Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-04-15
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention,
held at Worcester, last Wednesday, was
one of the most quiet political assem-
blages ever called together in this State.
Scarcely a word of discussion on any
subject was elected during the day, even
the letter of Gen. Bartlett falling like
dead weight which no one even alluded
to. The spirit of the convention, so far
as any was manifested, was all one way,
there being but slight division on the
list Of delegates chosen to go to Phila-
delphia and vote for Grant and Wilson.
Cheers were given, and in a hearty man.
ner, for resolutions, candidates and the
officers Of the convention, but even these
were more the performance IF routine
duty than the ebulition of spontaneous
enthusiasm. The work of the conven-
ton was simply the starting of the par
ty machinery for the ensuing campaign,
and the unanimity which prevailed pre-
vented single breath of excitement.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Hon. John d. Baldwin, Chairman of
the Committee on Resolutions, reported
as follows
Resolved That We the delegates of the Republican
party of Massachusetts, in convention assembled
graduate our brethren of this Commonwealth the
National recognition of those great social and civil
rights for the establishment of which the Republican
party organized and for which it has contended
earnestly through all the trials of peace and war.
Resolved, That with profound satisfaction
the progress of the American Republic in that path
which leads honorable nationality guided bY the
Republican party, which has enforced the doctrine OF
equality and right upon which Government was
founded and given it additional guarantees in the Ma
tional Constitution; has expunged oppression from
the statue book; has inspired the people with high
and holy purpose in great war; has cherished the
memory of patriotic service and sacrifice; has appeal
ed to prosperous and honorable people to remember
their obligations; has required strictly Republican
forms of government in the States rescued from the
belion has recognized education the cornerstone
OF our institutions has shown interest in working mer
by destroying slavery and affirming the rights of every
to himself and to the legitimate fruits of his la
bor has placed in history chapter of success
renown that wins the admiration of civilized world
| and we now enter upon national campaign to sup
port this great record against all opponents of nation
| al progress, peace, humanity and prosperity.
Resolved That we congratulate the nation that il
this great work. the highest civil service known among
men, we have administration which has developed
public opinion in the direction of honor, justice
philanthropy: administration which has brough
with it peace and wise adjustment of the violent pc
litlcal controversies which preceded it: which has
| taDnSneu our national credit on hrm foundations
| which has sought wisely and firmly to enforce Law
against disorder and complete the work of reconstruC
ton in the restored States; which seeks enforce b.
generous and humane policy toward the department
Indian tribes which has reformed the abuses exposes
corruption, punished offenders and sought to nprov
and elevate the character of the civil service And
moved by an earnest appreciation of the fidelity an
wise patriotism of President Grant, do most cordial
recommend that he be reBominated and reelected
for inasmuch his administration has taught Amer
can people all the high obligations of that period
/ a ripcr1 and aIa ad
| the great declarations of Abraham Lincoln.
Resolved. That while recommending strongly the II
| nomination of General Grant for the Presidency "
also the nomination of Henry Wilson for the Vice
Presidency feeling that Massachusetts, has earned th
distinction by long fidelity to the Republican prime
pies, in which Henry Wilson has always been true
her honor and to the best sentiment of her people.
Hon. James M. Usher moved tn
adoption of the resolutions by risin
vote. The Convention rose as one ma
and the chair announced his opinion
that there were no infrm members i
the Convention, and that the resolution
were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Tolman of West Roxbury wishe
to say word to the Convention. H
simply wished to urge upon every men
Der of the Convention and of the Repul
lican party diligence, activity, grea
care and every honorable means to il
sure the election of our candidate, Pres
dent Grant Three cheers were the
given for President Grant and thrt
more for Senator Wilson