The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-17

at Cincinnati, proclaim the following prin-
ciples as essential to Just governments;
ErSt-We recognize the equality OF mer
before the law, and hold that il is the dut,
! of the Government, in its dealings with TIA,
people, TO mete out equal and exact justice
| to all, OF whatever nativity, race, color ol
persuasion, religious or political.
Second-We pledge ourselves to maintain
| the law, the union Of these States, enamel.
| patton and enfranchisement, and To oppos,
| any reopening of the questions settled by
| the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments of the Constitution.
Third-We demand the immediate and
absolute renewal of all disabilities imposed
on account Of tho rebellion, which was final
| ly subdued seven years ago, believing that
| universal amnesty will result in complete
pacifcation in all sections of the country.
Fourh-Local selfgovernment, with i'm
partial suffrage, will guard the rights of all
citizens more securely than any centralized
| power. The public welfare requires the SUI
premacy of the civil over the military au-
thority, and freedom of person under the
protection of the habeas corpus. We de-
mand for the individual the largest liberty
consistent with public order, for the State
selfgovernment, and for the nation to re-
turn to the methods of peace and the con-
sttutional limitations of power.
Fifth-The civil service of the Govern
ment has become mere instrument of par
tsan tyranny and personal ambition and an
object of selfish greed. 1t is scandal and
a reproach upon free institutions, and breeds
a demoral cation dangerous b the perpetu-
ity of a republican Government.
Sirh-We therefore regard a thorough
reform Of the civil service as one of the
most pressing necessities of the hour that
honesty, capacity and fidelity constitute the
only valid claims TO public employment;
that the offices of Government cease to be a
matter of arbitrary favoritsm and patron
age, and tn at public station shall become
again the post of honor. To this end it is
imperatively required that no President
shall be a candidate for reelection.
Sevenh-The public credit must be sa-
credly maintained, and we denounce repu-
diaton in every form and guise.
EighM-A speedy return 10 specie pay
ment is demanded alike by the highest con-
siderations of commercial morality and hon
est Government.
Ntnth-We remember with gratitude the
heroism and sacrifices of the soldiers and
sailors of the Republic, and no act of ours
shall ever detract from their justly earned
fame or the full rewards of their patriotism.
Tenth-We are opposed to all further grants
of lands to railroads or other corporations.
The public domain should be held sacred to
actual settlers.
Eleuenth-We hold that it is the duty of
the Government, in its intercourse with for
eign nations, TO cultivate the friendships of
peace by treating with all on fair and equal
terms; regarding it alike dishonorabe either
to demand what is not right, or to submit to
what is wrong.
Tt0eDth-For the promotion and success Of
the several principles and support of the
candidates nominated by this conven tion,
we invite and cordially welcome the CO.
operation of all patriotic citizens, without
regard to previous political affiliations.
The next order of business was stated
by the Chair to be the nomination Of a
candidate for the Presidency, without a
formal presentation of candidates. The
roll of States was called. The result of
the first ballot was as follows: Adams,
203 Trumbull, l08 Davis, 924 Gree
ley, l47; Brown, 9S Curtin, 62; Chase,
p ; Summer, /.
Before the vote was announced, GratZ
Brown, by unanimous consent, took the
stand, thanked his friends for their sup
port Of him, but withdrew his name,
and asked his friends to support Horace
Greeley.
The Chair arose to announce the vote
when a Missouri delegate rose TO
question Of privilege and asked to
change his vote. Considerable con-
fusion ensued, various delegations ask
ing TO change their votes and conten-
ton arising in some of them, notably
Kentucky, as TO what the, changes among
themselves really were. Cassius NJ.
Clay announced Kentucky's vote
changed five from Brown to Greeley,
and one from Brown to Adams. New
Jersey changed some of her votes. The
chair announced the result: Adams,
203; Trumbull, 10; Davis, 924 Greeley,
l47; Brown, 95 Curtin, 62 Chase, p.
Whole number of votes in the conven.
ton, 6l4; necessary TO a choice, 358.
No choice was made.
At the close Of the call for q second
ballot, the vote stood Greeley, 239
Adams, 243; Trumbull, AS; Davis, 81;
Brown, ,; Chase, |.
At the end Of the third call the vote
footed up Greeley, 253; Adams, 264
Trumbull, l56; Davis, A. Brown, ,.
The fourth ballot resulted: Adams,
279; Greeley, 25l Trumbull, al ;
Davis, Al.
The fifth ballot stood Adams, 300;
Greeley, 26S; Davis, ~ Necessary to
a choice, 35S.
A sixth ballot was ordered amid a
scene of great confusion. Missouri
asked leave to retire for consultation.
A motion was made for recess of
twenty minutes. Cries of NO" est
down" The motion was lost by an
overwhelming vote. The sixth ballot
Greeley, 4S2; Adams, 1877.
b. Crate Brown, OF Missouri, was
nominated for Vice President, on the
second ballot.
Opinions of the Press and Prominent Poll
ticians.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 5.-The Sen
tineL of tomorrow places at the head Of
its columns the candidates of the Liberal
Convention for President
and Vice President, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic State Conven.
ton, which meets on the 10Th of June.
In the editorial stating its position the
Sentinel says that the party, through its
leaders and press, were committed to
the support OF the Cincinnati nominees,
if liberal and fair platform was adopted.
This the Sentinel claims to have been