New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-15
MASSACHUSETTS.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION AT SPRINGFIELD
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS RENoMlSArEh-EA
CITING CONTEST OVER NATIONAL DELEGATES
lille PLATFORM.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION AT SPRINGFIELD
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS RENOMlNArEp-EA-
CITING CONTEST OVER NATIONAL DELEGATES
TIE PLATFORM.
SpRINGFIELD, Sept. 15.-AS was generally an
ticatcd there was 10 dsseson wrangling over the
State ticket in the Democratic Convention, when was
held here to-day the delegates simply going through the
form Of renomnating John Quincy Adams and the rest
of his old companions 5. o. Lamp OF Gr'ehneu.
who was substituted for Governor in place OF
Mir. Chataway of Springfield. vino made sich rid'u
lous failure of that nomination last year. Inc rc'n
contest was on the choice OF National Delegates
and the "old gentlemen" won. elcctihg the four a'c
gates aud generously allowing the young men TWO I"
the four acInacs which some of the young men say Is
more than they ever got They have also few
reircstntatiyes on the State Central Committee; put
some of IN, m still complain that the party has been and
is killing Itself by rot approaching and recognizing
yOurg men rs tie L. publ!c,ns DO. The Convention was
lust exciting ANA tu bu!cn enough TO abuse spectator
and give the Chairman all lie waited GO topcSfNe Good
order.
A Mt Anderson OF Oakh IN caused conSidrrah" mcrTi
mcl by Offering memorial to Gen. Grant, asking lin
ia usc lis influence TO secure Supreme Court Of Nations.
TO settle international complications before jures of "A
men and asking him 20 appoint Supreme Judge oil
Indians who snail settle all disputes with jury of six
white men and six Indians. He supported his pan iii
threc-nuute speech but the ideas which st med to
wrench his frame from top TO toe were nCrcie'y con-
signed to oblivion by the Convention
Cen Buffers name prominent in the speeches ut
times, and President Avery received three fOuhiS 0f
applause when he sand that with all the leaders OF the
Republican party AGAINST him the General must have
reached that ccstac state Of the sacred poet when he
exclaimed:
1.-THE powers Of Hell about NE wage
And must hglt, or der
Tic platform chanacs iLc cry of the Constitution aait
to the Constitution as it is, ndOIsiu6 TIE Now
Departure.
The glorious results in California and Maine had
somewhat depressing effect upon the Convention and
the delegates not jubilant on account OF the
Republican divisions they might otherwise have been
The large City Hall was we'll filled when the Conven-
ton opened at 81 cities and towns being Iep-
resented by delegates. The Hon. Edward Avery of
Boston chosen President of tie Convention and ON
assuming the chair, the usual committees were ap
pointed and the organization Of the meeting perfected
SPEECH OF THE HON. EDWARD AVERY.
Mr. Avery the President OF the Convention, made
speech importance account Of his illusions to
the national campaign, and the position which the Dem
ocrauo party should take. He referred to the
events ut the close Of the spoke OF the death
Of Lincoln whom lie euoSizcd briefly, and criticised
the of the Republican party after the usual
| fashion, and renewing the Old accusations of
"usurpation," violations Of the Constitution" etc. He
instituted comparison between It's record and that or
the Democratic party the latter of course showing the
Sn1 nd sa Of e t m
the amendments TO the COns utOn and the New De-
ho nafy 70 acecpt the psnmen low that
them arc in t the Cons tnoH caf
strninent The dead must bury the dead. Let yes
teIday sleep in nnbrOkcn slumber and unfurlinS our
banner, buckling armor, let push in the
fct of to-day. But shall unfur new banner; shall
shall be the old and stripes the banner Of the old
and the Young Drmoer4cy; ana our mote SGsl 'e e
support Of the one is essential to the maintenance OF the
other, lApplanse.l The Democracy propose TO bring
Mr. Avery was hopeful or an advantage TO me Dcilc-
party, and in his closing paragraphs alluded to Gcn
Butler who in the Democratic party was diNtin-
Wh wa" Sr neccsary to lis Ind G or the ID
| City and case with which he broke them
two Interruptions by delegate who had evidently been
nbbing, who imput atiy moved that tho address be dis
out" caused the unruly delegate to suSdc for aOa IL
minutes. He then jumped UP and reminded the speaker
that no action had been taken his notion ami stated
very torcibiy that tie audience was tired
SYMPTOMS OF A STORM.
The element Of the Convention which expected to
disturb It's harmony was composed Of the young men
who got up the meeting last evening They cliamed to
represent the Young Democracy in opposition 10 the old
fogy element; but 1t very apparent that they
die not wholly cover that point because the Hon. p. A.
Collins and other young Of power and inlu-
apparently took very little stock in the movement
The clement first reared its head on proposition to
One delegate urged that it be increased 40 mcnhers
and urged 1t because not more than five members
listing regime, and ntimatcd that the expenses
very heavy when borne by few. Another delegate
they wanted less Of it, and men Who Would Work The
trouble there were too many great men in the party
who wanted something Senator Collins OF Boston made
brief and stirring speech in favor OF the old method.
mi1ts e' always attended meetings Of any importance
The best men must be selected and no man should be
Loud appausel it is time We begun to have some r.
spect for brain and not much for presumption ZAP
Mr. Anderson Of Oakhan was extremely anxious to
have paper read which he had in his possession, and
Off but wished to have it read and consigned 10 ob ion
This created considerable confusion and the paper hay
question of enarging the State Central Committee was
resumed, aud the old method was retained.
TIE BONE OF CONTENTION.
The question Of selecting delegates to the National
Democratic Convention seemed TO be the leading issue
Of the Convention and created considerable excite
ment and confusion, Mr.. Avery doing his best to
order, ana succeeding well ut times. motion
made that committee he appointed to retire and
report for delegates the four persons having the
highest number TO be declared elected. Mr. Emery
Of Lowell put 1rehrand into the Convc
the National invention hO has served two consecutive
terms previous to tLis Convention. lAprlause and
mtnt, claiming that Boston had come to the Convention
and sent the same men year after year often enough
ton could make such decision and the Chair and the
to nominate the delegates reclamation, blt us faed
and was denounced amid misses aud clicS OF we como
here to nominate for ourselves; we ask no man to no
nate for US"
In tie midst OF the excitement the previous question
called for, and the Chairman maGe the audience
goodhumorcd by declaring that lac would not put il
Democratic caucus An attempt mad" to refer the
subject IA Convention 10 be held next Spring, but all
motions were lost, ard the Convention proceeded to
ballot which resulted IN the election Of Judge Abbott OF
Boston, Col. Chas G. Greene of Boston, o. W. Gil Of
Worcester and Geo. W. stcarnsoi Chcopee The follow
ing atrrates were chosen: Thos j. Gargan Of Boston,
ThOs Riley Of Boston, q. L. ChecsbrO OF NOrthLorO, a.
W. Chaplin vi Springfield.
THE STATE TICKET.
Before the adjournment for dinner John Quincy Adams