New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-11

be indorsed nj Baltimore Texas viii give you her cleo
tora vote Every loyal man Viii SUPPORT you
Mr.. William II. Wsner OF Tennessee promise you,
Mr. President that win make gallant light In Ten
nessee There are good many OF the Southern Democ-
raey in my State Who II they are called upon 70 give up
their organization to Greeley and Brown, would preief
to surrender to you they did in 1865.
The delegation then took their leave, and proceeded 20
the Capitol to wait Senator Wilson. They met him in
the room OF the Senate Committee Military Affairs.
Judge Settle, addressing Senator Wilson, said that ne
had very grateful duty perform under the instruc
lions Of tie Philadelphia National Convention, and
handed him letter informing HIM OF MS nomination TOT
n he attemptcd-gve idea OF the enthusiasm
which prevailed at the Convention. -
Senator Wilson made the following impr0mptu reply;
will, in day or two give you an answer in writing 10
this communication Il take this OCCASION however, 10
thank YOU aud the members OF the Convention you rep
resent for this manifestation Of confidence AS neither
asked nor wrote TO any member OF the Convention 70
give me a vote, 1 am all the grateful for their
generous support. | grateful too fer the friendly
tone OF the Republican press OF the country. For 20
ystgriycn 70 maintain the distinguishing idea Of
the Republican party, the freedom anu eqaaily
and ~ the rights OF common humanity, Ia kuoW 10
sectional interest, race, nor color In the future as
in the past, shall unfaterngly adhere 10 those prn
cpes which are the convictions OF my Judgment heart
and conscience. am clearly OF the opinion that tno
great soldier who rendered such iustrous services TO
the country in the great civil viii be reelected Pres
ident OF the United States Ills humanity 10 Tue van
humble aud defenseless, aud his devotion 20 the
leading ideas OF the Republican party, cannot De que
with him in the coming contest. While grateful TO
the friends who gave such generous support houof
those who adhered with such devotion 10 MI COIaX.
We have been personal and political friends Tor nearly
20 years, and it is source Of profound satisfaction 70
that personal relations have not been disturbed
by the recent contest. While shall never cease
TO feel grateful 10 friends who hOnored INC ~
their support shall ever entertain sincere respect for
those who deemed it to be their duty to give their sup
port TO Others. hope shall all strive 10 win 10 our
support every honest aud patriotic in the country;
every man true to the rights humanity; every man
who would elevate the condition OF the toillng millions,
and have Republic become great Christian nation,
example the world Let it be understood tnat our
ranks are wide open 10 receive all devoted 10 the
country, and who woud advance the happiness and
general welbeing OF all sections Of the land and all con
ditiODs of the people. We Republicans should Ouer me
hand OF reconciliation TO ali fair-minded and honorable
men, and all legitimate means to achieve success
for the honor and salvation or the country as wei as
for that OF the party which saved the Union ana esaD
hshed freedom in every part Of the land
The following Is copy OF the official letter nouyng
President Grant OF his nomination, which was handed
him by the President of the Philadelphia Convention:
WASHINGTON, June 10, loi2
To the Presideni-sR: In pursuance of our instruc-
tlOns we tine undersigned President and Vce-PresI-
dents the National Republican Convention, held IN
Philadelphia on 9th and 9th instants, have the honor
TO INFORM you OF your nomination for reflection TO the
Office OF President of the United States As il is impossi
prevailed or the iinanimty which hailed you the
choice of the people we can only add that you received
the entire yOCe OF every state and Territory.
Regarding your reelection necessary TO the peace
and continued prosperity Of the country we ask your
signed by THOMAS SETTLE, President Of the National
Republican, Convention, and the Vice-Presidents.
GEN. GRANTS REPLY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., june 10, 1872.
The Hon THOMAS SETTLE, President National Rep6it-
ran COnrentiOn, PAUL STRABACH, ELISHA BAXTER, G. A
sARGEANT and Others Fice-Irestdents.
GENTLEMEN: Your letter OF this date, advising me OF
the action of the Convention held in philadelphia, PENN
on the 9Th and 9Th Of this month, and OF my unanimous
nomination for the Presidency by il, is received
accept the nomination, and through tyou return my
heartfelt thanks TO your constituents for this marx OF
their confidence and support III elected In November
and protected by KIND Providence In health ana
strength TO perform the duties of the high trust con-
ferred promise zeal and devotion to the good
OF the whole people for the future OF my official life as
shown IN the past. Past experience may guide me In
avoiding mistakes inevitable with noyces in all profess
sions and In all occupations.
When relieved from the responsibilities OF my present
trust by the election OF successor whether 1t be al the
end OF this,erm next hope TO leave To him. as Exec
utve country at peace within it's own borders, at
peace with outside nations, with credit az home and
abroad and without embarrassing questions to threaten
its future prosperity. ,,,,
With the expression OF desire TO speedy healing
of all bitterness OF feeling between sections parties or
races OF citizens and the time when the title OF clllzen
with 1t all the protection and privileges 10 the
humbest that 10 does TO the most exalted subscribe
mysef very respectfully, your obdt. servant
U. s. GRANT.