Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-06-12
The Philadelphia Convention.

| for the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States
was holden in the Academy OF Music In
Philadelphia, commencing Wednesday, June
5th. The hall, which had been most beau
tifully festooned and ornamented for the
occasion, was densely packed at the opening
and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested
on all sides
Mr. Claflin called the Convention to order
in brief but neat speech, and then intro
duced Mr. Morton McMichael as temp orary
chairman, who was greeted with applause
and spoke at length concerning the pr esent
state of politics and of the country. lie
said that the Cincinnati Convention was
without constituency, and that the one which
is to meet at Baltimore would be without
principles.
He continued:
" The former having no motive in common
but personal disappointment, attempted a
fusion of repelling elements, which has re-
suited in explosion. The latter, degraded
from the high estate they once occupied
propose an abandonment of their identity
which means death. Unlike the first, you
are the authentic opponents of great ma
tional organization based upon principles
firm as the marble, founded as the rock, as
broad and general as the casing air. APP
! plause
4" Unlike the last, your object is to pre-
serve, not to destroy and, gentlemen, differ
/ ing from both these in character and aims,
you will differ no less in the nature of your
deliberations On the subject which has
most perplexed, and must continue to per-
/ plex, their councils, in yours, rather let me
say in ours-there will be absolute har
mOny.
a. W it'll us the selection of Presidential
candidate is a foregone conclusion. Long and
tumultuous applause. In that regard the
people have decided for us in advance, and
we have only to put the will into proper
shape by formally nominating Ulysses ).
Grant. Applause. And with the blessing
of God we shall not only make that nomi-
nation without demur, without debate, with
out dissent, but we shall make it under such
auspices as will ensure its complete and abun-
dant ratification at the polls. Applause.
General John A. Logan having appeared
in one of the boxes, he was loudly called up
on for a speech, and after some time he came
forward amid great applause and addressed
the Convention. He did not think, however,
that this was a proper time or place for him
to make speech.
Mr.. Spencer at the instruction Of the New
York delegation, called upon their Oldest and
most venerable member to speak for them to
the Convention. He referred to the Hon.
Gerritt Smith IGreat applause and calls for
Smith
The band struck up "Hail TO the Chief,
as Mr. Smith proceeded the platform, and the
chairman presented him amid cheers.
Mr. Smith said the time has nearly come
when the American people will again choose
their President Who shall it be ? Voices
-" Grant u l think l agree with you,
because Grant has been the saviour of the
country and has blessed it in peace. He re-
ferred to Grants memorable services when
the nation almost despaired of success in the
war, and stated his persistent policy which
achieved the final victory and the surrender
Of the rebels. Grant had blessed the country.
and now we want to give him time to finish
his work by crushing Ku-Kluxism and save
the negro. Having proved good President
once he will make a good one for another
term.
Gen. Albright of Pennsylvania, from the
Committee on Permanent Organization, re-
ported Thomas Settle of North Carolina, for
President also Vice President and Secre- |
tary from each State.
The Vice President from Vermont was
Horace Fairbanks, and the Secretary, W. /
Harris, Jr.
An attempt was made to adjourn the Con-
7ention until evening, but 1t was announced
hat the hall was engaged for another pur-
pose.
Judge Settle was then introduced, and ac
,epted the position of president in a short
peech, after which the Convention adjourned
Until 10 clock Thursday morning.
The Academy Of Music was densely packed
10 10 O'Clock, when the Convention reassem-
lied. Many ladies were present. The
was immense, every popular air
,layed by the band eliciting hearty rounds
# cheers.
At 10 80 Chairman Settle called the Con-
rention to order, and introduced Rev. DR..
Harper, of the North Broad Street Church
# Philadelphia, who invoked the divine,
blessing in eloquent and appropriate terms,
After music by the band, the roll of States
vas called, when the presence of each dele
pate was announced by the chairmen of the
red that about a hundred persons had OBJ
aimed entrance surreptitiously to the hall,
Ill of whom were expelled by the sergeant
1t arms.
Mr.. Denvor of Oregon rose and said that
Oregon had been redeemed, and had gone
Republican last Monday, at which time the
election was held For four years we have
)een under the democratic rule, and now we
ire Republican in representative and legis-
dLlN6. IhEtG SutOI5 AOI OICEOh-j
Mr.. Oliver Ames, of Massachusetts,, from
he Committee on Rules and Order of Bust
ness, reported:
The states to be called in their alphabet
al order.
Each state shall be entitled to double its
senatorial and Congressional votes, according
o the recent appOrtionment.
The report of the Committee on Credentials
0 be received first, and the Platform to be
disposed of before the nominations are
made.
The roll call shall not be dispensed with
n nominations, and when a majority shall |
e given for any candidate and it shall APP !
ear clear, the chairman shall put the l
uestion to the Convention, 90 Shall the nomi-
alton be unanimous 20 In case Of a divi-
ed delegation, the chairman shall announce Z
ne vote in detail for each candidate or pro- l
osition.
The rules Of the House of Representatives '
enerally are adopted, but only five minutes
1eeches are allowed, except by consent of Z
re Convention, except that in nominating q
ten minutes for each speaker are .
lowed.
The National Committee to be named by Il
be respective states. Il
The report was unanimously adopted Ct
The Chair ordered the roll called for mem b
ers of the National Committee, and George al
ichoIs was named for Vermont Il
Mr.. Parker of New Jersey moved that all I'll
offered be referred to the Com SC
ittee on Resolutions without reading. te
dOpted. g
Mr.. Flanagan of Texas called out George ii
7. Carter of Texas, who led rebel brigade. W
e wanted to hear from the ex-secession side ct
the house. Cries of Carter, Carter ia
Mr.. Carter came to the platform, but re
,Oke so inaudiblV that IL was dificult In th
ar him at first. He said he had been th