Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-13
NATIONAL
Republican Convention.
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
HARMONIOUS ORGANIZATION AND
IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM.
SPEECHES OF
Gov. Clailim. Norton Nc
Michael, Gen. Logan,
l:errett smith. Gen.
-Ogle>hy. Gov. Orr. etc.

can National Convention j. assembling
rapidly at ll.3O 4. NJ, IA the Acadr-
my of Music. which i admirably ar
ranged for the purpoSr ami charminsly
decorated. Thc enthusiasm l. already
al fever heat, finding occasion for eN-
pTessions momeRtarily as either Of the
two military bands located In the gal-
lerv play familiar national airs. Amjnr
tue numerous spectators croWdiag All
tha available space l. Democratic q hlef
Justice Thompson of Pennsylvania.
CONVENTION ALLIED 10 uRnEE.
! little after noon Ex-Gov. Claflin
calling the Convention 10 orier. said:
6"n'iemen eftba ruHrea'i0n Lice
tel according - the usage of the Re.
publican party Ia convention OF the
people heli ia every State, YOU have
assembled for The purpose ofplacing in
nomination candidates FOR the two high
people. You represent party fonhd-
ed on the broa,test principles Of free
dom, justice anil humanity whose
achievements have been the wonder
aud admiration Of the civilized world.
The promises made four years since Of
progress and reform have been faith
fully fulfilled in the guaranty by the
nation of equal rights To all, III tile re-
ductlon Of the public expenditure and
the public debt. in the decrease Vi pub
tic burdens, in the Improvement Of the
public credit. in the establishment OF
the public faith that no act Of repudia-
tion Shall ever stain the statute book
and in securing peace and order
throughout the entire Republic. You
are summoned to declare anew YOUR IL
deity to those principles aud purposes
which haye brought such benrliccnt
results TO the nation. We will not
fear that the people will desert those
who have been faithful in the high
trusts Tor other men and other organi-
cations, although they may adopt our
principles and promise to adhere to
our policy. Let us 90 forward with
confident faith that our cause will tli-
ulnph, notwithstanding unexpected de-
iections. oyel all combinations however
skhifully planned, because ia its con
tinucd success are ccntered the best in
tere,ts and highest hopes Of the coun-
try. la conclusion he called upon Rev.
Alexander Reed Of Philadelphia, who
addressed the throne Of grace. asking
the divine blessing ON the nation and
this asscmbla.e Of representatives.
Music by the band followed. Mr.
Ciatln nominated Hon. Morton Me-
Michael for temporary chairman, and
lior. II. ) Lane, J. ii. PIatt of Nir-
sinia. anl Mr. Lewis (coiored) Of
Louisiana. conducted him to the CHAIR
. (Applause.)
Morton McMichael, on taking the
chair, said
Gemiemen of the Conrentjoa II
thank you for the privilege Of prosid-
iag even for the b!iet period that |
shall enjoy that honor over such an as
semblage rs this. ! ana the more crate
| ful because as u delegate from Pennsvl.
yania and resident of Philadelphia
| it gives an occasion to welcome YOU 10
our State and city. and to say to you
pall how glad we are to have You among
us. how careful we shall cnde ayor To
| be TO promote your comfort while von
remain with US. how desirous that when
| YOU leave as YOU will leave us with
such impressions as will induce YOU
frequently to return under any circnm-
stances. (Applause.) The presence OF
so many distinguished men. gathered
from all parts CT this mighty land
| which grows and stretches so rapidly,
in these recurring quadrenniai conven-
tions. new States. new territories. aud
III this case happy for the cause oi
| humanity and progress nta new race
--new nj least IL possession Of poitI-
Cal rights and civil functions, and soon
to be endowed with ail the attributes
OF equality (applause) are represented
under any circumstances your presence
would be 10 US a source OF satisfaction
and especially 50 Ia view of the pur
pose which has brought you hither.
The malcontents who recently lnel
at Cincinnati were without constituen
cy. The Democrats who are To NEE
at Baltimore will ne without principle
(Applanse.) The former having n,
motive in common but personal disap
pointnent attempted fusion of re
pelling elements In an explosion. Tn,
latter degraded from the high estate
they once occupied, propose an ahan
nonment Of their identity, which means
! ueath. Unlike the first you are tn,
authentic exponents Of Il great nation
al organization based upon principl,
firm as the marble, founded as th,