Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-06-21
THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION
RenOmtnationA of Gen. Grant by AccIama-
fiOn-senatOr Wilson, of NTassachusetts,
d N0niinated for the Second Place-The
f .. FIRST DAY. arsf.c

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| - A FIRST DAY. ..-,..f.r
p The Republican National Convention,
for the nomination of candidates for
| Presidentand Vice President, convened
at the Academy of Music, in the city ef
| Philadelphia, at noon on, Wednesday
June 5. Ex.Gov.t Clafiin, of Massa'
chusetts, called the convention to or.
der, nominating Morton McMichael, the
veteran editor Of the Philadelphia
North Aaserican, for temporary Chairman.
The. following were appointed Temporal
-fy Secretaries John w. Newlin, of
New Jersey; John r. Hubbard, West
Virginia Hiram Potter, Jr, Florida !;
Isaac Pendleton, Iowa. 7a 'i.. .'4 aal
Mr.. Pullen, of Maine, here moved
that the temporary Secretaries nomina'
/ ted be elected. Carrie. r s.-ats
| Committees on Credentials, on Per-
manent Organization, and on Resolu :
tions were 'then" appointed, consisting,
respectively, of one delegate from each
Estate. gtgt 3ss1E} htA 30 t.s1H@ @+.t
| Speeches were then madefby John Al.
Logan, Gerritt Smith and Senator Nor
! ton, ,eulogistic of Gen. Grant, aI 10
| Mr. Loring, of Massachusetts, said
! the Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton were ready to report, end he asked
that they report as soon as ready, with
out waiting, as usual, until the Creden-
tials Committee have reported, as the
latter had a more formal duty to per-
form. Agreed to. .u.ateao 4alyi, ,h'
More speech making was then indulg-
ed in by Cows. Orr, of South Carolina /;
Oglesby, of Illinois Hawley of Con
necticut and several colored delegates,
all of whom urged the denomination OF
Gen. Grant. Hdot a.Hs .a 3fJ al -.
The Committee on Permanent Orea n
ization then made their report, in which
Thomas Settle, of North Carolina, was
nominated for permanent President,
with. one Vice President and one Secre-
tary, respectively, from each State. 81
1.-The report was unanimously adopted.
| After brief address by Judge Settle,
accepting the nomination, the convent
ton adjourned until Thursday, at 10
o'clock q. m. .f..s ...s... tr. I.-s
| ada ra.j SECOND DAY. 3 .aa'"
The convention convened pursuant
to adjournment, on Thursday, June G.,
at 10 o'clock, and was called to order by
the Chairman, Judge Settle. ..s|
The Academy was packed full, every
available space being taken up.
A call of the roll of States developed
the presence in the hall of over hun
dred persons not entitled to seats, hav-
ing obtained entrance by surreptitious
mems. They were promptly expelled
by the Sergeant at Arms. ...........
Reports from the Committees on Rules,
Order of Business and Credentials, were
received. .E. 1868 9t +"f
At 12:45 the convention suspended
the rules, and Mr.. Cullom, of illinois,
came upon the platform, and, in q brief
speech, nominated U. S. Grant. The
nomination was seconded by Mr.. VOL
ford, of New York. The roll of States
was then proceeded with, and, when
completed, the President declared the
nomination of Gen. Grant by unanimous
vote, there being no opposition. .-t
/ The Committee on Platform then
made their teport. The following is the
| platform adopted: Gj A@.'.#
The Republican party of the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city
of Philadelphia, on June and 6, 1872, again
declares its faith, appeals to its history, and
announces its position upon the questions be-
fore the country II g. E.. ..E
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times 1t suppressed gigantic
rebellion; emancipated 100000 of slaves ;de-
creed the equal citizenship of all, and estab-
hshed universal suffrage. Exhibiting unparal-
| leled magnanimity, it criminally punished no
| man for political otfenses, and warmly welcom-
ed all who proved their loyaly by obeying the
laws and dealing justly with their neighbors.
| Lit has steadily decreased with a firm hand the
resultant disorders Of the great war, and initi-
| ated wise policy towards the Indians. The
Pacific railroad, and similar vast enterprises,
conducted; the public lands freely given to
actual settlers !; Immigration protected and en-
couraged, and a full acknowledgment of natu-
| rallied citizens rights secured from European
powers. "A uniform ma tional currency has been
| provided Reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under the most ex-
traordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated
at lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. Despite
the annual large reductions of rates of taxation,
the public debt has been reduced during
Gen, Grants Presidency at the rate of
$10O, 900, 600 year great financial crisis has
been avoided and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menancing foreign diff
cnlties have been peacefully and honorably COM
promised, apd the honor and power of the
nation kept in high respect throughout the
world. The glorious record OF the past is the
party's best pledge for the future. We believe
that the people will not intrust the Govern
ment to any party or combination Of men COM
posed of those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of this beneficial progress. s4egg g3rdi (
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
enjoyment OF all civil, political, and public
rights should be established, and effectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate State and Federal legislation
louv
of any discrimination in respect to citizens by
reason Of race, creed, color, or previous con-
dition of servitude. 1af3" ib9t@ s'i.
3. The recent, amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out
according to their spirit by appropriate legls-
lation, the enforcement of which can be safely
trusted only to the party that secured those
amendments faisr9I'gGg .W9. .Ng6.slg
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
protecting its citizens everywhere, and sympa-
thizing with all people who strive for greater
liberty. .yIUat F.B.Te re U.f&tL
5. Any system of civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal is
fatally ,demoraliZing, and we; therefore, favor
reform of the system by laws which shall
abolish the evils of patronage, and make hon
esty, efficiency, and fidelity essential qualifi-
cations for public position, without practically
creating life tenure OF Office. II"
6. We are opposed to further grants of pub
tic lands tc corporations and monopolies, and
demand that the national domain be set apart
for tree homes for the people. Hg3Jie @G#- i4
~. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish a moderate balance for
the reduction of the principal and revenue,
except so much as may be derived from a tax
on tobacco and liquors., be raised by duties on
importations, the duties ON which should be so
adjusted as to aid in securing remunerative
wages to the laborer, and promote the indus
tries, growth, and prosperity OF the whole
country, 11 8EnI EQolssf-'&tH 4 eA