The New York herald., 1866-03-06
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.
Assemblage Of the Democratic State
Convention at Harrisburg.
Nomination of Heister Clymer,
Of Reading, for Governor.
Enthusiastic Endorsement of the PrSi-
dents Anti-Radical Policy.
The Keystone State Believes the White Man
Has Some Interests in the Government.
Negroes Should Tgot be Granted the
Right to Vote.
Another Earthquake in Preparation for
Thad Stevens.
Conservative Republicans Invited Into the
Democratic Fold.
The Political Campaign VigOr-
Ously Inaugurated.
Negroes Should Tyot be Granted the
Right to Vote.
Another Earthquake in Preparation for
Thad Stevens.
Conservative Republicans Invited Into tn.
Democratic Fold.
The Political Campaign VigOr-
Ously Inaugurated.
&c. sc. sc.

The State capital has been alive day with delegates
and outside wreworker 10 the Democratic State Con-
venton. Caucusng has bcon the order of tho day.
There appears TO be but opinion in regard to the
platform The action of President Johnson seems to
meet the approval of nearly all the delegates and tho
Jokes about 'dead ducks and s'dsunion Stevens"
quite numerous.
THE PROCEEDINGS or TIE CONVENTION
Long before the hour for tho assembling Of the Con-
vention the chamber filed to overaowng Tho
crowd was immense and the pressur, for admittance
almost beyond precedent Tho Convention called to
order at three p. NJ by William A. Wallace. Chairman
of the State Central COMMITTED Nearly half an hour
was spent arranging the crowd to enable the dele
gates to get seats, when order wa finally obtained.
Hon j. W. SALTER, OF Wcstmoreland was elected TOM
porary chairman, who, upon taking his seat, briefly re-
turned his thanks for the honor and congratulated the
delegates on the bright prospect before them for the
congratulated them having at tho head of the govern
ment man who loved his country and was not afraid 10
shadow or moderate the action of the Convention but he
felt assured that would be TO meet the approval
Of every patriot 10 the Commonwealth He believed that
tho platform would he IN accord with the policy OF
that Of the Chief Magistrate, and such that would show
that they In favor Of tho whole and not merely one
section With such PLATFORM tord ally approved as Il
would be by this Convention thor; was no doubt that II
and show TO the world that the people OF pennsylvania
had regard for the interest OF the white race
lApplalsel Again returning thanks S 10. tho honor'
The usual number OF secretaries was selected, when
the convention proceeded 70 settle the question OF con
tescd seats. When the roll was completed comm uee
wus appointed to report permanent officers OF the Con-
venton There was considerabi' contest octween
the friends val Candidates for Governor ovr ns
manner Of selecting this committee, but II was nnaiy
settled without either party bong able 10 claim ''
umph - s....
While the committee was out agreeing upon Their re-
port hr wLsc the chamsn 9, ne S s'ss sh nion spd
particularly the parry nc rno1gnt tnu' tne sgns
peace again regned In toe land and with must come
the triumph OF the -nocrscy-tho party which has
stood by constitutional liberty and de ended the rights o.
ae was followed by Mr. CobsYsI, Of Philadelphia, who
would feel earthquakes "a voice-"Hc would jump out
the wpdow."l tArplausel Were he here ne woula
have reason 70 emo aasner s ,s ~ ms ,rs n
the House OF Representative that he felt IN earthquake
That whole party would see add fcol shakins ana srem
day has como for the democratic party 70 easser It's
power defence OF constitutional liberty Inc hrst gun
that was fired Lexn IN defence OF constu'
tional liberty When General Warren fell at Bunker
Hill It was defence Of constitutional liberty when The
nom C;erman,own through tho the historic
eds OF the Rcvolu II TO ma n,ain constitutional
liberty When Washington crossed the Delaware AMID
rakes of floating ice and made Princeton and
Monmouth CLASSIC ground, II Was 10 upnold con
stltutlonal liberty. When CORVALLIS surrendered ms
sword AT yorktown II sas tribute to the same cause
When George B. McClcllon-tiong and continued ap,
plause,-when George Is Mcclellan took command Of
he defeated army aflcr the second battle OF hull run
and made Antictam and South Mounta histor neids
in defencs liberty. (Appla is1
when sherman marched from the West TO the sea IL
was 10 establish consttut ona liberty and uphold the
rights OF the white race tAppause Wien tue gaau. y.
was 10 secure the rghts and, finally, when our
gallant soldiers in counc with Tue commanders OF
the rebel army, and negotiated surrender o he armed
forces Of the rebellion II the nnal triumph
OF constitutional liberty. iAppiause) Now that me
war was over II the duty o tue democray 70 enter
into sbis contest 10 pect ale what faant soldiers
have won the battle ned II was Their duty 70 enter
she contest before with Their whole SOUL body and
kvcer
He was followed by JAwEs kEaR, who con 'ratnla'ed
mia hearers that the democratic party ready 10 stand
bv The white race Andrcw Johnson had unfuried the
parchment which tho constitution Vas wri'ten ana
district 20 teach the peorie fundamental doctrines
They had 10 meet who are trying 10 rampic UNDER
their feet the constitution ant the ,s anu deprive e
people OF their liberty. They told by the radicals
that maintain the constitution Is treason But u haa
pleased Providence 10 rass up man who had taken ths
win 10 stand upon and lid defiance even TO those IN
bis own party who endeavoring ~ destroy IT. ZAP
pIsuse) IL Was their daly 70 stand by him n inns con
Messr. Rosa Mr1rsR and BRrwrR followed in the same
strain The latter after aludng briefly to the history o
tbe party thought " was duty Of the democracy o
Pennsylvania to lead tho coumbthe majestic column
or tho kindred and march 10 tho music OF restored
Union Peace had been restored but the country wa'
st In danger The radicals IN Congress were trying
ampe under 100. On. sccon =, ans Vn,on ..n IN nA
dead but would live as long as there was con
stuton defend and liberties Of Tho people 70 protect
weeks since the party IN power we're glorifyni
over the Prssieent but that Andrew johnson bad
sbown regard Tor country than party they were
openly deDouncng him. Jefferson originated the gfca
truths Of tss Democracy jackson sustained and pro,cctet
them during trying siege and nos johnson comes for
ward a. their bold defender. He then called for .hrc,
cheers for the three JsJecrson jackson and johnson
fT,oud and continued applause
Nearly hour spent In spccchfying and In glori
fyns the party the President and everything conncctes
with the career ~ the organization This was finally
cut short BY tho appearance Of the COMMITTEES on Organ
ization
The COMMITTEES reported Mr. william Hopkins, o
Washington county for permanent President with III.
uraI complement Of Vice Presidents and Secretaries
Tho report was unanimously adopted
srxscH rus cHArnAs.
Mr. HorxrSs, on taking the chair said that the bes
s.sur.nre that he give OF hts high appreciation
the dstn ushcd honor conferred upon him would bc
announce readiness u proceed at once 70 business
but In of the peculiar circumstances by which thel
we're assembled he thought would not be deemed ob
condition Of public snsirs THIS WAS the hrss demo
cratic convention that had assembled In the com
rronvealth since the termination OF the terrbl
var which had ragged with such fury Tor N
last four ycars and, nrss Of all might be not AK 70
,ttuds 10 God for his merci al interposton In sayin
e fsr1ber eGuson blood and for inclinng the heart
q their errns brothers 10 lay down their arms and re
Ssru 10 their allegiance rot his prov either
susEes platform Of prineples o. 70 lnao.s xpo snou
q the Convention whole He doubted not that IN
work would be well performed, and he houeht that
would Be- Impossible for the Convention 70 make an IN
pvvpss noninasion. me signs OF The times indicate
90 q hsa1 me democracy had nsvsr sssa nos
ewly u.lsst shss nov, and be besved that hsrr vei
o0senn1 - esaesrvssivs republicans Who hse hsd sue
eWuc9 q negPo elsailsy snd negro mmafs-s pcne
49, =. p .auy &c - spsrss. -ss 4
6pnvouel0a Th~v should sst~nd 10 ali such the rsl