New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-20

NEW-ORLEANS, July IS.-Iub DtlHOCIWy HcIti
massmeetng in Lafayette square this evening and
formally ratified the Tammany Hall nominations and
platform. Resolutions adopted cOndemDinR the
Constitution Of Louisiana and expressing gratitude
to President johnson for his exert9ns III peia 9i the
Democratic party The resolutions address the intelligent
coored OF the South in terms OF kindness and com,
mend pursued by the officers and soldiers OF
the United States Army toward the citizens during tho
late administration Of the military authorities IN thls
State rendering them their heartfelt acknowledgment for
the uniform treatment OF tho cZens or TINS state, as
brothers rather than subjects of vndctye oppression
CHEERING REPUBLICAN, MEETING IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, July 19.-The Republicans held a
mass meeting last night the Fifthst Market the pur
pose being TO rafy the National and state nominations
and platforms Col. Asher OF Northwest missouri,
Judge Forrest recently Of Ohio; L, W. Fox A Johnson
and Col Colcord OF St Louis were among the speakers
An attempt made by Democratic Rebels 10 Deak up
the meeting but 1t failed The resolutions IN the state
platform with respect to impartial suffrage were received
with cheers and very decided detenlhhlOh was OK
pressed to carry the State for Grant and ColiaX ..
THE NEw-JERsEY GovERNoRsHIP.
The approaching State Convention OF the
Democratic party, he held al Trenton on wednesday OF
this week. is the aabS9rhng topic OF conversation
among politicians in NewJersey The delegates haNl1g
s6s yes DsGs Gy be- FORMED in advance
the chances OF the various aspirants Tor the
ty in the State its voice would be potential Con
ventOu il the delegates were united on any one man. but
local dssensions have arisen, and four candidates nave
sprung up In Newark m0he Ihey arc on 9 5U,n o. i
Gregor Mr.. Nehemiah Perry MI Theodore hnnyoh ana
Mr.. Marley. Essex being divided among these four
neither will 90 into the Convention with any very notice
able srength-at least not at the outset AS each !.
I
his influence failing in his nomination. In favor OF
any candidate outside Of Essex OF these there are but
of Morris, ana Amos Robins OF Middlosex. MIR
Randolph. it is conceded, is by far the strong
go into the Convention supported BY tho entire delega
lions OF two cOunties-MOris and Hudson. the latter
with 81 votes being the second county the state This
Will develop in his favor, at the very outset strength
which no other candidate possibly hope for and with
the accessi0ns he is reported be likely TO gain from
scattering votes in other sections, will probably insure
him the nomination. Mr.. Robins is very influential
mn INIT
himself and Mr. Perry ne does not possess time ol inc
strength that has already developed IN Mr. Randophs
though up Friday last Mr. Perry was regarded as te
fStib him in Essex has probably defeated him IN the
Convention also without adding to his own chances
THE STATEN ISLAND REPUBLICANs.
The loyal voters of Stapleton and vicinity
will hold meeting with the Grant ahd CoiaN OuO al
SmiesSer's Hotel this evening.
ANOTHER THREAT or WAR.
The Charleston Mercury, which probably did
more than any Southern journal to bring about the
late war; aud winch is stanch supporter OF scy'
mour and Blair thus shows that another war Will be
commenced if its favorites elected Here is what
it says:
Suppose now that the Democratic party carries the
next Presidential election, and instels Us President IN
the White House Must they not iorthWh proceed 10
impossible' Why is it so The Government OF the Cmted
states used the army OF the onGa SteS 70 , of
the Constitutions What is there f. prevent its being
.
condition. OF the supremacy OF the WHO man o'er tue
negro, In yindlcatiOn OF the Constitution
But 1t Is said that the negro state Governments can
prohibit the white population from taking any steps 10
vndicate their supremacy the supremacy OF the Con
states for assistance their unconstitutional
rule and the President is bound 20 obey under mat
clause of the Constitution which says: The United
states shall application OF the Legislature, or OF ne
Executive when the legislature cannot De cohVehe'
I protect each State against domestic rtOicIlce.'
/ Domestic violence" But the white population 90 not
mean to institute domestic rioienee' Ihey intend 10
ffpon raYofqu mr.
within the Southern states. They mean peaceaby TO
ators Of their former legitimate state Governments aud
such convention form Constitution lot the govern
out any question mOlesaton when seeking 70 substl-
that existing under the charter Of King Charles H. IL Is
the ght(pl privilege Of the people under the Gonsttl-
ton n the United States peacefully 10 assemble wheh
thew please and for what purposes they please -,
But it. nay b? ;a 62t INC feS S Ipn ' to
9ggGn SB s5 II assa them With voehcf Suppose
that this done afford any ground for their sup
port by the military woud most proba
6iy answer TO any application 10 hm by the negro Gov
ernmeuts for assistance In my opinion, your GoYeIh-
ent i'm The first place Is unconstitutional and reyolu
tionary and therefore decline 70 recognize youl aP
cation; and the second place you violate inc cOhs-
ton OF the United states In cndeaVOfns ~ toce 10 pi1
7 yeut pcaceable assemblies by the people such IN
answer in judgment would secure peaceini pro
Tes OF events We do think that the negro Govern
Hents in the South Will attempt by their own power
ot mis- viii be the course thines the white population
will proceed 10 form constitution ana eject slatt oher
.
by the fourth OF March next Upon each DIanch OF Ton
eress then Will deyolye the responsibility OF determining
the legitimate governments OF the SoucIh
states the negro government the white mans govern
/ meut This determination can be sought ana bo Cd
FAMED before any Is made IN the eOuthel Sta
al an as TO these governments We know bow u VIII Do
determined In Congress. The late protest by the Dem
ocratc members Congress IN the House OF Representa-
tyes against the admission OF the carpet Daggers from
Arkansas clearly indicates the course OF the house OF
Reure sentatives under Democratic control Inc Whte
mems REPRESENTATIVES, will he admitted In the Senate IL
viii he diaerent; but Democratic Executive will GER
aply regard the action Of the House OF Representatives
az the controlling authority TO determine his duty IT.
after this any domestic violence takes place IN any OF
the Southern States he Will recognize the whe men
government entitled TO his support by hs intervention
II any Is required. ... -, -,
awossy endeayOr 10 prevent the peaceable assemblies
of the white population TO reOrganze their government
what then The white population u amply hunclch'
IN pr0tect themselves All they wants that he Govern
ment of the United States shall stand aoOf III the ne
goes arc fools enough 10 attempt by their power 10 @
fLsh their supTemaCy the white race IN the south
ern states they can try it, but the trial will not hke
last very long We will have no objection 10 the Govern
ment Of the United states insisting enforcing peace
| In either way the white population viii form rep1Dl
can viii send Representatives 70 Con
ress 10 represent the State and Congress VIII seJlle
which are the rghtful governments III the noatheIi
States according 10 the Constitution OF the Ohted saes
Democratic ratification meeting was held IL
| Leavenworth on saturday night
Mr. Isaac Hazlehurst declines the nomination
| 20 the District Attorneyship of Philadelphia
! A Rebel report saws that number of Catholic
clerQymen two cOOred representatives anu eoi0e'
Democratic Club participated IN inc seymour ha'ihe@
Orb SATURDAY. evening.