Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-05

Ierplexed, and must continue 10 perplex, their
councils; IN yours-rather let me say in ours
there VIII lie absolute harmony. With US the
selection Of Presidential candidate is a fore
gone conclusion. In that regard the neople
decided for Us in advance, and we have only
TO put their will into proper shape by
formally nominating Ulysses ). Grant; and
with the blessing Of God, We shall not
only make the nomination without de-
nur, without debate, without dissent, but We
shall make il under such auspices as viii ensure
its complete and abundant ratification at the
rolls. IL does not peed, nor, considering my
trUrnra-v occupation Of this chair, would N be
suitable that 1 should enter into any elaborate
commentary a. to the merits Of our candidate;
bu' this VIII say: that notwithstanding all the
malignant venom that has been spit e. him-sll
the odlocs calumnies that have been heaped
uton bim-all the disgraceful ISLANDERS that
have been circulated in regard 10 him, General
S S5 at this moment, enjoys more Of the con,
by them TO be an honester, truer and
better man than any OF hts detracto-s.
No one in our day has been more csuselessly,
more shamelessly vilitied, and no one will be
more thoroughly indicated. The great heart
OF the American people beats responsive 20
truth and Justice, and, as they have tried and
tested and trusted him; as they know that his
administration has been wise and faithful; as
they have seen the nation prosper under his rule
as IL never bef,re prospered, they will stand by
anC defend, and, when the balot-box gives them
chance 10 do so, avenge him. Remembering
the sore trials which, along with his fellow.
soldiers, be underwent during the war; his sac
L.
by night; The exposure by means OF which those
who now revile him were able 10 secure luxu-
rtous repCs e at a safe distance from danger
they are quite willing he should indulge in
palace cars and cigars and seaside lotteries /"
and they nesn to furnish him with the opportu-
nifty OF n.oying these tor at least four years to
come.
Asto the Vice Presidency, no doubt, gentle
men, there will be various preferences Some
OF us will IT first favor one, some another, but
we shall all try to obtain the best man, and
lG rlf ipna ralp n
| shall all feel that we have succeeded.
In regard 10 the platform TO be adopted, il is
not for me- to anticipate, but, along with other
important doctrines, it will undoubtedly contain
| the widest recognition of human freedom and
| the clearest affirmation of the duties which
the government owes to the labOring masses.
| wherever and however employed in town or
| country; and with such candidates and such
| creed, whether we have 10 encounter the
| cecaying remnants OF once powerful party,
but now SO feeble that IL is piteOus TO its enemy
for succor, or an incongruOus alliance OF M
| assorted factions, with no bond of union but the
greed OF Office, or all of them combined We shall
60 forth conquering and to conquer.
The sentiment that the people had decided on
| q nominee for President already, and that Grant
i was an honester and truer President, and en-
Joyed more OF the confidence Of the American
l people han any of his predecessors was greeted
with wild cheering, the convention rising to it,
| feet.
THE EFFORTS TO DEFEAT coLPAx.
| The desperate efforts made to defeat Colfax
are best illustrated by the following circular
got out this morning, and now being circulated
| in the convention:
Reasons against Nominating Coyfaz.-First. he
| IS advocated before this convention by the
| moDOpolies and corporations such as the
Western Union Telegraph Company, the Besse-
l mer steel monopoly, and the public domain
railways and their Easter feeders. Second, he
does not represent the solid aud sincere side of
/ American public life; he smiles without SYM
patty, and fstters without affection; he has
been too well rewarded already at the hands Of
the party, and to reneminate him is to give a
| second endorsement to false pretences. Third.
the northwest has gone back on him, his own
| section which ought TO know him best; he has
no great state there except Indiana by the grace
o! Governor Morton, and Michigan, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri and Ohio. the ba--
tle-ground, do not ask his continuance on the
ticket. Fourth. The influential and alert Wash
ngton correspondents, many OF whom are re-
pubicans, have professional reasons for nor
emitting him to their support. Is il well TO pr1
woke this opposition during the next five months"
fnth. he has entrapped poor hard-working
and warm hearted republican, founder of the
party-Henry Niison-into standing for the
Vice Presidency, and would now for freak a
plque, or for some yacillating motive, humil-
late this worthy and able republican. Let thsSe
considerations be weighed.
SPEECH BY GENERALLOGAN.
The convention having completed its tempo
rary organization, Gen. Logan was esped in one
of the stage boxes and was called upon by the
entire convention to come forward and speak.
made a brief and enthusiastic speech in support
Of Grant, IN which he said that the president had
faithfully performed the duties imposed upon
him and deserved a reelection. lGreat APP
plause.l The republican party said to him,
''Well done thou good and faithful servant YOU
have been faithful over few things, We will
now make thee ruler over many things"
lGreat cheering.l
THE CHAMPION OF EMANCIPATION IN FAVOR OF
THE HERO OF APPoMArTox.
The New York delegation then called upon
the venerable Gerritt Smith, who they said was
the Oldest champion OF emancipation living to
come forward and speak. As Mr.. Smith walked
down the aisle the band played " Hail TO the
Chief" and the convention rose and cheereh
He spoke for fifteen minutes in warm terms OF
General Grant and the work which the repub-
lican party had accomplished.
SENATOR MoRToN's SPEECH.
Senator Morton, OF Indiana, was then urged
tospeak. lie appeared on the stage, and also
met an enthusiastic reception. Mr.. Morton re-
manned in lis chair while speaking of the prin-
ciples of the republican party, and said that il
was worslipper OF principles, not men. His
remarks We're received with earnest approval,
especially the review which he gave OF what the
party had ccomplished in four years.
MR.. ORR OF GRANT, GREELEY, AND THE TRI-
BUNE.
When 5, nator Morton finished, ex-Speaker
Orr, of South Carolina, was called upon by the
Virginia d1 legation to address the convention
winch rose 20 us feet and welcomed him. Mr..
Orr alluded to the arraignment made OF Wash
lngton, of jackson, and OF Grant. The first
two had on lived the aspersions cast upon them
as Grant ould outlive the calumny heaped
upon him. It had been said that Grant had
proved a fs lure. He thought the country could
stand just four more years OF such failure
tGreat lauf hter and applause.l He alluded 70
Greeley's demand for the kuklux law and the
TTfbune's support of the same, which elected
Kisses for Greeley and the Tribune.
GOV. oGLRsBY SPEAKS.
Gov. Ogl shy was then called on by the nli-
nois delega ion, and addressed the convention
The committee on permanent organization are
about rea''y to report.
ADDRESS BIT GOV. HAwLRY.
Gov. Hawley made brief address. and then
John A. Ga ay, a colored delegate from Arkan-
sas, was enthusiastically called for and made
speech.
JUDGE SETTLE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE
CONVENTION.
Inc committee on permanent organization
reported Thomas Settle, Of North Carolina, 70
be president Of the convention. He was unani-
mously elected; Orr, of South Carolina, aad ex-
Senator Henderson, OF Missouri, being his only
contestants. At this point the confusion was in
tense and the q mporary chairman seemed ut
terly inc0m petent 20 restore order. A.
Associated Rroao Df0nafchea frOsx,