The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-06

dem0raliSed condition OF the radical marty n
select candidate who would draw to liz supbo 70
scores OF thousands Of moderate republican, and On
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our opponents TO rally to their support that mpor-
tant element; In other words success would surely
| other.
It Is remarkable fact in our political history that
Certainly the result Of the October election has
always had powerful influence upon the result In
i Is believed win be decisive s Il all events with
out the vote OF Pennsylvania our success will be- at
The object Of these remarks is TO promote the nom
inaton OF candidate who wiz, beyond all reasona
BILE doubt, receive majority OF over nve thousand
vania, not only in November, but at the october
election To the truth OF this the delegation Of Penn
~ 4eaSs Ss subject
most deliberate consideration Of every delegate TO
the National Convention and ought not lightly 10 DO
| The Hon. Asa Packer win be nominated by the
delegation OF Pennsylvania. He is Q sound con-
pure integrity and mature judgment. He Is
representative man Of the great industrial,
The record Of his long public is stainless his
patriotism unquestioned; his ability to manage the
the successful results Of his own; ana his wise, COM
prehensive statesmanship would promptly vindicate
the rights =, and accomplish the union OF all the
with our beloved constitution.
Judge Packer Is now in his sixty.nrst year. His
the judicial districts OF the State. He was after
wards elected and reelected to the Legislature On
known as one OF the rising men OF the State,
and was transferred to- still more ex-
sd Of Ss'oH nsa ae ssss RsR
elected to the thirty -fourth Congress and
to the r
| ability and success, he devoted oil his energy and
means to the development Of the great enterprises
vuhi hnua fhp Vault and
ity OF the State and made his name celebrated and
honored among the business and thinking men Of all
well as her sister States Of New Jersey and New
York. and far into the West
means, put In noble spirit Of philanthropy and
charity has devoted nearly million Of dollars IN
IN S nerre
the Lehigh University for the education OF youth.
| 1t is not o matter OF surprise that such man Is
| beloved and 1t s but justice that he ought to be
| hOnored.
His personal innuence in the development Of the
internal improvements Of his own and other States
has drawn around him the friendship, and would
draw to him the support Of very, very many thou
support we would do well to court
Few men have so much in their lives to awaken
Wsa he snd
powers of financial and administrative ability at
tanned the highest position OF Understanding
in influence wealth and friends, enjoying q reputa-
tion for integrity pure his reputation for ability
in public and private AFFAIRS is distinguished. Penn
jority OF many thousands, and the candidate who
can secure her vote can alike secure the vote Of all
conservative and moderate men OF all the states.
1t must be remembered that Pennsylvania will be
the battle ground Of the contest that her vote is
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be fatal and is respectfully suggested that Is the
duty OF every delegate to aid In the nomination OF
candidate who will bring TO our ticket In October as
sured success.
THE MISSOURI DELEGATES AND GENERAL BLAIR.
The Missouri delegation being unit In favor OF
General Frank Blair for President and many OF the
western men, as well strong party in the Sol
diers and Sailors Convention, supporting him, our
reporter called the General yesterday at the Worth
House with view Of learning the grounds on which
he based his hopes Of nomination by the democratic
party. General Blair very courteousystated that hi
was very willing to make known his principles
although his recent letter should have set
tied that matter. Our reporter acknowledged
having read the letter, but with o viev
Of eiciting clearer statement asked II the Genera
did not consider. reconsideration Of tho matter
that his views on the reconstruction laws and tn
duties OF the next President in regard to them migf
, not have the eject Of frightening many thousand
, | who although not radicals. echo General Grant
demand for peaceS The General then spoke In sui
, | stance as follows
lido not think that people would be alarmed at tn
prospect Of undoing the infamous acts Of Congress
and do not believe in lying and double dealing eveI
for the once Of President Of the United States It
country p Of 0nsia
that OF the other hall threatened. Our commerce
has been swept from the seas and the republic is In
hostile during oor war and hostile still. II will not
serve the cause Of thepeope by putting In Presi.
occupant Of the white House. What more could
Chase or Pendleton do than Johnson Nothing
and the Garnet bag which h VIII yn
unless means not yet tried are used to prevent it,
win merely have new IMAM at the other end Of the
| avenue" to laugh ct and override. II the madness
Of Congress- is not checked we win have in the South
an Ireland Poland, and periodical instructions
liberty. There are Indications too, that the West viii
quietly submit to be ruined by the radicals much
longer. Under these circumstances think IL Ia only
right and proper that the people should know where
stand, and why am q candidate for the Presi-
question started to blind the eyes Of the people and
conceal the real issue In OF small importance at pre-
sent me country must nrst De saved from me I'M
established before those questions can be properly
taken up. The nrst duty of q democratic govern
ment should be to vindicate American honor In the
matter Of the imprisonment and punishment as
felons Of American citizens In England and Ireland
Should be demanded at the lannon's mouth, with
proper apologies and sufficient indemnity for the
Our reporter after thanking the General for his
ready which very 70 M with
ssaducs % osr sn xodSeT In the
THE NEW YORK DELEGATION AND CHASE
The gentlemen composing this delegation were
busy all day yesterday visiting the different other
delegations In the city BY committees TO learn their
views and preferences In order to be prepared for
some decided and II possible, concerted action this
morning In the Convention The important part to
be played In the proceedings OF the Convention BY
the New York delegation cannot be overestimated,
as upon their course depends the conduct OF almost
! all OF the Southern delegations who, with una.
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been friendly and kindly opposed 10 the South never
even In the widest moments Of sectional excitement,
Forgetting the cordial feelings once existing. IL,
then, New York exhibits DO much sefsacrince now
as to forego her choice OF her favorte son for the
! Presidential nomination from grounds OF expedi-
ency, we Of the south nnd In common gratitude
and duty our only course to be acquiescence In their
action. and loyal and enthusiastic support OF the
candidate they may present Looking at the antici-
nf Chief Iuafice by this deleRar