The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-15
northern Po,,tle., Conventions.

harmonized at all.
Northern Political Conventions.
While President Johnson, through the Pro-
vis;onal Governors, is endeavoring to quietly
yet cffectually readjust the machinery OF the
respective State governments in the South, the
politicians in the Northern States.are holding
their conventions and quarrelling over the
platforms which they shall erect for their can
didates to stand upon. The policy of the Pres
ident is in most instances working harmO-
niously and bringing about the desired results;
but the politicians in the North are not all so
fortunate in their schemes here. The radical
wing OF the republican party, which set out
under Chief Justice Chase in a bold movement,
not only to control the President and the reor-
ganization of the Southern States, but also the
politics Of the North, are being sadly defeated
IN almost every. instance, They have been
unable to swsrve the President from his fixed.
policy, and in all tho conventions yet held they.
have only found two which would gise their
radical resolves even thesrespect OF csosidera-
lion. aad only one that would lin The least
endorse them.
The republicans Of Ohio led or in holding
their State Convention. II convened just at the
time when the agitation in regard to negro
suffrage was at Its height, and when it was gen
orally supposed the radicals had sufficient
strength 10 direct the action Of the party in
many Of the Stabes. But the returned veterans
obtained control of that gathering, and kept
the radicals in the background. They secured
their own platform and nominated ono ofsheir
leaders for Governor. The JacObins then olung
to the nominee General Cox-declarins n..s,
he was sound .: :: . creed. 49, was all the
platform they desired. But he soon came ont
and repudiated them, and in clear and logi-
ca,,s., prepared letter proved that their doc
trines wee untcnccsle and their dogmas
mere bundle o. asss.ies: vermont
was the mex. Shte % hold lts Son-
vention. and there she dootrinss Of the
Chase faction were passed over IN silence 1@,a'
State has always been considered one Of the
most radical in the Union, and was never
known to give the democrats suflcient show 10
furnish evidence that there were any such beings
thoroughly endorsed, and the people of the
State pledged 10 its support in its execution.
The republicans of New Jersey were the next
TO hold their State Convention. and there, sfter
extraordinary efforts, resolutions were intro
daced containing long rigmarole about the
equality Of the rod men. black men and white
men, declaring that the blacks Of the South
were entitled 10 vote. But no person but the
mover Of these resolutions took the trouble to
advocate them. The result was that they were
unceremoniously kicked under the table, not
receiving as many votes IA there were resolu-
tions, WHILE on the other hand, the convention
WAS almost unit in endorsing, in the most
emphatic manner, the course Of the President.
The i,''nt IN these three States was not very
encouruen 10 the Chase party, and indications
were everywhere manifest Of their backing
down in the principal Central States. just at
this stage black star appeared In the Eastern
horizon. The republicans in the State OF Maine
came to tho relief Of the Jacobins, and endorsed
tho social equality OF races and Negro suffrage,
but were compelled to sugar-coat il over with
the prelencs Of endorsing the policy Of the
President This action has furnished the radi-
Gals q small ray Of hope, but will hardly
amount TO anything practically. The republi-
cans Of Pennsylvania hold their convention Of
Harrisburg this week. The politicians Of the
party are deeply Interested in the struggle be-
tween Gov Curtin and ex-Secretary Cameron
for the Senatorship, which will, no doubt over
ride all other questions. There Is, however,
but little indication that the radical doctrines
will fare any better there than they did In
Ohio and Now Jersey. which border on
that State.
The endorsement Of the pacificstion policy.
Of the President may DO considered ~
certain. This universal course Of the North
em conventions, and the general disposition
Of the dominant party here not to force
upon the Southern STATES . class Of voters
not admitted 10 the privilege Of the franchise
at home, will strengthen the Southern people
and encourage Thorn 70 work more earnestly
for the success Of the adjustment programme Of
Mr.. johnson. II also 10 Q measure oheckmstes
the radicals and srikss q severe blow At their
power and induenc4 Now let the constitu-
tional conventions wbioh are about 10 assemble
in the Southern States admit the blacks 10 the
privilege ~ voting BY adopting some such
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