The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-06-27

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Senator Wilson'S Letter Of Acceptance.
j. WAsHtNaToN, June Ia, 1872.
is The. Hon. Thomas Settle and otbera,. .Presi-
dent and Tsce Presidents of the. National Re-
pu5l:eGn 5apeati0a on the 9th and 9Th Of the
present non$h: as.. =; 7d,
iaGsxrrs,fEN: Your note Of the 10th INST,
conveying to me the action of the convention
In placing my name In nomination Tor the
Office of Vice President Of the United States,
Is before me. I need rot give you the assu-
rance, of my grateful appreciation OF the high
honor conferred upon me by this action OF the
Fifth National Convention of the Republican
party. -. e.. ~. -. -,
Sixteel, wears ago, in the same city, was held
the first meeting of the mem who, amid the
darkness and doubts of that hasr ,f slayehold:
ing ascerdancy and aggression, had assembled
In national convention to confer with each
other upon the exigencies into which that fear
full domination had brought their country.
After full conference, the highest point OF re-
solve they could reach, the most they dared TO
recommend, was the avowed purpose to pro-
hibit the existence of slavery in the territories
Last week the same party met by its represen-
tatives from thirty-seyen States and ten Terri
tories st the same great centre OF wealth, IN
telhgence and power, to review the past, take
note of the present, and indicate ITS line OF ac
ton for the future. AS typical tacts-head-
lands of the nations recent history-there sat
on it's platform, taking prominent and honora-
bic part in its proceedings admitted on terms
If perfect equality to the leading hotels OF the
CITY; not only the colored representatives OF
the race which were ten years before IN abJect
slavery. but one of the oldest and most proml-
nent of The once despised abolitionists, to whom
was accorded as TO no other, the warmest de-
monstrations of popular regard and esteem
an ovation not to him alone, but to the cause
he had so ably, and for so many years repre-
sented, and to the men and women, living and
dead. who had toiled through long years OF
obloduy and self.sacriice for the glorious frui-
tions of that hour. 1t hardly needed the bril-
liant summary of its platform to set forth Its
illustrious achievements. The very presence
tories already achieved, the progress already
made; and the great distance which the nation
had travelled between the years of 1856 and
1872.
;iBnt grand has been its record. The Repub-
1ican party rests not on its past alone. 1t
looks to the future and grapples with its pro-
blems of duty and of danger. 1t proposes as
objects of its Immediate accomplishment com
plete liberty and exact equality for ali; the
enforcement of "the recent amendments to the
National Constitution" reforms In the civil
SERVICE; the national domain to be set apart
for homes for the people; the adjustment of
duties on imports so as to secure "remunera-
tive wages to labor; the extension of boun-
ties to all soldiers and sailors "who in the line
of duty became disabled" the continual and
r md
ultary immigration and the guarding with
Jealous care the rights of adopted citizens"
the abolition of the frslnking privilege and
athe speedy reduction Of the rates Of postage;
the reduction of the national debt and the
rates of interest, and "the resumption of specie
PAYMENT" the encouragement of American
commerce and of ship-building; the suppress
sion of violence and "the protection OF the
ballot box" 1t also placed on record the
opinions and purposes of the party in favor OF
amnesty, against all forms of reputation, and
iHdorsed the humane and peaceful policy OF
the Administration in regard to the Indians.
But while clearly defining and distinctly an
nouncing the policy of the Republican party
on these questions of practical Legislation and
administration, the convention did not ignore
the great social problems which are pressing
their claims for solution, and which demand
most careful study and wise consideration.
Foremost stands the labor question-concern-
inc Hthe relations of capital and labor" The
Republican party accepts the duty of $50 shap-
ing legislation as to secure the full protection
and the amplest field for capital and for labor,
the creator of capital the largest opportunities,
and q iust share of the mutual profits OF these
two great servants of civilization"
To woman, too, and her demands, it extends
the hand of grateful recognition, and profers
its most respectful inquiry. It recognizes her
noble devotion to the country and freedom,
welcomes her admission to "wider fields of use
fulness,o! and commends her demands for "ad-
ditional rights" to the calm and cageful con-
sideration of the nation.
To guard well what has already been secur-
ed, 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 Republican party is to-day what
it was in the gloomy years OF slavery, rebel
lion and reconstruction, q national necessity.
It appeals, therefore, for support TO the pa
triotic and liberty-loving, to the just and hu-
name, to all who would dignity labor, to all
who would 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 lead of the great soldier, whose his
toric renown, and whose successful admins
tration for the last three years begat such
popular confidence, the Republican party may
confidently, in the language of the conven-
tion you represent, 'start upon new march to
victory"
Having accepted thirty-six years ago the
distinguishing doctrines of the Republican
party Of to-day; having, during years of that
period, for their advancement, subordinated
all other issues, acting in and cooperating
with political organizations, with whose lead
ing doctrines 1 sometimes had neither sympa-
tby nor belief; having labored necessarily for
many years to found and build up the Repub-
lican party, and having, during its existence,
taken an humble part in its grand work,
gratefully accept the nomination thus rendered,
and shall endeaYor. if it shall be ratified by