New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-05
THE CINCINNATI CALL.
General Purpose of the Convention.

General Purpose of the Convention.
The following circular for the guidance o1
Liberal Republicans has been issued from
the Ohio headquarters of the conventions:
Cincinnati headG Guarters of the conventions
of Liberal Republicans and that of the
Reunion and Reform Organization-TO
be held in Cincinnati. May |, 1872.
At recent meeting of the organization
for reunion and reform, at Cincinnati, ii
| was
Resolre0, That we invite all voters,
| whether of Democratic, Republican, or
! other party antecedents, who are willing to
unite with us in favor of sustaining the
| constitution as ii is, of civil service reform,
a tariff for revenue only, of general am-
| nesty Tor all past political otfenses, and a
| local self government, to meet with us in
national convention, at Cincinnati, Ohio, on
the first day of May next, to decide on the
| best plan Of action to secure the above
named objects, and the promotion of the
| general welfare.
! The convention has been called for the
| first of May because it has been thought
| that by the terms of the call of the conven-
ton Of Liberal Republicans. only Repub-
licans were invited. While the great OBJ
jects to be attained OF both the Reunion
and Reform organizations, and that of the
Liberal Republicans, are similar, yet one of
| the chief and especial aims OF the organ
| ization for reunion and reform is to unite
members of all parties, and from all Sec
| tons OF the country, in the support of those
principles SO vital to the welfare Of the
people.
The purpose of this circular is to set the
above facts clearly before those who desire
| to come to the convention, and to inform
them that a committee of arrangements
with power to act for both conventions, has
been appointed, whose duty it is, among
other things, to facilitate the transportation
of those coming to the convention, and to
assist them to find accommodations, which
are in every way ample, while here.
1t may be stated that arrangements have
already been made with some OF the rail-
roads, and probably will be with all, by
which persons paying full fare to the con-
vention will receive. through the committee
OF arrangements, free passage to their
homes.
Any information concerning these con-
ventions will be promptly given by address
ing the committee of arrangements George
Ward Nichols, chairman; j. F. Follett, E. H.
Kleinschmidt, B. Storer, Jr., and Milton
Sayler secretaries.
The scheme of the Reunion and Reform
Organization, of Cincinnati. is suhoined for
the information of those concerned.
The following declaration of principles is
signed by several hundred persons, prom
inent citizens, Republicans and Democrats,
and plan of organization was adopted.
We earnestly urge those who agree with us
in the general principles expressed, to form
similar organizations in other localities for
the purpose of cooperation with US. in this
and other States. i'll obtaining the general
objects expressed:
I'VE, the undersigned, disregarding former
political affiliations, and laying aside all
mere partisan prejudices, and believing that
the condition of the country demands such
a course. do hereby pledge ourselves. each
to the other. TO unite in an earnest and per-
severing effort to promulgate and dis
seminate throughout the whole country the
following principles, which we deem vital
to the existence of this government as a free
and independent republic, and under such
name as a majority may hereafter adopt.
when a permanent organization has been
effected.
l. The only legitimate purpose of tariff
Is to provide necessary revenue.
,. The support of the constitution as
amended, and the protection Of the rights
of every citizen under it.
). Universal amnesty, and the restora-
tion OF traternal feelings and relations
among the people of the different States.
+. A steady return to gold and silver as
the only sound and safe basis of cur
rencies.
). Opposition to the present caucus svs-
TEN in legislative bodies as corrupting.
dangerous and at variance with the spirit
of cur institutions.
6. The inviolate maintenance of the pub
llc faith.
7. The abolition of the demoralizing
''spoils system by a thorough reform Of
the civil service.
8. Opposition to all secret political socie-
=: a 4 L,
ever or by whomsoever committed.
.. And that. as our country advances. the
general government should more and more
within the limit of the constitution, be con-
fined TO that which is general and common
to the whole people: and to each State
should belong the care and supervision of
all that is fairly reserved to it.
This news about prominent character in
Louisiana comes from Washington cores
pondent OF the Lynchburg Iirgini0n. OF
course. we mean Colonel George W. Garter
The writer says:
Carter. at one time universally known
and beloved in Virginia as a great divine,
looks inst as he did twelve wears ago when
among our people, and l Lad a long and
pleasant talk with him to-day. He has 70:
drank for nearly year, does not gamble
and, to all appearance, is a better man than
he has been since the close Of the war. He
says that tie best Southern men and the
Democratic party sustain him in louisiana
and that be intends to be the next Governor
OF that State. While we were talking to-
gether his competitor, Governor Warmotb
came in, spoke to Carter and said: Garter,
what are you doing here y l am attend
ing to my business replied Carter, very
curtiV. - w hat are Won dong here {!
Oh said Warmoth, very pleasantly, Il
just came to help you" and 5hen passed on.
They both interviewed the President to- day.
Garter inquired of many of his old church
friends in Lvnchburg, and especially of
Bishop E. and son, of A. 3. Rucker, of Mrs
E. D. c., Mrs. Il. j. D., Mrs. Edgar w,
Mrs. DR.. 5. and of many others. whom he
seems to remember in great affection. His
family is still in Loudon county, and his old
est son is in the Customhouse in New Or
leans.