The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-06

. results to the riations We win mot fear thal
the people will desert those who hay,
|. been faithful In their highest trusts iol
other men and other organizations, al
though they may adopt our principles and
promise 10 adhere TO our policy. Let III
60 forward with confident faith that our
cause will triumph, Notwithstanding the
. unexpected defections, over all combina,
tions, however skillfully planned, because
In Its continued success are centered the
best interests and highest hopes Of the
country"
In conclusion, he called upon Rev. Al.
, exander Reed, Of Pennsylvania, yho ud.
dressed the Throne Of Grace, asking the
Divine blessing on the nation and this
aSsemblsge ot representatives. Music
by the band. s g rS-oe5
SPEECH OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN,
Here Mr.. Clafiin nominated Hon. Nor.
ton McMichael temporary chairman.
Hon. II. 8. Lane, ]. H. Plat, OF Yer.
. mont, and Col. Jas. Lewis, (colored) OF
Louisiana, conducted him to the chair.
Applause Mr.. McMichael said: Z, !
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNyENr1os:-1
thank you for the privilege Of presiding,
even for the brief period I shall enjoy
that honor, over such an assemblage as
this. lam more gratifed because, as a
delegate from Pennsylvania and resi-.
dent Of Philadelphia, It gives me occasion
to welcome you 70 our State and city; to
say to you all how glad we are 10 have
you among Us; how careful we shall en-.
deavor to be to promote your comforts
while you remain with US; how desirous
that, when you leave us, you will leave
with such impressions as will induce you
frequently to return under any circum-
stances. The presence Of so many dis
tinguished men, gathered from all parts
Of this mighty land, which grows and
stretches so rapidly that in these recurring
quadrennial conventions, new States
and new territories are represented. In
this case, happily for the. cause OF human.
tity and progress, new race-new at least
in the possession Of political rights and
civil fonctions, soon to be endowed with
all the attributes Of equality-are repre-.
sented. Under any circumstance your
presence would be to US q source Of salts.
faction. It Is especially so. in view Of
the purpose which has brought you
hither, The malcontents who recently
met at Cincinnati, were without constit.
uencY. The Democrats who are soon to
meet al Baltimore, will be without princi.
piles. The former having no motive in
common, but personal disappointment,
attempted fusion Of repelling elements,
which has resulted in the explosion OF the
latter. Degraded from the high estate
they once occupied, they propose the aban-
donment OF their identity, which means
death. Unlike the first, you are the au.
thentic exponents Of q great national or.
ganization based upon principles as firm
asmarble, founded as the rock, Unlike the
last, your object is to preserve not to de.
strOy.
Gentlemen, differing from both these in
character and views, you will differ no less
in the nature of your deliberations on the
subject which has most perplexed and
must continue to perplex their councils.
In yours, rather let me say In ours, there
will be absolute harmony with US in rela.
tion to Presidential candidates. It is q
foregone conclusion that the regard of the
people has decided for US in advance.
We have only to put their will into proper
shape by formally nominating Ulysses s.
Grant, and with the blessings OF God we
shall not only make that nomination with
out debate and without dissent, but we
shall make It under such auspices as will
insure its complete and abundant ratitica-
ton at the polls.
1t does not need, nor, considering my
temporary acceptance of this chair would
1t be suitable, that / should enter into any
elaborate commentary as to the merits Of
our candidate. But this l will say that
Notwithstanding all the malignant venom
that has been shot at him; all the odious
calumnies that have been heaped upon
him, and all the disgraceful stories'that
have been circulated in regard to him,
General Grant at this moment enjoys
more the confidence Of fhiscountrymen and
is believed by them to be honester, truer
and better man than any Of his detrac.
tors. No one in our day has been more
causelessly and shamefully villifed;no one
will be more vindicated. The great heart
of the American people beats responsive
to truth and justice, as they have
tired and tested and they know that his
administration has been wise and faithful;
as they have seen the nation prosper
under his rule as It has never before
prospered, they will stand by, defend,
and when the ballot.box gives them a
chance to doso, ayenge him, remembering
the sore trials which, along with his iel.
low soldiers, he underwent during the
war; his sacrifices Of comfort; his perils
by day and by night; exposure, by means
OF which those who now revile him were
enabled to secure luxurious repose at q
sale distance from danger. They are
quite willing he should indulge in Palace
cars, cigars and seaside lettering, and
they mean TO furnish him with the oppor.
tunity to enjoy these for at least four
years to come.
As to the Vice Presidency, no doubt,
gentlemen, there will he various prefer.
ences. Some of US will at first favor one,
some another; but we shall all strive to
obtain the best man; and when the choice
Is ultimately made, / trust we shall feel
that we have succeeded.
In regard to the platform TO be adopted
1T Is not for me to anticipate; but, along
with other important doctrines, 1t will
undoubtedly contain the widest recogni.
ton OF human freedom and the clearest
affirmation Of the duties which the Gov.
ernment owes to It's laboring masses
wherever and however employed, In,
town and country. And with such q can.
didate and such . creed, whether we
have to encounter the decaying elements
ol a once powerful party, but now so
feeble that 1t is crying piteously to It's en-.
smy ior suecor, or incongruous alliance Of
lll'assorted factions, with no bond Of
union out the greed Of office, or all Of
thesS combined, we shall go forth con.
quering and to conquer. IN =
The following were appointed tempora.
ry Secretaries: John W. Newlin, Of New
Jersey; John R. Hubbard, Of West Viz.