The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-02
TIE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

Temperance Party for Political Purposes
Assemblage Of Temperance Men In Chicago
The Formation Of q New Political Party
Discussed-Gerritt Smith aud Other Tenn
perance Lights Shining.
CHICAGO, ILL., Sept. l, 1850.
The National Temperance Convention, which was
called for the purpose OF forming temperance
party for political PURPOSES assembled at Farweli
Hail. In this city, at eleven O'Clock to-day. At the
opening Of the proceedings about 800 persons were
present, probably 200 OF whom were delegates.
d. r. PERsHING, OF indiana, called the meeting to
order. John Russell, OF Michigan, was made tenn
porary chairman, and J. A. Spencer OF Ohio and J.
G. Brayman OF Illinois, were elected temporary
secretaries.
Mr.. GOODALL, OF Connecticut offered the resou-
ton that all delegates be considered as members or
the Convention who practise and advocate total
abstinence from intoxicating drinks, and who are
in favor OF legal prohibition OF the manufacture,
importation sale Of the same
GERRIrr SMITH, OF New York. opposed the idea
that any who should not favor the organization
OF third distinct political party be allowed TO
become member Of the Convention.
Chaplain LoscaE, OF Indiana, was In favor OF
third political party. II there was 70 be THIRD
party then he and his party were with them II not
they might be counted out.
Mr.. JswKrr Of tennessee, was opposed to that
part OF the call which advised the dissolution Of all
political parties; he could not agree to 1t.
Mr.. RATION, Of New Jersey also opposed the idea
Of new party. II this was the idea 1t would rule
out tw0-thlrds OF all present They wanted the SEN
timent Of the temperance men OF the country;
ey desired Tss n was o a fsn on thu
point, and the Convention then adjourned to attend
the noon prayer meeting. Upon reassembling In the
afternoon the discussion was resumed Mr. RathOm
c0ntending that no temperance man should be ex-
cluded from the Convention. Whether we should
go 70 the extreme length or forming new party
would be decided hereafter.
Mr. CUSHING OF Massachusetts, differed from. Mr..
RathOm and believed that the call was invitation
for a convention OF men favorlng distinct political
party.
1t inviting all temperance men TO attend. ana an-
other invited only those In favor OF forming dis
tinct party, founded on temperance principles. He
was here for the purpose Of organizing such party
GERRIrT SMITH said he wanted this Convention
to feel itself shut up to the terms OF the CALL He
They meant distinct political action the orSaniza-
ton OF an independent political party
Mr. BLACK denied that the terms Of -, the eau
Mr. :: Goodsli's resolution was laid on the table,
The Committee on Permanent Organization reported
PyestdenCjames Black, Of Pennsylvania.
Evans, Of Michigan Rodney French. Of Aassac1a-
sets; i. +. Montgomery. of Indiana; Thomas Ed
%0niS1 QUO Rev harris B. IN Rs0q 81,
trict OF Columbia; John T. Ustick, OF Missouri;
N. B. Bartlett Mimi; r. N. Frost, Pa; Rev. A. N.
ssearn n New YORK; Rev. ". T. Green, lows; Rev
William Goodall, Conn.,; Rev. J. K. Chase VT; DR..
Charles !ewets. Tenn; e. e. O. Judson Ned Bunt-
line), CAL
SecretarvJ. A. Spencer. Ohio.
Assistant Secradr1es-John W. Stearns. New
York; J. O. Brayman, ILL.,; George II. Hicks, Pa.
7redSu,er-Gerritt Smith, New York.
Committees of one delegate from each State repre-
sented were appointed on platform, resolutions and
on business.
After the transaction Of considerable business hav.
ing reference to details the Convention adjourned
until this evening, when the session was devoted 20
speechmaking by number Of the delegates