Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-14

Gen. Wilson'S letter of Acceptance.
WASHINGTON, June 13-The following is the
correspondence between Thomas Settle, pres-
dent of the national republican convention, and
Hon. Henry Wilson:
WASHINGTON, June 10, 1872.
Hon. Henry Wilson:
In accordance with resolution passed bv the
national republican convention held at Pha-
delphia on the 9th and 9th lust, we, the preS-
dent and vice presidents of that body, have the
honor to inform You of your unanimous selec
ton as candidate of the republican party for
the position of vice-presidcnt of the United
States. The enthusiasm and unanimty which
prevailed among so many leading men from
every state and territory, points Enthusiastically
TO the triumphant election of our ticket, as
there is no one more worthy of the position or
whose election would give more universal salts
faction. We beg your acceptance of the nomi-
nation. Your obedient servants,
(SignGdl, THOMAS SETTLE,
President of the national republican conven-
ton, and the vice-preSidents.
WAsHINGTON, d. c., June IA, 1872.
10 honorable Thomas Settle and others, PreSi-
dent and Vice Presidents of the National Re
publican Convention held at Phitddelphid, on
the 3D. aud 9TH Of tie present MONTH
GENTLEMEN-YOur note of the 10th inst, con-
veying 10 me the action of the convention in
placing my name in nomination for the Office of
vice president of the United States, is before me-
| need not give you the assurance of my grateful
| appreciation of the high honor conferred upon me
by this action of the Nth national convention of
| the republican party. Sixteen years ago, in the
same city, was held the first meeting of the men
who, amid the darkness and doubts of that hour
of slayeholding ascendency and aggression, had
assembled in national convention to confer with
each other on the exgencies to which that fear
III domination had brought their country. AZ
ter full conference, the highest point ofreSolve
they could reach, the most they dared to recon-
mend, was the avowed purpose to prohibit the
existence of slavery in the territories.
Last week the same party met by its repre-
SentatiyeS from thirty-Seven states and ten ter
ritorcs, at the same great centre of wealth. in
teligence and power, TO review the past take
note of the present, and indicate its line of ac-
ton for the future. As typical facts headlands
of the nations recent history, there sat ON its
platform, taking prominent and honorable
part in its proceedings, admitted on terms of
perfect equality to the leading hotels of the City,
not only the colOred representatives of the race
which were ten years before in ahject slavery
but one Of the oldest and most prominent of the
once despised abolitionistS, to whom was ac-
corded-as to no other-the warmest demon
STATIONS of popular regard and esteem; an oYa-
ton not to him alone but to the cause he had so
ably and for so many years represented, and to
| men ard women, living and dead, who toiled
through long years of obloquy and self sacrifice
| for the glorious iruitiOn of that hour.
1t hardly needed the brilliant summary of its
platform to set forth its illustrous achievements.
The very presence of those men was alone sig
| nitcant of the victories already achieved, the
| progress already made, and the great distance
which the nation had Travelled between the years
1886 and 1872. But, grand as has been its
record, the republican party rests not on its
past alone. 1t looks to the future and grapples
with its problems of duty and of danger 1t
proposes, as objects of its immediate accom-
plishment, complete liberty and exact equality
for all; the enforcement Of the recent amend
mentS to the national constitution; reform IN
civil service; national domain TO be set apart for
homes TO the people; the adjustment Of duties
on imports so as to secure remunerative wages
to labor; the extension of bounties to all
soldiers and sailors, who, in line Of duty, be-
came disabled; continual and careful encour-
agement and protection of voluntary immigra-
ton, and guarding with jealous care the rights |
OF adopted citizens; abolition Of the franking |
privilege, and speedy reduction Of the rates of
postage; reduction of the national debt and |
rates of interest, and resumption OF specie pay
ment; announcement of American commerce |
and of ship building; suppression OF violence, |
and protection of the ballot box. Italso placed |
on record opinions and purposes Of the party |
in favor Of amnesty, against all forms Of |
reputation, and endorsed the humane |
and peaceful policy of the administra-
ton in regard to the Indians But |
while clearly defining and distinctly announcing |
the policy Of the republican party on these |
questions Impractical legislation and adminlstra-
social problems which are pressing their claims |
for solution, and which demand most careful |
study and wise consideration. Foremost stands |
the labor question. Concerning the relations |
of capital aud labor, the republican party ac- |
cepts the duty OF so shaping legislation as TO |
secure full protection and the amplest field for |
capital; and for labor, the creator of capital, |
the largest opportunities and Il just share of |
the mutual profits of these two great SER |
wants of civilization. To woman, too, and |
hnV no Ar 4. Al. I
OF grateful recognition, and prolIers its
most respectful inquiry. 1t recognizes
her noble devotion to country and |
freedom, welcomes her admission to wider
fields of usefulness, and commends her demands
for additional rights to the calm and careful
consideration OF the nation TO guard well
what has already been secured, to work out
faithfully and wisely what is now in hand and
to consider the questions which are looming up
to view but little way before us, the republi.
can party is to-day what it was in the gloomy
years OF slavery, rebellion and reconstruction
national necessity. IL appeals, therefore, for
support, to the patriotic and liberty-oving, to
the just and humane, to all who would dignity
labor, TO all who wouo educate, elevate and
tighten the burdens OF the sons and daughters
OF toll. With its great record, the work still to
be done, under the great soldier whose historic
renown and whose successful administration for
the last three years begat such popular conf
dence, the republican party may confidently, in
the language oil the convention you represent, |
start on a new march TO victory. Having ac-
cepted, thirty-six years ago, the distinguishing
doctrines of the republican party o. today;
having, during years Of that period, for their
advancement, subordinated all their issues act
ing in and cooperating with political organiza-
tions with whose leading doctrines sometimes
had neither sympathy nor belief; having labored
for many years to found and build
up the republican party, and having, during il S
existence, taken an humble part in its grand
work, ! gratefully accept the nomination thus
rendered; and shall endeavor, if it shall be rat
flied by the people, faithfully to perform the
duties il imposes. Respectfully yours
kSlgned) HENRY WILSON,