The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13

PHnApRLpHTA. June 5.

i Long before the hour of twelve, immens
crowds gathered IN and around the Acat.en,
of Music, where the Convention meets. A
the State delegations arrived At the hall ii
rapid succession. loud cheers greeted them bl
the thro gs of spectators who crowded th,
hall. Each man carried banner bearing th,
motto of his State. The Academy presented
gorgeous spectacle; the interior ,leeora
tions We're unsurpassed by magnifeence anG
splendor, and all the arrangements were
most complete.
| Wilson has been gaining for the Vice
Presidency all the morning. and there i
every indication that he will be the success
| ful man. Ohio now stands 81 for Wilson
and IA for Colfax. PennsylvanIa has decided
to oppose colfax, and it is now thought he
cannot possibly be elected.
Shortly after twelve o'clock State
and Territory being fully represented
Convention was called to order by ex-Goyer-
nor Clafin. in a brief speech referring to the
character of the Convention and the object
OF It's meeting. and predicting triumph oi
the party itrepresents. in spite If unexpected
OBJECTIONS, over all com 'inations, however
skillful'y planned, because in its success is
centered the best interests, and highest hopes
Of the country.
After prayer by Rev. Alex. Reed of Phil
adelphia, Governor Clafin nominated Nor
ton McMichael, temporary chairman, and
four temporary secretaries were appointed.
McMichael, on taking the chair, made q
brief speech, returning thanks for the honor
conferred, especially as it gave him occasion
to welcome the delegates to the State and
city lie referred to the rapid growth of
the country and the political progress v ich
brought to the Convention not only new
States and Territories, but new races-n4 ".
at least, i'll the possession OF political rights
and civil fu ctions, and soon to he endowed
with all the attributes Of equality. Referring
70 the purpose Of the Convention, he said the
malcontents who recently met at Cincinnati
were without constituency, and the Demo
Gratis soon to meet at Baltimore were without
principle. Unlike the first, this Conyen-
ton was the exponent Of great Natiaaal
organization; unlike the latter, it's object
was to preserve. not to destroy In reference
TO the objects Of the Convention, he said the
selection OF Presidential candidate was a.
foregone conclusion; that question the peo-
pie had decided in advance of the Conven-
ton; which only had put their will into
proper shape by formally nominating Grant,
which WOULD rot only be done without de-
mur, without debate, without dissent, but un-
der such auspices as would secure complete
and abundant ratification at the polls. Re-
ferring to the persistent abuse of Grant, the
calumnies that had been heaped upon him.
and the disgraceful ISLANDERS circulated
against him, he declared that he this morn
ing enjoyed more the confidence of his
and was believed by them to be
an honester, trner,, and better man thar any
Of hi- detractors. The people knew that his
had been wise, faithful. and
honest, and would stand BY ard defend both
At the polls. He referred briefly to the con-
est for the ice-Presidency. and to the plat !
orni, saying that whatever would be the
inal result of the former. all would feel that
hey had been successful, and the latter would
contain the widest recognition |
II human freedom and the clearest affirms- /
ion OF the duty OF the Government to the |
aboring classes. wherever and however en-
,loyed. in town or country and with such
platform and such candidates he predicted |
hat the party would go on conquering and /
o conquer.
After the temporary organization was ef- |
ected calls were. made for Senator Logan. /
3erritt Smith, Nye and Norton, each of
whom addressed the Convention briefly in
nlogy Of the Republican party, the Presi-
ent and government, the acts of his admin /
'tration. and predicting an overwhelming
rinmph in November Every allusior made
> Grant in the speeches was tremendously
pplauded. and the most intense enthusiasm
ras evoked
Committees on credentials, permanent or
anization. rules and resolutions, were then
ppointed
The Committee on Resolutions are Gov.
[awley, OF Connecticut, ). Fl. Wilmington.
California, Herr m Roster, OF Illinois, 3
ames speek, Of Kentucky. W. A. Howard.
Michigan. L. H. Head, Of Neyads. Gov.
avs. of Ohio. III. r. Kincard, Of Oregon,
!. w. schofeld, of Pennsylvania, b. B.
lliott, fcolored) OF South Carolina. j. B.
ehafer, OF Colorado, and John r. Cook, OF
lallo.
After the Committee on Permanent Organ ,
alton had retired for consultation. brief ,
,eeches were made BY ex-Gov. Oglesby. of !
linois, ex-Goy Orr, Of South CAroliaa, and /.
hers.
w. II, Grey. colored delegate from Afkan-
$, addressed the Convention in well de
Iered, farcible speech. pledging the entire !,
lored vote of the South for Grant.
The speakers were nil enthusiastic in their
pressions Of confidence in Grant. and in !;
) ability to- sweep the entire country next .
/.
The Chairman of the Committee on Organ-
ltion reported the name OF Thomas Settles. J,
North Carolina, for permanent President.
Mr.. Settles, on taking the Chair. made a !.
Y remarks. The Convention then adjourn
until 10 o'clock to-morrrw.
The Pennsylvania delegation held caucus s
g morning. and resolved to support Wilson : 5
the Vice Presidency. s
Wilson's friends now claim 42O delegates.
nois will give Coliax is, and Wilson rs. ] ]
10 will give Wilson 90 and Colfax II. {
The platform will be reported and tile
minatiOns made Tomorrow u