The Republican journal., 1871-09-28
The Massachusetts Radical Convention,
and Buffers Fuss and Feathers.

and Buffers Fuss and Feathers.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 2G. The
Republicans returns show the election
of 1861 delegates to the Worcester Con-
evntion, Of whom 1872 are for Butler and
629 against him; majority over Butler,
1917 These figures allow Butler the
Springfield delegation and nearly every
other contested case
TIE RUSH or DELEGATES
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept 2G. All the
trains arriving in this city to-day have
brought delegates and friends of the vari-
Gus candidates to be present at the Rcpub-
lican State Convention at Mechanics Hall
tomorrow. In spite of clouds and occa-
sional rain the crowd of citizens and
strangers on the streets this evening is
larger than was ever known before on
such an OCCASION
ZEN RUNS HIS OWN MACHINE.
The friends of Messrs. Washburn, Lor-
ing, Rice and Butler, have their head
quarters at the Bay State House, the latter
three being present in person, while the
interest Of Mr. Washburu are in the hands
of prominent friends. The headquarters
OF all Of these candidates have been
thronged all the afternoon. General But
| ler has been very active, taking almost
the entire charge Of hs7part Of the por-
| Torrance.
Among the prominent men present this
evening in addition to the candidates
named, are Hon. Harvey Jewell, Hon. +.
w. Bird, EXAttorney General Ioar, Hon
II. l.. Dawes, Hon. e. T. Hoar and many
others
| TRYING TO HEAL TIE SPLIT.
| Committees of conference Of the friends
of Messrs. Washburn, Rice and Loring
have been appointed to bring about u
union of the delegates against Butler
| WashburnS friends feel confident that
their candidate will be finally agreed upon
| and will defeat Butler in the Convention,
while there is considerable talk among
outsiders OF final union upon some man
not now reckoned among the candidates,
Alr. Dawes being prominently mentioned.
/ FIRST SUCCESS FOR BUTLER.
| The State Central Committee have de-
| cided that delegates shall be admitted to
| the Convention who bear credentials from
the officers OF the caucuscs held at the
time and place appointed by the regular
town Republican Committees; delegates
thus admitted to be entitled to vote on all
questions except that of the regularity of
their own individual election" This
| gives Butler the delegations from Ward 6
from Athol and from Mlltord-conceding
this fact, the returns rs carefully revised
show clear majority against Butler Of
over fifty.
ZEN DRILLS HIS RECRUITS.
Y Butler meeting is being held this
evening at Mechanics Hall which is dense
| ly packed. some 5000 persons being pres
cnt.
50 much interest Is centered in the Gov
ernor question thai the remainder of the
! ticket is scarcely mentioned. 1t is under
stood however that little opposition will
be made to the nomination Of Hon. Henry
Aldrich of this city for Attorney General.
EtrLEE'5 HLAspIIEMY.
In his speech ut Mechanics Hall, Gen
cral Butler repeated his assertions in re-
gard to the management of the Lunatic
Asylum in this city. In the course of his
remarks he compared the treatment which
lie has received in this campaign from the
newspapers, to the abuse bestowed upon
Jesus Christ, quoting literally from the
bible, and said that he had no doubt 1872
Years ago they had 4 "Springtield Rcpub-
lican.' His illusions to the Republican
Party and to its future prospects We're re-
ceiycd with little demonstration, while
his appeals to the laboring men Tor sap
port We're greeted with much applause.
lie took occasion to endorse President
Grant, but General llincks who was the
next speaker. alluded to General Batter
as the future magistrate of this country-a
statement which elected much applause
OTHER BUTLER MEETINGS.
| Washburn Hall was also filled with
listeners to speeches in favor of Butler
! Rodney French and others being speakers.
! The torch-li ght procession did not take
| place this evening. General Butler was
received ut the Bay State House at the
| close of his speech by a great crowd who
We're enthusiastic in their demonstrations
THEY THINE rIrEY HAVE LAID BENJAMIN
| Sept. y. $3.50 A. NJ. The Commit
tee of Conference have lust come out aud
report progress. They state that no final
action has tecn taken, but that there is no
| doubt of harmonious action in the morn
ING.