The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-06-12

Wilson and ColfaX are almost equally
confident, although the latter are anX-
ious. For Wilson only fifty votes
are claimed 10 be wanting to nomi-
nate him on the first ballot, and there
are those who are confident he will
be nominated on the second. OF
course this is disputed by the friends
OF ColfaN. The decision of Penn
svlvania to go solid for Wilson has
been regarded as going far to decide
the battle. The chances are that way
at this hour There is not a jar anv-
where.
( PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-The Re
publican National Convention dele
gates We're assembling rapidly at
I 1880 in the Academy of Music, which
was admirably arranged for the pur-
pose, and charmingly decorated The
/ enthusiasm was already al fever heat,
i finding occasion for expression mo-
.mentary as either of the two military
bands located in the gallery PLAYED
/ familiar national airs. Among the
numerous spectators crowding all the
available space Is the Democratic
Chief Justice Thompson, Of Penn
4. svlvania.
4 little after noon eX-GOvernor
Clafin, calling the Convention to or
der, said:
/ GENTLEMEN OF TIE CONVENTION:
Elected according to the usage of the
Republican party in conventions of
the people held in every State, you
have assembled for the purpose of
placing in nomination candidates for
the two highest Offices in the gift of
the American people. You represent
party founded on the broadcst prin-
ciples of freedom, justice and human
ity. and whose achievements have
been the wonder and admiration Of
the civilized world. The promises
made four wears since Of progress
and reform have been faithfully full
flied. in the guarantee by the nation
of equal rights TO all, in the reduc-
tod Of the public expenditure and
the public debt, in the lifting of the
public burdens, in the Improvement
Of the public credit, in the establish
mcnt Of the public faith, that no act
of repudiation shall ever stain the
statute book, and in securing peace
and order throughout the entire re-
public Iou are summoned to de-
clare anew your fidelity to those prin-
ciples and purposes which have
brought such bcnefcicnt rulers to the
nation. We viii not fear that the
people will desert those who have
been faithful in their high trusts for
other men and other organizations,
although they may adopt our princi-
pies and promise TO adhere TO our pol
icy. Let us 90 forward with conf
dent faith that our cause will triumph,
Notwithstanding unexpected defec-
tions, over all combinations, however
skillfully planned, because in its con-
tinucd success are ccntcrcd the best
interests and highest hopes Of the
country
In conclusion, Mr.. Clafllin called
upon Rev. Alexander Reed, of Phil
adclphia, who addressed the Throne
of Grace. asking the Divine blessing
on the nation and this asscmblage of
representatives Music by the band.
Here Mr.. Colfax nominated Hon.
Morton McMichael for temporary
chairman, and Hon. II. s. Lane, J.
II. Platt, Of Virginia, and Mr.. Lewis,
colored, Of Louisiana, conducted him
to the chair. Applause. Mr.. Ne
Michael said the following were APP
pointed temporary Secretaries: John
W. Newlin, ef New jersey; John r.
Hubbard, of West Virginia; Hiram
Potter, Jr., of Florida; Isaac Pcndle-
ton Pullcn, of Maine.
The Chairman then called for the
roll Of states for the nomination Of
committees on Credentials, on Rcso-
lutions, and on Rules
After the committees had been an
nounccd, calls were made for Gcner
al John 4. Logan, of Illinois, who
was seated in a private box. As the
Convention would not be denied, the
General responded, and was received
with tmultuous applause.
General Logan remarked that if the
people could witness the enthusiasm
of the Convention at the name of
General Grant, il would gladden. their
hearts. After four wears of trial,
there was more enthusiasm for Gener
al Grant than when his name was
first presented for the Presidency Ii
only proved that he had done well,
and deserved the econium "Wcll done,
good and faithful servant thou hast
been faithful over a few things, we
viii make thee ruler over many"
T Loud cheers, amid which General
Logan retired.
The following is a verbatim report
of Gerritt Smiths speech. Mr.. Smith
said:
GENTLEMEN: The time has near
" come round when the American
people are TO choose their chief mag
istrate. Who shall ii be? Cries of
Grant, Grant !" and loud cheers.
Whom shall we nominate More cries
Of Grant" Voc all say. Grant. y
Well, | agree with you. Why do
YOU say Grant? Because he was
the savior Of the country. Applause ]
blessed the country in time of peace.
[ Applause. The American people
from the breaking out Of the rebellion
defended their country bravely, but
were not always successful They
passed through a long alienation of
successes and reYerses. Sunshine
was now upon their cause, and now it
was wrapped in gloom. 1t was in
this crisis, in this period of fear, that
Gen. Grant was called to the head of
the army. The people had begun to
despair of ultimate success. Gen.
Grant, by the persistancy ofhis plans
by his determination to fight it out
on that line if il took all summer" f.
nally prevailed, and the army of Gen
Lee surrendered to him. Cheers. !
Our country once divided, became one
again. ! said that Gen Grant has
blessed us all in time Of peace He
has done so; he has preserved Us on
terms Of amity with all the nations
Of the earth; he has pursued the poll
cy Of kindness toward the poor, mis-
guided Indians, and be is doing what
10 -. Il, l.