New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31

10 its eliminating work IN nominating Charies H.
Buckalew for Governor this evening, tneIe was eA-
hibited the same spirit of harmony ana patrlouc
devotion N the best interests of the whole
people. 1t was in accordance WIN Vnls SUI
timent that the Hon. II. b. Brown of Clarion,
a pronounced Liberal Democrat, was chosen
for temnorarv Chairman. His brief opening
anaecb copnseng calm and patriotic deliberatiOn,
was the keynote of the Convention. 1t was easy to
SOC feeling of anxiety upon the faces of the dele
rates. and their eagerness to do nothing rashy was
shown in the nervous scrutiny with which they
watched every motion that was made An attempt
was made Just before the adjournment of the morn
ing session by Philadelphia delegate to Introduce
resolution urging the nomination of straight
ticket at Baltimore but sooner was its purport
understood than loud and general cries of No, no.,
caused its summary withdrawal AT the opening OF
the afternoon session, the Committee on Permanent
ORGANIZATION reported the Hon. Hester Clymer for
permanent Chairman, ex-Gov. Biger having de-
clined to accept the position
In taking the chair, Mr. Clymer spoke earnestly Of
the important duties before the Convention, but
made no direct illusions to national questions
After thanking the Convention for its compliment
80 him. he closed his remarks as follows:
GENTIFsfEN: This is a solemn hour; from all parts OF
this old Commonwealth, from all parts or this great
from dc political thraldom that Expresses US For
IL years, long, dark, hitter years me people Oh TINS d
have suffered worse than an Egy2tan oo9oagtb
men are Wa msv he delivered from this oppression
and wrong by which are afflicted we are ABOUT
10 appeal 70 the whole people Tor deIlVeranSt
we hope and believe that in the good men OF the Whole
land there can yet be found de!iveranee We are about
20 make an appeal the entire people OF the Sa1e 1
OF the country. will not say to YOU now tns appeal
shall be made That is not my province, ~ %ou , h4S
be my disposition for one mGne 5o cam only ask
that your proceedings be governed by q sense OF
aud Devotion to the interests of the whole country
from vii
desire that this Convention shall deliberate lor t9S u
10 saw with reference TO him who should be nominated
10 fill the Gubenat0ial chair NO matter b1 superor
TO the man who has been chosen as Ills cOmpeu'oE'
lGreat applauseI
Mr. Clymers remarks received with great enthu-
siasn and seem to express the sentiments OF the entire
Convention.
Ex-GCv. Bigler, Chairman Of the Committee on Reso
lutions the Committee were not ready to report
but would be at the opening of tomorrow morning
session He said they had discussed the questions at
Issue with the greatest harmony and good feeling
SELECTING CANDIDATES.
The Convention then proceeded 10 name candidates
for Governor The first name mentioned was that OF
Gen Cass. Immediately following this, MT Paw OF
wyoming named Charles r. Buckaew, and immediately
tbeimme crowd of spectators broke forth into enthu
siastc applause, which vigorous rappng OF Tue
Sneaker naet could scarcely subdue This indcau0no OF
popular favor had depressing effect upon inc
Cass men and at raised the doubling hopes OF inc
Democrats whose canOludte DuchdlcM N"o'
Other candidates named, but 1t was evident from
the first ballot that contest was between Cass ana
Buckalew led well in the first ballot receiving ~
of the 133 votes cast while Buekaew received ohy 70
On the second ballot up 10 5 Buckaew nereaS-
ing only one vote On the third Cass received his ghest
cote while Buekalew ran up TO 49, 1t evident from
this that Cass could not be nominated and the prospects
were bright for Buokaew. On the fourth ballot Cass
began to fall of while Buckalew steadily gained When
the calling Of the roll began on the fifth ballot the
tod
alew the assemblage of spectators again
broke ont into perfect storm of applause
and cheers, which only threats OF immediate expulsion
could Gue. Buckalew gained three more votes Oh 1s
ballot carrying him up to A. while Cass dropped 10 d.
The sixth and last ballot opened with much excitement
INT the first few names showed conclusivey that Bucka
lew was to WIN When all had voted the ballot stood 80
for Buokaew 30 for Cass, with % scattering Before
it could be announced Mr.. Carrigan OF Phladelpha
changed his vote TO Buekalew, and Immediately dozen
men arose to their feet for the same purpose.
At this the Convention and spectators became absolutely
uncomfortable with excitement and enthusiasm, ana IL
was several minutes before order could be restored AS
near could be asceraned the vote stood "a for BUCK
aew and 80 for Cass and was so announced When the
Chair announced that Buckalew the nominee Of the
Convention Mr. CarTigan moved that the nomination be
made unanimous with nine cheers. This was done with
will the entire assemblage rising ana cheering Win
the most unbounded enthusiasm
SHORT SPEECH FROM THE NOMINEE.
A committee was appointed to find Mr. Buckaew, and
conduct him the presence Of the Convention Dut as
they were unable TO accomplish this an adjournment
was made till 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. Soon after
adjournment Mr. Buckalew serenaded at the house
of the Hon Stanley woodward by the delegates from
Rueks and Iehgh Counties. Ex-Gov. Bigler addressed
them announcing Mr.. Buckalew as the next Governor
OF Pennsylvania and whose personal purity OF CHAR
acter would inaugurate new era OF potical honesty
and reform He stated that Mr. Buckaew desired 10 say
nothing publicly until after his acceptance OF
the nomination in the Convention Tho audi
epoe however insisted ON Mr. Buckaew appearing, and
yociferousy cheered him. He finally came forward and
thanked them for their kndnessa kindness peculiarly
grateful TO him. in memory of past favor and esteem at
the hands Of the people Of these two counties During
the coming campaign he said he would meet them race
10 face and discuss public affairs believing that out OF
the mutual celebration would come the resurrection OF
Pennsylvania from its political thradOm, and the miro
ducton of public reform lie then retired amid long
and continued cheering
THE STANDING OF Mr.. BUCKALEw.
The eelectiOn Of Mr. Buckalew is an undoubted
trium, or the Liberal Democrats. While he has
pubely expressed himself In favor of the Cincinnati
movement he is generally known TO incline toward it,
and is SAID TO have privately expressed himself In favor
of an Endorsement of Mr. Greeley at BALTIMORE. He is In
every sense liberal man, and will be supported 1t Is
claimed by the Republican element opposed 10
Hartranft His nomination gives the most perfect
satisfaction TO all parties The Cass men came forward
frankly after his nomination announced and
expressed their determination TO work heartily for his
election
That he is the candidate whom the Liberal Republ
cans desired evident from the fact that several Re-
publican papers will support him. The Lancaster Daily
Express the only Republican daily In that city, The Ian
easter Enterprise and The greeley Tribune, both Repub