Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-07-10
At a Meeting Of the Committee
on Resolutions the Cinein-
natl Platform was
Adopted in Toto.

BALTIMORE, July 9.-Ford's opera
house, in which the convention Assem-
bled, is handsomely decorated witt
banners, on which are Inscribed Ia,
i tcOat-Of-srms of the Several States. Th,
building, though too small for such an
assemblage, isadmirably ventilated and
more comfortable than could be expected
in such oppressive weather. The Chair
mans desk is equipped with live OAK
/ gavel made from a piece Of the old
I frigate Constitution, and which has done
service at several previous Democratic
] National Conventions.
Among the distinguished visitors on
/ the platform is Hon. Reverdy johnson,
whose entrance was greeted with APP
I plaUse.
The convention was called to order
by August Belmont, Chairman Of the
Democratic National Executive Com
nlittee.
BELBIONT'S SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION
It is again my privilege to welcome the
delegates Of the National Democracy of
the United States, who have met in or
der to present to the American people
candidates for President and Vice -Presi-
dent, for whom they solicit the suffrage
Of the Democratic and Conservative vo-
tens of this great Republic or Ma
tiOnal Convention on the fourth Of July,
1858, | predicted that the election Of
Grant would result in the gradual usur-
patton Of all functions of the govern
ment by the Executive and by Com
gress, to he enforced by bayonets of
military despotism. The majority of
the people Of the United States have
witnessed with sorrow the Correctness
OF that prediction, and they look for
ward with fear and apprehension TO the
dangers which are threatening, if b.
the reelection Of Grant me policy thus
far pursued by the Radical party be con-
tinued, Thinking men Of both parties
have been alive to the fact; we are now
living under military despOtism over
riding civil authority in many States in
the Union, and that by the enactment of
arbitrary and unconstitutional laws
through a depraved majority in Con-
gress, the rights of these States are in
fringed and trampled upon, and that
Csesarism and centralization are under
mining the very foundations of our fed
eral system, and are sweeping away the
constitutional bulwarks erected by the
hA-QOLL VI oAI ldAllNIE AGIDlnAHts luEEt
abuses have become 50 glaring that
some of the best men of the Republican
party have severed thenlselves from the
Radical wing which Is trying 20 fasten
on the country another four wears
reign Of corruption, usurpation and
and whatever individual
opinion we may entertain as to the
choice Of the candidate whom they Sc
lnnfraH -.
can't be any doubt Of the patriotic i'm
pulses which dictate their action, nor
can any fault be found with the platform
Of principles upon which they have
placed their candidates. The resolutions |
Of the Cincinnati Convention are what
the country require, and they must
the hearty supuorf Of every
patriot throughout the vast extent OF /
the land. In the struggle new before us |
we must look 10 principles, not men. Il
trust no personal prejudices will deter |
rs from doing our duty to the American |
people. Grant was good and faithful |
soldier during our late civil war: his /
stubborn, indomitable courage helped |
TO crown the Union fields with victory, |
and the American people have rewarded |
bis services with the most unbOunded /
generosity. / am willing to concede |
that his intentions, on taking the Pres
ldential chair, were good and patriotic, |
but he has failed in the discharge Of the /
high trust imposed on him by the conf /
1ence of grateful people. He is, at |
This moment, the very persOniiicatiOn 4
Of the misTule which is depressing us, and |
ais retention Is fraught with the most /
1eplorabie consequences to the Republic, /
and endnngers the liberty Of oar people. /
On the other hand, MIR. 6nseley has 4
been, heretofore, bitter opponent Of the 4
democratic party, and the violent at
iacks against myself, individually, +
which have from time to time appeared 1
ID his journal, Certainly 10 not entiiie 4
aim TO my sympathy OF Preference at 4
my hands. But Mr.. Greeley represents /
he national and constitutional princi- 4
pies Of the Cincinnati platform, and by /
An admirable and manly letter Of accep- /
-ance, has shown that he is fully alive 4
20 their spirit, and that IL he is elected, i
he means 20 carry them ont hon
estly and faithfully; and should /
you, therefsGe, in your wisdom
iecide TO pronounce in favor Of the Gin
'innat candidates, / shall, for one, most
,heerfOlly bury al past differences, and
vote for their election with the same zeal
md energy with which have hereto
ore supported the candidates OF The
Democratic party. The American peo- I
De look with deep solicituie to your de-
iberahons. IL is for you to devise
means BY which 10 free them from the
fleets OF that rule under which they are
uffering; but In order 10 attain that end,
'oH are called upon TO make every sac
Of personal and party preference,
lowever much you might desire to
Ight the coming battle for our rights
nd liberties under one OF the trusted
saders OF the Democratic party. 1t be-
ONES youF duty TO discard all consider
ti0ns of party tradition II tie selection
f good and wise man outside Of our
anks offers better chances Of success.
fOu must reInsmbef that you are here
Iot only as Democrats, but as citizens Of
ur common country, and that no sacri-
lce can be too great which she demands
{ your hands. Now, before / present
Q your acceptance temporary Chairman
.homas Convcndon, permit me 10
Ietaln you one mOmen1 longer. "A few
words OF an entirely personal char
etef "lta my present action ter
1lnates my official fgmctiOns as
jhairman OF the National DemOcratici
the Office of which, by the
Of my constituents and c0nr-
esy OF my colleagues, ] have held for
we've consecutive years. During all ,
hat time i have striven with honest
cal, and with an the energy and ca
acity which God has given me, to do
az duty faithfully 70 party and 10 eoun-j
y, 70 render myself worthy Of the preat
rust cOnfided in me. While / WAS
rieved and deeply mortified TO see at
-arious times my motives and actions
by several Democratic pa