The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-06-16

EtsTE RNsT ATEs.
CISCfSSATI, Juns 1.-THE Repu biz
can National Convention met at noon
10 lay III the exposition building. The
Attendance was greater than at any
previous gathering of the party and
embraced some Of the most noted men
in Is ranks. A number Of colorcd
delegates were present. and their pres
rence cluYd sous surprise. Among
them zwere Cougtessmen and ex Con
gTesnmen from South Carolina. Ala
bama. and other Southern States. The
delegates were admirably grouped upon
the floor facing the stage The New
York men occupied the left center. 90
the right were New England. their
seats forming in single file. Maine at
the head. Rhode Island in the ra4r. and
Iowa immediately bohind her to the
left OF New YORK. aud fronting the
stage was Indiana, behind her the
Morton men Of Tennessee. Texas and
GeorAia, ~ the l.ts again came Ken
tueky and tia Ca,eliDas. with Virginia
lxinging up thu rear. TIL extreme left
flank was allos led to Peaasylvanis; the
right fell 10 the lot Of Ohio, behind
which were placed in order Of merit.
Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The
Territorial delegates and those from
some Of the patty States were tucked
away 10 the rear.
As the honr for beginning proceed
ings drew near, the rush grew more
and more inteuse. and Ut few minutes
to- 3 81, the uisles were jammei. The
convention was called TO order by Gov.
ID. Morgan. chairman of the Republican
National COMMITTEES. who introduced
the Rev. Or. Miller Of Covington, KY.
| Morgan said
Get'emsR II thank YOU most heart
lily Tor tho compliment conferred by
calling upon me TO preside over the
temporary organization OF this conven-
ton. have been so long withdrawn
from practical participation in political
affairs that II is III obedience TO customs
rather than my own inclination that |
occupy moment of your time In con-
siderAtiou Of the political situation aud
of The principles 30 long and 50 success.
fully entrusted to the keeping of the
Republican patty. Events have chased
each other so rapidly from the inaugu
ration of Abraham Lincoln Ia tho clos
ing year Of the administration of Gen
Grant. fraught with such fundamental
changes in tho whole theory aud prac-
tice of government, that the greatest
consideration of them III tho brightest
manner is precludei upon All occasion
such rs tins. Brief "a may b> com
sllsre5 the cNhtenee of the Republican
ftAi NUN AAbtE IN Rt4t ~ tue
nation, has for 80 long a consecutive
period controlled IL without encounter
ing popular defeat. and still. notwith
standing popular jealousy Of political
aseendoncy long continued by any
party. it is in the p,wer of this conven-
ton 20 designate the coming President
of the Uni,ci States iLna1 and con-
tinned applause.l
am further requested by the Ma
t,ouai Comnitt,os -, make y nemina.
,ion for a temporary presiding officer Of
this convention. therefore nominate
the Hon, Theo. Nj. romeroys Ut New
York. for iha; Office.
The motion was agreed 10 aud Poine
roy being introduced, spoke as fol
lows
Gcat'elaea II fAe Coscenfion The
day AMI the hour have arrived for
whlgh tha representatives, Of the Re-
pub'ican party were invited - assenb
20 nominate canli lates for President
aud Nicr President II the United States
in oesilane, t. the authority of the
Republican National Convention.
now respectfully Ask tia. you will
insiutahi the order. In 1886, Z. Phls-
delphia, in lo60. at Chicago. and in
1854. AZ Baltimore. acting under the
same general authority. il has been my
privia - 20 call the Republican Con
soiation 70 order Ii ] except the action
Of the convention of 1864. the dutic,
which this intelligent body has 70 per
form, IN comparison with former ones,
arc the aost iE,pAst an. Of all There
is no special or parliamentary authority
Tor aay remarks from The chair Ia
the nature OF thugs there can not be
any custom, you only have my excuse,
II needed, sog even few words. II
Jaue. 1855. We were IN the maids, Of
Far tha ,La 1-,.-c