New-York tribune., 1870-09-14
MISSOURI.
REPUBLICAN, STATE CONvENTION-GOy. MCLURG
RENOMINATED-THE FREE TRADE FACTION
BOLT.
Ne,o- York. SCI

BOLT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept. 3-The Repub-
can state Convention finished its labors last night and
adourned II resulted in the secession from the main
body of the Convention of The Democrat and SchurZ ana
Rro,yn faction and the setting up Of State ticket
with Brown nj the head. Thereby hangs tale The
causes which this boiling operation may be stated
in few words, and they relate to questions OF national
| interest Since The Missouri Democrat made sudden
three years ago. from protection Of American
industry to trade has been struggling 10 carry inc
Republican party with it. 1t has sgnay failed, and
since the publication OF The So Louis Tribune a year
since the prevailing sentiment Of the State has been for
protection American industry Apparently, me DEM
oeraf has determined since II cannot rule the Republican
party TO ruin IT, is proved by the conspiracy entered
into last Winter in Washington with Brooks ana other
prominent freerade Democrats, to defeat schenck and
| bingham and other protective tariff Republican members
OF Con gress in close districts by inducing Republicans
TO vote for freetrade Democratic candidates Its position
is further proved by its constant, thny-dsglsed at-
| taoks upon the Administration and It's measures For
the past year 1t has not generally by the Republican
marty OF the state been recognized party organ.
Indeed some months SINCE chafed by the severe cen
sures OF the country press it voluntarily abandoned its
position as the central Republican 0rgan and most un-
gratefully denied any pecuniary benefit from the patron
age the Republican party which in truth had gwen
| all the wealth and influence 1t possessed
superadded to other motives for its course was per-
for his known protective tariff sentiments 1t was evil
dent months ago. from the general expressions OF the
Republican press that Gov McCurg would be renOmi-
mated by large majority Hence, as The Democrat had
publicly announced 1t would not support him, 1t became
necessary to find plausible pretext either to defeat
his nomination bolt from It, This was found In the
Constitutional Amendments for general enfranchsement
submitted by the Legislature last Winter. 1t was
already provided by the Constitution that the next Leg
isature should have full power OF enranchisement But
IN, Democrat urged the Legislature to submit these
amendments for the ostensbe purpose Of taking them
OF party politics But as soon as they were SUD-
mitted The Democrat insisted that the Republican party
should adopt them party measures This was strenu'
ousy objected because Of opposition to enrancnse
ment but because many preferred should be left to the
legislature which would then have power 10 MAKE con
dtons and exceptions The Democrat unyieding In
its demand, and formed coalition with Carl 5churZ In
order to get the aid of the Germans; . - .i,,.
When the Convention assembled 1t was very evident
that McClurg had large majority, and The Dem06d
faction began schemng for pretext to bolt In concert
port of the amendments should be declared by plat
G S ay hc ss eg put
schurz got the Committee on Resolutions and re-
ments s psry test He accSmpanied the reported resO
luton with speech in which he declared in words and
manner the most emphatic, 1--WE resolved to have
uhdt is decdred in this platform, and nothing ELSE The
Convention substituted for this resolution an9thef ap
amendments, and leaving all Republicans to vote Tor or
That you may see precisely what a miserable pretext
@ @ G9f and Of hs se one Sos fy ID '
CARL sCnURLs RESOLUTION; =,
RSs.d That The EePGbe1n part. and R Pesd & R r. GTe m m
the spirit Of di.oya die 90. and as NAY be con
have cordially 5 & .eP1 % no Of s. ss t% % Of Ms
the Constitution removing Al dsualcasOns copierns easa
Them 10 people Tor their approval adoption.
% Pa Ts o 1.y
che participation the late Rebellion . soon M can be dons with
having people Of the 6e question .h,tae,
s1e sq mmSer Of The party % vote his honest conscoSs
do this because is desirable that the conduct OF this
disorganzing faction in Missouri should be known
throug the country 1t is well understood TO inaug
ocrat opposition to the National Administration. The
Regular Convention adopted resolution lnd0rsng the
f"r r,inonnation The BOters Convention omitted all
mention OF him or his Administration.
THE COURSE OF THE DEMOCRAT.
To the BdItor Of The Tribune.
SIR: In view Of the recent division of the
Republican party in Missouri, brought about by the
Vaccinations Of The Missouri Democrat and its Free
Trade allies it may be OF interest to repeat little Of the
political history that state aud the rather unenyiabe
connection Of The Democrat herewith. Beginning in
1864 find The Democrat debating TO the party whom
it shall nominate for s representative in Congress from
the Ist District. The favore OF The Democrat was Mr.
Knox able lawyer OF st. Louis, who had just served
portion OF term in Congress but who, considering the
then popularity Of the Democratic candidate Mr. Hogan
was not deemed by the Convention sufficiently available
The Convention then disregardng the demands Of The
Democrat proceeded to the nomination OF the Hon.
Charles i. Johnson then and now the most popular man
in the district The Democrat with its adherent immo
datey bolted held Convention of their own and nom
mated Mr. Knox The result, Of coursewas the election
OF the Democratic candidate IN district having at least
1000 Republican majority.
Passing subsequent acts indicative OF the rule or
ruin policy of The Democrat down to 1863 when
Gov. McCurg was elected. During that memorable
campaign, and but few days previous to the election,
Gov McCurg announced to speak from the balcony
OF the Planters House in st. Louis. He appeared upon
the balcony and proceeded to address the multitude in
the street He had scarcely spoken dozen words before
he interrupted by ieers, Kisses, and groans which
were ncessant to the close OF his speech The tokens OF
dissent did not come might be supposed they would
from Rebel Democrats but from the editors OF The Demo
df who were present in force for the express purpose
OF insulting the Governor, fact which they broadly
admitted when taken to task for by him. whether this
outrage perperaed because OF the Governors views
upon the tariff from discontinue they had
this The Democrat has been fighting him. and no acts how
ever dsrepntable no means however dishonorabe, will
be permitted TO stand in the way Of his yanquishment
and the achievement OF their designs.
The Senatorial contest resulting in the election Of Gen.
Schuz affords another instance OF The Democrats deter
nnation To have things tO its liking or not az all
Not that anybody s dissatisfied with the election OF Gen
t oSnz put on the contrary, that 50 good man was
sGe by by the sheer peryersity pc Of e M Deocrat
Drake eonld have tempted IL to the support Of Cen
schuz whose election was, ut that time, peculiarly dis
Coming down to the present era OF political chicaneTy,
we nave discovered The Democrat sowing seeds Of dis
cord n believe the With District The talented editor Of
me Springfield Patriot received the nomination for Con-
gress from that District lie OutspOken Protection
lst Dut opposed 10 immediate and unconditional eniran
cseen Of rebels. Some years he printed
thing in his paper which The Demoerdtto0k onse and
CUT MN from lts exchange list As soon, therefore.
ms nomination became known to The Democrat measures
were a once taken for his overthrow, and the result will
undoubtedly he the election OF the Democratic candidate
IN District which gave Col Boyd 10000 majority.
The late bolt at Jefferson city is entirely the work of
fu A.
Stae, at all hnzas In the event OF McClnrgs nOninl.