The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-17
Republican National Convention

The Republicans have called their ma
tiopal convention to renominate Mr.. Grant,
for the l4th of June, at Cincinnati.
Mr.. Blaine's hopes are thus cruelty blasted
at the very moment that he fancied them
at their brightest. In the call the fine
Roman hand of Mr., Morton is discecnible,
In view of his proposed action in the SEN
ate, Mr.. Blaine's recent speech in the
house, and Mr.. Grants southern policy for
years past, the invitation to all voters who
desire the return of friendly feeling
between all sections of the republic and
the abolition Of sectional spirit is at least
amusing No less remarkable is that part
of the document which takes credit for
honesty, reform and economy in the gov
eminent, when we remember that the first
signer is the infamous Spencer, Of Ala
bama, and the last, the no less notorious
Elkins, Of New Mexico; and that the llli-
nois signer is now under indictment for
embezzlement.
We have already published the pro
ceedings of the first part of the committee
meeting. Up to recess no choice of place
had been made.
AFTER RECESS.
Mr.. Kemble, of Pennsylvania, said he
had advocated the holding Of the conven-
ton at Philadelphia, not that the people
there had any claim, but because every
body was going to Philadelphia this GEN.
teunial year; therefore it was proper the
convention should be invited to hold Its
session in that city. To-day only two
votes were required for the selection Of
Cincinnati For his own part he did not
think it proper that he should stand here
to delay the selection by further contest.
and therefore he should vote for Gin
cinuatl, that city having generally re-
ceived the largest number of votes.
The sixth ballot resulted-Ciucinnati,
%; Chicago, Is; Philadelphia, A.
AS A votes were cast, % were neces-
sary to choice.
The seventh ballot was taken and result
ed as follows:--Cincinnati 81; Chicago,
IS; Philadelphia, 4.
The eight ballot resulted as follows
Cincinnati, 10; Chicago, 10; Philadelphia
4; Cleveland, |.
The ninth ballot was as follows:-Whole
number of votes cast, 43; necessary to
choice, o. Cincinnati, received y; Chlca
60, Is; Philadelphia, 3.
The chair having announced that Gin
cinnati was chosen as the place for the
convention, on motion of MIR. Scammon, o.
Chicago, the selection was made unanl
mously.
On motion of Mr.. Van Horn, of Mis-
souri,, Wednesday the l4th day OF June
was designated as the time OF meeting.
1t was resolved that when this committee
adjourn it adjourn to meet at Cincinnati OF
Tuesday, the 18th day of June.
Governor Morgan expressed his gratlh
cation that the business OF the commlttt
had been tremendously transacted, ana Oh
motion the committe adjourned.
CALL FOR THE CONVENTION.
The next Union Republican convention Tor I'M
nomination OF candidates for President and Nlc'
President of the United States Will De nGlU IL 0
city OF Cincinnati, or Wednesday, the l4th uay .
June, 1876, 1t twelve O'Clock noon, and VIII cohss
of delegates of each state equal to twice the mum
Der OF its senators and representatives in congress
and OF two delegates from each orEahiZg19 ee[I ~
tory and the District of Columbia. In calling IN
conventions for the election OF delegates Tue eon
mittees OF the several states are recommended 10 u
vlte al Republican electors, ana all othef Notet'
without regard TO past political differences or pre-
vious party difficulties; who are opposed 10 reVI
ing sectional issues, and desire 20 promote lrlehu
feeling and permanent harmony throughout u
country by maintaining and enforcing all tne COZ
stiutiona rights of every citizen, including ne
and free exercise OF the right OF suhrage' Mltno
Intimidation and without fraud; who are In iaV'
OF the continue prosecution and punishment OF d
official dishonesty and of an econmical administr
ton OF the government by honest, faithful an
capable officers who are in favor of NAL
ing such reforms in government as G.
perence may from time TO time su!
fF INN n
the nation by depreciating anv o Its o0hgatiol
and in favor OF sustaining in every way the natlo
al faith md financial honor who hoid nat u
common school system is the nursery OF America
liberty and should be maintained absolutely IRE
from sectarian control; who believe that ior u
promotion of these ends the direction OF the go
ernment should continue To be confdcd to tho
who adhere TO the principles OF 1776, support the
as INCORPORATED in the constitution and laws, al
who are In favor of reCogniZin and strengthenlf
the fundamental principle OF national unity III ~
centennial anniversary OF the birth OF the IL
public. L, ID MORGAN.
Chairman of the committee.
WILLIAM Z CHANDLER, Secretary
The address is signed by George f. Spencer,
Alabama; Powell Clayton, or Arkansas George
Gorham, OF California; irshali Jewell, Of Co
nectcut; S NJ Harrington, " Delaware; ID,
Conoyerof Florida; Isham s. Tanning of Georgi
j, Y. Scammon, of Illinois; Oliver p Morton,
Indiana; w. B. Allison, of Iowa; J. j, ingalls,,
Kansas; W. G. Goodloe, of Kentucky; s, p Pac
Fulton, Of Maryland; william Claim, of Mass
Chusetts; William A Howard, Of Michigan; Joi
r. Averill. of Minnesota; o. C, French, of MISSES
pi: X, r, Van Horn, of Missouri; E. Z. Cunnin
ham, of Nebraska; William Z Chandler, OF Ne
Hampshire. A. &. Cattell, of New Jersey; Edw
u. Morgan, OF New York; Joseph G, Abbott,
North Carolina; Il. X. Cowan, of Ohio; D.
Mitchell of Oregon; William Ii, Kemble, OF Pen
syfvania William d. Brayton, of Rhode Islam
j. j. Patterson, of South Carolina; j. NJ ThoI
burg, of Tennessee: George Nichols, of Vernon
p II. Wells Jr, of Virginia; Hanson Crswell,
Vert Virginia; Il. o. Howe OF Wisconsin; }.
Hubb H. of Colorado; j. p Kidder, of Dakota;
). >mot, of the District Of Columbia; S. B, Elixir
OF New Mexico.
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, represen
ed Texas, in addition to his own state, al
j, H. Mitchell represented Montana; Jot
G., New represented Wyoming, and
signed the call.