Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-12
v POLITICAL. , = x~
The Radical Presidential Con.
yentiOn
fkEslgEA EE lFsH Il
Meets June 5, In Philadelphia.
PennsyIva1aa Needs Stimulus.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Republican
National Convention appointed by the Chi
cago convention, 1868, met in this city to-
day, to fix the place for holding the next
national convention. Ex-Gov. Clafin, of
Massachusetts, presided, anda fter general
exchange of opinions, the question was
taken for selecting the first Wednesday in
June as the time for holding the Conven-
ton. Itwas agreed on ayes %, noes 8. n
On motion, the Committee decided to
hear what the delegations from cities
have to say as to the place of holding the
Convention. 1t was announced that pro-
positions had been received from Boston,
Louisville, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Balti
more and Washington.
DR.. Sweeny advocated the selection of
Boston.
/ Mr.. Wetheren presented the claims of
Philadelphia, which, together with the State
Of Pennsylvania, requires political stimulus.
Pennsylvania, he said, gives twenty-six
electoral votes, which it is all important
should be secured for the Republican party.
He stated the hotel keepers had given a
pledge that they would not charge extor-
tionate prices.
Representative Stevenson, of Ohio, pre-
sented the advantage of Cincinnati for the
meeting the convention. 1t was not only
desired by the Republicans, but by all the
people. Among other reasons given by him
was fair distribution of the sittings of the
National Convention. The Republican con-
Vention had been held in Philadelphia once,
in the East twice, in the West twice, but in
the center never. The sitting of a conven-
ton in the center must politically affect the
circumference.
Delegate Chapman recommended Wash
ington.
Mr.. Burton presented the claims of Lou
isville. If the Republicans shall fix on that
city, the Republicans of the Crossroads vii
give them cordial reception. Every IA
cility as to hall and hotels will be afforded.
Ex-senator Henderson gave reasons why
st. Louis should be selected. Some in
Missouri have their preference for Grant,
while there are preferences for others, but
whoever may be nominated will be sup
ported by the Republican party of that
State. The holding of the Convention
there will add something TO the strength of
the Republican party.
On motion of Senator Pomeroy, the Ex-
ecutive Committee proceeded to vote by
ballot for the place of holding the National
Convention. The result was, Philadelphia
IS, Cincinnati 3, St. Louis 2, Boston 3,
Louisville 8, Washington l.
The Executive Committee decided that
each State shall have delegates to the con-
vention double the number of Senators and
Representatives; two for each organized
territory, including the territory of the Dis
tIict of Columbia, who shall have the right
to vote.
Broken Pledges.
The call adopted by the committee in
calling this Convention reminds the coun-
try that the promises Of the Union Repub-
lican Convention of 1868 have been full
filled the States lately in rebellion, have
been restored; the laws of the country have
been faithfully executed the public faith
has been preserved the interests Of labor
has been recognized corruption has been
exposed, offenders punished responsibility
enforced, etc, dd nbSUrdlUn.
College VS.. Common School.
Mr.. Gorham, of California, at the morn
ing session offered the following resolutions,
in order, as he said, that they might be
canvassed during recess @ ~
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
committee that any test in civil offices in
States which might exclude citizens because
they have not received collegiate or acade-
mic education, would be a violation Of the
rights of a great majority of American peo-
pie who have received common school
education, and would be justly regarded by
them as an attempt TO put upon them and
their children a degrading badge Of in
feriority.
Resolved, That while political opinions
do not necessarily control the question of
fitness for public station, yet we deem the
exclusion of Democrats from Office by the
Republicans as entirely consistent with
good morals and good government; that
any other course is inconsistent with the
implied obligation assumed by those who
consent to become candidates in the Repub-
lican party for public offices.
Upon the reaSsembling of the committee
the resolutions were withdrawn, Mr..
Gorham stating that while it was evident
that they express the sentiments OF the
committee, there was general desire that
the subject should be left to the future.
A Stab Direct.
Mr.. Fulton proposed the following resO-
luton: -
That in view ofthe proposed renOminatiO
of the present Executive, this committee
would respectfully suggest to those holding
commissions under the general Govern
ment, the propriety of abstaining from seek
ing or accepting appointments as delegates
to the National Convention. -- :.
Some members expressed themselves to
the effect that the resolution was out Of or
der, and yielding to their request, Mr.. Full
ton withdrew it.
Adjourned sine die.
A Distinguished Absentee.
The meeting was harmonious throughout.
Greeley did not attend the meeting.