Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-06-07
PHILADELPHIA!
National Republican Con-
vention !
Grant and Henry Wilson the
Nominees (!


ton which assembled at Philndcl-
phia on Wednesday, was imposing
in numbers and enthusiasm. Every
State and territory was fully repre-
sented, the utmost harmony prevail.
ed and the Convention brought its
labors to close yesterday by the
nomination of the honest man and
patriot, their great soldier, Ulyssis
s. Grant for President, and the man
Of the people, the Natick cobbler,
the statesman Of answering intcg.
rity, Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massa-
chusetts, as Vice President.
Our community received the first
intimation of this suspicious result
by private telegram yesterday after
noon, and the daily papers received
this morning. place us in possession
Of the particulars.
The balloting commenced at IL
O'Clock, NJ, delegation from Illi-
nois moving the nomination of U. S.
Grant. The result showed that
every delegate from every State and
territory, 1852 in all, had cast his
vote for Grant. The announcement
of this fact was the signal for the
widest enthusiasm, the whole con-
vention rising en- masse and joining
in the chorus of "Glory Hallelujah. -
The next in order was the nomina-
ton, for Vice President, Mr.. Will
son being nominated on the first
ballot as follows:
Wilson, 3s4a; Colfax, 32la May
nard, 26; Hawley, 1; Noyes, l;
Dawes, Is; Lewis, %. Necessary
to a choice, 377. Mr.. Wilson's
nomination was made unanimous.
The following is a synopsis of
the resolutions:
First. This resolution rchearscs the
history ofhe party for the past eleven
years, and the services it has rendered
to the country. and that the pledges of
has redeemed.
Second, Complete equality in the en-
joyment Of all civil and political rights
should be established and maintained
throughout the Union by efficient and
appropriate State and Federal legisla-
ton. Neither law, nor its administra-
ton, should admit of any discrimina-
ton in regard to citizens by reason of
race, color or previous condition of ser.
vitude. - -
Third, Endorses amendments to the
National constitution because they are
right, and declares the Republican par
ty the only one to carry them out.
Fourth, Desires honorable relations
with all nations; protecting citizens
everw where, and sympathizing with all
people who strive for liberty.
Fifth, Favors the civil service reform
and of efficiency as the test of promo
ton to public Office.
Sixth, Opposes further land grants to
corporations and monopolies, and de-
mands that the public domain be set
aside for the people.
paying current expenses, pensions, in
terest and public debt, should furnish a
moderate balance for reduction of prin
cipal, and, that revenue, except so much
as may be derived from tax on tobacco
and liquors. be raised by duties on i'm.
quotations which should be so adjusted
as to secure renumerative wages to lab.
or, and to promote industry, prosperity
and growth in the whole country.
Eighth This resolution holds in un.
dying honor that the soldiers and sail
ors' widows and orphans are entitled to
the care of the nation, and additional
legislation to extend bounty to all dis
abled soldiers and sailors.
Ninth, The doctrine of Great Britain
and other European powers, concerning
allegiance of subjects, having at last
through the efforts of the Republican
party been abandoned and the American
ideas of right accepted, it is the duty o.
our government to guard with Jealousy
the rights of our adopted citizens.
Tenth, The franking privilege ought
to be abolished, and the way prepared
forspeedy reduction of rates of postage
Eleventh, Among the questions which
press for attention, is one concerning
the relations of capital and labor, and
the Republican party recognizes thu
duty of shaping legislation SO as to Sc
cure full representation and the amples'
field for labor. the creation of these op
portunities and just share of mutua
profit for these great servants of civil
| ization.
Twelfth, Holds that Congress and thu
President have only fulfilled an impera
tive duty in the measure for the sup
preston of violent and reasonable or
CARNATIONS in certain rebellious regions
and for the protection of the ballot box
and, therefore. are entitled to tn
thanks of the nation.
Thirteenth Denounces the Reputation
of the public debt, and approves of tn
reduction of the principal, and favor
specie payments.
Fourteenth, Declares the Republican
party mindful of obligations to the 10y
al women of America for their nobl,
devotion to the cause of freedom; thei
admission to wider fields of usefulness
is viewed with satisfaction, and the hon
est demands of any rights should b.
treated with respectful consideration.
Fifteenth. Heartily approves the &C
ton of extending the amnesty to thos'
lately in rebellion and rejoices in tn
progress of peace and the fraternal feel
ing throughout the land, which the Re
publican party purpose to respect right
reserved by the people. as carefully a
powers delegated to States and genera
government. 1t disapproves of the pres
ent unconstitutional laws for removing
evils by interference with rights no
surrendered.
Eighteenth, We believe the modes
patriotism, earnest purpose, sound judg
ment, practical wisdom, incorruptibl
integrity and illustrious sevices of q
8. Grant have commended him to tn
heart of the people, and with him at GU
head, we shall start to day upon new
march to victory.
Nineteenth. 1t is the duty of the gen
eral government to adopt such measure
as will tend to restore our commerc
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