The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-02
National Temperance Convention.
CHICAGO. Sent. I.

ShAOAoVI CepLs IL
The National Temperance Conyen-
Lion, called for objects ravorIng tenn
perancs party for political purposes,
assem- bled at Farwell Hall, In this city,
at II o'clock to-day. AT the opening OF
the proceedings about 800 persons were
In the hall, probably 200 OF whom were
delegates.
d. r. Pershing, ofIudiana, called The
meeting 10 order, and John Russell, of
Michigan, was made temporary chair.
man. He thanked the Convention for
the honor. J. A. Spencer, of Ohio,a
and J. G. BrAymRu, OF Illinois, were
elected temporary Secretaries.
Mr.. Goodal, OF Connecticut, offered
resolution that all delegates be consld-
cred as members Of tho Convention
who practice and advocate total absti.
nence from intoxicating drinks and
who favor prohibition Of manufacture,
Importation or sale OF the same.
GerritL Smith. opposed the Idea that
anyone who should not favor the orga-
niZation OF third distinct political
party be allowed to become a member
Of the Convention.
Chaplain Lasier, of Indiana, was In
favor OF a third political party. II there
was TO be third party, then be and
his party were with them, II not they
might be counted out.
DR.. Jewett, OF Tennessee, was oppos.
ed to that part OF the call which advis
ed the dissolution OF old political
parties. He could not agree to 1t.
Mr.. Ransom, OF New Jersey, also op.
posed the idea of a new party. The
idea would rule out Two thirds OF all
present. They wanted the sentiments
OF the temperance men Of the country,
II they desired u third party u was ali
right. There was great division OF
opinion on this point. The meeting
then adjourned 10 attend noon prayer
meeting.
The Convention reassembled at 3P. NJ.
Mr.. Ransom, Of New Jersey, conLended
that no temperance man should be ex-
oluded from the Convention. Whether
he should go TO the extreme lengt:. OF
forming a new party, would have 10 be
decided hereafter.
Mr.. Cushing, Of Massachusetts, dlf-
fered from Mr., Ransom, and believed
the call was an Invitation for conven.
tlon OF men In favor Of forming dis
tinct political party.
Mr.. Goodal found the call ambiguous;
part OF 1t inviting all temperance men
10 attend; another inviting only those
In favor Of forming a distinct party
founded on temperance principles. He
was here for the purpose OF organizing
such party.
7Gerritt Smith said he wanted this
Convention TO feel itself shut UP to
the terms OF the call. He denied that
the terms OF the call were ambiguous;
they meant distinct political action
the organization OF an independent
party.
Judge Black denied that the terms OF
The call were not clear and explicit
they meant the formation OF new
party.
Mr.. GoOdsell's resolution was laid on
the table.
Hon. Jere Black, Of Pennsy lvanla,
was chosen permanent president.
Committees OF one from each State,
represented on the platforms and reso-
lutions and on business were appointed.
After the transaction OF considerable le
business having reference 10 the details
the Convention adjourned until 7:l0 P.
N. The evening session was devoted TO
speech making BY numbers Of the del-
egates.