The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-20
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LOUISIANA COALITION CONVENTION.
A Grand Conglomeration at Baton Rouge-Pinch-
backitea, Kelloggites, Billingites- Conclusion
to Bury the Hatchet and Shout Lustily
for Grant-The Proceedings Yesterday

BATON ROUGE, La, June 10, 1872.
Upwards OF three thousand people scddenly preci-
pitated into this little town has given II quite holl-
day appearance. Three four boats arrived from
New Orleans yesterday loaded down with social
equality, and the night was spent in eaucusng and
canvassng. The distinguished citizens consequently
looked little aded this morning, but stlll boiled
over cheerfuly with politics and patriotism. AS
most Of the delegates came on duplicate
and tripcate, owing to the many frac-
tional differences existing, the morning
was spent in perfecting q compromise All
the gubernatorial candidates were early on hand,
and established separate headquarters. Kellogg,
with his Custom House friends, occupies Temporal
rily fine private residence; Billings dltto while
Pinchback doth colOred and Flanders entertain on
their steamboats,. Strong delegations OF democrats
and one OF reformers are also In the field. the
former endeavOr to secure the nomination OF a
negro Ticket the latter to bargain for few 0ficcs
IL was early evident that money was being freely
used, and the active agency Of many old demo-
cratic wire-pullers indicated the struggle to be a
desperate one. Up TO this morning Billings was by
iar AA .AA stronger candidate with Pinclback as his
principal contestant; Saatt during the day Kellogg
and Flanders succeeded In effecIas
FUSION OF ALL CONFLICTING INTERESTS
except Pinchback against Billings This was the
condition of AFFAIRS when the Convention assem-
having determined on Kellogg for Governor, Pinch
back lieutenant Governor, John Ray Attorney
General, and b. r. Flanders Superintendent OF Pub
lie Education. The Pinchback delegation came here
expecting to nominate separate ticket throughout
but this coalition modified their plans, and thev as
COMMITTEES, adournna over until seven p. M When
the regular Convention assembled the Billings peo
pie were furious with disappointment, and loudly
threatened to unite on Pinchback to defeat Kel-
l0gg. OF course the nomination of cOlOred man
for Governor is generally regarded AZ securing
defeat and Is deprecated by all but soreheads.
The regular Convention assembled at the theatre
at noon. The room is spacious, and as mono but
delegates are admitted the intense heat is not SO
severely felt. The hall il 0rnamented with mot
toes euiogistic Of Grant and denuncatory Of War
the coOred people. The first two hours were spent
IN enecting a temporary organization. The Con-
vention is composed OF whites and blacks, In equal
Ing for temporary Cha Chairman + T. r Aiiayn, H
co:ored, was elected by large major:
H e. be s Of
securing the gubernatorial nomination to william
Pitt Kellogg. Mr. Allayn, on being conducted to
was greeted with uproarious yells and cheers. His
aluslon to Grant called forth perfect tempest Of
applause.
PINCHBACK's BACK UP.
During the afternoon considerable excitement
prevailed. The negroes took alarm on observing
that only two negroes were on the Kellogg ticket,
and diversion In favor of Billings resulted. Pinch
back also kicked In the traces and talked in a hos
tile manner to the coalition. The Convention met
at eight O'Clock and received reports OF commit
tees without much objection. Those on credentials
asking more time prevented the transaction OF any
more business tonight and the Convention there
upon squared itself for an Oratorfca tournament,
which seems to be a favOrte African pastime. A
committee was despatched
IN QUEST OF THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES
for office, with the Intention Of putting them
through their facings brass band on hand enliven
ing the interval which elapsed before the commit
tee returned, bearing In triumph Mcssrs. Kellogg
and Billings, who were received with frantic yells
and 'See the COnquering Heroes Come" was given
in stentOrian tones by the brassiest OF bands Bill
lings toed the forensic scratch first and made q
short speech, the sentiment Of which was may the
best man win. He said something about the peo-
ples prerogatives platforms and principles,
nattered the negroes and declared himself decid-
edly and determinedy in favor Of enOrcing all civil
rights laws, ECONOMY an honesty. With O tribute
to Grant he closed his short but brilliant address,
KELLOGG NOW STEPPED OUT,
amid enthusiastic greetings, and spared little
with the leading issues, and then apOlOgized for
inability to speak, and then waxed eloquent. He
spoke encouragingy to the cOlOred people, paid a
fine tribute to Lincoln and went into ecstasics
over Grants services and prospects. He spoke
about half an hour and made q deep impression on
the Convention, which he carried by storm. Other
speakers followed in the same strain and worked
up enthusiasm to fever heat.
The Pinchback Convention met at eight O'Clock
and adjourned until tomorrow, in con-
sequence of the other Convention not having COM
peted its permanent organization.