The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-12
The Liberal-Democratic Joint Con-
ventiOn at Worcester.
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM
Speeches in NnunciaiiOn Of General Grant and
LandatioR Of Horace Greeley.
Charles Sumner Nominated for
Governor.
EpeecAes by General Banks and Mr..
OVonnor, of South Carolina.

SQooO46e Dy ueRefa odAnS aA~ la
OVonnor, of South Carolina.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. II, 1872.
To-day In the extensive pile OF brick and mortar
which enshrincs Mr.. Chaney's and Washburn Halls
hasbeen celebrated the nuptial ceremony which
has officiay bound together the democratic and
uberal republican parties OF this State. For some
time the cosrtship has been progressing, and 1t has
not needed the knowing shake OF the head, the wise
gossip or the subtle-"I told. you sO''-of any
old gudewife Of the political family to tell how 1t
would all end. When the calls for the two Convcn-
lions appeared, and 1t was known that nothing
but one floor would intervene between the two
parties, 1t became evident that the nuptals could
no longer be delayed and the calls themselves
were considered but the publication OF the banns
Accordingly to-day the two parties to the love
match assembled in this city, and In the presence
Of O large and interested assembly
PLIGHTED THEIR TRoTH,
the one to the other in token whereof the ring was
given and received. Eleven O'Clock was the hour
set down for the assembling Of both Conventions,
and before that hour Worcester was full OF people.
The presence Of delegates TO the Democratic State
Convention In which unusual interest was felt this
year. would ordinarily have served to I'LL the town,
but when, in addition, every train brought hun
aIeds bound for the Liberal Republican Conven-
ton, which was to be mass gathering the streets
ln the vicinity of the Hall presented an almost
metropolitan appearance. In the Democratic Con-
vention much the usual crowd was present; all
the old stagers were there, the war horses who
have borne the heat and burden OF the day; and,
In addition, many OF the younger and rising men,
bers OF the party and good big share OF recent
recruits. At twenty minutes past eleven the
Chairman Of the State Executive Committee, s. R.
nrIar md In n CHI OF
said that the democrats of Massachusetts were de-
termined three years ago to
FORGET THE PAST
and address themselves to the future. The move
ment was general throughout the country, and re-
suited In the choice Of Horace Greeley for President
and B. Gratz Brown for Vice President. At Balti-
more they joined hands with many of their old po-
Htical opponents, determined to get rid OF q cor
rupt administration and work In harmony for the
establishment OF new order Of things for the ben
EFT of the common country He counselled the dele
gates to continue the good work and lay upon the
altar Of great country all the chickering's
and asperities of the past, and work in harmony
for the future welfare Of the nation. The illusions
TO Horace Greeley, Gratz Brown, the union OF the
liberals and democrats and the restoration OF peace
and good viii were
GREETED WITH HEARTY APPLAUSE.
Dr. L. b. Jaquith, OF Fitchburg, moved that
Mr.. Edward Avery, Of Bralntree, the permanent
President Of last years Convention, act In the
Mr. Avery soon came on the platform and delivered
his prepared speech. He said that the republican
party, which has had the control Of the country for
by unprecedented majOrities, was now hopelessly
divided; the control OF the party had been wrested
the hands md OF Political ntrisuers With the great
principle Of opposition to slavery 1t challenged the
not Command the I ala Of all was opposed by
men Of constitutional restraints. The divisions Of
the democratic party gave 1t the control of the
port men OF al parties
GENERAL GRANT
had been q supporter of the democratic party
before the war and had won the proud position OF
the final conqueror Of peace, He was elected by
fitness for the place, but because 1t was then APP
parent that no purely partisan candidate could be
for sunny isles and never come to shore. Discard
ing the wiser men Of the party which elected him,
fatted on public plumber, and his administration
has been signally marked for extravaganza, viola
ton OF law, usurpation OF power, nepotism in the
civil service, incompetence, envy, malice and strife
In every bureau and department. Many OF the
most prominent members OF the Legislative depart
The Southern States in which were two races Of
people, required the most delicate and careful man.
agement but they turned over to the control Of
UNPRINCIPLED ADVENTURES,
who paralyzed business, discouraged industry and
outraged every guarantee OF constitutional liberty.
The better men of the republican party saw the
danger which beset our country and endeavored to
reform the civil service and to restore to the people
Of the several States the control OF their local
afYairs, which had been wrested from them: The
leading spirits Of the administration resisted their
tanned in strife and maintained by force
and arms would be lost forever to them.
The breach wdens between the two divisions OF
the republican party. Those who controlled the
administration str0ve to retain their power, while
the other side felt that no administration could be
desired the best. feeling OF opposition to the
administration Of the republican party terminated
mocracy took no part, but stood silent and watch
full deeply interested but not willing to advise or
participate in its action. That which IT did and
eaid was OF its own accord, and without heed or
Interference on the part OF the democracy. How
glad then, was that party to find in Its platform Of
BROAD AND COMPREHENSIVE POLICY
In the administration Of the government that
tional powers. There is in It no principle, it Gov
cred no expression used that does not call forth
ocrat. Upon this platform this Convention placed
its candidates, naming for the first place one who
great an extent as any one man had moulded and
swayed public sentiment as well In time OF war as
N 4r tune Of peaee His fame was not that Of the
3 ask and sS5a,,ap tie 60, sSSant,s require;
changed, as well as the laws, and with these the
necessities OF the hour. Rising up to the require
cratic party, on behalf OF peace and Recommendation
nominated Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown as
President and Vice President OF the United states
and now your delegates, the representatives OF the
democratic party OF Massachusetts,, are called on
70 speak In behalf OF your constituents. Can you
pause or hesitateY Is It not true that every
man who opposes the present administration and
adopts our platform is nghting our fight and revo.
lutionizing our principles by harmony OF action,
honest OF purposef We are
MADE OF ONE BODY;
they are OF us and are OF them. Our duty is TO
carry forward the great work begun by our ma
tonal convention, selecting for our candidates men
OF experience aud capacity, whose characters are
above reproach and whose honest convictions are
superior to the shackles OF party, and who now
stand shoulder to shoulder Ia the great contest in
which we are engaged. The liberal republicans and
democraS-all who rallyround the standard OF re-
form, whether raised at Cincinnati or Baltimore,
have launched the same boat will steer by the
eamecompase. seek the same port, and may Cod
SAFELY guide them to the desired haven.
During the delivery OF Mr.. Avery's eloquent ad.
dress there was frequent and enthusiastic ap.