Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-13
Vol. XVII. Whole No. 90S. No,24,


There was loud calls for senator Nor
ton who was in a prosceninm box.
Mr.. Spencer by the direction of the
New York delegation called upon their
oldest and most venerable member to
speak for them to the Convention. He
referred to the Hon. Gerrett Smith.
Great applause and calls for Smith.
The music PLAYED "Hail to the Chief"
as Mr.. Smith proceeded to the platform.
The Chairman presented him amid
cheers. He said the time had nearly
come again when the American people
will choose again their President. Who
shall 1t be? Voices, Grant | think I
agree with you, because Grant is the
saviour OF his country, and has blessed
1t in peace. He referred to Grants
memorable services when the nation al
most despaired of success. The war
stated his persistant policy, which
achieved the final victory and surrender
of the rebels. Grant had blessed the
country, aud now we want TO give him
time TO finish the work by crushing the
-kluxism and saving the negro
Having proved good President once,
he will make good one for another term.
lust "a Lincoln the second saviour had
been reelected, aud so will Grant the
third savior Of bis country. He told
how signally had failed all efforts uo
show him corrupt in anything. He may
have made some mistakes, but he il hon
est. true and pure. We want Grant four
years longer, until the anti-slavery bat
tie shall have been entirely fought ont
tie u doing well: we need him until We
reach the hnal triumph la the great
struggle. (Cheersl
Cries for Mr.. Morton were renewed
aud he came forward aud took a Seat in
front Of the stage, aud was introduced
g. the audience. lie said he saw evi.
dence here of victory ia November.
Tie enthusiasm here was not manulae.
tured, u wa spontaneous. The Re-
publican party has the great mission OF
taking care Of the interests Of the conn
try. II J. not worshipper of men; IL
held last 10 principles AMI not men.
We ouly do honor 90 the pioneers OF
Republican principles 30 hong as they
atc true TO the cau~e. (Checrs.) When
pioneer falls he falls farther than anv
one else. Some claim the paternity OF
oar party, and, therefore. they have
A right to Kill II just a. certain ancieuts
claim th'iright 10 Kill their own offspring.
NLiug itcT aud cries OF Greelev) Now
We deny the paternity: but IL we were
70 admit 1t, We should denv their mnr-
derous conclusions. (Cheers.) He
urged the duty of the party 10 improve
the credit and finances OF the country
ana bring up the currency 10 the high
est standard by further faithful judiciou,
aud a gradual reduction
ol the public debt. The platform of the
X publican party was to be found in it,
history the last ten years and of this ad-
(Applause.( Still our
work Is unfinished. The lith and 10Th
amendment must bc 50 established that
they shall be recognized by all parties
without question. We must establish
iuliy the rights of the colored man ia
tins country so that they shall be COZ
ceded by all parties, and colored men
'-i'"-i j. s"' oiii- ;s.a ,f .i,o;, ~i,.;I
Until then our mission will not be done
II will not be finished so long as a ku-
h lux organization exists. (Applause.)
That organization will spring into active
life again unless we have the proper leg
l>lation administered by u bold. strong
government to protect our fellow ciu-
zcns absolutely. (Applause,) just as
we Insist upon American citizens in Tor
cIgn lands. Shall it he said that we in
elst on their protection in every land
save our own.
Mr.. Morton proceeded to yindicatc
ku-kluX law aud claimed that the Prcsi-
dent had executed and not abused it.
and that it had effected greater good III
the least space OF time than any law ever
enac ed. We only want honest, lair
elections, that all men ol all parties and
creeds may have the unrestricted enjoy
mcnt OF political rights, and the ku-
IL lux law looks to the secalement oil
that.
lie alse eulogiZed the Republican par
ty as the only one which had saved the
country i'll the past, and Oy which il
must be preserved i'll the future. Break
IL down and hat security have YOU that
any other will carry out and complete
Its work. Sometimes a great light J.
eNtngui>hcd. Some one whom we have
trusted falls Oy the waN-ide, but we
>.lOuld not ialtcr or pause. The prIu-
clplcs ot the party are grSner than an!
aye. OF all il- leaders. (Chcers.D Ii J.
caid Grant haa committed errors. Ad-
init it, and we say his errors have been
trivial and any man that thinks that Tor
that or any other reason lie can break up
the Republican party commits great
blundcr. daughter and cheers.) The
man who tries viii utterly tail, and viii
pa, away unnoticed and forgotten
Stand fast % your principles; YOU will
tomorrow nominate General Grant
lie has told you he had no policy save
the will oil the people He has redecm-
ed that pledge. Cheers. The gencr-
al Judgment l. better than the opinion
oi anV one man, and the executive who
follows the general Judgment will bc
The wi,cst and will best Subservc the
public interest. II General Grant ever
becomes recreant to public principles
he Will pass away under public condcm-
nation lust a> other, have passed away
who became reCreant and unworthy at
trust.
Mr.. Loring Of Massachusetts, said the
Committee on Permanent Organization
was ready TO report. lie asked that
they report soon as ready without wai-
ing as usual till the Credential Commit
tee have reported, a3 the latter hada for
mai duty to perform. Agreed to.
\ South Carolina delegate expressed
the qualification with which he heard
Gcrrett Smith ard now asked that the
South be heard through Gov. Orr OF So
Carolina.
Mr.. Orr took the platform and rledg-
ell his State for the ticket and referred
to the SANDERS TO which Grant had been
subjected, and compared hi experience
in this respect with that oil Washington
aud jackson. lie eulogizcd The Presi-
dent, whose election lie considered IA
necessity. Ii Grant had failed as Pres
ibant Orr liked Such t.iinres He