The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-06-07
THE CECIL WIG, ELKTON, SATURDAY, JUNE T, 1854

of Tennessee, expressed ambiguously, it
was voted for at the last convention.
| Robinson, of Massachusetts, sent to
the speakers desk and had read still all
other memorial against traffic in alcohol,
and asking the convention to take action
looking to prohibition.
When the report of the committee on
permanent organization was presented,
Lawson. of New York, claimed that it
could not be read until the mattor of con-
tested seats was settled. Smalls, of South
Carolina, took the same grounds.
The chair said that the matter was
within the discretion of the convention
Williams Und.) moved that the report
be received and agreed to.
1t was carried by a large majority.
General George 3. Williams, of Indi
manent organization, reported that the
committee had selected General George
B. Henderson, of Missouri, for permaner
chairman, and would request the secre
tary to read list of the vice-president
and secretaries. Charles w. Clisbee, o
Michigan, was selected as principal sec
rotary. The report was agreed to.
The chair appointed Galusha a. Grow
of Pennsylvania, George F. IIoar, of Mas
sachusetts, and George b. Williams, o
Indiana, a committee to conduct the per
, manent chairman to the platform.
General Henderson was received will
cheers and spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Conventon-We hav
, assembled to survey the past history of tn
party to rejoice as we may, because of tn
, good it has done; to correct its errors, if er
rors there be, to discover if possible tn
, wants of the present, and with patriot
lirmness provide for the future.
, Our past history is the Union preserved
slavery abolished and its former victims
equally and honorably by our sides in thi
convention, the public faith mai4ta III
unbounded credit 9t--h2ul4 iHn1 ,,ro,d =
1L<~|-} convertible into coin, and the
pulses of industry throbbilg with renewed
health and vigor in every section of pros
the fruits of triumphs over adverse politics
gained in the military and civil conflicts of
The last "A years.
Out of these conflicts has come race of
heroes and statesmen challenging confidence
and love at home, respect and admiration
abroad and now, when we come TO select
for the approaching conflict
our chief EN- barraSsmeut is not in the want
but in the abundance of Presidential ma
teral.
New York has her true and tried states
man upon whose administration the fierce
and even unfrendly light of public scrutiny
has been turned, and the universal verdict
is "Wei done, thou good and faithful
want"
Vermont has her great statesman, whose
mind is as clear rs the crystal springs of
his native state, and whose virtue is as firm
as its granite hills.
Ohio can come with Il name whose history
is the history of the Republican party itself.
Illinois can come with one who never
failed in the discharge of public duty,
in council chamber or on field of
battle.
Maine has her honored favorite, whose
splendid abilities and personal qualities
have endeared him to the hearts of his
friends, and the briiliancy of whose genius
the admiration of all.
Connecticut and Indiana may come with |
names scarcely less illustrious than these.
And now, in conclusion, if, because of
personal disagreement or the emergencies |
of the occasion, another name is sought |
there remains that grand Old hero of kene-
saw mountain and Atlanta When patriot
ism calls he cannot. if he would, be silent,
but graSping that banner to him so dear, |
which he had already borne in triumph, he
will march TO Il civic victory no less re-
nowned than those of war.
thank you, gentlemen, for this disting
uiShed mark of your confidence.
The scene which followed the allusion |
to Blaine was striking one. Half the |
and nearly all the occupants
of the galleries rose to their feet and
cheered and waved handkerchiefS, hats, |
&c Silence was restored only for the |
same scene to be repeated. \ third time
was it enacted. Then delegate from
Iowa shouted: "lIit EN- again and once
more tie hall shook. 1t was the most |
striking aud hearty demonstration yet
seen in the convention.
Churchill (AriZoua) move, d that the |
of officers of territories !
ou3 hit to be made by a boHH,.fde vote of
the people of the territories and in ac-
cor,lance with tie wishes of the people |
thereof. Referred.
johnson Gal offered resolution de-
that the Commissioner Of AZ
liculture be made Il Cabinet officer. Re
ferrcd.
IInar Mass } offered i resolution favor
inc the right of women to vote. 1t was
received with ,iecrs. II felred.
Recess was then taken until =. NJ.