Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-11

Senator Wilson, said he had a very grateful
duty TO perform, under the instructions Of the
Philadelphia national convention, and handed
him letter informing him of his nomination
for the vce-presidency. and added that he was
sure he could not, even if he attempt /, give an
idea OF the enthusiasm which prevailed at the
convention
Senator Wilson made the following impromptu
reply; ] will, in day or two, give yOu an an
swer in writing to this communication. | take
this occasion, however, TO thank You and the
members of the convention you represent for
this manifestation Of confidence. As neither
asked nor wrote TO any members of the Conyen-
ton to siYc me vote, ! am all the more CRATE
FIJI FOR their generous support. ! am grateful,
too, for the friendly tone of the republican press
OF the country. For SO years in public life and in
private life, | have Striven to maintain the dis
tin9uishng idea of the republican party free
dom and equality of all men. | have Strivcn
ever to be true to my country and 10 the rights
OF our common humanity; to know no sectional
interest, nor race, nor color. In the future, as
in the past, shall uulalteriugly adhere to these
principles, which are the convictions ofmy Judy
ment, heart and conscience. 1 am clearly
of opinion that the great soldier who rendered
such illuStrous services TO the country in the
great civil war, will be reelected president of
the United States His humanity Ito the van
pushed, his firmneSS to vindicate the rights of
the humble and dcienceleSs, and his devotion TO
the leading ideas Of the republican party, can
not he questioned. esteem it Il high honor to
be associated with him in the coming contest.
While am grali6ed to the friends who gave me
such generous support | honor those who adj
hered with such devotion to Mr.. CollaX. We
have been personal and political friends for
nearly twenty years. and it is a source of pro-
found satisfaction to me that our personal re-
lations have not been disturbed by the recent
contest, while shall never cease to feel gratiied
TO the friends who hOnOred me by their support,
| nrnt nrt lin Sin EN,t I
who deemed it their duty to give their support
to Others, | hope we shall all stivc to win to
our support every honest and patriotic
man in the country; every man
true TO the rights of humanity;
every man who would elevate the condition of
the toiling millions, and lhave our republic be-
come great Christian nation; an example to
the world. Let be understood that our ranks
arc wide open to receive all devoted to the coUn-
try, and who would advance the happiness and
general well being of ali sections of the land
and all conditions Of people. We republicans
should offer the hand Of rcConcil'tion to all fair
minded aud honorable men, and use all legit-
mate means to achieve success for the honor
and salvation of the country, as well as for that
of the party which saved the Union and estab-
liShed freedom in every part of the land
PRESIDENT GRANTS ACCEPTANCE.
The following is a copy of the official letter
notifying President Grant of his nomination,
handed him by the president of the Philadelphia
convention:
WASHINGTON, June 10.
To the President;
Sir: In pursuance Of our instruction We the
undersigned, president and vice presidents of
the national republican convention, held in
Philadelphia on the 9TH and 9th inst, have the
honor to inform you Of your nomination for re-
election to the office of president of the United
States. AS it is impossible to give an adequate
idea of the enthusiasm which prevailed, or the
f1,J .I,,., H.
people, we can only add that you received the
entire vote oil every state and territory. Regard
ing your reelection as necessary to the peace and
continued prosperity of the country, we ask your
acceptance Of the nomination.
THOMAS SETTLE,
President of the national republican conveu-
ton, aud all the vice presidents.
EXECUTIVE MANSION
WASHINGTON, ID. G., June 10.
Hon. TbOS. Settle, the President of the Nation.
Al RepubdcdR Contention, Paul Strdbach
Elisha Batter, G. A. Sergeant, and others,
Wee Presidents.
GGntlemen-Yo letter of this date, advising
me of the action of the convention held
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 9Th and
9th Of this month, and Of my unanimous nomi-
nation for the presidency by it, is received. |
accept the nomination, and through you return
my heartfelt thanks to your constituents for
this mark of their confidence and support. II
elected in November, and protected by kind
Providence in health and strength to perform
the duties of the high trust conferred, prom
Use the same zeal and devotion to the
good Of the whole people for the flu
ture of my official life as shown i'll
the past. Past experience may guide me
in avoiding mistakes, inevitable with nov.
novices in all professions and in all occupations
When relieved from the responsibilities of my
| present trust by the election of a successor
| whether it be at the end Of this term or next
| hope to leave to him as executive a country a
peace within its own borders, at peace with out
side nations, with credit at home and abroad
| and without embarrassing questions to threaten
its future prosperity With the expression of de
sire TO see a speedy healing of all bitterness OF
feeling between sections, parties, or races of cit
liens, and the time when the title of citizen car
RIGS with it all the protection and privileges to
the humblest that it does to the most exalted, L
subscribe myself very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
H. s GRANT