Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-06-10
NATIONAL PHILADELPHIA
CONVENTION.
FIRST DAY


and then by that glorious old Republi-
can battle hymn, John Browns body |
lies Wondering in the grave which |
was responded to with tumultuous cheers.
THE CONVENTION OPENS WITH PRAYER
At Cincinnati, the free thinking Dol
ly Warden crowd scoffed at the idea of
opening the Convention with prayer, but
the republicans kept up the custom in
augurated by their fathers in Independ-
ence Hall. and Rev. DR.. Reed, an emf
nent Presbyterian divine of this city,
was invited to open the proceedings with
an address to the Throne of Grace. The
entire audience rose and stood reverently
during prayer, many of them respond
ing at the close.
Brief and eloquent speeches were then
made by Gen. Logan, Gerrett Smith,
ex-Gov. Orr and others, Of which we
give but brief extract.
Ex.GOy CLAFLIN,
in his opening address said the Conven-
ton represented party founded on the
broadcast principles of freedom, justice
and humanity, whose achievements have
been the wonder and admiration of the
civilized world. The promises made
four years since Of progress and reform,
have been faithfully fulfilled in the
guaranty by the nation of equal rights
to all, in the reduction of the public ex-
penditure and the public debt, in the
decrease of public burdens, in the i'm
provement 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 Republic.
MORTON MCMICHAEL,
of Philadelphia, was elected temporary
Chairman. On taking the chair among
other things, he said The selection
of a Presidential candidate is a foregone
conclusion. Oong and tumultuous ap-
plause.)
In that regard the people have decid-
ed for us in advance, and we have only
to put their will into proper shape by
formally nominating Ulysses S. Grant
(Applause.) And, with the blessing Of
God, we shall not only make the nomi
nation without demur, without debate
without dissent, but we shall make i
under such auspices as will insure it
complete and abundant ratification at tn,
polls. prolonged applause) Notwith
standing all the malignant vituperation
) that have been spit at him, all the obi
Gus calumnies that have been heape,
upon him, all the disgraceful SANDER
0 him, Gen. Grant at this moment enjoy
| more of the confidence of his country
: men, is believed by them to be a NOR
honest, truer, and better man than an
r of his detractors. Great cheers, throw
: ing of handkerchiefs.) No one of us i
e our day has been more causelessly Q
. more shamelessly villifed no one vii
| be more thoroughly indicated.
GENERAL LOGAN
: said that if the people had witnessed tn
i. enthusiasm of the Convention at the nam
j. of General Grant, it would gladden. thei
;, hearts. After four years trial, there wa
more enthusiasm for General Grant tina
i when his name was first presented fc
r the Presidency.
e 1t only proved that he had done We
o and deserved the ecomium well dor
/. good and faithful servant, thou ha.
: been faithful over few things, we wi
e make thee ruler over many" Uou
d cheers, amid which Gen. Logan retired
Re GERRITT SMITH
= of New York, said the time had nearl
come when the American people wi
chose again their President. WI
shall it be? Voices: "Grant.")
think [ agree with you, because Graz
is the saviour of this country and h;
blessed 1t IN peace.
SENATOR MORTON,
said he saw evidence here of victory
November. The enthusiasm here W;
not manufactured, it was spontaneou
Stand fast by your principles. You wi
tomorrow nominate Gen. Grant.
has told you he has no policy save Il
will of the people. He has redeeme
that pledge. (Cheers.)
GOVERNOR ORR,
OF South California took the platfor
and pledged his State for The tickle
:. and referred to the ISLANDERS to whit
Grant had been subjected, and compare
- his experience in this respect with TIL
, of Washington and Jackson. He eul
gized the President. whose election
considered necessity.
:. If Grant had failed as President, O
, liked such failures. He claimed the a
ministration was success at home an
Q abroad.
- GOVERNOR OGLEsBY,
&c of Illinois, eloquently sketched the Pre-
70 ident's history as cadet, as laborir
! man, as a soldier, as general, the sa
ot Jour of his country, and as President
70 He was frequently interrupted by il