New-York tribune., 1871-09-28
BUTLER DEFEATED.
THE MASSACHUSETTS, REPUBLICAN CON-
VENTION. ...

THE MASSACHUSETTS, REPUBLICAN CON-
An EXCITING sEssIOH-sPICY DEBATEs-wITH-
DRAwAL OF CLAFLIN, LORIN9 AND RICE
WILLIAM .. wAsHBURNE NOMINATED FOR
GovERNoR-BUrLER WILL NOT BOLT.
WORCESTER, Sept 2.-The great contest 10 over,
and VIM. B. Washburne Of Greenfield Is the uom-
Of the Republican party Of Massachusetts, for the
Governorsbip. Cen Butler very gracefully wheels
into line and declares he win stand by the
regular nomination. The result was not
known till after midnight but II was none
the less gratifying to tho Convention and
tho crowded galleries. everybody remaining
until the last gun was fred. DR.. LOrins and Mr..
Rice did splendidly and won the hearty good Wishes
of all, having large share In bringing about the
final result Gov. Clafin was not Q candidate. Gen.
Buffers final action tonight win doubtless do much
toward cmin9 the dissafecction IN the party which
his running has created, and lead to An unbroken
front this Fall
Early In tho morning the politicians were on the
sttreets and In the hotel halls and passase-ways.
Butler men were jnbilant and confident. and the
Wsshburne, Rice, and Loring men were anxaeusly
inquiring what must bo done. The nccesnty OF
union was everywhere discussed and conceded The
leading men in favor Of the three candidates were
good-nstured, admitting the necessity Of union,
but each inclined to adopt Senator Bum
ners advice to Secretary Stanton" stick"
There was an indication Of desire the part of the
Rice men to give way TO Washburne for the sake OF
harmony, and partially to unto the opposition to
| Butler, but Washburne and Ioring men wers deter
mined not to bulge an inch unless something very
unusual happened. The Loring men were particu
larry firm In favor of ballot for their candidate
| and he was also very determined In the
matter. Up and down the street, in stores
workshops counting -rooms houses, and hotels
here there, and everywhere, the "Etus
tiono was the all-absorbing topic Of discussion,
and the crowds Of men in every direction were &C
great it seemed as though the major portion of the
Republican party Of Massachusetts, had gathered
here to settle the great question Of the hsur. Nc
man talked loudly In favor Of any candidate or gave
any opinion for or against one, without securing
large audience in his immediate vicinity.
MR. RICE wrrHDRAws.
At 1890 o'clock il was known that the COMMITTEES
of Conference had agreed to withdraw the name OF
Mr. Rice for the purpose Of Strengthening the oppo-
siton to Gen. Butler and uniting the different ele-
ments This result Of course elated Mr.. Wsshburnei
friends and as they claimed 400 votes, this addition
of strength was very satisfactory. Whether Dr
Loring would withdraw was the next query, and II
was still unanswered when the delegates gathered
IN Convention and the thousands Of spectators failed
ing that wished for privilege.
THE FIRST GUN FOR BUTLKR,
Gen. Butler walked into the hall carelessly. soon
after II o'clock, attired in neatly fitting sait OF
black clothes looking serene and confident His ap-
pearance was the signal for grand shout from bis
friends, who cheered him 90 quickly and
loudly in all directions, that 1t seemed
to have been preconcerted movement
on their part, in which they displayed good judg.
ment. 1t was very successful as demonstration,
and the General added effect to the programme by
marching across the front Of the platform to the
right side of the hail. remarkng that he had gone to
the wrong side. His presence seemed to give In
spiration his followers and it also verified The report
that he to lead the troops in person. He shook
hands with many Of the delegates and for the time
being the observed Of all Observers.
THE OPENING.
Dr. George B. Lorns, Chairman Of the State Central
Committee called the Convention to order at l:2o D. m
and was loudly cheered as he came forward. he read
the call Of the Convention, and stated the action Of the
State Central Committee yesterday by which delegations
elected In the hall where the called are
entitled TO seats Dr. Lorng said that the State Central
Committee wished to suggest that in baotnR for cand
dates the delegations shoud be called by counties by the
President and passng in 'front.' deposit their ballots in
the ballotbox [Applanse.l
ADDRESS BY DR. LoRING.
Dr. Lorlng elected temporary Chsrma and spoke
as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF TIE CONVENTION: For this somewhat
spS S IN
charging the duties q the position think I becomes my
Republicans laPplsuse and cries Of good .sood en-.
sd m e @
throughout this whole Union appause and the guiding
word appause duty Which devovss upon
you perfectly plain. You have the greas Rspub
seo az the ssa' the n. efe
= s noble and ssSisss s5oaHst
s%s ats 5l ;s on s s1a
those living men who endeavof now
S s o.s 20 sns who
setts through 80 ,s who ,ss @ stand 81
rsse Sers sody ' You have NOS
sSi ss'' tn ssssi css%pasn in sa Which,
iieye WIN reflect Gen. Grant lapplaasel as President
ing foundation the Republican principles Of this country
for Ts p 1as aSs
We. nominated ChasO how true to n the IT,
how true . The honor sna honesty q q ,Ss tie
men here IA HsssscSusetts. don't know how i with
to So my os 70 o on st as soldier in the ranks my
gun on my shouder ready to nh In seascn and oat Of
season (spplausel, know no personal ambition. That
Is buried snd In this great cause simply ask TO Join
hands with you, ss Republicans, In fighting for Rspub
licanism In Massachusetts and throughout this whole
Union. What 70 the next business OF the Conventioni
The Committees Permanent Organization and Gre
dentials were appointed, Judge Hoar meeting with
hearty reception when he moved the appointment Of tho
GEN. surLkR's Ymsr MOVEMENT.
Gen. Butler created q slight sensstion by coming
forward and moving thas the galleries bo
thrown open 20 tho people. A the galleries