Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-24

court. the highest appellate tribunal IN
the state, by = majority Of 50 900. That
lawyer was the Hon. Allan b. Morse.
ts present chief justice. His adyer-
cary was the Hon. Thomas VI. Cooley.
ranking BY corn mon consent among
the foremost JurIsts OF hrs time, whose
renown as such mad passed the boun-
darIes of the continent.
Following that victory with others
| the delegates from my state on the
| floor Of this convention came at last 10
the great counsel of the party repre-
sentahves of the triumphant democ-
racy of Michigan, They came repre-.
senting = constituency that has rescued
the commonwealth from the clutch OF
monopoly. They came with state
administration behind them. solidly
democratic, legislature which 10 the
pioneer in this generation IN legisla-
ton, tending TO bring the election Of
the chief magistrate OF the nation
nearer to the citizen. They believe
that they can SUCCESSFULLY hold the clta-
del against the assaults of the enemy
in the canning contest. They are pre-
pared to pledge to the democracy OF
the nation nine Of MIchigan's electoral
votes in the approaching national
| election.
They offer more. Nominate now,
Michigan's colder chief justice for the
| vice-presidency, whom II is my nonor
to present, and they will give the entire
fourteen.
Offers Thousands OF Votes.
They offer yet more. Make that
| nomination aud thoueands of votes will
be added to the national ticket in every
unit of this republic of states that will
be lost by = nomination less wise.
We are confronted with the plain
| question: "Who will bring the greatest
strength to the national ticket?" With
no endeavor to detract feathers
weight from the just claims of the
other distinguished citizens who are
named in connection with this nOmlna-
tion, respectfully insist that Michi-
gsn's candidate has elements of
strength superior tn them all.
He was brave soldier. He carries
an armless sleeve. He is q learned
lawyer, an able legislator and a pro-
found jurst. Hei 10 exceptionally strong
with the mass OF the people and the
grand army Of the republic.
| From 1861 to 1865 he fought with
dauntless courage to make certain "an
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states" But when the contest was
ended and the integrity Of the union
was saved from the wreck of war, he
fought no more.
| Entering the service ~ q private in
the Sixteenth Michigan infantry, he
participated in everf battle of the pen
insular campaign. He was in the fierce
fire with McClellanfat Antietam. He
Was with Pope at Manassis. He stood
by the rocks Of Qhicalnauga, fit fol-
lower Of that leadet of adamant. He
was in the red stkrm of Missionary
Ridge rs assistant adjutant general,
and while leading ns men left an arm
on those historic Heights, himself bind
ing up the wounds with the one hand
remaining.
Ollie did not quit the field, but fought
on single handed to the close of that
memorable struggle. With an arm
torn away on that eventful 25th of No
vember, he yet remained In active SER
vice in the field until September fol-
lowing, aud upon his retirement re-
ccive0 a most hatteSing testimonial to
his worth as q soldier and officer from
General Sheridan.
GALAXY of Gallant Heroes.
| Out of the entire galaxy of gallant
! heroes in the ornament of democracy
that are sprinkled as the stars in the
depths, can you name me one of
sterner stuff or cast in more heroic
mold?
When the brave men who wore the
gray, with whom he had crossed bayo-
nets on many q field, at last turned
back to their war wasted homes; when
from every roof tree of the south there
fioated once again the flag of the re-
public, there was no trace Of bitterness
in his heart.
of war with the same hand that smote,
and, like his great captain. obscure the
recollection of bitterness engendered In
the hot blasts of Gettysburg and the
wilderness by the memory of the COM
mon glory Of Bunker Hill and York
town.
DO you remember that there are liv-
ing today near l,000.0 900 members of
the Grand Army of the Republic?
Do you remember that they hold il
highest regard and support with the
greatest enthusiasm, when opportunity
presents, one who has taken his place
IN the ranks and fought his own way 70
position and fame?
Can you fail to appreciate that the
nomination of this candidate will light
the torch Of enthusiasm for his candi.
dacy around every camp fire Of tho
Grand ARMY of the Republic7
have said he 10 exceptionally strong
with the people. He 10 himself child
Of the people, is near to the people, has
faith in the people. sympathises with
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their burdens, their hopes. their aspira.
confidence and support in the fullest
measure.
Toachstonss Of strength.
i Twice United States attorney in q re-
publican district, elected to the state
senate by 900 majority in district
which the same year gave the republi
can state ticket 900 majority, and gave
Grant 200 over Greeley: elected
mayor of the city when the remainder
OF the democratic ticket Was defeated
~ candidate for attorney general Of thu
J state in 1873, receiving q greater mum
Der of votes than any other msn on the
ticket, and trlumphantly elected In
1885 associate justice of the supreme
court by 10000. the largest plurality
ever gwen TO a democratic candidate in
Michigan. These are the touchstone'
hy which his strength with the people
! have been tested.
BE assured his learning and sbilit,
: will be In full measure COMMENSURATE
with the duties of the high Office u
which Ne would elevate him. A mind
endowed by virtue with rare gifts ha.
been sharpened and quickened by ths
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