The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-28
SPRINGFIELD. I'LL, June


The Democratic Convention instructed the
delegates to Baltimore to vote as q unit for
Greeley and Brown. The consultation COM
mittee from the Liberal Republican Conven-
tion was received rapturously, and had seats
on the platform. The committee agreed on
Koerner for governor, Chas. Black for lieuten-
ant governor, and full State ticket composed
as follows: Liberals, the governor, secretary
of State and encouragement; Democrats, the
acknowledgements, auditor, treasurer and
clerk of the Supreme Court. The Liberal
Convention then marched into the Democratic
Convention amid the widest enthusiasm,
when Palmer. the president of the LID
eral Convention, heartily endorsed the
nominations of the Joint committee,
and Joined hands with the Democrats IN their
support. Governor Allen, the president G.
the Democratic Convention, said he desired
to meet the advances OF the chairman OF the
Liberal Republican Convention In the spirit IN
which they were made, aud, lie Paul, forget
ting the things that are behind, strike hands
win him In the common cause. AS the chair-
man of the Lwo conventions advanced and
c,asped hands, another scene Of Wild excite
meiJ ensned the delegates cheering franti-
cally for several minutes. The selection OIL an
electoral ticket was referred to the central
committee, and the convention then ad.
journed.
Mississippi Instructs for Greeley.
JACKSON, MISS, June 26.
The Conservative Democratic Convention is
largely attended, and many OF the best men In
the state are present. Judge Wais9n. Of
Holly Springs, presided. The list Of vice.
presidents incuded Two colored men. The
resolutions instruct the delegates to vote as
unit for Greeley and Brown, but pledge the
convention 10 abide by the decision al b illl-
more.
The Ohio Liberals In Council.
CLEVELAND. June q.
The Liberal State committee had another
meeting; one district unrepresented. Lead
concede the supreme Judge or secretary OF
State, but the committee decided against any
position on the State ticket.
Five thousand people were present when
the convention assembled. The Greeley hat
was marked feature 10 the crowd. Colonel
o. ]. Todd was the temporary chairman. ne
said this meeting was To inaugurate new era
In the political history Of the State and coun-
try. All liberal men could stand upon Gree.
ley's Interpretation of the Cinclnnai plat.
form. Committees were appointed, and the
convention adjourned.
The Old Domtnion Ar0uaed-A Concilia-
tory Speech from "E1tra-Billy''
Smith.
RICHMOND, June 2T.
Ex-Governor VIM. Smith was made tempo.
rary chairman of the Democratic Convention.
Governor Smith briefly addressed The cOnVen-
Lion upon the business before them. To The
surprise OF many who anticipated speech un'
compromisingly Democratic and anti Greeley,
his remarks showed that, while he considered
1t the duty of the Democratic party to preserve
its organization Iutact, he said no other hope
of defeating the present corrupt administra'
tlon than BY seeking union with those VINO,
while opposed to Tue party on past issues,
were in harmony with iL on questions OF tne
day. A committee on organization was ap'
pointed.
T. 8. FIournoy was called upon. He said that
In short time there should be no such thing
as a choice uf evils, but that all would unite
under the Liberal banner, borne oy Horace
Greeley, HI said that the old white hal
covered the largest head and warmest 1eart
In America. He hoped the Baltimore Con-
ventIon would declare II inexpedient 10 make
nomination but that it would cordially en-
dOrse the Cincinnati nominees. Remarks
were made By Bon. ]. Richie, Major Horace
Lacey and Others, al Of similar import Each
speech was received with loud appIause, show.
Inv pIalnly that The sentiment Ut the conVen-
liUn was tor Greeley 10 Ae end.
The committee on organization reported
the Hon. John Goode, Jr., OF Norfolk, for per-
manent president, and vice-presidsnls from
each CONGRESSIONAL district; whicn was adopt
I'd. On taking the cnair, The president was
ont-spoken In his declaration for Greeley and
| 2. own, and ,he Cincinnati platform. He ad-
ylse4 grand consolidation OF all the elements
of opposition to Rsdlcallsm and despotism,
and arralsnrd Grant as an oPpressor and
despoiler. He opposed the Idea OF new noInl,
nation, and hoped Virginia could take the lead
| in the Liberal movement.