Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-14
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wednesday OF last week was the open
ing day of the National Republican Con-
vention at Philadelphia. The first day.
session was very long one, but progress
was made no further than organization.
Most of the delegates arrived the day be-
fore. The city was crowded with people.
all seeming in the best mood, with good
nature aud in full harmony with each 9th
or. Toward noon the delegates assembled
at the Academy of Music, and were called
to order by Ex.Gov. Clanin of Massachu-
sets, chairman of the National Committee.
Speeches were made by Hon. Morton Nc.
Michael, temporary chairman, Hon. Gerrit
Smith, Senator Morton, Gov. Oglesby of
Illinois, Gov. Orr of South Carolina, and
others, among whom were several colored
orators. Judge Settle of North Carolina
was chosen president Of the convention,
with vice president and secretary from
| each state.
At 10 o'clock Thursday morning the con-
vention reassembled. The academy was
densely packed, many ladies being present,
and the enthusiasm was intense. After
| prayer and music by the band, the roll of
States was called, when the presence of
each was announced by the chairman of
the respective delegations. Mr. Pendleton
of Iowa, from the committee on creden-
tials, reported that all the States and Terri
tories were represented in full, and that
there were no contests except from Dakota
and Utah. In the case of Dakota the COM
mittce admit all four delegates, with two
votes between them. In the case of Utah
they admit the Hollster-Gould delegates.
Speeches were made by several delegates
when Shelley l.. Cullum, chairman of the
Illinois de legation, having advanced TO the
platform, said:
On behalf of the great republican party of
Illinois and of the Union; in the name of
liberty, of loyalty, of justice, of law in the
interest of economy, of good government,
of peace, and of the equal rights of all re-
Numbering with profound gratitude his
glorious achievements on the field, and his
noble craftsmanship as Chief Magistrate of
this great nation, nominate as President
for a second term, Ulysses S. Grant.
The nomination was hailed with most en-
thuSiastic demonstrations. The delegates
rose to their feet in mass and cheered
vociferously, waving their hats and han
kerchiefs. In the height ofthe enthusiasm
a drop-scene was lowered at the back of the
stage with picture of General Grant on
horseback, and the band struck up Hail
TO the Chief"
Mr.. S. l.. Woodlord of New York second
cd the nomination. The ballot was then
called for, and rs each State was called the
chairman of its delegation in few terse
sentences announced its unanimous vote
for General Giant, each announcement be-
ing signal for applause.
All the states and territories having been
called, the chairman announced that the
entire vote, 7G2 in all, having been cast for
Ulysses S. Grant, the latter was the NOM
inee of this convention as its candidate for
the presidency.
The announcement was received with
tremendous enthusiasm. The convention
and the audience in the galleries rose, cheer
ing and waving hats and hankerchiefs. the
band playing an original campaign song
entitled "Rally Round our Leader, Men,"
which was sung by baritone from the
gallery. This was followed by "John
Browns Body" Yankee Doodle" and the
Battle Cry of Freedom" played by the
band, and the singing of "Red, White and
Blue" and Marching Through Georgia."
The convention then proceeded to the |
nomination of the Vice President Morton
McMichael of Pennsylvania proposed the |
name of Henry Wilson of Massachusetts. |
He was seconded by DIR. Loring. Indiana |
presented Mr.. Colfax's name. A great deal
of enthusiasm was expressed for both cam
didates, but before a vote was reached, the |
committee on resolutions reported the plat
form, which we give below and which |
was adopted as n whole without a dozen |
dissenting voices.
The roll was then called for vote for |
Vice President with the following result: |
Wilson, 36il; Colfax, 32l!; Maynard, |
25; Lewis, 22 Davis, lG; Hawley, /;
Noyes, l. The whole number of votes east |
was 1872, making 377 votes necessary to Il |
choice. Virginia at this iuncture changed |
20 of her votes from Lewis to Wilson, Civ
ing the other two to Colfax. This gave
Wilson 3S4i and his nomination WAS assur-
ed. Various States hurriedly changed to
Wilson, until ex-senator Henry $. Lane of
Indiana moved that the nomination of
THAT good man and distinguished patriot"
Henry Wilson, be made unanimous, which
was carried with great cheering, and the
entire audience rose TO its feet, frantically |
applauding the result and ending with
three cheers for the complete ticket.
PLATFORM OF THE CONVENTION.
The Republican party of the United
StatpS assem- Dlpl in national yqniion In,
the city of Philadelphia on the 9th and 9th
days of June, 1872, again declares its faith,
appeals to its history, and announces its
position upon the questions before the
First-Durlng the eleven years of its su-
premacy it has accepted with grand cour-
age the solemn duties of the time. 1t sup
pressed a gigantic rebellion, emancipated
four million slaves, decreed the equal
citizens hip of all and established universal
suffrage. Exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, 1t criminally punished no man for
political ofienses, and warmly welcomed
all who proved their loyalty by obeying
the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors. Ii has steadily decreased with
firm hand the resultant disorders of great
war; and Initiated wise policy toward the
Indians. The Pacific railroad and several
vast enterprises have been generously aid
ed and successfully conducted, the public
lands freely given to actual settlers, immi-
grafton protected and encouraged, and a
full acknowledgment of naturalized citi-
zens' rights secured from European pow
ers. uniform, national currency has
been provided, reputation frowned down,
the national credit sustained under most
burdens, and new bonds ne
gotiated at lower rates. The revenues
have been carefully collected and honestly
applied. Despite annual large reductions
Of the rate of taxation, the debt has been
reduced during Gen. Grants Presidency
At the rate of 500, 100000 year. A great
financial crisis has been avoided, and peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land.
Meuacing foreign difficulties have been
peacefully and honoraby compromised,
and the honor and power of the nation kept
IN high respect throughout the world.
This glorious record of the past Is the par
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