Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-08

tion that had been found necessary to preserve
the results of war waged in the defense of
the government. To repel all this, the grand
old Republican party is again called to the
front. The campaign before US, as in 1860, is
one Of ideas and of principle. Oar lines are
formedT for that hloodless conflict which
must determine the future of our government.
As to his duty, no Republican can for mo-
ment hesitate. The record of the party in the
past is sufficient guaranty for the future.
The Democratic party has, with singular
inconsistency, it seems to me, put forth as Its
standard bearer Gen. Hancock, q gentleman
and brave soldier. who, strangely enough, be-
comes the representative of those who sough.
to destroy government, for the preservation
of which he drew his sword in 1861.
The Republican party, on the other hand,
has chosen as its leader Gen. Garfield,
both brave soldier and at the
same time wise and experienced
statesman, one from and of the people.
whose every act in public life has been in har-
mony with the principles of human liberty and
human progress; who at all times has stood In
the front rank of those battling for the princi-
Piles of government. recognizing alike the rights
of all. He is conspicuous example of what
under our institutions man can make himself.
Like Lincoln, he sprang from the people. Like
Lincoln, he has pushed himself to the front
rank of American statesmen, and like him, be
has been called to lead the great Republican
party to victory.
Let me say, in conclusion, that accept the
nomination so generously rendered me, with the
assurance that nothing shall be left undone on
my part to promote and advance the interests of
the Republican party in this district and State,
and as far as in me lies the best interests of our
beloved republic.
HON. THOMAS FITCH.
MIR. Washburn having finished the delivery
of his screed, Mr.. Loren Fletcher called upon
Hon. Thomas Fitch, who he said was new
conner to the State, for few words Of cheer.
Mr.. Fitch had evidently been expecting the
call for no second invitation was needed to
bring him to the front. In commencing his
remarks Mr. Fitch said ten years had passed
since he had held or sought Office, being satis-
fed to fill the position of a good
citizen. good citizen according
to his idea, was one who voted the Republican
ticket always and advocated the election of
Republican nominees occasionally So Touch
he had done on the Pacific slope, his former
esota.
Mr.. Fitch then launched out into a regular
set stump speech, in which he touched up Don
nelly-a gentleman he acknowledged he knew
nothing Of personally Washburn stand
point; elevated the ensanguined
SnlrG, anu IenaeneQ tne sIatc ana
proftless charges against the Democratic party
which have formed the stock in trade of the
Republicans for the last twenty years, aud Of
glorifcation of the Republican party. and con-
cluded with warning his hearers that work
would have to be done to secure the election of
their nominee, as it was pretty we'll understood
that the Democrats would nominate a genia
gentleman, resident of St. Paul. a good Demo
crat, and the possessor of q "barL"
Mr.. Fitch is really happy and
forcible speaker, and it is to
be regretted, for his own sake that his in /.
PRODUCTION to Minnesota audience was not
made under more fiatteriDg auspices, and in a
better cause than the endofsement af w. D..
Washburn.
Postmaster Keith then invited the dele.
gates to a free ride to Lake Calhoun, which
was followed by adjournment on motion
of Capt. Blakeley.
Fromthe hall the delegates were escorted to
the NicolIet house dining room. where cold
repast with wine to wast it doss,, was served.
after doing fufi justice to which, DR.. Keith's
invitation for visit to Calhoun was accepted,
which concluded the exercises incident to the
reno mination of W. ID. Washburn.