Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-07

his old comrade in arms.
Mr.. Mckay of South Carolina said that the
delegation of that regenerated state, whoSt
first gan at Sumter made Grant possibility
insti acted him to cast her vote for that grcat
soldier
Mr.. Perham Of Virginia said that her repub-
llcln people were MAJ hing forward under her
banner, 81: SsRp..' fgrrQRnis, and she intends
next autumn to put her armed heel upon the
head OF the democratic party. The gods are
Just, and Nirs MIA must and will be redeemed.
Cheers
The District Of Columbia delegate said she
had desirable house 10 rent, which was much
sought after, but the district wanted to rereut
1t to the same tenant.
THE VOTE FOR GRANT UNANIMOUS.
All the states and ter tories having been
called the chairman announc 4 that the entire
vote 1872 IN all, having been cast for Ulysses S.
Grant, the latter was the nominee of this con-
vention as its candidate for the presidency.
Inc convention and galleries rose cheering,
waving their hats and handkerchiefS, while the
band played an o, ginal campai1 4 song, Rally
Around Our Leader, Men" composed by VIM.
>. liWln, and sung by a ba tone from the gal
lery, which was received with great applause.
AT the conclusion and alter the cheering had
subsidized there were loud c..es Tor the music Of
John BrONI," until the band began to play it,
the whole convention rising and singing it " It'll
great enthusiasm. AT this time the excitement
was IN 1nSe, which eliminated when the band
follow with stirring strains of Yankee
Doodle, and next the call for the "Bate cry of
Freedom" was responded to by the band The
audience a@ain Joining in the chorus with will.
MIR, Chase of Indiana was called to the plat
| form and sung the Red, White and Blue" the
| band and audience joining in the chorus. The
| enthusiasm would not be silenccd until Mr.
Church followed with Marching through Gcor-
| gia."
At the conclusion he called for three cheers
| for the loyal black men who stood by our boys
| as they were marching to the sea, which were
| given with q will.
The chairman said the committee on resolu-
| tons were ready to report (Checrs
Delaware here announced James Riddle as its
member of the national committee
| TUE NOMINATION FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
The committee on platform failing to appear
| Mr.. Craighead Of Ohio moved TO suspend the
rules and proceed with the nomination for can.
| c'da.a for vice president of the United States
| Adopted.
Tic chairman announced the nominations in
order
Mr.. Morton McMichael of Pennsylvania took
| the platform and proceeded to nominate Henry
Wilson oil Massachusetts. He claimed PenusyI-
| yania as the place of the birth and baptism of
| the republican party, and rs the first in the
| held and in the fight when rebellion raised its
| head because of MI the loyal states it was
| nearest the scene of war. But how had she
| been requtedH Four years ago she presented a
war goyel hOr for the vice presidential nominf-
| non, lie was defeat i, but she went on faith
| fully and gave her vote for the ticket
lie proc led with some remarks on the tai iff
| question, which were inaudible TO the reporters.
MessrS L0tng Of Massachusetts and Ray of
| New Hampshire seconded him.
| Mr. Thompson of Indiana nominated ColfaX
seconded by MIR. Howard of Michigan.
| Virginia nominated Senator / wis, Texas T..
| j. DAVIS, and Tennessee Horace Maynard.
| The platform was then read and adopted.
The following is the full platform as adopted
The republican party of the United State assem-
bled in national convention in the city of Phadel.
phia ON the 9Th and 9th days of June 1872 again
declares its faith, appeals to its hist )ry and on
noun:es its position upon the questions before the
country.
LIST. During eleven years of supremacy it has ac-
| cepted with grand courage the solemn duties of
| the tme.i IL suppressed gigantic rebellion,
emancipat d 1000, of slaves, decrsed the luai
citizenship of all, and established universal Suffrage
| exhibiting unparalleled magnanmty; it criminally
punished no man for political offences, and we rmly
| welcomed az who proved their loyalty bv obeying
| the laws and deaiing justly with their neigh
bOrs. 1t has steadIv decreased with q trm
hand, the resultant disorders of a great war
and initiated wise policy towards the
/ Indians The Pacific ldilrOad and similar vast en-
| t2rDrises have been genera"y aided and success
| fr'Iy conducted, the public lands -eely given to
actual settlers Immigration protected and encOur-
| aged, and FIJI acknowledgement the naturalized
| citizens right secured "'Om European powers A
uniform national currency hrs been provided, re-
| puuiutlUH OWneu uOh IL the national ca edit
| tanned under most extraordinary burdens and new
| bonds negOtia at lower rates. The revenues
nave been carefully collec' and honestly applied
despite the annual large reductions of rat Of tax.
| alton, the public debt has been reduced during
Gen. Grants presidency at the rate of one hundred
million do ars year; a great financial crisis has
been avoid 1, and ace and plenty prevail through
| out the land; menacng foreign GificrIties have
been eacefully and hOnOrably compromised and
| the honor and power of the nation kent in nigh
respect throughout the world This glorious record
ofthe past s the pa. ys best pledge for the future
We believe the people will not entrust the go vern-
ment TO any party or combination ofEmen COM
posed chiefly of those who have re list I'd every SIN
of this beneficial progress.
3D. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
enjoyment of all civil, political and public rights
should be established and efIectualv maintained
throughout the Union by efficient ana appropropri.
ate state and federal legislation; neither the Jaw
nor its administration should admit of any discrim
inati0n in RESP ct of citizens by rec on of race
creed, color or previous condition ofservitude.
ID The resent amendments to the national con-
stutiOn should be cordially sustained because they
are right, not merely tolerated because they are
law; and shor'd be carried out according to their
spirit by appropria' legislation, tine enfort emen of
which can be safely trusted only to the party that
secured these amendments.
4th. the national government should seek to
maintain an honorable peace with all nations pro-
tecting Its citizens everywhere and sympathisng
with all peoples who strive for great n liberty.
9th. An" sys en- of the civil service under which
the subOroinat positions of the government are
considered rewards for party zeal is fatally de-
moralizing, and we therefore favor a reform o. the
system by laws which ShcH abolish the evils of
patronage, and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity
the essential qualifications for public position prac
tically creating life tenure of Office
9th. We are opposed to further grants of the pub
lie lands to eorpOl atoms and mOnODolies and de-
mand that the national domain be set app Il for go
homes for the people.
7th. The annual revenues after paving the cur
rent debts,should furnish moderate balance for the
reduction Of the pr1cipa; and the revenue except
SO much as may be derived ,fom tax on tobacco
aud liquO. be raised by duties upon importafions
tlo duties OF which SlOUd ba ~ a1ust Al as fn oid
In securing rempneratiye wages to labor and Or,
mote the industries, growth and prosp gritty of the
whole country
Sth. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valOr saved the Union. Their PEN
sons are sacred debt of the nation and the |
widows and orphans of those who died for their |
country entitled to the care OF oeneror9 and
gratefI' people. We 3avor such additional leeisa.
ti0n as will extend the bounty of the government
to all our soldiers and sa Ors who were honorably |
discharged; and who in the line of duty became |
Disabled, thOut regard - the length of service or
the cause of such discharge.
9th. 1de doctri 10 of Great Britain and other En-.
rol an powers concerning allegiance, "once a sub
jeet always subj IT." having at last, through the
effOi IS of the republican party been aban,tonod
aud the American idea of the individuals right TO
transfer his allegiance having been accepted y En-.
r0paan nations, 1t is the du,y of our government
TO guard with jealous care the lights of adopted |
citizens against the assumption of unauthorized |
claims by their f0i.ner governments; and we urge
the continued and careful encouragement and pro-
ction of voluntary immigration
10Th The frankng privilege ought to be abolished |
and the way prepared for speedy reduction in the
rate of postage.
llth. Among the questions which press for atten.
uOn - That which concerns the relations of capital
and labor. and the republican patty recognize the
dutv OF so shaping legislation TO sece full pro-
lection f1d the amplest field for capital and for
labor, the creator of capitr', the largest oppOrtun
ties and jrst ishare OF the mutual profits OF these
two great servant of civilization.
l2tn. We hold that congress and the president
nave ory hTled fn inn ratiye duty In their |
measures for the suppr sion OF violent and treason
able organizations In certain lately rebellions
regions, and for the protection of the ballot hoy:
and therefore they are entitled to the thanks of the
nation.
18Th. We denOunce reputation Of the public
debt, In any form or disguise, r. national crime
we witness with pride the reduction of the prnci.
pal OF the debt and of the rat of interest upon the
balance and confidently expect that our excellent
nationf' currency will be perfected by a speedy re-
sumption of specie payment.
l4th The republican party Is mind Al of Its obli-
CATIONS TO the loyal women of America for their
noble devotion to the cause of eedOm Their adj.
mission to wider fields of usefulness is received
with satisfaction, and the honest demands OF any
class of citizens for additional rights should be
treated with respectful consideration
10Th. We heartily approve the action of congress
In extending amnesty to those lately in rebellion
and rejoice In the growth of peace and fraternai
feeling throughout the land.
18th. The republican party propose to respect the
rights reserved by the people to themselves as care
fully US the powers delegated by them TO the state
and TO the federal government il disapproyes of the
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