Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-06
National Republican Convention.
Work of she Opening Day.

A. NJ in the Academy of Music, which is nd.
mirablv arranged for the purpose and charm
ingly decorated
The enthusiasm is already at fever heat, find
ing occasion for expression momcntarily as
either of the two military bands located in the
gallery play familiar national airs. Among the
numerous spectators crowding all the available
space is the democratic Chief Justice Thompson
of Pennsylvania.
EX-Goy. cLAFLIN OPENING ADDRESS.
A little after noon eX Gov. Clahin, calling the
convention to order, said
Gentlemen of the convention: Elected accord
ing to the usage of the republican party in con
VentOns of the people held in every state, you
have assembled for the purpose Of placing il
nomination candidates for the two highest of
fees in the gift of the American people You
represent party founded on the broadcast prn
ciples Of freedom justice and humanity, whose
achievements have been the wonder and adj
miratOn of the civilized world. The promises
made four years since, of progress and reform
have been faithfully fulfilled in the guaranty by
| the nation of equal rights to ALL in the reduc
| tiOn of the public expenditure and the public
| debt, in the decrease of public burdens, in thu
improvement of the public credit, in the estab
| lishment of the public faith that no act of repu
| diation shall ever stain the statute book, and il
| securing peace and order throughout the entirt
| republic.
You are summoned to declare anew you,
uuSlitt W liiooC ~ lHNlplSS pOSCS WHICH
have brought such benCicent results to the ma
ton. We will not fear that the people will de
sert those who have been faithful in their higl
trusts for other men and other organizations
although they may adopt our principles anC
promise to adhere to our policy. Let us go for
ward with confident faith that our cause will
triumph, notwithstanding unexpected delec
tons, over all combinations, however skilfully
planned, because in its continued success arr
centered the best interests and highest hopes o
the country.
In conclusion he called upon Rev. Alexander
Reed of Philadelphia, who addressed the throne
of grace, asking the divine blessing on the ma
ton and this aSsemblage of representatives.
Music by the band.
Mr.. Claliin nominated Hon. Morton McMi
chael for temporary chairman, and Hon. H. S
Lane, j. II. Plat of Virginia, and Mr. Levi:
(colored) OF Louisiana, conducted him TO Tho
chair. tApplause.)
Mr.. McMichac said the following were ap
pointed temporary secretaries: John W. New
lin of New Jersey, John K. Hubbard of Wes
Virginia, and Hiram Potter, Jr., of Florida.
MIR. MCMICHAEL's REMARKS.
Morton McMichael on taking the chair, said
Gentlemen OF the convention, thank you fol
the privilege of presiding, even for the brie
period that | shall eniov that honor, over sucl
an asSembage as this. | am the more grateful
because, as delegate from Pennsylvania, and
resident of Philadelphia, it gives me an Occa
sion TO welcome you to our state aud city, anC
| to say to you all how glad we are to have yot
among us; how careful we snail endeavor to b,
| to promote your comfort while you remain will
us, how DESTROYS that, when you leave u.s. yOI
will leave us with such impressions as will in
| duee you frequently 10 return under any circum
| stances. (Applause)
The presence of so many distinguished mel
| gathered from all parts of this mighty land
which grows and stretches so rapidly, that il
| these recurring quadrennial conventions, new
| states, new territories, and in this case-happl
| for the cause of humanity and proSress-a new
race NEW, at least in the possession of politca
rights and civil functions and soon to be en-
| dowed with all the attributes of equality Zap
| plause), are represented. Under any crcum
| stances your presence would be to US source
| of satisfaction, and especially so in view of thu
| purpose which brought you hither,
The malcontents who recently met at Ginoin
matt were without constituency. Applause.
| The democrats, who are 10 meet at baltimore
will be without principle. (Applause) Tn
| former-having no motive in common but per
| soDal iSappointment-attempt q fusion of re
| pelling elements in an explosion. The latter
| degraded from the high estate they once occu
| pied, propose an abandonment of their identity
| Which means death. Unlike the first you are til,
| authentic opponents of great national organi
| cation, based upon principle "hrm rs the mar
| BILE, solid as the rock, as broad and general
the casing air." (Applause)
Like the last, your object is TO preserve, no
to destroy; and, gentlemen, differing from boil
OF these IN character and aims, you will diffe
| no less in the nature of your deliberations (Ap
| plause.) On the subject which has most pei
| picked, and must continue TO perplex their coun
| ellis, in yours-rather let me say in ours
there will be absolute harmony with us Tn
selection of presidential candidate is fore
gone conclusion (Long and tumultuous ap
| plause.)
| In that regard the people have decided for IL
| in advance, and we have only to put their vii
| into proper shape by formally nominating
| Ulysses s. Grant. tApplause.) Aud, with the
blessing of God, we shall not only make Tho
| nomination without demur, without debate
without dissent, but we shall make it under
such auspices as will insure its complete and
abundant ratification at the polls. prolonged
appause.i
1t does not need, nor, considering my TEN.
porary occupation of this chair, would ii he
suitable, that should enter into any elaborate
commentary as TO the merits of our candidates
but this will say, that Notwithstanding all the
malignant YituperatiOn that has been spit at
him, all the odiOus calumnieS that have been
heaped upon him, all the disgraceful ISLANDERS
that have been circulated in regard to him, Gen,
Grant at this moment enjoys more of the CON
hdence OF MS c0untfymen is believed by them
to be an h0nester, truer and better man than
any OF his detractors. (Grcat cheers, throwing
of hats and waving of handkerchiefsl No one
of us in our day has been more eallselcsSly or
more shamelessly Yllifed; no one will be more
thoroughly vindicated.
The great heart Of the American people beats
in response to the truth and Justice aud as they
have tried and tested and trust him, as they
know this his administration is wise and faithful
as they have seen the nation prosper under his
rule as it has never prospered they will stand
by and defend, and when the ballot boz gives
them chance TO do so, ayepge him. Zap
pause)
Remembering the sore trials, which along
with his fellow soldiers he underwent during
the war, his sacrifices of ease and comfort, his
perils by day and hight, the exposures by means
OF which, those who now reyile him, were able
TO secure luxurious repose at safe distance
from danger, they were willing he should in
dulge IL palace cars aud cigars and seaside lott
erngS, and they mean to furnish him with the
opportunity of enjoying these for at least four
years to come
As to the vice presidency, he had no doubt
that among gentlemen there will be various
preferences; some of us will at first favor one,
some another, but we shall all strive to obtain
the best man, and when the choice is ultimately
made, trust we shall feel that VIC have sue
ceeded.
In regard to the platform to be adopted 1t is
not for me to anticipate, but along with other
important doctrines it will undoubtedly contain
the widest recognition of human freedom and
government owes to its labOring masses wher-
ever and however employed in town or country
(Applause.)
And with such candidates and such creed
whether we have to encounter the decaying re-
mains OF a once powerful party, but now 50
feeble that It is crying pteously to its enemies
for succor, or to an incOngruous alliance of i'll
assorted factions with no bond of union but the
greed OF office, or all of them. combined, we
shail 20 forth conquering and to conquer. (Tu-
multnous applause.)
Isaac Pendleton Fuller of Maine here moved
for the temporary secretaries already cast which
was carried.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The chairman order i the call for the roll of
states for the nomination of the committee on
credentials:
Alabama, -; Arkansas, J II johnson; Cali
tornta, Thomas Fallon; Connecticut, ID u Erary;
Delaware, Benjamin Burton; Florida, II Arm
strong; Georgia, Edwin Belcher; Illinois, FAlex-
ander; Indiana, M l. Brundy Iowa, Isaac Pendle-
toni Kentucky, Samuel Casey; Louisiana Morton
X N smith; Maine, j i Butler; Maryland, Alex
ander Randall; Massachusetts. L Stoddard;
Michigan, james Stone; Minnesota, d II Good.