Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-13


the Judgment Of the War Secretary to
have erred in the terms proposed for john
stons surrender. that Stanton knew Grant
SO well that he sent him. all untried In
diplomacy and craftsmanship. to arrange
the surrender and prevent possible legal
complications and political misunderstansi-
inns. Let history also record that this
plain soldier. Of whose autocratic. egotis-
tic, and imperial will the same Senator
make such frequent mention. was SO little
disposed to assert himself. was so gener-
Gus 10 the feelings OF his great Lieutenant,
that having conferred with Sherman and
Indicated the purpose of the Government
and so prevented further possible mistake.
| he left sherman to complete the negotia-
| ton in his own name and bv his own
! means. challenge the records OF the war
and the memories OF his old soldiers to
find one single instance where Grant ever
sought 10 appropriate sssie single laurel
that his comrades had gained. aud failed
to recognize aud reward a comrades merit
and worth. But 10 return. Stanton. in
deed, knew Grant through and through
/ He knew that when for an hour Andrew
johnson may have meditaied the use of
| force against the will o! the people. In
1 Congress assembled. he lid not dare to
whisper his dream 10 government. but
/ sought by the creation of merit ranks tn
| lind oiher- mo might do his bidding. To
! the honor of the man and true men who
stood that day in the highest rank. john
son offered commissions In vaiu.--Aye.
Stanton knew Grant well. He knew that
when BY assignment to the War Depart
ment ad interim Grant filled for the time
that high civic trust. that the only barrier
between the passion Of the President and
! the imminent renewal of civil strife was
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In peace n. in war. was forever on the side
of constitutional law. unity aud peace.
Ave. he huew him well; SO well that dur
! ing that long struggle. when Stanton stood
] and fought out the bitter fight between
Presidential ursupation and Congressional
authority. he leaned on Grant constantly
and completely. aud this Cesar whose red
hand is TO stop our liberty was true at ey-
cry time and in every place. a. true Ia the
people and To law a. j. the rcedle 10 the
| pole. Ave, stanton knew him well: 80
well that when he had been placed Ia nom
| inaiion for the Presidency. stanton plead
for his election. endorsed his fitness aud
labored for his success. These very walls
still ring with the echo of that great speech.
| one of the last utteranccs If the great
| statesman ia his own Pennsylvania. FROM
| the grave where he was killed from over
| work in the cabinet. much martyr to
the war n though he had wasted IN the
hospital ar died upon the field his cold
| lips speak this day A. In life they spake
/ from this very platform. from the grave.
! Tile death al Stanton rehukes the living
! Senator, aud hear his earnest and solemn
! approval of ULYSSES =. Grant. a. a soldier
man and patriot. (Checrsl New York
J endorses Grant, nomination. aud asks
! Gods blessing on the cause.
Mr.. Bomak OF Cal. said few words.
! aud called for the first ballot. which re-
! suited A. follows As each state Ma call
ell the chairman OF it, delegation ia few
/ terse sentences announced H. uuanimou.
vote for General Grant. each announce
meiit being n signal for applause
Nebraska in announcing it, vote said =
/ Nebraska gave six for the inau who will
tan the hide of horse ia the vote OF dem
ocratic corruption and damuaiion.
Mr.. Townsend. casting the vote Of New
York gave y for Grant. N" man whom
Greeley said had never been beaten. Long
and uproarious applause
North Carolina said that being the tan
was started il intended to stick 10 Grant
Gu the call of PENNSYLVANIA. her CHAIR
man was greeted with great applause aud
loud cheer. and cries OF platform plat
form" Mr.. McMichael declined Ia come
forward. but said Pennsylvania without
any words. hut her null heart. east ;. FOR
Grant.
When Gen. Burnside rose 10 vote lac was
greeted with great cheers. continuing M
til hr took the platform. where he ca /
eight votes tor his old comradr IN arms
Mr.. Maekey of Soath Carolina said that
the delegation OF that reguncrated State
whose first gun AZ Snmptrr made Grant a
possibility. instructed him to east her vote
for that great soldier.
Mr.. Perham of Virginia said that her
republican people were marching forward
,.ni.~ ha~ A"s>~ nrAi autumn to put her
iron heel upon the head of the democratic
party. The Gods are just. and Virginia
must and will be redeemed. Cheers
The District of Columbia delegate said
she had desirable house TO rent which
was much sought after. but the District
wanted TO re-rent IL To the same tenant
All the States and Territories hayin.
been called. the chairman announced the
entire vote 162. All having been east for
! Ulysses ;. Grant. the latter was the NOM
inee of this convention As its candidate for
the Presidency.
\ scene of the widest enthusiasm then
occurred. the whole audience cheering.
waving their hats and handkcrchiefs. The
I band PLAYED. amd~an original campaign
song. Rally Around orr Leader. Men"
was sung. More cheering. and .-.fohn
/ Brown by the baud. ihc audience Joining
/ Then followed Yankee Doodle" and
/ Battle cry of Freedom" and the song.
Red. White and Blue aud the cheers
for the loyal black men who had stooiav
our boys a, they were marching 10 the sea
I The chairman said the committee on
resolutions were ready to report.
/ The committee on platform falling TO APP
| pear, Mr.. Craighead of Ohio. moved to
/ a
nomination for candidate for Vice Presi-
/ lieut. of the United States, Adopted.
/ The chairman announced The nomina-
/ i - in order.
| Nj. Morton McMichael OF Pa. took the
/ platform and proceeded To nominate Henry
/ Wilson of Mass. He claimed Philadelphia
/ a. the place of the birth and baptism of
the republican party, and as the first in
/ the field and In the fight when the REBEL
/ ion raised il, head. because of all the Lowell
/ States il was nearest to the scene of war.
/ But how had >he been requited: Four
4 years ago she presented a war Governor
a candidate for the Vice Presidential
| nomination. He was defeated. but she
went on faithfully and gave her vote tor
| the ticket. Ia conclusion he presented
! the name OF statesman 10 the conutry,
who was an honest. capable man. who al
ways labors for the labofing man. name
| Hon Henry Wilson OF Massachusetts.
Mr.. Loring Of Massachusetts. seconded
| the nomination of Mr.. Wilson in a few
eloquent sentences. in which recited hi,
! services ard euloeized his public and pri-
waite character.
Mr.. Ray OF New Hampshire. also Sec
onded Wilson'S nomination.
Richard W. Thompson of Indiana. was
next received with great cheers. In be-
half of the entire Republican party of In
diana and by the unanimous instruction of
the convention, he nominated Schuyler
Coliax. He did this because il was a lust
reward for devoted public service.
William IA. Howard OF Michigan. sec
onded the nomination of Colfax.
Mr.. Lynch (colored) Of Mississippi, fol-
lowed. and proceeded to urge the nomina-
ton of ColfaX.
Gerritt Smith rising was greeted with
great applause. He complimented highly
Gen. Hawley and Mr.. Colfax. but express
ed his preference on this occasion for VIII
: sDecially the fayo,ifx. nf thu ,.,o.l-