Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-25
Mr.. Hall Of Boston moved that the Conven

Mr.. Hall of Boston moved that the Conven-
ton proceed to formal ballot.
Mr.. Brinley moved that Mr. Banks be nominat-
ed by reclamation. Cries of no, no; vote, vote
The motion was Withdrawn.
Hon. Charles Allen, of Worcester, took the
stand amid much applause, and said he was not
one who voted for Banks be preferred he should
remain at Washington; but this Convention had
determined otherwise, and he cordially acquiesc-
ed in the result, and he should give MIR. Banks
his hearty support (Great applause.) The way
to success, he thought, was now open. The &C.
ton of the Convention gives signs of better
day. Let US go forward in the support of Mr..
Banks and the result will be harmony in the
Commonwealth. MANY cries of "NOp') The
confidence of Republicans, had been reposed in
Mr.. Bsnks, and he has come out with great hon
or. We can now trust him. (Cries of "No!"
mol" eyes !" "Yes!'O Though my friends say
no, can demand their votes for him in the fall.
! Mr.. Wright of Williamstown-I repudiate the
| demand.
| Mr.. Hopkins of Northampton hoped before the
| Convention adjourned he should be able to ac-
| quiesce in the doings of the Convention but he
wanted light in certain quarter. He wanted a
party clearly defined and separate from any other.
before the Commonwealth would return to her
| pristine purity and yigor. He wanted distinct
| ly defined Republican party. He said Banks was
committed to the American platform by accept
| ing their nomination, and he wanted candidates
who would hold no fealty to any other organiza-
tons. Mr.. Banks is member of that party, in
such sense to make him questionable candi-
date for a Republican Convention. If Banks
would stand on the Philadelphia platform alone
and unequivocally the matter would tie cleared
up.
Hon. Arson Burlingame was called on to re-
ply, and was greeted with great applause He
thought Mr., Hopkins would see his way clear to
support Mr. Banks. Mr.. Burlingame then went
into a defence of Mr. Banks, to allow that he is a
true and worthy member of the Republican party
and eminently fit TO be the candidate Of this Con-
vention. He said if Banks was not nominated
by this Convention he would withdraw his name
from the canvass. If he is nominated, he will
accept it on the Philadelphia platform. He
would welcome all back to the Republican ranks
who hold to its principles even to that Governor
who has been "bobbin' round" of late. He
would hold up the lamp inscribed "While the
lamp" &c. [Great applause.l He closed with
a very eloquent appeal for union and harmony.
Mr. Wright OF Wilhamstown tried 10 speak,
but the Convention adjourned to IL o'clock, P
NJ, amid much confusion.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At halfpast two o'clock the Convention again
assembled, and was addressed by Charles Wright
of WiliamstoWn, against the nomination of Mr.
Banks, the motion pending to proceed to an in
formal ballot for candidate for Governor. Mr.
Wright is not fluent speaker, but he is evident
ly man Of great integrity and devoted friend Of
the cause ofhuman rights. He sharply rebuked
Mr.. Buriingame for some of his acts in Congress,
and gave his reasons for distressing Mr.. Bankss
position as member of the Republican party
He was frequently interrupted by the Banks men,
some of whom seemed too ready to apply the gag
law, and thus choke down free discussion. In
reference to the position taken by Judge Allen, in
the support of Banks, in his morning speech, Mr..
Wright said that the sharpest dart that ever
penetrated his anti-slavery heart, was when that
distinguished gentleman surrendered in a contest
between honor and integrity, on the one hand, and
political jugglery on the other.
Mr.. Couch of Melrose, very choleric young
lawyer who is expecting to step into AIr. Banks's
shoes in the Seventh District, was most disgust
edly offensive in his remarks to choke off Mr..
Wright, but he did not succeed, and Mr.. Wright
was permitted to finish his speech.
Charles G. Davis Esq, of Plymouth, then took
the platform, in response to numerous calls from
all parts of the hall, and essayed to address the
Convention, when an attempt was again made to
apply the gag. The efforts of numerous indvid-
uals of the Banks side of the house to put him
down, were, however, manfully resisted by Mr.
Davis, and he was finally permitted to proceed,
with only occasional Interruptions.
Mr.. Davis alluded to the formation of the Re-
publican party, and to the purposes and hopes of
those by whom it was inaugurated, and condemn
ed in powerful language the temporizing policyof
those OF its leaders in attempts to secure the votes
Of other parties by catering to their preudices and
adopting their narrow and illiberal dogmas. He
showed up the Inconsistency Of the platforms Of
the Republican and American purity with one an.
other, and urged the pursuance of such policy
as would build it up strong upon its own princi-
pies. He aaid he wanted party rising from its
foundations, like the spacious edifioe in which we
now stand, not with one wall resting upon a
building one side, and another wall upon another
side for support, but a real temple OF liberty. to
which all shall be welcome to stand upon one
platform only. Mr.. Burlingane had said that Mr..
Banks stood on the Philadelphia platform, but no
man in that hall, not even Mr.. Burlingame would
dare to say that Mr.. Banks had ever authorized
him to say that for him. He wished to make no
factious opposition, but he had doubts and mis-
givngs as to that position, and until some one
spoke for Mr.. Banks who was authorized to speak
Tor him, or Mr.. Banks should declare his scpti
ments on that point, openly and without evasion,
he could not support him.
The question was then taken on the motion to
proceed to formal ballot for a candidate for
Governor, and carried.
While the vote was being taken, DR.. D. X.
Hitchcock moved that the Convention nominate
Hon. j. 2. Goodrich for Lieutenant Governor, by
reclamation. The motion was unanimously car
'ried but Mr.. Goodrich came forward upon the
platform, and gracefully declined the compliment
The committee shortly after reported that the
Whole number Of votes cast, was .....431
Necessary TOT a cnoice...
N. Ranks had Observation-Disclosures.
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Thomas D Elliott. ......,.................l IL
George 5. boutwell,. .............,......... 4
Oharles hudson. s......................... i
The announcement Of the vote was received
with great enthusiasm, and when it had some
what subsidized, Hon. Erastus hopkins Of North
ampton, took the floor. H1