The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-06
THE AyTI-BUTLER MOVEMENT.

committee.
THE ANTI-BUTLER MOVEMENT.
Mass Convention In the Fifth Massachu.
sets DistrIct-Isutler Denounced by Promi-
nent northumberland IL. DAM, Jr.,
Nominated by the Anti.Bntler Radicals.
SALEM. Oct. 6, 1868
The anti-Butler movement in the Fifth Con-
gressiona Edistrict Of Massachusetts, has at length
eliminated in the assembling Of large number Of
the representatives OF the opponents Of the Dutch
Gap hero and the actual selection OF opposition
candidate. The chosen rival is Richard H.
Dana, Jr., Of Manchester, whose name In con-
nection with the movement to defeat Butler
has already been mentioned in the HERALD
General Schouler, formerly Adjutant General OF
Massachusetts and removed by Governor Bullock
at the dictation Of Butler the choice OF the op
position until about week since, when Mr.. Dana
was waited upon and invited to become candidate
lie declined at first, but Saturday was persuaded
to allow the use OF his name, whereupon General
Schouler gracefully withdrew from the contest and
became an active worker for Dana.
The gathering to-day was more properly mass
rather than delegate convention, and nearly every
town in the district was represented. Among those
composing 1t were such men as Benjamin II. Silsbee
Darwin E. Ware A. A. Abbott. Eben S. Poor, Will
liam Endicott, William sutton aud some four or five
hundred Others OF the wealthy and reputable men
OF Essex. Caleb Foote, OF Salem, called the
body TO order, and Benjamin II. Silsbee
was chosen temporary chairman. subsequently
Alfred A. Abbott OF Peabody, was then chosen per-
manent presiding officer OF the convention, and
upon being conducted to the platform INDUCED i'm a
few preliminary remarks after which he called
upon clergyman to offer prayer Before proceed
like to say a few words concerning the purpose for
which they had assembled He said they had met
there republicans. They were not traitors or
rebels, and s less did they fraternlze with pseudo
republicans who stoe the livery OF heaven serve
the devil in,n and who, eight years ago. attempted
TO nominate Jen Davis for President. They sup
ported the platform Of Chicago and with the leading
republicans OF the country were ready TO heart lily
support Ciafln and Tucker and Grant and Colfax 1t
was because OF their devotion 10 the republican
cause that they had assembled II was because they
could not recognize In the candidate for Congress
for the district lit representative OF the sentiment
OF Essex county that they had assembled. They be-
levcd III national honesty which General Butler had
attempted to dishonor, although OF late he had
tempted TO sugar over his pernic0us doctrines. He
believed General Grant would give the country
peace and that thus the great republic would enter
upon new and glorious life. General Butler he
said, IL not in sympathy with General Grant, either
personally or IN his views upon public policy. In all
his public speeches correspondence the people
look in vain for declaration OF his General But
ler's) faith In him. He only not I'm sympathy
with him, but his whole public speech seems to be
dictated 10y a warming for personal supremacy.
When a candidate Tor public ollce so for
gets the decences OF life rs TO call honest men
traitors, II was time that they came TO plain words
and that the truth Is told. The opposition 10 General
Butler Is not based entirely upon his opposition to
General Grant or his 2eIncious political opinions,
but upon the following grounds, which the speaker
s,rnno domnear y ~ r,"Ian, ,enre an hi,,er
hatred, intractabe, implacable uncOncatOry; his
governing passion seems 10 be either to rule or ruin
friend II you submit an enemy II you resist. He Is
persistng, unyielding, bold, bent upon his own way
at all hazards; artful adroii In private life not with
generous qualities, but in public life knowing no
scruples; of great abilities not troubled with mod
esty devoid Of moral sensbilities Of keen w.t. but
abusive and violent In speech aud dictlon with his
was the man IN whom the republican leaders all
over the country do not confide; such the man
In whom they, independent electors OF the Fifth
district, would not and could not contde.
A committee having been appointed to draft q &C.
RES OF resolutions and report the name of candi
date to the Convention subsequently reported as
follows
The republicans OF the Fifth Congressional district Of
ss we9 as sv ms n G
action they shall take in regard the election OF General
he mas himself candidate in letter 70 the editor
.o 81 Ss o ahs Of the
Rssoyed we cordially adopt and earnestly support the
the national republican party ,r United States and our
EVASION Of " me c sno % any % Or Any
accepted by the republican OF Mas
adopt 4 IN unqualified terms.
Resolved The republican party Of Massaehuset,s and q
dec. Of the United states II gold and silver and Of the
interest on such debt without abatement OF the same,
which shall be violation OF the contract under which s
Resolved The reputation OF the primary obligations Of
ne government would inlet blow upon TUE national credit
credit part OF the power the ned States and as
such Is one Of The deeness q the unon without armies
a.enals con.rced reoelion cannol be
he success Of The o ~ tie renewal of strife
labor 70 impair and destroy The national credit and patriots
Resolved The position taken and per,ssn,y BY
the spr. BY justice Of The CONTRACT, ihe svesweny
bonds q the United States arc payable paper promises
which both parties % the son,rsc, had the time was
Chicago platform sanctions poson gives 10 that plat
form Rapasly false in.rpstao and ,rejected by repue
ss s d ss 81 s 81 s per cent the on
Thai mp,s oon a =, hre Pc, cen, soove ,nd
income Tar attempt Reputation in another form
below tie ~ The CONTACT and wa. .
ea.ed ~ Congrsss and we denounes al forms Of repuda
Resolved We have faith in the honor and integrity Of the
General Butler those who thai The public conscience
doctrine approved BY General and spilled BY him
this country that the public conscience awakened
advantage" grossly unjust insulting 70 people
have e on S 3, SSsoa p
OF equality, humanity and justice. Such doctrine adopted
OF all moral considerations In the conduct OF public affairs
Resolved, The patriotism the noble tho
heroic virtues and great military achievements Of General
Grant have inspired IN our hearts the profoundesi sen
ments OF gratitude such only by
Lincoln and OF Washington that Justice 10 this sentiment
and to the desire OF all true republicans that spirit of har
mony and cooperation should prevail between the different
branches Of the Of their choice republicans
of this district ought not 70 send to Congress
who Ia disqualified by bitter personal enrny towards Gene
raj Grant from being hearty supporter Of bis alton
Resolved We are unable 10 regard General Butler
representative OF the principles OF the republican party lie
the advocate OF that would honor,
the credit and highest interests Of the counry
which condemned by the republican party and hich
their essential character, originated are idenuGed with
that party only which seeks In association with
rebels Of the South subveu laws and
pve alike the public creditor and the freedman Of their rights
We therefore compelled by deep our duty
republican party and 10 the country that General
Buffers OF service 40 the this district
shall the tth OF March NEXT and nominate aud
elect another candidate 10 be his successor.
Resolved, The Hon. Richard II. Dana Jr for bs dsn.
rnshed efficient and services thesani
Tor twenty years. besDpss ~ ,me when that