The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-31
Republican state Conventions.
NEW YORK,


ELMRA, n. Y, May l5.-The New
York Republican State Convention was
called to order to-day by A. b. Cornell.
Henry f. Pierson was chosen perma-
nent President by reclamation, and
made a speech returning thanks tor the
! honor conferred, and rehearslnS the
history of the Republican party. When
| the name of u. ;. Grant was reached,
the cheering by the convention was
continuous for several minutes. Judge
Pierrepont, from the Committee on
| Resolutions, reported a series OF resolu-
tons embodying the following princi-
pies: |. Protection to American cltl-
zens without regard TO race or color. ,.
The constitutional amendments TO re-
main inviolate. 3. The public debt to
be paid in coin. 4. No oppressive tax
alton to pay the public debt. 5. A re-
| forming of the civil service and repeal
ing of the income tax, ranking privl-
lege, and all revenue taxes except on
tobacco and liquors. g. A revenue tar
! i'll. 7. restoration OF harmony IN the
reconstructed States. s. A preservation
Of peace with honor TO the United
States with foreign nations. 9. That
respect for the soldiers and sailors Of
the late war requires that the princi
Piles of the Republican party be main
! tanned. 10. That the surrender OF the
Republican party at this time will be a
surrender of principles which saved the
nation from destruction. II. That the
cry of universal amnesty is deception;
that no one is DISTINGUISHED from voting
or holding property. II. That politi-
clans Of seeded States have not
changed their principles, but only their
policy. Is. That all who have become
alienated from the Republican party
are invited to reunite with it. The 18th
recites the benefits arising from Presi-
dent Grants administration. 10. That
il would be exceedingly unwise to
change our able, tried and safe Chief
Magistrate for one untried and uncer-
tain, and we unitedly advise the renom-
ination of General Grant for the next
President of the United States.
General Martindale addressed the
convention in support of the resolu-
tons, reciting the late history of the
country, and particularly of the pres
ent Administration, and the actions of
those seeking TO break up the Republi-
can party. The resolutions were then
adopted unanimously. The convention,
on motion of Judge Pierrepont, adj
iourned sine die amid enthusiastic cheers.
NASHVILLE, May l5.-The r epubli.
can State Convention assembled to-day.
Hon. j. c. Frierson was chosen perma.
nent President. There were about SOC
delegates present. The convention was
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that the Republicans of Tennessee are
united and unanimous for Grant. Del
egates to the Philadelphia Convention
were appointed, and full electoral
ticket. No candidate for Governor was
nominated, it being deemed the best
policy 10 make no contest. Hon. Hor
ace Maynard was present, and made ar
, able speech sustaining the present Adj
ministration. Senator Barlow was too
i'll TO attend. He sent letter strongly
indorsing Grant, which was read anC
: ch cered.
! The resolutions are in favor of tn,
> Union, civil rights and political priv
, leges for all, bounties and pensions FOL
all who suffered by the war, mainte
nance of the public credit, and econom!
of administration. The fifth, sixth
] and seventh resolutions are as follows
"The rigid accountability of all Off
= Gals, Furnishing swiftly and sternly tn
dishonest, removing the incompetent
and making efficiency and fidelity tests o
fitness in preference TO political opin
ions, partisan service, race, color, o
n nationality.
"The national honor inviolate, eithe
by unwarranted demands upon othe
y powers, or by unworthy concessions t.
!, them, by menaces to the weak or b,
, discourtesy from the proud.
! "The interests of labor by fire.
: schools, free homes, and industrial pol
. icy which has doubled the rate of wage
q and increased the country fouriold."
o The resolutions recognize Presiden
Grant as the best living representativ
> of these principles, which his Admins
o tration has reduced from theory t
:. practice, and is entitled to their conf
4 dence, respect, and continued support
!. Their delegates to the convention il
y | Philadelphia on the Sd of June mex
r are instructed to urge and vote for hi
q nomination as candidate for re-eleC
ton 10 the same office.
;. MICHIGAN.
n JACKSON, May 16.-The Repubiica
State Convention met here to-day Tn
a following resolutions were unanimousl
l. adopted:
l. ResOlved, That the unexampled pro
e perity of the country; the univers,
s feeling of stability which encourage
y enterprise Of all kinds; the stead
: diminution of the national debt; tn
D., large reduction of taxation; the Ell
% hancement Of the public credit; tn
l rapid extension of every right to ever
st citizen, and the visible dissolution
d the Democratic party, so long hostile [
a justice and equal rights, are the sati
z, factory proofs of national confidence j
ie the Republican administration of I'll
h government.
~ Resolved, That in our judgment Gei
n eral Grant has been as faithful an