The New York herald., 1871-09-27
BUTLER'S CAMPAIGN.
~~~~>>>No-SD>~~>>o<>~
Gathering Of the Clans at
Worcester.
Butler the Bold Puts the Republican
Ring to Flight.
Great CONSERVATION Among
the Party Leaders.
THE LAST POW
THE LAST POwwOw.
Enthusiasm of the People Over
the Essex Statesman.
WORCESTER, Mass, s

PSOPAS
gathered together from the standar-bearers OF the
various aspirants for Office down through successive
gradations 10 the ackeys who feed upon the crumbs
from their masters tables. There are many new
faces among the Heterogeneous mass. Every
body expected that the tme-honored veterans
which invariably hover about at political conven-
tons would chow their faces here but there were
few who dreamed Jedediah Simpkins, the honest
young farmer from the back country, or the Rev.
Mr.. LanternJaw clerical shepherd from the
Eastern section Of the State, would leave their
homes to participate in the lOgroling at Worcester.
Jedelan, although his homespun clothes are not OF
the latest cut, ana his awkward appearance
prOyokes many a smile In the corridors through
which he passed. Is bound to see the thing
through. He represents the farming interests of
the State, and has for some time been divided III
opinion as 10 which candidate he should support.
Local prejudlces have little influence with him. He
IL for "the best man and the squarest man all
through, and don't care the flp-up Of COntlnen
bal sxpence what his politics arep
WHAT TrlE FARMERS SAY.
GLOW do they stand up your way, Jededlah?'
asked.
''wen. I'll tell you. know you'n think 1t mighty
funny that we farmers have turned out here In such
large numbers this year; but we've determined 10
assert rights. For years past we have let things
go along quietly, dropping our ballots for the regular
nominees without question; but now we are be-
ginning to open our eyes. Taxation has increased
IN the Common wealth while the value OF farming
property has decreased ana the change has been so
gradual that we've scarcely noticed it. All OF sud
den, though, We walked TO realization Of the fact
that we've been bamboozled by the ring OF politicians
down at Boston, aud then we determined to do u
little something for ourselves. Caucuses, which
heretofore have gone according to the direction OF
some one or two men In our towns, have now
turned right round the other way, Just because
we farmers have made o business Of what we
used to think nuisance, and worked nard at the
town meetings. We've come down here now III
full force, and we mean to make our lnnaence elt.r
'Dr. Lorlng is, / suppose, your favorte candi-
hate2'
Eyes, he is The Doctor is farmer himself, and
II he's elected he will look carefully to the protec-
tion OF the agricultural interests But the way things
look the Doctor doesn't seem 70 nave any
chance.n
''Who IS your second cnoice ?"
'BenJamin +. Butler second and to the emu, al
though we haven't any very great confidence IN his
moral principles; sti he Is believed to be man who
keeps his word. He has thrown himself upon the peo-
ple because he says, he is OF the people, and he has
told us more truths during this campaign than any Of
the ring meu ever dared 10 utter. Figures won't lie.
When General Butler parades columns of compare
tive statistics before u.s. verifying thereby reference
10 ofllcal documents, and all showing that the pco-
pie OF Massachusetts, have been swindled out OF
their hard earned dollars by a ing OF scheming
and dishonest politicians, Is meet that
he should be rewarded. The Commonwealth
needs II strong hand anu a vigorous Will 10
shah, after conpnmenting DR.. Loring with a
vote, poll the bulk of our strength for General
Buter" dnd Mr.. Simpklns plunged his hands al
away
.'Going to stay through, Mr.. simpkinsS' some
you bet am, If it takes till Christmas
TIE MINISTER'S TAKE A HAND.
The Rev. Mr.. Lanternjaw is a we'll preserved
specimen OF humanity. He has been regularly
IN tine cosss o ta Hr e mas Identified
himself with every moral and ismatic re-
OF the on Mho and taxes pride
amelioration OF his fellow men. He clings firmly to
the doctrine OF infant damnatlon while he classes
rumsellers In the same category with unborn babes
Strictly temperate himself In habits II not in modes
or action, ne sets ms face like fnt against an
laborers, while ne strictly demands his tithe
is sancnonious in his demeanor wei as straignt.
there Is particle of hypocrisy in his composition
Believing that the end Justitles the means Mr. Lan-
r. Butler for Governor of Massachusetts. He is here
as the representative OF large proportion Of the
clergy OF the commonwealth to advocate his belief
before the delegates in preliminary caucus If not
In the face and eyes Of the whole Convention, and
he, too, like MI Slmpkns Is determned 10 struggle
'How is this, Mr. Lanternjaw'" queried half an
hour ago. h1w & can gentleman oi , your n ,n c!otn
open rebellion TO many Of the doctrines which you
ITO tell YOU the truth, my dear young friend, we
may somewhat demean our profession by engaging
IN political cSn1ict BENJAMIN +. Butler may not not
but Whatever may be his motives, believe be VIII
carry out. his pledge 70 faithfully execute
tnelaws. We labored hard and long to establish q
law against rum drinking on the statute book OF
the commonwealth, and we entrusted Its enforce
ton but he has proved weak kneed in The service Of
the Lord and the prohibltory law has proved fnone
Tor spiritual guidance IN the closet and before @ the
congregations at our churches, and alter wrestling
mat Se END the 10 ne
BENJAMIN. drunk, would be OF more service
to the & &pronioitSry cause than William Cian s9aer;
Gus enforcement OF the law. Therefore it is that
We we 1cergymsn having been ,Euaea often by good
isc0nefs call c0partner OF his satanic Highness
.'ilave you any second choice, Mr. Lapternjawfr
"None whatever, my friend, and | attend this
Convention to lend such aid as We may be capable
that from policy II for other reason, he will en-
1orce the laws OF the Commonwealth and deal with
1f lie is defeated we little who is serve as The
republican heurebcad at the next election"
"Good night, Mr.. Lanernjaw.'
"Good mght,n SAID Mr.. Lanterniaw, VINO walked
slowly away. / ought to have stated before that
ne ~ type OF large class OF supporters OF Gene.
eral Butter, and that his influence VIII prove ot no
little erect IN the proceedings OF the Convention.
SCENES AT HEADQUARTERS.
The Bay State House Is the headquarters Of AL the
rival delegations. IL contains nearly one hundred
and hity rooms and they strewn with occu-
pants as Is Baxter street boarding house with
meas Every corridor Is packed with mattresses,
and all the rooms are crowded General Butler,
WIN prudent iorethOught, engaged some forty
0f The chambers III tile hotel for the accom-.
modation OF himself aud friends ana the rest
ol tiie crowd trusted 10 luck, ana OF
uiein got beaten In their efforts TO obtain
mont r rooms on the irst noor' wth bath
ieIs are here Rice and Wasbburn occupy rooms
pnr,n p,o,Ip pus without a communicating door, and
n"nr n nas aioriorn.looklng shelter on the same
,o"i 1uuer mas established his headpuarters al
e .nc soa.neast corner OF the building ana the
oYs w, W,su ,he onlce he has two big rooms,
CeTPcteu witn Ollcl0th, ana every appoInlmeut ne
cessary TO business. Mr.. Cowian his clcgrapic
"ps,aior, ana Mr. Clancy his secretary are there IL,
s"'e' '"0'e"a"~ Colonel Usher are dolnoiicJ