The Portland daily press., 1872-09-19

none but With charity to ALL" we extend the
right hand of fellowship to all those who
cept in good faith the results of the war and
who will extend to every American citizen OF
whatever race or color, the rights which are
solemnly guaranteed by the Constitution of
the United States and the laws made in pur-
Suance thereof
Fifth: Reposing implicit confidence in the
patriotism and gratitude of the nation we con-
fde to it every interest of the Union soldier
We here express our most cordial appreciation
of The unparalleled generosity of the people as
expressed through Congress in laws providing
pensions and bountieS, and we fully believe
that any inequalities which may appear will
be cheerfuly and promptly corrected.
Sixth: We gladly and proudly reaffirm our
enthusiastic confidence in the integrity, patri-
otism and ability of President Grant; we point
to his message for opinions and recommended
tions in harmony with the most advanced po-
litical sentiment; we point to the condition of
the country in all its relations, foreign and do
mestic, for the proof that its laws are well ad-
ministered, and its honor maintained; we re-
joice to see associated with him the incorrupti-
and indefatigable, patriotic and representative
of American Institutions the Hon. Henry Will
son of Massachusetts,
Seventh: We pledge our steady and earnest
support to President Grant and Congress in re-
forming the civil service and establishing the
highest standard of fidelity among all the SER
wants of the government.
Eighth: Although this Convention is purely
national in its inception and purposes, we can
not refrain from expressing our sympathy and
giving unalterabe support to our gallant COM
rade leading the column in Pennsylvania whose
llustrious record as a brave and faithful sol
der, should endear him to every loyal heart
After reading the resolutions General Logan
said that large number of letters and tcle-
grams addressed to the Convention had been
received. Unless objection was made they
would be published in the regular report of the
proceedings without being read No objection
was made. Gen. Burnside then moved vote
of thanks for the hospitalites of the people
of Pittsburg.
General Logan-"C Comrades let me say one
word. There is no reconciliation required on
our part We are friends, aiders of prosperity
and peace in this country. We sustain the
banner of our bold comrades. When these men
who drew their blades against this country
become reconciled to that banner and to the
and peace prevail For our own part there is
no need of reconciliation Let us go home fully
determined to win this great victory, and by it
place the heroes. of the loyal people in control
of our institutions. Let each one go home and
insist on all his friends voting not only for
General Grant and Henry Wilson but the
whole ticket down to the lowest man. Pray to
have Republican triumph. That is what we
want, and that is what we must have in order
to secure peace happiness and prosperity
After prayer the Convention adjourned,
sine die.
A large procession of Republicans of Wes-
tern Pennsylvania took place to- day to which
the soldiers and sailors were invited as guests.
The procession was headed by Gems Burnside,
Logan, Hartranft and others. c.