The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
NATIONAL Ia
Republican Convention !!
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
HARMONIOUS ORGANIZATION AND
IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM.
SPEECHES OF
Gov. Clafiin, Morton McMichael,
Gen. Logan, Gerrett Smith,
GEM Oglesby, Gov.
Orr, etc., etc.

Orr, etc., etc.
PHILADELPHIA, June g. The Repubhca
National Convention is assembling rapidly
II. 80 A. M, in the Academy of Music, which
admirably arranged for the purpose and charm
ingly decorated. The enthusiasm is already
fever heat finding occasion for expression me
mentarily as either of the two military band
located in the gallery play familiar nations
airs. Among the numerous spectators crowd
ing all the available space is Democratic Chic
Justice Thompson of Pennsylvania.
Convention Called to Order.
| A little after noon Ex-Gov. Claflin callin
the Convention to order, said:
| Gentlemen of the Conoention:-Elected aceord
| ing to the usage of the Republican party II
convention of the people held il every State
| you have assembled for the purpose placing
| in nomination candidates for the two highes
| offices in the gift of the American people You
| represent party founded on the broadcast prin
| ciples of freedom, justice and humanity who's
| achievements have been the wonder and admira
ton of the civilized world. The promises mad'
| four years since of progress and reform have
been faithfully fulfilled in the guaranty by thu
nation of equal rights to all, in the reduction O.
| the public expenditure and the public debt il
| the decrease of public burdens, in the improve
ment of the public credit, in the establishment
of the public faith that no act of Reputation
shall ever stain the statute book and in securing
peace and order throughout the entire Repub
lie. You are summoned to declare anew you
fidelity to those principles and purposes which
have brought such benefcient results to the
nation. We will not fear that the people will
desert those who have been faithful in the high
trusts for other men and other organizations
m nd
promise to adhere to our policy. Let us &C
forward with confident faith that our cause
will triumph Notwithstanding unexpected de.
fections, over all combinations however skill
fully planned, because in its continued success
are conferred the best Interests and highest hopes
of the country. In conclusion he called upon
Rev. Alexander Reed of Philadelphia, who adj
dressed the throne of grace, asking the divine
blessing on the nation and this assemblage OF
representatives. .
Music by the band followed. Mr.. Claflin nom
mated Hon. Morton McMichael for temporary
chairman, and Hon. H. S. Lane, J. HI. Platt Of
Virginia, and Mr.. Lewis, (colored) of Louis
lana, conducted him to the chair. Applause.
Morton MacMichael, ON taking the chair
said: r,t
Gentlemen of the Contention Il thank you
for the privilege of presiding even for the briei
period that shall enjoy that honor over such
because as a delegate from Pennsylvania and a
resident of Philadelphia it gives an occasion tc
welcome you to our State and city, and to say
to you all how glad we are to have you among
us, how careful we shall endeayor to be to pro
mote your comfort while you remain with us
how desirious that when you leave us you will
leave us with such impressions as will induce
you frequently to return under any circum
stances. Applause The presence of so many
distinguished men, gathered from all parts Of
this mighty land which grows and stretches SC
rapidly, in these recurring qIadrennial conven
tions, new States, new territories, and in this
case happy for the cause of humanity and pro
gress of a new race-new at least in possession
of political rights and civil functions, and soon
to be endowed with all the attributes of equal.
ty (applause) are represented; under any cir
cumstances your presence would be to us
source of satisfaction, and especially so in view
of the purpose which has brought you hither
The maloontents who recently met at Cincin-
natl were without constituency. The Demo.
Gratis who are to meet at Baltimore will be
without principle (Applause.) The former
having no motive in common but personal dis
appointment attempted fusion of repelling ell
ements in an explosion. The latter degraded
from the high estate they once occupied, pro-
pose an abandonment of their identity, which
means death. Unlike the first you are the au
thentic opponents of great national orgaiza
ton based upon principle firm as the marble
funded as the rock, as broad and general al
the casing air." (Applause.) Take the last
your object is to preserve not to destroy, anG
differing from both of these in character and
aims, you will differ no less in the nature Of
your deliberations. (Applause.)
On the subject which has most perplexed anG
must continue to perplex their councils, il
yours, rather let me say in ours, there will bt
absolute harmony with u.s. The selection of
Presidential candidate is a foregone conclusion
(Long and tumultuous applause.) In that re-
gard the people have decided for us in advance
end we have only to put their Will into proper
shape by formally nominating q. S. Grant, ant
with the blessing of God we shall not only
make the nomination without demur, withou
debate, without dissent but VIC shall make i
under such Ouspices as will insure its complete
and abundant ratification at the polls. (Pro
longed applause.)
It does not deed, nor considering nav tenn
porary occupation of this chair, would it b.
suitable that should enter into any elaborat,
commentary, as to the merits of our candidate
but this will say, that notwithstanding all tn,
malignant vitupuratiOn that has been spit a
him, all the odious calumnies that have beer
heaped upon him, all the disgraceful SANDER
that have been circulated in regard to him
Gen. Grant, at this moment, enjoys more of tn
confidence of his countrymen, is believed b,
them to be an hOnester, truer and better maj
than any of his detractOrs (Great cheers
throwing of hats and waving of handkerchiefs.
No one of us, in our day, has been causelessly
and more shamefully villi6ed-no one will b.
more thoroughly indicated. The great spiri
of the American people beats in response to tn
truth and justice and as they have tried an!
| tested and trust him, as they know that his ad
| ministration is wise and faithful, as they hav
| seen the nation prosper under his rule as it ha
never prospered, they will stand by and defend
and when the ballot box gives them chance +
do so, avenge him: (Applase) Rememberin,
the sore trials, which along with his fellow sol
diers, he uderwent during the war, hissacrifce
| of ease and comfort his perils by day and night
| the exposures, by means of which those VIII
| now revile him were able to secure luxuriou
repose at a safe distance from danger, they ar
| quite willing he should indulge in palace car
and segars and seaside loiterings. aud the
mean to furnish him with the opportunity O
| enjoying these for at least four yeas to come
| As to the Vice-Presidency he had no doubt tina
| among gentlemen there will be various prefer
ences- Some of us will at first favor one som
| another, but we shall strive TIC obtain the bes
man, and when the chico is ultimately made,
trust we shall feel that we have succeeded
| regard the platform (applause) to be adopted
is not for me to anticipate, but along wit
other important doctrines, it will undoubtedl
contain the widest recognition of human free
| dom and the clearest affirmation of the dutie
| which the government owes to its laborin
| masses, whatever and however employed j
town and country, (applause,) and with sue
| candidates and such creed whether we hav
to encounter the decaying remnants of ono
| poWeIlul parry, uuG uOW 81 lctDlc tadI IL ID CrS
ing piteously to its enemy for succor or to a
| homogeneous alliance of ill-assorted faction
with no bond of union but the greed of Office
or all of them combined, we shall go forth col
quering and to conquer. (Tumultuous applause
The following were appointed temporary Sc,
retaries: John w. Newton of New jersey
John r. Hubbard of West Virginia, Hirar
Potter, Jr, of Florida and S. L. Pullen {
Maine. .l IHrr ~ E
The Chairman ordered the call of the roll {
States, for the nomination of Committee O
Credentials, which was formed. -
A similar call by States was made for Con
mittee on Permanent Organization.
Mr.. Popham Of West Virginia, moved ths
Committees ON Resolutions and Rules, both
named in response to one call of States. Carriet
The following are the Committees on Res
lutions and Rules, the first being on resolution
and the second on rules in each State.
Alabama-R. M. Rugges, w. P. Jones.
Arkansas-W. II. Dacy, Stephen Wheeler.
California;. H. Wilmington, C. M. Patterson.
Connecticut-Gen j. r. Hawley, Danl. Chadwic
Delaware1Henry ii. Pickles, Chas. M. Richards.
| Florida-J. w. Johnson j. w. Butler.
Georgia-D. A. Walker, James M. Simms.
Illinois-Harman Raster, j. A. Powell
Indiana-Charles King, G. W. Chapman.
Iowa-Wm. Vandewer j. w. Gard.
Kansas-John G. Carpenter, H. G. Cross.
Kentucky-James Speed, VIM. H. Gibson. .
Louisana-J0hn Ray, W. G. Elliot.
Names. I. Pullen, A. H. S. Davis.
Maryland-Thos. A Spencer, S. w. Shoemaker.
Massachusetts.J, D. Cogswell Oliver Ames.
Michigan-W. A. Howard, George Willard.
Minnesota-W. E. Hicks, r. j. Crowe
Mssissipp-John II. LYNCH A. Parker
Missouri-John II. Slower, John Corrick.