The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
THE GREELEY syMpA7HzERs HOPEFUL
The Nominations for Auditor Gen.
eral and Congressman.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS.
Horney's Operations in Washington-A Wall
Over the Attitude Of the Democrats
Hating Between Grant and the
Chappaqua Candidate.
ALL EYES ON BALTIMORE.

ALL EYES ON BALTIMORE.
READING Pa, May 81, 1872.
When the Convention reassembed at ten O'Clock
ths morning, it was evident that the nomination
of Buckalew for Governor had been sore disap
pOintment to many of the friends and supporters
OF Cass, who had been under delusion pleasing
enough to themselves, and which they imagined
permeated the delegates when they first met yes
terday, that their monopoly patron would certainly
receive the honor since conferred upon his opponent
Many of these gentlemen were not quite so success
full In concealing their chagrin as they supposed,
and In their apparently guarded utterances they
gave expression to their regret concerning Cass'
failure, while they Indignantly denied having made
any attempt to 'flx the Convention" for him in the
interest Of the railroad men. AS soon tho usual
clamor could be subdued Mr.. Cymer stated there
had been several changes among the delegates, and
announced their substitutes. This being satsfac-
tory to the body Mr. Randall, chairman OF the COM
mittee appointed to wait on the gubernatorial
nominee, then introduced Mr.. Buckalew to the Con-
ventiOn. ~, NE. J, " .Ssa ~ -si-s. H.
rss. ,,,rr. BUCKALEw's SPEECH.
Mr. Buckalew was received with great enthusi-
asm the cheering continuing for about two min
utes. When order had been restored by the Chair
man. he came forward on the platform and sad:-
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvEN-
pursuance OF the request Of the committee which
waited upon me, to tender to you, and through you
TO- sa fanbs o. nr ,Se
honor which has been done me In nominating me
as the democratic candidate for Governor OF this
rendered, was not solicited by me. 1t came
understand the facts correctly,
public opinion in this State not So much be.
cause OF any. general conviction Of prominent
ability IN the individual who has been selected; not
which has been established by him; but because
throughout this commonwealth, having had an OPP
portunity for nearly quarter OF century OF OBJ
serving my course and conduct in public position,
they have attained to the belief that, whatever
seduced nor Inundated In the performance of
public duty and that Judging by the past, 1t Is
Of clique are upon the hand, and the interests
OF the people upon the other, he will stand firmly
with that great mass Of humanity from which he
sprang and with which he sympathzes In every
Gentlemen, Of this action taken by you speak
now impersonally. This action taken by you will
be sanctioned and ratified promptly by no low, by
no mere personal objects but by patriotic motives.
contest, assured that its result viii be triumph
And what do we desire 7 Not merely that certain
men representing us shall hold public office; not
that mere qualification Of party and passions shall
come to us, but that this government Of ours shall
be honest and pure fair and equal IN It's action win
ture that those reforms which are necessary In the
government OF our State, as Wen as In the Govern
people by all the agencies appropriate and adequate
to their attainment.
have determined that Constitutional Convention,
fairly selected, and representing all the people OF
the State, shall be convened the present year, and
that, 30 far 1t Ia necessary to meet the exgen-
cies OF the times by fundamental changes this shall
be secured. But we know that something more
slons must be general and vague in character, at
least to certain extent; and that for the appllca-
eminent we must have reliable men in public office.
An old political motto and a favorite One which You
have often heard, is this, principles, not men,"
believe the Latin equivalent for this expression
was placed by Mr.. Madison upon his carriage, so
that he should be constantly reminded Of the truth
which was supposed to be contained in 1T. Well.
now, gentlemen, / think, under the experience we
have had in recent times, we should amend this
70 s"puUr hem Look to f in
the States; look to your government ut Washing
ciples are written in your fundamental law;
although the people are everywhere DESTROYS that
they shall be applied, yet there Is failure because
the agents for their application are unfaithful
incompetent9 Be 1t now our mission In this year
OF initial reform, 1872 be 1t our mission to so for
ward In the selection Of men who win
APPLY AMERICAN PRINCIPLES IN AMERICAN GOVERN
MENT.
Gentlemen, my ideas OF the duties OF the Governor
Of the Commonwealth are l suppose, somewhat
peculiar. My idea is that he is magistrate, as he
Is called; that in his high, its important Office Il
not to know that party has elected him. lie is to
be the magistrate Of the entire people Of the
Commonwealth He Is not to let loose a crimi-
nal from your penitentiaries because politi-
cal favorites demand his release, nor is he
any to- isa ese van
tage, to the purposes or interests of any
limited number, Of 2 few; Gentlemen, believe
own Commonwealth to get little beyond and out
side Of that circle Of intense party passion which
the first years after the conclusion OF the war; Our
people are beginning to understand that there are
% S % sa a
liberal opinion can heartily unite to suh6erve and
promote those purposes for which political society
the harmony OF the different parties Of the
Union, ordinarily expressed by general amnesty
and oblivion OF the past Here are questions of
nnance and taxation, In which there are common
Interests, and upon which parties are not sharply
divided, and many others now In view. shall not
occupy you long upon these points. Cries Of go
On') Now, I'm view OF the general disposition to
have reform introduced into your state and into
our national government, we are entitled. when
we set up candidates for whom and around whom
public confidence can gather, we are entitled TO
appeal to men Of all parties and shades OF opinion
TO go with rs, and to establish new departure
wnlcn snail be one OF purity, energy, iaithfulness,
integrity and justice in government. loud
cheers.)
It b a source of deep satisfaction to me to know
tnat az tne END OF this amicable controversy upon
TnE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
the utmost good feeling prevails, and that the gen
uemen who were named or proposed for nomin alton
for this office, and their friends are now cordially
united ana aCque¢ In the result which the Con-
ventiOn has reached. Each OF these Candidates for
nomination are known to the people OF this state
as men OF high character and merit speak OF them
kndly net from natives OF policy but sincerely
Jsd truly. respect them; ] respect their
TTGnds who stood by them and presented their
names for consideration In this Convention: and
now what desire Is that each OF them and
their friends, the result having been reached viii
stand by me ip this contest, uphoding my weak.
feeble hands, and like aDand OF brothers joined
we shall proceed forward 10 victory. Allow me one
additional remark 10 this connection. There has
been too much disposition 10 our great Common
wealth among the public to push personal rivalry
o little toe far--a little beyond The lmmif of what
was beco: ,3g ana cxpedent. The result has been
that our nc has been comparatively dwsrGed In
this great uHtOn Of ours. Other States have becn
more pOtontiai In tho federal government and