Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-06-13
Republican National Convention
at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. June 6.

hearty rounds of cheers The committee
on platform not having come in, there
was some delay in opening the session.
1t is understood that there have been
somewhat serious differences of opinion
in the committee.
At 1870 a. m. Chairman Settle called
to order and introduced Rev. Dr. Harper
of Broad street church, Philadelphia,
whe invoked the Divine blessing in elo-
quent and appropriate terms. After
music by the band, the roll of States
was called, when the presence of each
was announced by the chairman Of the
respective delegations.
Here it was discovered that about one
hundred persons had obtained entrance
surreptitiously into the hall, all of whom
were expelled by the Sergeant-at-ams.
Mr. Devor of Oregon rose and said
Oregon was redeemed She has gone
Republican. For four years we have
been under Democratic rule. Now we
are Republican in our representative and
legislative capacity. (Three cheers.)
Oliver Ames of Massachusetts, from
the committee on rules and order of
| business, reported that States are to be
called in alphabetical order. Each State
shall be entitled to double its Senatorial
and Congressional votes, according to
the recent apportionment. The report
on credentials first, and the platform are
to be disposed ofbefore the nominations.
Roll call shall not be dispensed with on
the nominations, and when a majority
shall be given for any candidate and the
fact shall appear clear, the chair shall
put the question to the convention, shall
the nomination be unanimous ~ In case
of divided delegation. the chairman
shall state the vote in detail for each
candidate or proposition. The rules of
the House of Representative, generally
are adopted, but only five minutes
speeches shall be made, except by the
consent of the convention, and except
that in nominating candidates ten min
-Gtes for each speech shall be allowed.
The national committee is to be named
by the respective States. The report
was unanimously adopted
Mr. Pendleton of Iowa, from the COM
mittee on credentials, reported all the
States and Territories represented in full
There were no contests except in Dakota
and Utah. In the case of Dakota the
committee admit all four delegates
with two votes between them. In the
case of Utah they admit the Hollister-
Gould delegates Mr. Southland of Cali
fornia moved to amend the report so as
to admit both sets of Utah delegates.
He understood one set was excluded be-
cause they were Mormons. Mr.. Stod-
dard of Mississippi said the excluded
delegates were excluded because they
were not regularly chosen. Mr. Spencer
said these men had come great ways,
and he proposed to admit all. Mr..
Wurtz of New York said that PROPOSE
ton had been made in the committee,
and that the compromise had been dis
tinctly refused by the Mormon delegates.
The amendment was rejected and the
report was then adopted.
The Chair ordered the roll called for
members of the National Committee.
The Chairman said the National EXecu-
tive Committee is called to meet in an
adjoining hall Immediately after the
adjournment of the convention.
Mr.. Parsons of Alabama offered a re-
solution eXtolling peace, but warning
England that we viii uphold our govern
ment firmly in maintaining our rights.
Mr.. Parker moved to refer the resolu-
tons to the committee on resolutions,
without debate A motion to table it
was rejected, and then the motion to re-
fer was carried. Mr.. Parker of New
Jersey moved that all resolutions offered
be referred without debate to the com
mittee on resolutions. Mr.. Robinson OF
Louisiana moved to refer without read,
ing, Mr.. Parker accepted the amend
ment, and the motion was adopted.
Mr.. McMichael presented a commu,
nication to the convention, which, being
resolutions from the Union League OF
America, the convention by vote order
ed them read. They set forth the prin,
ciples of the Republican party and urge
the Importance of faithfully standing by
and UNFOLDING them against all foes, OPP
position or treachery. An expression
sustaining universal civil rights and anti
Ku-Klux legislation were called for.
TIL committee on resolutions have adj.
ded the following to the platform to be
submitted to-day: That speedy resto-
ration of our foreign commerce, nayiga-
ton and ship building is vital to the
honor as it is essensial to the security OF
the nation, and that a vigorous maritime
policy, which shall secure employment
for our ships by making the American
built ship the preferred vehicle of Anne.
rican commerce with foreign countries,
the same as with the States of the Union,
is alone adequate to the emergency.
The weather Is beautiful to-day, and
numerous flags are displayed in all sec
lions in honor of the event to occur, give
bright and joyous appeasance to the
city. The streets are thronged with
people. The convention hall was pack
ed by 10 o'clock, and thousands are out.
side waiting for the nomination to be
proclaimed by salute from a cannon
| posted on Broad street.
Mr.. Loring of Massachusetts, follows
the reading of the league resolutions
with brief approval, and moved that the
resolutions be entered on the minutes
and printed. Adopted.
Mr.. Flanagan, of Texas, called out
Geo. w. Carter, of Texas, who led 3
rebel brigade. He wanted to hear from
the ex-secession side of the house. CCries
of Carter, Carter. Mr.. Carter came tc
the platform, but spoke so inaudibly
i +bo+ ~ xrao difficult 70 baor of fret He