Year: 1868

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Dgemen have desired me to express to you their gra-
acation NJ your unanimous nomination for President OF
the United states Appause by the Republican ConVen-
lion recently assembled at Chicago. Renewed ap-
nlause1 The unanimty with which you have been
nomuoted almost If not altogether without
annie in the history Of country furnishes
sufficient indication Of the vast majority II
not entire unanimity, with which the nomination
will be sustained by the loyal people OF the country
IAppause.l The Republican party has not yet had an
opportunity to ITS capacity for the government OF
the Republc in time Of peace. We have had war Of
more than years duration, but the valiant and pa
trioc people Of this country under your leadership
queed the mghtest rebellion the world has ever SEEM
against Government known in the history of
mankind. You will be supported in the contest upon
which you have entered by the same heroic men who
were with you at Shiloh, in the Wilderness ana
before Richmond and you are TO meet Wilh u'e
opposition of comparatively few OF those VINO
have returned support Of the Union the Consut
ton and flag Of the country and, with but lew eN
ceptions you are to be opposed by the same men,
animated by the same principles which animated the
men engaged in the Rebellion you were so Instrumental
In oyerhrowing IApplauseJ The nation expects ana
will receive from yOu the devotion 10 It's interests
the same patriotism in your purposes the same integrity
and frnuess Of will which characterized your
command OF its armies; and doubt not
that in the contest whChs before us we snail ache'e
yicory as memorable in the history of our country as
that which illustrated the army Of the Republic at the
surrender of Richmond Your feOw-citzens will sup
port you in this contest They will support your ad
ministration knowing that your administration Will be
characterized by irmness by integrity, by PATRIOTISM
by good sense and all the manly qualities which have
marked your past My felloweitzens, nave
the pleasure of presenting to You the next PRESIDENT
of the United States General Grant the commander OF
your armies [Renewed and long continued applauseI


Gen. Grant then said:


SPEECH BY GEN. GRANT.


GENTLEMEN: Being entirely unaccustOmeu 10
public speaking, and without the desire to cull-
vate that power [laughterI 1t is Impossible ior
me TO find appropriate language to thank you Tor
this demonstration. All that can say is, that TO
whatever position may be called by your will,
! shall endeavor to discharge It's duties with
fidelity and honesty OF purpose vi my Iecli-
tude in the performance OF public duties you
Will have to judge for yourselves by my record
before YOU


Three cheers were then given for Gen. Grant Hund-
reds Of the multitude then entered the house and con
graduated the General.


VISIT To SPEAKER CoLFAX.


procession then moved TO the residence OF Speaker
Coax Calls having been made for him. lie appeared at
the door Of his residence, in company with Representa-
tive Pike of Maine. who said


We are here tonight to express our qualification that
while the Convention recently assembled at Chicago took
such good TO reflect the public viii IN NOMINATING
fOrP
son OF the distinguished eeftan. Gen Grant they took
equal good care select for the second place on The sue
eessful ticket, gentleman whose character, pubic hd
private whose long and welnown services, and high
and constant devotion TO principle afford sufficient
sell alone, or party, win strike az the
nrst for the purpose OF securing t'a4rons aasIa @
longer have the pleasure OF introducing 10 you
the next Vice President of the United States.


these remarks having been received with applause,
Speaker COlfax said


SPEAKER coIFAx's SPEECH.
.1,, ant fbp AM a "A
grateful heart for this atterng manifestation Of your
confidence and regard congratulate you on the anspi
eous opening Of the eventful campaign on which we are
entering In the Chicago Convention, representing the
entire continental Of the Republic every State every
territory every district and every delegate from ocean
TO ocean declared that their first and only choice for
President was Ulysses s. Grant lGreat appause Brave
and yet unassumng recent, and yet, when necessary
frm as the eternal hills appause; with every thought
and hope, and aspiration for his country; with mod
esty only equaled by his merits-t IS not extraya-
CANT say that he is to-day Of all other men IN
the land first in war; first in peace, and first in the
hearts Of his counTymen." lGreat appause His name
is the very synonym Of victory, and he will lead the
Union hosts triumph at the polls as he led the Union
armies TO triumph In the field. But greater
even than the conquerOr of Vicksburg, and
destroyer Of the Rebellion is the glorious Inspiration
Of noble principles animated by the sublime truths
of the Declaration Of Independence Our banner bears
an inscription more magnetic than the names Of its
standardbeaTeTs, which the whole world see as II
floats the breeze Liberty and Loyalty Justice and Pub
lie Safety" Defying all prejudees, for uplifting
the lowy and protecting the oppressed. lAppausc.J
History records TO the immortal honor of organiza
tion. that it saved the nation and emancpated race.
We struck the fct;er from the limb OF the slave,
and lifted millions into the glorious sunlight Of lib
eIty. We placed the eInancipated slave
his feet man, and put into his right hand the bal
lot TO protect his manhood and his nights We staked
political existence on the reconstruction Of the revolted
Stateson the sure and eternal cornerstone Of loyalty
and we shall triumph 1 know there is hoh-
day contest before us; but with energy and zeal,
with principles that humanity will prove, and that
believe God will bless, shall go through the contest
conquerng and to conquer and on the 4h day Of March
next the peoples champion will be borne by the peoples
votes 10 yOuder White House that regret TO say
IS now dshonored by its unworthy occupant.
Then, with peace and confidence we may
expect our believed country TO enter upon career Of
prosperity which shall eclipse tho most brilliant annals
VI our past bid You God speed in this work; and now
good night


Applause followed the conclusion Of Mr. Colfaxs speech
and the band played an appropriate air.


RATIFICATION MEETING OF THE NATIONAL


UNION CLUB or PHILADELPHIA-sPEECHEs


BY GOV. GEARY AND MAYOR MORTON


M'MICHAEL.


PHILADELPHIA, May ga large and enthu
siastic meeting Of the members Of the National Union
Club Of this city held their clubhouse this even
ing The object was TO introduce series Of campaign
meetings The meeting called to order at o'clock
by John Addick the President Of the Club, who iu
toduced Coy. John W. Geary GOV GeaIy said that he
had Just left the capital Of Pennsylvania 10 mipgle win
the citizens Of Plade pia IN the general rejoicing; Al
Country-Giant Coliax, and victory thrown
TO The breeze. At the lime =, OF ms leaving
was resoumdDg with the y0lcys of ngOnal sautcs. The
ffIf Np tH "A