New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-06
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
MEETING OF THE OHIO DELEGATION-sEvERAL
SPEECHES IN OPPOSITION TO TIE NOM1NA-
11oN'' GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHI

SPEECHES IN OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINA-
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May AFTER the adj
iournnent Of the Liberal Republican Convention yester
day. the delegates long in finding their way 10
the hotels and boarding houses. which have, since the
commencement Of the week been filed 10 repetition. The
recepton-rooms were crowded with excited dele
gates and friends of the Liberal movement who were
busy discussing the results Of the days work. In
OF the hotels speeches made by enthusiastic dele
gates approving the Of the Convention while
everywhere the nomination the sole topic OF con-
versatiOn.
The larger number OF delegates appeared decidedly
satisfied with the issue Of their abors but the excite
ment termination Of the Convention not all in
the shape OF ratification. At College Hall meeting Of
Ohio delegates held which comprised about half Of
the OHIO delegation the Liberal Convention, and
which turned out to very stormy. Judge W B. sloane
OF Port Clinton was called the chair The larger
Of delegates made speeches. and some Of them were
denunciaory and exciting, while others counseled mode
ration and consideration Among the most prominent
was Judge Hoadley, who one Of the Committee on
Resolutions he said that Judge Stanley Matthews. the
Temporary President John W John, as well as himself,
had left the Convention in disgust.
Judge Sloane said he had been Ginay Adams
but there was no evidence that Greeley and his friends
had practiced upon the Convention and until he
had such evidence ne should adhere 10 the nomination
He believed was for the interests Of the country tnat
there should be complete change in the administration
OF the Government. He oOunseed them 10 be calm and
considerable and to act deliberately like men.
Thomas E. Powell OF Delaware County said he
dissatisfied with the nomination, but would support the
ticket.
J. Heaton Of Coumbiana Ohio, said be was dissats-
fed but urged moderation. Judge Brinkerho said he
would not be made victim of choice between two evils.
Men came 70 the Convention from NewYork and Penn
sylvania who much ntruders as the devil
whenhe ntruded himself among the sons OF men. They
came and outwtted and outnumbered them. He did
belong to anybody BE not yet willing to say
he would Mt Grant should Mt vote for
Greeley.
Gen Easement asked they not all pleased with
the platform. Other members answered. "Yes, yes"
He further inquired Greeley was not an honest man
What more was wanted He tGen. Casemenu had
joined this and torn up his bridge behind him.
de was going to stick by the nomination.
Gen. Burnett tsaid he felt discouraged and dis
heartened didn't think the Civil Service reform had
anything hope for from the hands OF such men.
Greeley honest progressive and liberal in his views
yet he a OF crotchets; he had no Judgment of
men his political friends and associates in NewYork
among a class OF who did not enjoy the public
confidence who nearly allied 70 the Tammany
ruption Though be deeply greved at the result to-
day thought they ought maintain their organize
ton Cor future work. and not take hasty steps which
they might repent.
Col. Parrot OF Montgomery County said there never
was q more shameless trade made by men than that
made by Graiz Brown in the Convention. Mr.. Fry Of
Clark County said the bargain and sale were evident
Some members asked where the evidence : Mr..
Fry replied that the evidsnce in Gratz Browns
speech. Mr. Ayers Of the Fourteenth District urged
them not To Judge too harshly. and counseed modera
tiOn.
Gen Brinkerhon announced his resignation q mem
Der of the stale Central Committee. He not Wiling
10 abide the determination of the Convention
Gen b. Lafue also declined to support ths tcfet ana
resigned his position member OF this Central Com
uIttee.
Judge Spaldng. OF Cuyahosn. and Mr.. smith. OF
Column ana came The defense of tine Convention The
Iatiof ia Lis r0IGsTAs sAId MI Greeley among the