The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-03
MASSACHUSETTS.
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

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Great Gathering Of Democrats in the "Old
Cradle Of Libertyo I'm B0ston-John Quincy
Adams, Of Quincy, Renominased for Cover. |
nor-The Speeches and Resolutions. =
= BOSTON, Sept. 2, 1868.
the Democratic State Convention, comprising |
delegates nom all sections Of Massachusetts, assem-
bled In Faneul Hail. in this city, to-day For years
and years the political State conventions Of all
parties have been held in Worcester, but the demo-
Gratis either on account of lack Of first or second
class hotel accommodations In the "heart OF the
Commonwealth" or for some other reason equally
GOOD, have very wisely selected another point for
their annual political deliberations and 1t Is very
nkely that the other party will hereafter
make either Springfield Boston the scene Of their
conventions. In consequence Of the Convention
being held here there was not the customary can
wasting the evening before, the country delegates
preierrng either to visit the theatres spend the
evening In viewing the elephant rather than engage
in shaping the proceedings Of the prospective con.
venton. Notwithstanding, however, the absence Of
the usual "cuttng and drying" in advance the Con-
vention went along comparatively smoothly from
beginning to end and was characterized all through
by the strictest harmony and the utmost spirit and
enthusiasm. In point of numbers the body was as
large as any democratic delegate convention ever
held in Massachusetts, all the cities and large towns
and many Of the distant and obscure hamlets being
represented by full delegations, numbering alto
gether upwards Of eleven hundred delegates twas
noticeable that the delegates consisted chiefly OF
young men rather than the old stagers Of the
party whose faces have been conspicuous in former
years, the only prominent Of this latter class
being such men as Judge Abbott, eX-Mayor Wight
man, OF Boston, Avery, Of Braintree &c. This fact,
however, does not indicate that the venerable demo-
Gratis Of the State forsakng their party but 1t
proves, on the contrary, that while they adhere
more firmly than ever to their former political faith
their ranks are also being greatly strengthened by
the young men who are annually attaining that
eventful period in their career which gives to them
for the FIRST time their right OF suffrage.
Mr.. Josiah G. Abbott, as Chairman Of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, called the Convention to
order shortly after eleven O'clock and without any
predatory remarks whatever Immediately men,
toned the name of Mr.. Henry w. Paine, OF Cam
bridge for permanent chairman, who was speedily
elected by reclamation amid much enthusiasm.
Of Vice Presidents and Secretaries were then
chosen, after which Mr.. Paine proceeded to make a
few opening remarks as fOllows:-
MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITTzENs-I tender to
you my hearty thanks for this expression of your
confidence. You are here, many OF you, for one
great and common purpose; you are here to CON-
mence preparing for that momentous contest which
is now close upon u.s. YOa are to enter upon that
contest because you have that abiding confidence,
because you know that the time Is come both for
peace to repair the ravages OF war; because you have
cOnvtctioll-an abiding convictiOn-that the angry
passion kindled and blown into flame by prOtracted
and bloody struggle should begin to subsidies because
you have conviction that &c Is time to begin to re-
store that Union under which we have been pros
porous and happy-(applause)--be you have an
abiding conviction that nOwthat now IL the time to
begin to save our institutions, our free institutions,
before every vestige of them shall have disappeared.
My friends and fellow ctizensIn the great states
u
bearer. loud cheers) A standard bearer
whose private life is without spot or blemsh;
reelected new lustre upon the institutions
OF the country. .tApplause) l say what l mean.
The character of that crest man. as was said OF
another on the other side OF the water Is a solid
structure and Will sustain the honor Of the country.
Now, friends are here not for talk but action.
But, with cause so righteous and leader so able
and uneXceponabie, 1t il for us 10 press on to an
assured victory. tApplause) have only to tender
you my thanks once more for these expressions OF
your confidence.
After the speech OF Mr.. Paine there was some little
uninportant routine business transacted, after
which there came some discussion about the man.
ner OF appointing State Central Committee, during
which 1t was charged that the COMMITTEES OF that
character In former years had been inefficient and
lacking in energy and interest In the party. Mr..
Aspnwall OF Boston, was particularly In his
CRITICISMS upon past committees, claiming that If
men OF moro ambition were chosen hereafter It
might be possible for them to defeat the return Of
Senators Sumner and Wilson to theo:United states
Senate, even they did not succeed In eectIng their
State ticket. Moses Bates, OF Plymouth, who was
chairman OF the State Committee during the period
Mr.. Asplnwal referred to in his criticisms, replied
in sharp and caustic manner to the latter gentle
man, INVITING him upon the fact that he had been
but short time within the folds Of the democratic
party, and charging that 1t Ill became him to under
take to find fault with old and well tried democrats.
Mr.. Aspinwall, in his reply, said that although he
was but late member Of the democratic party he
as en- s when Nh and his
In his work in the Mcclellan campaign he was not
stimulated by load OF cotton which he had picked
up in Louisiana during the reign OF General Butler
This retOrt created some enthusiasm, but notwith-
standing the sparring was interesting, the COnven-
ton expressed its disapprobation Of such PERSONAL
ties and Mr. Aspinwalf ceased: and ali the bending
motions concerning the state Central Committee
were by common consent, laid on the table,
officers we're then made by acclamattOn:-
For GOvernOr-JOhn Quincy Adams, Of Quincy.
For Lieutenant Governor-Reuben Noble, of West
For Secretary Of state-Charles Brmblecourt.
For state Treasurcr-Henry Arnold, OF Adams.
For State Auditor-Arthur +. Devereaux, OF
Salem.
For Attorney Gcneral-william c. Endlcott Of
The above ticket is the same az last year. with the
exception Of Mr.. Noble, who takes the place George
NJ. Stearns, OF Chicopee, VINO declined q renomina-
Mr. j. S. Abbott, of Boston, and John r. Briggs, Of
Sheffield were chosen Presidential electors.
The Committee on Resolutions reported o series,
as follows:-
Resolved by the democracy Of Massachusetts, In conven
cy proved bV The lesson Of hory a %
caprice Of majority Is n,oerable We, therefore,
invoke the protection and demand immediate return
limitations and requirements OF the constitution Of the
United states.
gress shown consistent and persistent purpose
all the and functions Of all the other
mens OF the government TO trampe the constitution
organize squad Of coonss dependent upon
themselves by whose aid they hope
political power and neutrase the white vote OF the South
degrade and debasc the high Office Of President
ing present incumbent for difference of political opinion
order 10 satisfy their lust for power thereby
bly
down that great constitutional department 10 be the
football furious factions, deprive the
Court, which s the last defence OF an oppressed
minority OF all power TO inquire into the constuonaty Of
certain enactments thus planting
party upon the neck Of the Judiciary isef but their revolu
should be put 10 the OF the
aud declared void The time has when every
choose between the sovereignty Of party majority
Congress aud the supremacy OF constitution Of the
fathers.
Resolved That Congressional reconstruction, while
satesmanke Ia Its attempt to rule their
least able classes ridiculous In s pretensions that gov
only be republican which OF
erned tolerate only from intimidation contemplate