The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1872-02-24
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NOMINATION.
The Indiana State Republican Convention,
which assembled in this city yesterday, was
one of the most digni6ed deliberative bodies
ever gathered at the capital, and its proceed
ings were marked by. spirit of harmonions
enthusiasm seldom or never before witnessed
in political convention. Not only did the
actual business of the Convention move
steadily forward from the opening of
the exercises to the final adjournment,
but to all outward appearances the very
best feeling prevailed among the separate del
egations and in the various districts, and even
the friends of the defeated candidates (who
knew that they were fairly beaten) accepted
the situation with a sublime cheerfulness
which showed that the successful aspirants
will have their most cordial support in the
coming campaign.
1t is universally conceded that the old race
of political ''bummers" exerted no influence
over the Convention of yesterday, and to that
extent it was new departure for the Repub-
lican party of Indiana.
The preliminary meetings Of the previous
evening so far perfected the work of organize
tion that but little time was consumed yester-
day in mere formalities. At the opening of
the doors of the spacious Academy of Music
yesterday morning, the vast body Of delegates
moved quietly to their respective stations in
the building, designated by cards bearing the
rbar ofd ;e<~ IN bod ~ al
gates crowded the theater very uncomfortably,
but with great good humor the Convention
adopted itself to it's contracted quarters, and
those who could not find chairs satisfied them
selves with standing room wherever it could
be found.
In the family circle and gallery large num-
Der of interested spectators took refuge, among
them many who would have been provided
with better seats had there been available space
elsewhere in the building. A detachment of
police was present, but their services were
only needed to attend the doors and guard the
convention from improper intrusion.
Col. j. W. Foster, Chairman of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee, commanded or
der in the following words:
FELLOW REPUBLIcANs:-The time named for
the Republican State Convention of Indiana to
convene having arrived, the proceedings will
be opene1 with prayer by Rev. Dr. Andrus, of
this city.
DIR. r. Andrus, pastor of the Meridian Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, offered prayer,
viz: Let us pray:
God Almighty we pray that Thy blessings
may rest very richly upon the convention Of
the people that are this day assembled to do
the duties of the occasion. We do thank God
that we may properly appeal to Him for His
us in all the gatherings Of our people for what
ever purpose connected with the welfare of
our country, the State or the church, equally
We lift up our hearts to Thee in earnest thanks
giving for this gathering of the representa-
spirit may be with them, and may preside
over their deliberations. Matters
OF the highest importance to our particular
commonwealth will be before them for their
consideration; as well as the uttering of senti-
tent the welfare of the country, and of the pol
icy that shall obtain throughout the country.
We pray that the deliberations of the occa-
sion may be characterized by great wisdom
Make this people, constituting this Convention
now gathered. harmonious in all their thoughts
and in all they say. We pray, Almighty God,
that the purely partisan feeling may be apart
from their thoughts and from the doctrines
that shall be advocated, and the plans that
shall be laid. May the welfare of all the peo-
pie in their industrial concerns, in their civil
relations to each other, in matters educational
| and matters regarding morals and the church,
| may these be superior to all partisan matters.
We beseech Thee, our Father in Heaven, that
the people that are gathered here may be
guided IN all things SO that the best results
alive or that shall be the ebulition of passion OF
an undue or wicked feeling sh III prevail on any
question among them. Give them harmony.
| May they see eye to eye and have heart for
the highest and best good. We thank God
| that the people of the State have had it in
| their hearts to send representatives to THU
Convention to throw out to the
world deliverances in the. form Of
statement of principles, that are In
telligent, and on which the people may rely
And now that they are here, God help them
Grant that the whole State may be blessed, and
| that Thy blessings may rest on the people
OF this great government. And may the can
vass that is about to commence, and the dis
place all over the country between persons rep
resenting the great parties that are pitted
| against each other, and will be pitted against
each-may they be characterized by courtesy
and kind feeling. Guide the people to the
very BEST results for our country, so that ii
affairs may always be administered with wis
dom, firmness and sagacity, and with Difference
to the highest good of the people. Hear us q
we ask Thy blessing to rest on the members d
the Convention and on their families. MAJ
our country be guided on its way through the
decades and the centuries that are to com,
for the best good of the millions that shall
come to our land. Hear us in these our prayers
and thanksgivlngs; accept the offerings thai
with united heart we send up to God'i
eternal throne this hour, and to thy name shall
be the praise forever and ever, amen
Col ] w. Foster then said:
| GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoN-Ih have beer
instructed by the State Central Committee t.
| call the Convention to order, and recommend
that, in view of the large amount of busipes,
i to be transacted TO-DAY won l,rocooA nth n,