Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-06-19

occasion when he said: cit was
not safe time to swap horses. y
t(Applause.) He proceeded to urge the
nomination Of Colfax- cloud cries OF
vote, vote, vote.)
Gerritt Smith rising, was greeted with
great applause. He complimentetd
highly General Hawley and Col-
fax, but expressed a preference
on this occasion for Wilson, for he was
especially the favorite of the working
men and of the colored votes of the
north (Applause.) 'ECries of vote,
sevote." ''Call the roll"
The Chair recognized Parker, of n. /
j., who eulogized both Colfax
and Wilson. IF the Republican
party has occasion to regret the pos
session of two such men it is because
| it had to choose between them. But
when we say to Grant, 90 Well done,
good and faithful servant, why should
we not say the same to Schuyler Col
fax2 (Applause.) .
-Quarles, of Georgia, (colored), came
to the platform on behalf OF great
majority of the Republican voters of
the South to second the nomination OF
Wilson (Great cheers.) The great
and heavy headed champion of human
| freedom deserves this at our hands |
His heart embraces the whole country |
He has labored and fought long
and well, and the time has come when
the people Of the whole country should |
give him recognition OF his services |
We, of the South, remember how he
has stood the ordeal of the past, and
we believe it is always safe to swap
horses when sure of getting one equal |
ly as good. We have never taken the
presidential candidate from the East,
and [ think we should now accord her
that honor.
Sencer, of Virginia, nominated John
| f. Lewis, of Virginia, who through the
war stood true to his loyal principles,
| to which he sacrificed his all.
| A colored delegate, of Texas, nomin-
ated Gov. e. J. Davis, Of that state.
Mum, of Tenn, presented the
claims Of, and nominated Horace May |
nard, (Cheers.)
WILSON SUCCESSFUL. .aG !
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.-When the |
roll was called the vote stood 3642 for
Wilson, 3214 for Colfax Before the
result was announced Virginia changed
her vote to Wilson, securing him the
nomination. Tremendous confusion
arose, states changing their votes, and
after some cheering Wilson was nomi
mated unanimously. i
THE PLATFORM.
The char announced that the Com
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put the question whether rtheConvention
would hear the report Carried.
The Republican party of the United states,
assembled in National Convention in the City
of Philadelphia, on the 9th and 9Th days of
June, 1872, again declares its faith, appeals to
| its history, and announces it's position upon
the questions before the country:
l During eleven years supremacy it has ac-
| cepted with grand courage the solemn duties
of the time 1t suppressed a gigantic rebel
! lion emaucipated four millions of slaves, de-
creed equal citizenship of all, and established
universal suffrage. Exhibiting unparalleled
maguanimity, it criminally punished no man
| for political offenses, and warmly welcomed
all who proved their loyalty by obeying the
! laws and dealing justly with their neigh
| bors. 1t has steadily decreased, with
| q firm hand, the resultant disorders
of the great war, and initiated
| wise policy towards the Indians. The Pacific
Railroad and simila vast enterprises have been
generously aided and successfully conducted,
| the public lands freely given to actual settlers,
immigration protected and encouraged, and a
! full acknowledgment of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European powers. a un-
/ form national currency has been provided.
| Reputation frowned down, the national credit
sustained under most extraordinary burdens,
! and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. Despite
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! taxation, the public debt has been reduced
during Gen. Grants Presidency at the rate of
! 100000, 900 year. A great financial crisis
has been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout the land. MenaciDg foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and honoTa-
! bly, compromised. and the honor and power of
the nation keptln high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record of the past is the
| party's best pledge for the future. We be-
/ lieve the people Will not entrust the Govern
ment to any party or combination of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step Of this beneficial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in
the enjoyment of all civil, political and pub
lie rights should be established and effectualy
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate state and federal legislation.
Neither the law nor it's administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect to citI-
| zens by reason of race creed or color, or pre-
vious condition of servitude.
3. The recent amendments to the national
constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law; and should be carried cut
according to their spirit by appropriate legis-
! lation, the enforcement of which can be safely
trusted only to the party that secured those
amendments.
! 4. The national government should seek to
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
protecting it's citizens everywhere; and sympa-
thizing with all people who strive for greater
! liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under! which
! subordinate positions of government are con-
sidered rewards for nero party zeal is fatally
| demoralizing, and we therefore favor re-
form Of the system by laws which shall abolish
the evils of patronage, and make honesty, eff
ficiency and fidelity essential qualifications for
public position, without practically creating
life tenure of office.
6. We are opposed to further grants of
public lands to corporations and monopoies,
and demand that the national domain be set
apart for free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenues, after paying the
! current debts, should furnish a moderate bal
ance for the reduction of the principal and
interest of the public debt. and the revenue,
! except so much as may be derived from tax
! on tobacco and liquors, should be raised by
duties on impOrtatioas, the duties of which
| should be so adjusted as to aid in securing re-
munerative wages to the laborer, and promote
the industries, growth and prosperity of the
whole country.
s. We holdin undying honor the soldiers and
| sailors whose val0r saved the Union. Their
! pensions are sacred debt of the nation, and
the widows and orphans of those who died for
their country are entitled to the of a
generous and grateful people. We favor such
additional legislation viii extend such bOun-
ty to all our soldiers and sailors who were hon
! orably discharged andwho, in the line of duty.
became disabled, without regard to the length
OF service, or cause of such discharge.
8. The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance, 'once
a subject always subject" having at last.
through the efforts of the Republican party,
been abandoned, and the American idea of an
individuals right to transfer his allegiance