The Republican journal., 1872-09-12
The Bourbon Convention.

N'iN elllon met to-day IN the common
peas court room OF the court house
About O'Clock Col. Duncan called tn
convention to order. Col. Duncan opened
me proceedings with a pcech, saying
Inc Democratic action at Baltimore wa
invalid, that no spirit OF presumption
lnfwardness prompts the Straights, tina
lhclr motive is To vindicate truth, etc
Gle To the waiting Labor Reformers HI
threw bone At the close of the speech
Colonel nnncan introduced Lew S. Chat
iltld OF New York, as temporary chair
man.
Mr.. Chattield on reaching the platform
made 4 short speech. Mr. Spaulding, o
New York presented sealed letter from
Charles O'Conor. Mr.. Spaulding $ id i
had been placed in his hands with in
structlons that the seal be broken only
;tterthe convention should have organized
Mr.. Spaulding handed it to the chairman
who asked the pleasure of the convention
ABOUT 1t. The motion to read was carried
and Secretary Ferry proceeded to reac
the letter
The letter of Charles O'Conor refers tC
The past history of the country. then passes
10 The reform movement in New York dur
my the past Year, which developed IA de-
sire In extend the movement throughout
The country. He refers to governmental
"liltIal patronage, Of which practice he
considers Greeley an especial champion,
ana no organized body of opponents to
lhlS practice ever existed except the Dem
ncrlllc party, and yet by decree OF a
convention assuming TO represent that
party, Greeley has been gazetted AS its
Standard bearer. His (O'Conorsl opposi-
lion I" that proceeding has deeper source
lhtn mere attachment to party Aside
lroth party sentiment Che says nav views
"i Inc puohc interest, OF existing public
necessities compel me to repudiate the
Baltimore nomination OF Greeley
The success of Grant might not involve
important consequences, but that of Gree
icy would consecrate practices absolutely
Incompatible with the permanency of re-
publican Institutions He discusses the
financial policy Of the government, con-
dennmg the borrowing system He saws
h.> detp aversion 10 the policy of the gov
rfnment ~ Tins and other things induces
nam To encourage the movement repre-
Srhted AT LonisvilIe but in the event of
he presentation OF his name to the con-
Hehtlon, he begs leave respectfully to
Withdraw it, A choice can be made from
amy reliable reformero. A love OF abso-
lutte independence, which can hardly he
I'D, intaned IN public office. a desire to
promote the success of the movement in
stead OF impeding it, and a belief that he
San thus best perform the individual
'HIZeH : quota OF public service, has
created IN his mind an unalterable resolve
u" e;ntin in private station.
MI pConur'S Ietter'was referred to the
rumnllttee on platform A committee of
one from each State was appointed on
credentials. When California was called.
samuel A. Bay ard, of New Jersey, read
has authority from the Straight conven-
ioh OF California, to represent that State.
tnd ne was by vote permitted to represent
California
Nh Van Allen. of New York, from the
''"iihiitre on credentials, reported that
r'Nl ol the States. except those Of New
England, Were represented, and asked
i.dNe /" report further tomorrow with
tht isI. The delegates agreed
Mf cry from the committee on per
iAaheht organization, reported Tor Presi-
'tht' Judge James Lyons, OF Virginia
ana list OF Vice Presidents. not one of
whom has any national reputation,
A committee on resolutions. CONSISTING
ol one from each State. was appointed
ana - Conor'S letter was referred to the
committee. Mr.. Van Allen moved that
Nj Browning, OF New York. who is here
~ represent An important branch OF the
iauollng element of masons and plas:erers.
he added to the committee on resolutions.
Agreed to. pom which great confusion
arose delegates protesting against an ad-
tiitlIlitll member Na,r Won't "a
winch motion to adjourn was carried
tribune special says personal en-
counter between Duncan and Keller arose
lf"in remark OF Gen. Custer to Duncan
thai he could prove 10y unimpeachabetest
hony Duncan had openly stated that the
whole Bourbon movement was Il ques-
llon oi bargain and sale and that for
part II there was going to be any sale
Aou We're going to sell to the party that
would pay the biggest price Keller
Va Clusters authority for the statement
ana immediately took up the alteration
he statement and conversation referred
io 10y Gen. Custer took place in Cincinnati
IN The first day of the Liberal Convention
ana wa held by himself, Dr. Keller anc
col Duncan. The latter at that time
made The statement above quoted by Gen
custer that the question was only one OF
hArSaln and sale, and that he proposed tt
20 where he could get the biggest price
NEW YORK. Sept. The suns special say,
"l. Duncan has received the following privat,
lrlttr: My Dear Sir i coincide with tn,
people Of the Louisville convention and il
answer I" your very complimentary letter. vii
~eN Thai | VIII accept the nomination for Vice
PRESIDENT On your ticket. Very Respectfully
yours JOIIN QUINCY ADAMS"
LotI-NILLE. The convention was called
10 order al lO:lj. 1t was moved that q
committee of one from each State be ap
pointed 10y the char to select an execu
Tive committee
Moore OF New York, complained tina
The pending resolution did not recognize the
Labor clement, the backbone of the party
The pres dent ruled that the Labor Re
form question was not before the cOnven
ton.
George Francis Train arose. but wa.
called 10 order as not being a delegate
Duncan stated Train was not delegate
he was only there by courtesy and the
latter took mis- seat.
Burr resolution was adopted
he president appointed Pennington, o
ihe police force. sergeant-at-a arms, witt
orders to instantly remove all disorderl,
persons
Nlr Davidson. of Illinois. from the
Committee on Platform. reported resolu
LIONS concurring with the principles enun
Grated in the letter OF O'ConOr, admrins
his delicacy in not seeking the nomina
ton, but holding him bound to take hi
part in the pending conflict, and nominal
my him for the Presidency.
There was great applause, every dele
gale rising. cheering wildly and waving
handkerchiefs
There was also music by the band, fol
lowed by cheers forO'Conor. A delegat,
from Pennsylvania here read a few re
marks, nominating O'Conor.
A motion was made by several dele
gates to nominate O'Conor by acclama
ton which was adopted.
Bylngton, of Iowa, moved that tn,
president of the convention immediatel,
communicate his nomination and in tn,
name of the Straights of the United State
here represented request his acceptance
The president here had read his pro
posed telegram to O'Conor as follows
This CnnVontiou haS nuanimoucly an.