New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-06-06

TO secure luxurious repose at a safe distanc,
from danger, they are quite willing he should
indulge IN palace cars, and cigars. and sea
side loiterings," and they mean to furnish
nlm with the opportunity of enjoying these
Ior at least four years to come.
:, AS 10 the Vice Presidency, no doubt, gen
Gemen, there will be various preferences
some OF us will at first favor one, some an
othcr, but We shall all strive to obtain the
best man; and when the choice is ultirnatel,
made L trust we shall all feel that we have
succeeded. In regard to the platform to be
adopted it is not for me to anticipate: but
along with other important doctrines ii will
undoubtedly contain the widest recognition
OF human freedom, and the clearest aflirma
ton OF the duties which the Government
owes to its working masses, wherever and
however employed, in town or country: and
with such candidates and such a creed, whe.
ther we have to encounter the decayino rem.
nants OF a once powerful party, but now sc
feeble that it is crying piteously to its enemy
Tor succor; or on incOngruous alliance of i'll
assorted factions, with no bond Of union but
the greed Of office, or all of them combined
we shall go forth conquering and to conquer
MIR. McMlchael was frequently interrupted
by applause, and his illusions to the Cincin.
matt and Baltimore movements were received
with the widest enthusiasm. Three times
three were given when he said: 'The election
with us is foregone conclusion" Grants
name again aroused the feelings of the audi
ence, and prolonged applause followed, the
delegates rising in their seats to give vent to
their enthusiasm.
MIR. McMichael concluded amidst wild ap-
plause, and three cheers were given with a
viii for the chairman on the motion of q dele
gate in the parquet circle.
When the name of Grant was mentioned
rs that which would carry with it the full
strength OF the people of the country, the
delegates rose en- masse, with cheers and
waving of hats and clapping of hands.
AS the chairman took his seat, the Acade-
my rang with cheers for Grant.
During the speeches of Governor Clailin
and Mr.. McMichael the utmost enthusiasm
prevailed, especially when the temporary
next President. Hats and handkerchiefs
waved high in the air, and thousands of voices
cried loud huzzas.~ 1t was a scene never to
be forgotten. The earnest, determined coun-
tenances of the peoples representatives was
a sure indication of the sincere work that will
be done before the grand successful result is
announced.
During the absence of the committees
several eminent gentlemen were called on.
andin response Senator Logan, Gerrtt Smith.
Senator Morton, Ex-Governor Orr, General
Oglesby and Others made addresses as fol-
lows:
There being loud calls for John A. Logan.
the General came forward and was introduced
by the Chair, with there he is look at him.
He speaks for himself.u
General Logan said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: There
is nothing that would delight me more, if L
was capable of doing so, than to entertain
you with speech. L know ought not to
judge, but il you will allow me to be the Judge
on this occasion, Twill suggest that / do not
think that this is the time, so far as l am
concerned. l am out of voice from an effort
last night. That is one reason why l should
not address you at any great length, nor do /
think it would be proper for me to attempt it.
There are great many gentlemen here that
know you are anxious to hcar--men who
are able, and who are eloquent, and men
whom you have heard before.
A delegate. We want to hear from Logan.
[ Applause.]
Gen. Logan resuming: only say, then, as
l very certainly cannot attempt to detain you
with speech, that this whole land to-day, if
they could see this convention assembled, the
appearance of the convention, the manifesto
tons of enthusiasm which the mention of the
name OF the man whom you intend to present
to the American people to be voted for for
President, lgreat applause. il would gladden.
the national heart. But l am proud, and
am glad to know that to-day, after four wears
of trial of the President of the United States,
when you come here to Philadelphia to repeat
what you did four years ago--his nominal
tion-l find more enthusiasm among the peo-
pie in the midst of the delegates, four to one,
We hnr, ft,.cfx al 1.
to the American people for President.
[ Applause.]
1t only proves the fact that he has done
well. He has performed the duty that you
have imposed upon him to your entire salts
faction, Applause, j and you come here to re-
peat, Thou hast been faithful over few
things; wc will make thee ruler over many
things" [Great APPLAUSE
As General Logan retired there were loud
calls for Senator Morton, who was i'm the pro-
scenium box, but he did not come forward.
MIR. Spencer, of New York, said:
Mr.. President, the delegation from the State
of New York desires me to move that its VEN
cradle head, the oldest pioneer i'm the cause
of emancipation in this room, [cheers,1 Ger
rift Smith, lgreat cheering be invited to adj
dress you.
A scene of great enthusiasm followed, dele
gates all over the building rising in their
places, waving hats and handkerchiefs in the
air, calling Justify for Mr.. Smith.
In response the venerable gentleman rose
in his place and bowed repeatedly, the as
sembly continuing to cheer.
The Chairman came down from his plat
form and moved toward the part Of the house
where Mr.. Smith was seated, waiting to con-
duct him before the audience.
Music being called for to fill up the gap
while Mr.. Smith could get upon the stage,
the band in the circle played "Hail to the
Chief"
When the music ceased, Mr.. Smith stood
before the cheering assembly.
Mr.. McMichael. "NOw, gentlemen of the
convention, three rousing cheers"
They were given with hearty will.
MIR. Smith said: Gentlemen of the cOnven-
ton, will not detain you but few minutes,
for fear i shall not be heard distinctly from
my hOarseness. Gentlemen, the time has
nearly come round again when the American
people are to choose their Chief Magistrate
Who shall it be? tCries of "Grant !"
" Grant!" and loud cheers
Whom shall we nominate? More cries of
"Grant!"] You all say Grant because he
was the savior of the country. Applause. I
Why do you say Grant? Because he has
blessed his country in the time of peace.
lApplause.] From the breaking out of the
rebellion the American people defended their
country bravely, but not always successfully.
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