Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-06-11
for the Presidency. [Great applause. ]
The Vice Presidercy,

for the Presidency. [Great applause. !
The Vice Presidency.
Morton McMichael, of Pennsylva-
pia, took the platform and proceed
ed to nominate Henry Wilson, of
Massachusetts,. He claimed that
Pennsylvania is the place of birth
and baptism Of the Republican par
ty, and as the first in the field and
in the fight when the rebellion raised
it's head, because of all the loyal
states IL Was nearest the scene of
war. But how had she been requit-
ed -Four years ago she presented .
war Governor as a candidate for the
Vice Presidential nomination. He
was defeated, but she went on faith
fully and gave her vote to the ticket
proceeded with some remarks on
the tariff question. which were in
audible to the reporter. He was un-
! derstood to complain that Pennsyl-
vania had no representative in the
Cabinet. He was subsequently in
terrupted with cries of "Name your
candidate In conclusion, be pre-
sented the name OF statesman
known TO the whole country as an
honest, able man, who always labor
ed for the laboriDg man. | name
Henry Wilson. of Massachusetts.
Loring, of Massachusetts,, seconded
the nomination of Wilson in few ell
oquent sentences, in which be recit-
ed his services and eulogized his
public and private character.
Edward Thompson was next re-
ceived with great cheers. la behalf
OF the entire Republican party of
Indiana, and by unanimous instruct
ion ofits convention he nominated
Schuyler Colfax. [Great cheering
He did this with satisfaction, because
it is a just reward for devoted public
service. He is known to fame
Four years ago the names of Grant
and COlfax were associated together.
They were the battle cry which led
to that great triumph. They should
not be separated until We achieve an
other triumph, because the firm is
not yet insolvent, and the time not
come in which to decide its assets
He paid high compliment to Will
son. He and Colfax both carved
their way to honor and distinction.
But Grant and Colfax united in
one cry, will again be this signal for
victory.
Lynch, colored, of Mississippi,
followed. 1t seemed to him as
if the spirit of LiHcolD is here;and he
remembered what that patriot said
on one occasion when he said: at
was not time to swap horses. -
[Applause.] He proceeded to urge
the nomination of Colfax. Loud
cries of vote, vote, vote.
Gerrit Smith rising, was greeted
with great applause. He compli-
mented highly General, Hawley and
Colfax, but expressed preference
on this occasion for Wilson, for he
was especially tie favorite of the
working men and Of the colored votes
of the north. [Applause. "Cries
of vote" vote" "Call the roll"
Queries, of Georgia, (cslored),
came to the platform on behalf of a
great majority of the Republican vo-
ters of the South to second the NOM
ination of Wilson. lGreat cheers.
The great and heavy handed cham
pion of human freedom deserves this
at our hands His heart embraces
the whole country. He has labored
and fought long and well, and the
time has come when the people OF
the whole country should give him
: recognition of his service. We, Of
the South, remember how he haf
stood the ordeal OF the past, and we
believe it is always safe to swap
horses when sure of getting one
: equally good. We have never taker
the Presidential candidate from the
East, and l. think We should now &C.
cord her that honor.
Num-, of Tennessee, presented the
claims of, and nominated Horace
, Maynard. [Cheers.
. The Platform.
, Gen. Hawley then read the plat.
form as follows:
The Republican party of the Uni.
, ted States, assembled in Nationa
Convention in the city of Philadel.
phia, on the 9th and 9th days o.
, June, 1872 again declares it's faith
appeals to its history, and announ
ces its position upon the questions
before the country.
First-During the eleven years of its su
= premacy it has accepted with grand courage
the solemn duties of the time. II has sup,
pressed gigantic rebellion emancipated fou
millions Of slaves declared the equal citizen
ship of all men, and established universal suf
, frsge. Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity
it criminally punished no man for politica
ofenses, and warmly welcomed all who prov
ed their loyalty by obeying the laws anC
, dealing Justly with their neighbors. 1t ha
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
sultant disorders of great war. II has init
t ated wise policy towa ard the Indians TIL,
Pacific Railroad and similar vast enterprise
have been genesously aided and successfully
conducted. The public lands have been free
} ly given TO actual settlers. Immigration has
been protected and encouraged, aud full &C
acknowledgement Of naturalzed citizens rights
secured from European powers. A uniform
natural currency has been provided, repudia-
ton frowned down, the national credit sus
J tanned under the most extraordinary burdens
, and new bonds negotiated at lower rates
The revenues have been carefully collected ant
honestly applied. Despite the annual large
, reductions of rates of taxation, the public
) debt has been redu ced during Gen. Grant.
presidency at the rate of one'hundred million.
of dollars per yesr--a great financial crisi:
has been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-.
vail throughout the land. Recurring foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and honora.
by compromised, and the honor and the
power Of the nation kept in high respect
throughout the world. This glorious record
of the past is the party's best pledge for the
. future. And we believe the people will moi
entrust the Government TO any party or CON-
bination Of men composed chiefly of those
: who have resisted every step of this beneficial
J progress.
Second-Complete liberty and exact equali-
, ty in the enjoyment Of all civil, political and