The true northerner., 1872-01-26
The Republican National Convention.

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appointed by the Chicago Convention in
in 1867, met in Washington on the llth,
to fix the place for holding the next
National Convention. Ex-Gov. Clafin,
of Massachusetts, presided. After
general exchange Of opinions, the ques
ton was taken of se4ecting the first
Wednesday in June as the time for
holding the Convention. This was
agreed to-ayes, %; noes, 6. On mo-
ton, the Executive Committee decided
to hear what delegations from cities
have to say as to the place of holding
the Convention. twas announced that
propositions had been received from
Boston, Louisville, Cincinnati, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington. DR..
Loring advocated the selection of Boston.
DR.. Wetherell presented the claims of
Philadelphia, which, together with the
State of Pennsylvania, he said, gives
twenty-six electoral votes, which it is
all important should be secured for the
Republican party. He stated that the
hotel-keepers had given a pledge that
they would not charge extortionate
prices. Representative Stevenson, of
Ohio, presented advantages of Cincin.
natl as the place of meeting of the
Convention. 1t was not only desired by
Republicans, but by all the people.
Among other reasons given by him, was
fair distribution Of the sittings of the
National Convention. The Republican
Convention had been held in Phiadel-
phia once, in the East twice. in the West
twice, but in the centre never. The
sitting of the Convention III the centre
must politically affect the circumfer.
ence. Delegate Chapman recommended
Washington. Mr.. Burton presented the
claims of Louisville. If Republicans
shall fixupon that city, the Republicans
of the Cross Roads will give them cor
dial reception. Every facility as to hall
and hotels shall be afforded. Ex-Sen.
ator Henderson give reasons why st.
Louis should be selected. Some Mis-
sourians have their preference for Grant,
while t.ere are preferences for others,
but whoever may be nominated will be
supported by the Republican party of
that State. The holding of the Con-
vention will add to the strength of the
Republican party. On motion of Sena-
tor Pomeroy, the Executive Committee
proceeded to vote by ballot for the
place of holding the National Conven-
ton. The result was Philadelphia, Is;
Cincinnati, 3; st. Louis; 2; Boston, 8
Louisville. ) Washington, |. The Ex-
ecutive Committee decided that each
State shall have delegates to the Con-
vention, double the number of Senators
and Representatives two for each or
ganized territory, including the Terri
tory .of the District of Columbia, who
shall have the ri pht m vote
THE CALL.
In calling this convention the com.
mittee remind the country that the
promises of the Union Republican Con.
vention of 1868 have been fulfilled.
The States lately in rebellion have been
restored to their former relations in the
Government. The laws of the country
have been faithfully executed public
faith has been preserved, the national
credit firmly established, governmental
economy has been illustrated by re-
duction at the same time Of the public
debt and of taxation the funding of
the National debt at a lower rate of
interest successfully inaugurated the
rights of naturalized citizens have been
protected by treaty, and immigration
encouraged by liberal provisions the
defenders of the Union have been
gratefully remembered the rights and
interests of labor recognized laws have
been enacted and are being enforced
for the protection of persons and prop.
erty in all sections; equal suffrage has
been engrafted on the Nationals sConsti-
tuition; the privileges and immunities of
American citizenship have become a
part of the organic law. A liberal policy
has been adopted toward all who en-
gagged in the rebellion. The complica
tions in foreign relations have been ad-
justed in the interest ofpeace throughout
the world, while the National honor has
been maintained. Corruption has been
exposed offenders punished; responsi.
bility enforced, and safeguards estab.
lished. Now, as heretofore, the Republi
can party stands pledged to correct all
abuses, and carry out all the reforms
necessary to maintain the purity and
efficiency of the public service; to con-
tinue and firmly establish its fundamen-
tai principles we invite the cooperation
Of all citizens of the United States.