New-York tribune., 1872-06-18
LIBERALISM IN THE NORTHWEST.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING IN CHICAGO-A STRONG
ORGANIZATION = LETTER FROM SENATOR
TRUMBULL-HIs VIEWS on THE PROSPECTS
CARPENTER AND LOGAN COMMANDING THE
GRANT FORCES-OPINIONs OF J. B. GRINNELL.
rBV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
CHICAGO, June 17.-Liberalism made its most
marked expression this city tonight. meeting rep
resentng the strongest most respected element Of
the Republican party brought into operation the ma
chincrY for the proper conduct OF the campaign Inc
speeches and resolutions indicated that other than
apathy have 50 far prevented and must for time delay
that overwhelming rally TO the cause OF Liberalism
which the friends Of reform have right TO expect from
the metropolis State whose foremost uphold
the battle central association for the formation OF
Greeley and Brown organizations formed, and the
prominent Republicans Of the city enrolled as ac-
tive members. The most encouraging reports were
made from the various wards and districts and the gen
sra expression proves thar Chicago, notwithstanding
Fast army OF Federal Of1cehoders and employees, will
give equal voice at the polls for the Liberal
sause Aletter was read from Senator Trumbun proph
ssying the cOmpletest success in the country
at large and asserting that the result Of
the Indiana action had not only demoraiized
the GRANTEES but had taken the last glimpse Of vitality
from the Free Trade macOntents. Probably section
OF country has its Liberal element much malgned and
misrspresented Chicago and the exhibition Of the
numbers and spirit OF the Reform Republicans here have
AstOunded the dOubters Of all factions A competent
representative Of workingmen in the city stated dis
tinoty that the members Of the various crafts
rolling themselves and ready 10 enroll themselves IN
Greeley and Brown organizations TO give better express
sion 70 the sentiment Of the public.
The Liberal Republican Council was harmonious and
successful In all respects Horace White John Went
worth. smith, Judge OTIS and Of others,
hear testimony the strength Of the movement in the
State at large which, as general thing had shot far
ahead OF Chicago in the active conduct Of
the campaign. The deliberations Of the Ad-
hprn bepU
by Senators Carpenter and Logan to-day Mr. Carpenter
arrived this morning and it is presumed the action Of
the campaign viii be shaped m accordance with the de-
cision OF Carpenter, Logan, and Porter. Curiously
enough. notwithstanding Senator Locan's found
faith in Gen Grant he has heard since his return
20 intimate q doubt as to bis perfect purity
and eminent fitness for the Office that four
years ago Gen. Logan nominated him for The city
press print the results OF county conventions
in al parts Of the adjoining States and in illinois, in
which the delegates instructed 20 vote for Greeley
and Brown Columns Of The Tribune and Necs are daily
aled with letters giving lists Of clubs Of tens and
hundreds in the neignbOrng States forming the in
terest of Liberalism regardless Of party Horace White
of The Tribune leaves for New-YOrk to attend
The political council Of the 2Oth which he understands
AZ intended 70 originate decisive measures for con
solidating the opposition against Grant. The Hon. j. B.
Grinnel OF Iowa was at the Liberal meeting this even
ing He ia en- route 70 New-York, and reports the
tendencies OF his State as fairly and unmisakably Lib
eraL He is sanguine, after wide contact and eorre-
spondence in the state that the Liberal ticket will re-
se!ve a fair vote