New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-27
THE DEMOCRATS.

THE DEMOCRATS.
A LARGE STATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SEN
TIMENT FOR GREELEY COALITION WITH
THE LIBERAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DELE
CATION TO BALTIMORE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEB.l
SPRINGFIELD, June 26.-The Democrats in i'm
mense numbers crowded the 0pera-house at noon.
The Hon. A. G. Burrth, Chairman Of the State Com
mittee called the Convention to order in brief an
nouncement of the purposes of the Assembly, and
gave way to a minister who opened the delibera-
tions with prayer. The Chairman then explained
to the Convention the purpose OF supple
mental call. which was issued in order
that the Democratic party might come into
consultation and cooperate with the representatives
of the Liberal Republicans OF Illinois; men who
have thrown off all allegiance to the one-man power
in this country, who have asserted independence IN
the principles declared at Cincinnati and who have
made them good in the nomination OF Greeley and
Brown. TUproarious applausel So for the purpose
of furthering this intention, the Chair would enter
tain any motion. Mr.. Allen was then appointed
Temporary Chairman and addressed the Convention
as follows
Mr.. Allen, on taking the chair loudly appauded
and spoke as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: My profound thanks
are que ye SS me as the Temporary presiding officer
OF this Convention lam proud that nave inc pIlyeBe
% called Won together You arc the representatives
OF the great Of the Democratic party OF ILLINOIS, sent
baltimore Convention whose duty will be to select some
one TO standardb bearer in the approaching con-
hct. and further elect some one who shall bear our
standard Governor in the approaching state contest
well as other officers The exigences OIL me uhes
require, gentlemen, that what You 90 shall be
done deliberately and with view to the good Of our
viii stand in the way of selecting the very best men
presented for these offices We i've IN ume
in which II will not do for us to stop TO
consider whether political preferences are to
control when the accomplishment OF the great gOOd Oh
IApplause1 We have it in our power, If act in the
spirit OF Cancellation and harmony, ana cooperate
beyond iappause to bear our standard alof through
the and dust Of the battle Of 1871 Applause II
ul to our national obligations 26th of June win be
memorable in the annals Of the history OF Illinois
| On the regular organization of commit
tees, a discussion more wrangGng in char
acter than that of the Liberals followed but it was
| finally agreed that Conference Committee should
be formed and carry out it's purpose at once. Gen.
| McClernand said that all questions Of propnety
| should be submitted to the Liberals and that as
| little time should be taken up as needed before.
He thought the delegates were substantially of one
mind and that the adoption of the Cincinnati ticket
and platform was the chief work before the Conven-
ton and there was butone opinion about it, Pending
| this discussion the Convention adjourned till
| ocloclx On reassembling the Chairman of the Lib
| eral Conference Committee was introduced, amid
tumultuous cheers He was brought to the plat
form, and explained his mission The Convention
in session across the way had, be said, delegated
| Committee of Conference and requested one from
| the Democrats. While the enthusiasm elected by
| the appearance of an emissary of the opposition
marty was at its hight the President read telegram
from Mississippi announcing the action Of the Demo-
cratic and Liberal Convention, which was received
1 hp 90 IN
| enoe was thereupon announced, and embraced some
of the ablest Democrats in the party Senator
Hendricks who had been invited to attend the Con
vention, sent a1etter
The course of discussion then brought up the point
that had vexed the Liberals-he selection Of Presi
Dental Electors. Congressman Roberts was of the
opinion that action upon the matter might be safely
deferred until both Conventions could act inteDi-
gently on that subject. Joint action of LiberSsland
Democrats was absolutely essential and it void be
better TO defer action until after Baltimore
had officially spoken, although he had no
doubt it would be for Greeley, who was
nominated in the hearts Of the American people.
Tremendous applause.l SO the motion was tenn
poraIily laid on the table. A Democrat of high
character and much regarded by his party W. w.
OBrien of Peoria, was loudly called upon, and COM
ing forward made vigorous and impressive appeal
for Democratic consolidation upon Greeley. Greeley
was not their original choice, but in supporting hun
they showed the highest patriotism. They were
now prepared TO bury the Ratchet and
go before the country on this pledge
of peace. Greeley was for every reform
that made government pure and wholesome, and
his every action was guarantee of amnesty and
good faith. Attorney General Hanna of Indiana,
who reports the State in fervent heat of Liberal
enthusiasm, was invited to speak, and made brief
address.
On the presentation of the names of the delegates
at large to Baltimore, some wrangng sprung up, q
majority of the delegates getting the impression that
an anti-Greeley Struggled in and that
could not be tolerated. The matter finally set
tied by compelling explicit declaration from the
gentleman that, although he had not originally fa
vored Mr.. Greeleys nomination, he would vote for
him at Baltimore.
The speech-makin humor now fairly carried the
day. After Gen. Clay had finished, Col Wentworth
moved that Gen. Jas Shields of Missouri be waited
by Committee and invited speak. IL was so or
dered but in the meantime. the Convention becoming
impatient, loud calls made for Trumbull and eros
venor and the President in Difference TO this irresistible
mpudenoe declared the Convention adjourned for one
listen to the speakers In the square, where there
was plenty which there was in Convention
Hail. After the Oratorical symposium, the members
struggled in again, 1ng the hall soldly as before
The Committee State Organizations give In notable
list OF members and indication Of the stuff which
Liberalism is made OF here the Of the State Cen
| trail Commit tee cent herewith:
Ist District, Horace White 10 Gen + HO tel,
A. Terrill With ]. W. OLSEN With, W. % WhitmSre
| With Louis NJ. Babcock IXth, Thomas Crotty Atn
John c. Bill XIth. William Lynn XIIth, Isaac keyes
XIIIth, John 7. Jenkins; XVIII, Davis AVtn W.D
| Alexander; XVIth, II. RuxtOn XVIII Gen kehafd
ROwel; XVIIlth. James irwin; XIXth. John NJ wilson
At large, Gen. Herman LeibomhOtcb, Eugene l. Gross
Casper Butz Gen. w. O. Kuefner.
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