Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-06-11

graceful compliment to Gerritt
Smith, who, he said had stood before
the convention to-day the imperson-
alton of American dig nifty and be-
nevolence. He referred to him, also,
as the great agitator who, long be-
fore the Republican party was born,
had championed the rights of the
down-trodden at time when most
OF US were young and useless.-
Cheers The speaker eloquently EN-.
logizod Grant, and expressed his
grief when Senator from n state
that had rocked the early cradle of
liberty proclaimed against it the in
sulting sentence that he had "once
been a member" [Cheers He ell
oquently searched tn, Presidents
history az Genaral, the SAVIOR of
his country and its President, and
was frequently interrupted by i'm
mense applause. Grant has been an
enigma from birth, and to day he is
purer, greater aud nosler still than
we have ever thought him. Speak
ing for Illinois, which gave the i'm
mortal Lincoln GGreat cheers1, he
(Oglesby) desired to express the ut
most confidence in Grants patri-
otism, good sense and purity. We
have perfect confidence in him, and
will trust him four years longer,
without suspicion or doubt. [Great
applause ]
VIM. Ii Grey. Arkansas, came to
the platform. He is medium sized
colored man. II said: This is prob
ably the first instance in which APP
peared before Natinoal Convention
representative of that oppressed
race which had lived among us for
$50 years and had so lately been If
ted, through the grace of god, by
the hand of man, out Of their politi-
cal degradation. He proceeded with
some well.timed remarks in clear
and educated phrases, delivered in
good style. He gracefully compli>
mented Gerritt Smith, whom he
had seen for the first time to-day,
and the sight of whom had revived
his faith in that humanity which
is divine He advocated the NOM
ination of Grant, whose name was
was tower ofstrength in the South
and the only name which repentant
rebels respect. [Great cheers. The
colored people know there was no
chance for them outside of the Re-
publican party. With all their ig-
norance they were Grant to-day
from Arkansas to the Gulf of Mex
leo. [Applause.]
Elliot. Of South Carolina, a mem-
Der of Congress, was pext called out
He stood here with the clleagues OF
his race as an illustration of the &C
mplishments Of emancipation and
as living example of the justice OF
the American people. He pledged
the earnast cooperation and support
Of nine hundred tbousond colore
votes to the work of this convention
| [Applause The colored race inten
ded to assist in securing to all citi
zens equal protection to the law not
only abroad but at home. APP
plause.
Great cries followed for Gov Haw.
ley, of Conn, who was brought for
ward and took the platform amid
the widest cheering. He thanked
the Convention for the kindness, but
begged to be excused at this time
from making any remarks, and bC
permitted to call for the report Of
the Committee on Permanent Or
ganisatiOn.
Mr.. McMichael then presented thu
Permanent President as follows 81
have the honor to announce to The
Convention that Judge Settles ha'
Just been unanimously elected Per-
} manent President Of this body, anC
will now take his seat"
= SPEECH OF JUDGE SETTLE
Judge Settle came forward, annie
ong-continued cheers. When quiet
ness had been resumed, be said.
GENTLEMEN OF TINS CONVENTION; thank you 70
the distinction Of presd ing over the deliberations
the greatest party In the greatest power on earth an
/ accept It, not so much as any personal tribute
myself, but right hand fellowship extended iron
magnanmous sisters of the North to the errine
Maynard, punished, regenerated, patriotic sisters
the South Immense applsuseC We have high du
ties to perform. We have assembled TO name VIII
shall administer the laws Of this great Republic 10
the next four years, But cur duties are plaiH. w
should be recr'ant 10 every trust ana la torespon
to the vibrations ofeyery patriotic heartf We do not
with voice, name the soldier and patriot, U.
GIANT for the next President Renewed applause.
We, of the SOUTH recognize aud demand him a
cessity. We know that II is necessity 70
law and order in that portion Of the country. He
a necessity to the freedoms Of all men: Fresh ap
plause. IL IL not proper that should detain yoI
with extended remarks this evening. shall, there
fore, assume the duties which you have imposed o.
me, and shalt be very glad of the opportunity to ad
DIR at greater length later in the session, an
when our labors shall have ended.
Upon motion of Gen. Albright
General II. H. Bingham of Philadel
pha was elected permanent Secreta
ry.
A motion to adjourn till 10 q. m
tomorrow was then put and carried
and the Convention separated will
enthusiastic Manifestations regarding
the agreeable session.
The steets and the Hall In the Morning.
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.-All th,
morning the streets were crowded
with vast thiongs of people, moving
to and fro The day is delightful
and the display of bunting from tn,
public buildings ali over the city il
a spectacle of the grandest charac
ter.
At the Academy of Music, flag
were numerously displayed, extend
ing far across the streets. TIL,
Academy was filed long before tn,
hour for the ASSEMBLING of the con
vention. The delegates were al
seated as haIf-psst ten, entering tn,
ball amid the warmest demonstra
tons of enthusiasm.
The Convention Called to Order.
At half past ten O'Clock Chairman
Settle called to order
Prayer offered by Rev. d. Harper
OF North Broad street church. FL,
spoke of the day as one which woult
be remarkable in the future-a DAY
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