Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-14
The Republican Rally,
A Large md Enthusiastic Meeting
asrantand Wilson Endorsed and
Campaign Club Formed.

Pursuant TO Il call published by the commit
tee, chosen at a meeting for the purpose of
forming Grant and Wilson club, Mechanics
hall was occupied by the republican voters of
this city last evening. Notwithstanding the in
tense heat the lower floor of the hall was well
filled, while the galleries on either side were
equally well occupied large number of ladies
occupying seats in them. The Worcester brass
band was stationed in the front gallery, and en-
livened the occasion with excellent music.
The meeting was called to order by Hon. E.
B. Stoddard, who gave an account of the steps
that had been taken for the formation of Grant
and Wilson club in this city; by the Organiza-
ton of Il club we mean work; we mean that
every man in the city, who believes in maintain
ing true government and the good record of
the city, shall become member of the club and
by earnest work advocate the principles of the
party who have nominated Grant and Wilson
as their candidates for the highest offices within
the gift of the people. We mean TO carry on a
thorough canvass until next November, when
the people, by their votes, will show that they
live under true government. AS delegate, [
attended the Philadelphia convention determined
TO do my duty, unpledgcd to vote for any man,
and when found there men from the north,
south, east and west, with the determination of
voting for the best men as candidates; when [
found that they were determined to support the
man now at the head of the government, was
fully satisfied that that man was entitled to nv
vote and to the hearty support of the nation.
Massachusetts men were there under the mis-
fortune OF having its senatorial representation
divided, but they were of one opinion, and that
was to sustain the president We found that the
colored men of the country would not follow the
dictations of one man. We found that VIC had
one senator left, and we were determined to do
our utmost TO place him upon the presidential
ticket AS soon as the nominations were made
we received from every section of the country
the assurance that our nomination gas in ac-
cordance with the wishes of the masses of the
voters, and thatit would receive their enthusias.
tic support ut the polls in November. We are
here tonight for the purpose of taking the pre-
liminary steps for an active campaign. We are
looked to by every town in the county and state
and our action will serve as a stimulus TO the
united action Of the voters of the state at the
election
Mr. Stoddard here read the following report
of the action taken by the committee for the
formation of a Grant and Wilson club, with
the officers selected for the organization, which
was unanimously adopted:
The committee appointed to present list of
officers for a Grant and Wilson club and TO
submit plan Of organization, make the follow.
ing report
Believing that the highest and best interests of
the country would be advanced by the election of
Ulysses s. Grant rs president and Henry Wilson ms
vice president of the United States and also that
the principles Of the republican party would be srs-
tanned by preserving retrenohment, economy and
integrity In the public service; We, the under.
signed pledge ourselves to use all honorable means
10 secure the election Ofthese candidates by the peo
pie in November next and, for this purpose, we
hereby associate ourselves together under the fol.
lowing articles of association:
Sec. !. This club shall be known as the Grant
and Wilson club of Worcester.
Sec. 2. The officers of the club shall be presi-
dent thirtythree vice presidents, two secretaries,
treasurer, and an executive committee Of not less
than fifteen The president, secretaries, and treas
urer may be members Of the executive committee
ex-o1ico.
Sec 8. Any legal voter of the city may become
member by signing the bylaws and complying
with the rules andregulations Of the club.
Sec A. The executive committee shall manage the
general affairs Of the club, and majority Of their
number not including the ex-ollcio members, shall
constitute quorum for the transaction of business
Sec 8. II shall be the duty of the secretaries TO
keep record Of meetings, conduct the corresp0n.