The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-02
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY NAY q ls72-TRIPLE SHEET

suggest sApp,ausey Tor course, ssntlenssn. ~
assume at the outset the roe OF the prophet, for
am neither prophet nor the son OF aprophet, and
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certain results within the scope Of the present pre-
be safely armed with respect to this convention.
One thing which prize most IN myself as treasure
spectacle Of 1t In the hearts OF other men, is
this, that the time has come when an ex-
esssRs large and portion Of the
parity se% as s1s1 q
g ssss those ss who T SsSs ns SS
Sessnasea as members Of the republican party. yeen
name, with thousands OF others, whose previous
party Affiliations might have led them otherwise
the overpowerng force OF the public circumstances
and history Of the country with the others who
that party gaO e. the S Of the
sailed by the spirit and arms OF secession, for the
purpose Of maintaining the integrity Of the nation.
we are at least secure. The great achievement Of
the struggle has been embedded not only In the
hearts and habits and convictions Of the whole peo
pie, but have now become perpetually part OF our
fundamental law, establishing forever the unas-
sabllity OF the union and Integrity OF the nation
Citizens i before the law Appiause.j 50 isr. gen
tlemen az the republican party, under the prov
idence OF God, was instrumental in accomplishing
that work. they are entitled to and will receive the
congratulations OF this generation and the approval
Of generations to come: Applalse.) And now, then,
30 Wen ii tie past, why not trust It in lhc future
And, gentlemen, sec In this assembly, in this re-
beliion against the republican party the highest
eul0gy that can be pronounced upon the principles
OF that party applause) because II has conscious
integrity lci sufficient TO begin the work OF reform
Ing itself by ITSELF (Applause) Gentlemen, In this
OQrtv ito tiOn IL
Ssv da 10 ,5 ssre %so o 70 nc mo5 Ra
their progcnitors IKE the plant nc had dscov
cred In America the best part OF which was under
onc o. hrs ses
live, but only AZ 1t shows present ability TO con-
tnue the work OF reform by the application Of the
sainc principles with which 1t achieved its past
success. lApplanse) II IL because those who have
succeeded In obtaining control OF Its organizations
and machinery are engaged In divegting 1t rom Its
legitimate objects and purposes, that we are here
to-day to cali back those who have wandered, and
to recall those who are willing to work with u.s. to
And now, gentlemen, ono Of the deep ana earnest
convictions which has spread almost universally
through the hearts OF the American people, and ont
VI which this movement originates Is this, that the
war Of the rebellion IL ended and that peace has
come Wpplause) and that as the war has ended
cIple SasSs Of cooS "cood" 1 asd load
cheers)-so ought everything that Is abb.
a S e a s,
everything that corrupts; everything that keeps
alive and fans the elgbers Of the dying Gand ought
and il was thought an omen ne Of tie comss
OF that time which we have looked for In vain,
when IT was said, 'Let us have peace!' But we
have not had peace. Look at the South to-day
what a spectacle we have The example OF s0called
civil governments bankruptng the communities.
nv e Of
and not for the purpose Of restoring the prosperity
OF those battlegrazed fields but for c0rruptly en-
belong to them as property, and not as trust.
SO, gentlemen, In every department OF the govern
n slow SSson 10 Of have y nSs
civil and political administration Of the country,
from the head to the foot, Appause.) It Is
with sorrow and regret, see and know,
and experience this condition q public
r that ns have e that n they sSua
such wrong lappause) but 1t was their duty to
head and lead the column out in order TO restore
mcnt just government, honest government. Jap
pause). But, gentlemen, ana OBTAINING you much
Longer than intended You have great work be-
not conceal it from ourselves. You are called to-
getlcr contrary to precedent as 2 mass convention
ganize your body 80 that 1t may speak with the au
thority OF o just and equal Representation Of oil
opinions IS and of al nas ~ hs
suratse your Deliberations In this preliminary
public life, or in delbcratvc assemblies as VIII JUS
tify me, unaided, to successfully conduct you
fse stages e euy e
gentlemen, In you, aud In the outcome Of this as
senibly: have abiding, unslaken faith IN the i'm.
know will be the guide OF your organization. ZAP
planse) / am deeply indebted to you, gentlemen,
for the honor you have conferred upon me- and for
the Kindness and courtesy with which you have lis
tened to me. win detain you no longer You
win now proceed TO complete the temporary organ
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SECRETARIES APPOINTED.
Colonel GRosvEEoR--By request OF the Executive
the Convention George ward Nichols, Of Ohio; J.
W. Palmer, OF Illinois, and Joseph Pulitzer, Of Mis-
souri,.
BY further Instructions OF the Executive Com
mittee have the following resolutions to pro-
p0sc:- a-t 3
snS ac ssnms The State
The nu~be, Of yGes to be cat BY their
y ;I The saIposs
ton.
by the Local Committee to announce that the
tickets for delegates tomorrow will be issued at
No. Mozart Hail. at nine o'clock upon presenta-
ton Of credentials for the several States
The CHAIR-Thls completes all that IL possible at
this meeting In the work OF preliminary organiza-
A delegate then moved to adjourn.
CALLS FOR sCHURZ.
As the President was about to put the question
he was Interrupted, and his voice was drowned by
sudden and vocifer0us calls for Senator SEIZURE
from all parts OF the han, which we're continued
until the gentleman appeared on the front OF the
PLATFORM when some one dartcd forward and asked
three rousing cheers for Schurz, which were given
with tremendous enthusiast n, many delegates leap
ing from their seats and waving their hats IN con-
cert with the approving OF voices that chOrused
q welcome to the speaker Snch was the anxiety
to hear him that he was forced to decline in few
pf alTsnsSf taoV rtnry ohannx fAr
THE GERMAN pEMOsTHENES.
Mr. Schur2 said My fellow cltlzens-It liz impos-
sible for me TO express my gratitude for the c0fdal
manner In which you have called ME out and re-
celved me- but fear shall have to disappont you
now. This Convention means business tapplause)-
and you have just pa ssed a resolution with regard
to the manner In which the business OF this C0nven-
tiOn is to be prepared and conducted The list day
Of May Is moving day daughter and chccrs)-aDd
we should lose no time IN taking such steps as will
be calculated TO remove that which Is obnoxious to
the honest sO..s OF the American people. and put