Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-17
the CLASH OF GREAT MORAL IDEAS.
The Virtuous Morton, the Patriotic
Blaine, the Innocent Conkling,
and Lastly, the Reformer
Bristow, all on their
Metal.
Many "Great Unknown" on the War Path.
No Mercy to Opponents.
Sounding Brass. and Thrilling cymbals.

bummers imported from the various
large cities to do the bullying and blowing.
From the cultured gentlemen, real reformers
sentfrom Massachusetts, to the keen po-
litical huckster, John A. Logan. OF Illinois.
From Monday to Wednesday there was q
grand carnival OF csucusing throughout the
city, the headquarters of the several candI-
dates were filed with crowds of eager
friends, good news was hurried to its des-
tinsuon, and slanders OF opponents were
indastriousiy manufactured and circulated.
Crowds with brass bands, trsnsparenciss
and torches marched about the city. The
news Of the sudden illness Of Mr.. Blaine, at
Washington, was made the most of by his
enemies, and In fine 1t was q hot and bitter
contest, which reversed the time-honored
motto Of sprinciples, not men, as the
whole interest conferred In the men, the
platform and principles being crowded out
Of sight.
At noon, on Wednesday, the convention
was called to order BY Gov. 4. d. Morgan,
chairman Of the republican national COM
mittee. In his address he said that As q
former gentleman in his position had taken
the liberty Of giving the convection some
advice regarding African slavery, lie would,
with the same modesty, make the sugges-
ten that the convention must sustain the
resumption law.
Hon. Theodore NJ. Pomeroy, OF New
York, was then chOsen temporary chairman.
He was conducted to the chair BY ex-Gov-
srnor Baldwin, Of Michigan, and Governor
Vsnzsndt, OF Rhode Island, and upon being
introduced edaressed tbs convention. He
euloGized the republican party, abused the
|dem0crauc, . little, related the generous
story Of how the republican party saved the
nation, and that its future welfare could
only be secured by q continuance of that
party In power. He acknowledged that
there had been corruption In the party, but
claimed that the order ''let NO guilty mar
escape" hsd been carried QUITO He said
that there had been . want of harmony in
principles. with good men upon it, would
weld together the l%sw-sbiding and peace
loving majority Of the voters Of the nation.
Gen. E. W. Hinkes, OF Michigan, Was
elected ssrgeant-at-arms.
TIT usual committees W ere appointed.
4. j. Rt~ttenhofrsr, Of New York, pre-
sented = set Of resolutions, adopted by the
national republican German convention.
Referred to committee on resolutions.
Geo. VIM. Curtis, Of New York, read the
address Of the republican reform club of
New York City.
Gen. Logan, Of Illinois, In response to
loud calls. made q speech OF considerable
length, which was, of course, = rshssh OF
the glorious achievements of the party;
claiming all the patriotism and love of eoun-
try. intimAting that the congressional Inves-
LEGATIONS were merely attacks Upon the
leaders Of the republican party, intended 10
d~isintegrate it, and subyert the liberties of
the people.
Gen. Hawley, of Connecticut, next adj
dressed the convention. He said that there
was danger ahead, unless the convention
did its duty in = wise manner, and wound
up with . plea for the ~bondholders, and the
resumption Of specie payments.
Gov. Noyss, OF Onis, then spoke, depre-
eating the Investigations by congress as the
means Of propsgsting vile flanders upon
honorable men, &C., I'D infnstum.
Fred. Douglass concluded the oratorical
part Of the performances.
The committee IN permanent organiza-
ton reported. for President, Edward Nc
Pherson. Of Pennsylvsnla, and vice-presi-
dents from each state ; principal secretary,
J. n. Bean. Of wisconsin.
Mr.. Mcpherson was conducted to the chair
BY Messrs. Orton, Of New York, Downing,
OF Iowa, and Mccormick, OF Arizona, when
he delivered . short address. rledgins his
state to the support OF the ticket, and thank
Ing the convention for the honor cent
The convention then adjourned until 10
O'Clock Thursdxy morning.
| The convention met ut the hour named
Thursday morning, and listened to q VIC.
mans rights speech from Mrs. Ssyler j.
Spsncsr.i i III
The committee On credentials then re-
ported, and there was q fierce light over the
Alabama delegation, which finally resulted
in the admittance of the ~anti-Spencer dele
gates. headed by HARRISON.
After this question had been settled. Gen.
Hawley, Of Connecticut, reported tho plat
form, which Is . mere condensation Of the
sentiments expressed in the speeches the
day before. 1t claims the sole credit OF advO-
eating liberty for man :; it suites that this il
= nation, not \ league; that tho republican
party has preserved the government to tue
hundreth anniversary Of the nations birth ;
that the republican party recognizes it as y
duty to enforce the principles embodied in
the constitutional amendments; obligation
OF the country to discharge all just oDliga-
tions to creditors, and to redeem United
States notes in coin honor, fidelity and
capacity Is tests for office; hold public Off
GERS to a rigid responsibility ; The public
school system the bulwark Of the American
republic; recommending IA amendment to
the constitution Of the United States forbid
ding the application Of school funds to sec
tartan schools ; the revenue must be largely
derived from duties on imports ; opposed to
grants of public lands to corporations or
~monop0ies duty OF the government to
modify treaties with European governments
tnat the same protection may be secured to
adopted American citizens ss il given TO ma
tive born; the immediate duty of congress
to investigate the effect Of Monaghan imml-
grafton premise TO consider the subject of
womsn's rights; the right and duty of con-
gress 10 extirpsts polygsmy I'm the terrific
riss; pledges given to soldiers and sailors
must be fulfilled deprecaie sectional feel
ing, aud note with deep solicitude that the
dsmocratlc party counts rs its chief hope of
success upon the electoral vote OF q united
south ; charge the democratic party with
being the same in spirit rs when 1t sympa-
thlzed with treason; the national suminis-
tration merits commentator for its honora-
BILE work In the management of domestic and
foreign Affairs, and President Grant deserves
the continued and hearty gratitude of the
American people, for his patriotism and his
immense services in war and in peace.
Alter some debate on the Chinese and
financial planks, tbs resolutions were all
adopted ss reported by the csmmittee.
Mr.. Kellogg, Of Connecticut, presented the
name of Marshall Jewell for president.
Il. W. Thompson, OF Indiana, said that he
was instructed by the entire republican par.
~ %of1ndisns to put before the convention
the name Of Oliver p. Morton as q suttabl.
candidate for the presidency; spoke Of him
asths.grsst war governor; denied that he
: was physically unit to be president !; true