New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-27

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Democrats on that point. and there were many VINO
Thought il would be only fair to consult thefn
hefore even making o Committee. This caheu up
tho invincible Wentworth He saw no reason why
the Democrats should be doubted and he was earn,
estlv in hope that the Republicans In counsei "ouu
take it for granted that the members OF the hcisn
boring Convention were as honest ana sincere no
formers as this Convention and he thought II wouiu
he well to make known to the Democrats that the
RepubIioans were waiting for verdict on the mat
ter Pending decision on this point, Gov. amer
announced that he had just received letter iroih
Senator Schurz which he would like to read to the
Convention. The Convention after an outDurst Oh
applause listened to the letter which was as follows:
ST. LOUIS, June u.s. 1872.
MY DEAR SIR: regret to say that 1t will be imposS
hle for me 10 attend the Convention OF the Liberals OF
Illinois tomorrow arrived here last night from the
East and find an accumulation OF business which de-
mands my immediate attentions besides desire to adj
dress my constituents here before taking part In the
campaign elsewhere. You have my earnest wishes In
your endeavors to rally for united action all the elements
of the opposition to that system of policy which has
now control of the Government and people
Of this Republic and which, not inappropr-
atcly, has been called "Grantism" lApplauee.l
1t is time for the people Of the North and South to be
once bound together by the inspiring consciousness
of a common nationality, Of common rights, and OF
common duties and to this end IL is necessary that the
traditional barriers be broken down, and that the policy
of force by which the embers Of civil strife are assd
ousy famed and the bitter feengso the past are kept
alive for partisan advantages give way to those moral
agenoies-concation and fraternal inercourse-with-
out which our republicanism cannot endure Zap
plauseJ 1t is time that the despotism Of party spirit
should be broken which in the shape of personal gov
eminent rules our national legislation. The past organi
cation Of oficehOlders, debauched with corruption,
demoralizes and subugates public opinion, and stands
in the way Of every true and thorough reform and 10
this end it is necessary that the embodiment OF that
despotism the present Administration be defeated in
its efforts TO continue in power and that thus free Held
be opened for refOrmatory movement untrammeled
by selfish partisan control. IApplausel
Whether we be able accomplish all we desire or not
we certainly can accomplish this If for that purpose we
unite in an energetic effort, and our success will be
great step in the right direction Although cannot be
with YOU tomorrow hope TO be able 10 cooperate with
you to that end in the course OF the present canvass
IApplausel Very respectfully, c. scHURz
The Presidential election question was too tempt
ing to let slip and as soon as the letter was con-
cluded the subject came up again the earnest pro-
test of German delegate who declared that for
one he wanted guarantee from the Democracy be-
fore coalition was attempted. He wanted them to
adopt the Cincinnati platform and ticket, and then
the question of electors might be settled very
readily. This Fabian stroke excited some enthu-
siagm, and the Convention was about to settle the
matter. when it was suggested that this COnven-
ton had not ratified the Cincinnati platform,
and that Democrats could hardly be blamed
for what the Republicans had thus far
failed to do. WhereupOn an evident Liberal
sprang up and demanded that the Cincinnati plat
form and ticket be ratified and accepted riud UOCe,
which was done by a great shout of approval Then
the question of Committee was settled. and noti-
hiatt he ii
mittee was ready TO confer with them on the mater
This ended all the business possible for present
transaction, and so the Convention adjourned
until o'clock in the afternoon, to give
the Committees time to work. On coming
together the hall was more densely crowded than
before if possible. Gen. Palmer was confirmed as
permanent Chairman with an imposing list of Vice
Presidents. The Governor read telegram from the
Chairman of the Liberal and Democratic Conven-
tions in session at Jackson Miss congratuatng the
Democrats and Liberals of the Northwest and pro-
posing to clasp hands across the bloody chasm
made by the war; This was received with an i'm
pulsive outbreak, and it was decreed that suitable
response should be made by the President of the
Convention. Pending the regular order of business,
the Hon Cassius NJ. Clay was called upon and spoke
to the delegates.
EVENING SESSION.
AT o'clock, notwithstanding the incessant labors
and intense heat of the day, the members crowded
the hall with unhagging zeal Time had barely been
| allowed for supper, most of the members being
anxious the work should be done before another day.
First in order came the report Of the Committee on
Resolutions presented by the Hon. Horace White.
Upon the presentation delegate offered amend
1nents and stormy debate followed, ending in the
adoption of two clauses in reference to soldiers
lands and the equality Of the negro soldiers, allow
ing them equality of bounty with the whites. With
these additions the resolutions were adopted by
reclamation. During the ebullitiOn of enthusiasm
| following this most important achievement OF the
day the Committee of Conference was announced
and the Convention, after an outbreak of satsfac-
ton at the near end of the grand suspense yielded
attention to the Hon. Leonard SWEET, the Chairman
who in the clearest and most rapid way made O
verbal report of the mission to the Democratic
Convention. The following is the report
For Governor-Gustavus A. Koerner OF St. Clair
Ideutenant-Go vernor-Gen Charles Black of Cham
| paign Secretary OF State-Edward Rummel Of Peoria
Auditor of state-Daniel oHara of Cook State Treaf
| urer-Charles H. Lanper Of Sangamon. Attorney-Gen
| erai-Lawrence Weldon Of Mclean Clerk OF the
Supreme Court First Grand Division, r A. d. Mnoanks
Of Jefferson Second Grand Division Daniel A Brown.
OF the nominees the State ticket the Governor
Secretary Of state, and AttorneyGeneral are Liberal
Republicans the Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, and
Treasurer Democrats also the candidates for Clerks
| of the Supreme Court
There were visible signs Of uneaslness as Mr..
| SWEET proceeded, and as he concluded the uproaI
of approving shouts could not wholly drown few
vehement signs of dsapproval. Then bedlam OF
debate broke loose The friends Of Mr. Trum-
bull persisted in demanding his name at the head Of
the ticket notwithstanding his earnest protest and
conclusive reasons for declining the place. AS the
arguments and appeals grew more exciting and
earnest the Convention seemed nearly equally
divided and for a time a rejection of the