetuaily overthrown
That Pennsylvania proudly tenders to the loyal
people Of the Union, Hon Andrew q. Curtin
her great war Governor and soldiers friend
or adoption, is entitled to the protection of the
nation and its flag; and while 1t is incumbent on
the Government to initiate negotiations for The
triation recognizing naturalization by one natioI
as terminating the allegiance due to another
n o' iess It's duty to vinaisste It's people Of al
home or abroad, when in the legitimate an,
That That the delegates from PsnniyivsnI" to tn
National Republican Convention at Chicago ar,
hereby Instructed to cast their vote as a unit
through their chairman, in favor of Grant fo
President and Curtin for Vice President, the,
being distinctly declared the choice of the peopl,
OF the State for those positions, and that IN,
right OF substitution. for absent delegate shall
be solely with the delegation from this State.
considerable objection was made to the las
resolution.
The resolutions were divided, and all OF then
excepting the last, adopted.
PHILADELPHIA, March lin the evening SCI
sion OF the Republican Convention length
4 discussion cnsued upon the question Of instruc
{ ing the delegates to the National Convention
e vote as unit for the candidates, and upon tn
d propriety of the appointment by the Conventio
of delegates from the several districts Of til
G State The electoral ticket was also provide
for. The Convention djourned sine die at n la,
9 | hour.