New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-27
THE REFORM CAMPAIGN
NEW-JERsEY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION


AVENUE CONFERENCE-A PUGsACIoUs BotR-
BON ELEMENT-A LIBERAL PLATPORM-TuK
DELEGATES UNRESTRICTED.
fPROn THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or THR TRIBUNE,
TRENTON June 2G.-It IL doubtful if the New
Jersey Democrats ever held more noisy Conventions
than that which adjourned here tonight. 1t GER
tainly could not be called harmonious in the Renom-
ination sense for from its opening % its close there
was a freedom of expression and Outspokea
declaration Of views refreshing IA they were
uproarious. IL was evident, last night that the
Bourbons would be content with nothing short OF
fight on the raiQhticket question, and the hour Of
the Convention found them more determined than
evor This pugnacious element existed almost
entirely in the Mercer County delegation, the most
demonstrative members being from tho WARDS OF
Trenton They were even unable TO agree among
Themselves, and at the preliminary caucus
one or two men. who subsequently created
disturbance in tho Convention made 1t point 10
disagree with every act of the delegation. During
the short session for temporary organization every
thing proceeded quietly, and the best of feeling
prevailed. The opening speech Of the temporary
chairman, Gen. Charles II. Haigbt Of Monmouth.
was 80 well tempered and judciOus that u Calico
forth warm applause, and seemed TO have good IN
huence upon the Convention The afternoon ses-
sion opened with equal good feeling and this ws
increased by the announcement OF ex-Gov' Kan !
dolph for permanent chairman. He was conducted
TO the platform amid hearty and universal applause
which was followed by silence 50 profound as 10
indicate the interest which felt in what he
might saw This interest was heightened by the fact
that he was well known to have been persistent
and zeolous opponent Of Mr.. Greeley and whilo
there were rmors that be had become convinced that
a third ticket was impossible, no one knew
positively where he stood. His allision TO the
necessity of defeating Grantism was sp-
pIauded to the echo but when be alluded 10
Baltimore indorsiDg the Cincinnati ticket as lore
gone conclusion the applause and the expressions OIL
dissent revealed Enthusiastically that theiConyention
as body was not yet ready TO accept Greeley Cow
Randolph was listened to attentiyely, however.
throughout his address, and his polite advice.
together with his frank statement of the purposes
and results of the Fifth Avcnue Conference evil
| IDENTIFY had a good effect upon the Convention.
Had the Mercer County recalcitrants been content
to follow the same course Of moderation az their
liberal brethren all would have been well; bot they
would not. As as Gov. Randolph ceased speak
ing Judge Mar prang to his feet and read the fol-
| lowing resolution:
Resolred That it is not within the province OF tho
Democratic Convention to be held at Baltimore on tho
9th of July, any other convention to put ID nona
ton for the support OF the Democracy OF the Union or
OF the States, any person who Is not member OF tho
Democratic party.
Scarcely had Judge Mar finished when tho Con-
vention broke into perfect babel OF cheers and
! Kisses and for several minutes the confusion was
simply an uproar. This kept alive by the hanto
wells of the Mercer County delegates or two OF
| whom were inspired with Bourbon spirits OF more
| than one kind and by Judge Mar walking up and
down the center aisle, swinging his arms and using
| every effort to proong and stimulate the tumul%
| At length yielding to personal appeal from the
Chairman Judge Mar took his seat, and quiet WA
at once restored According to a vote taken at the
morning session. the resolution referred to the
| Committee on Resolutions without debate.
Gov. Randolph made a strong appeal to the Con-
vention to maintain its self-respect so far az
to preserve order. Judge Rankin offered resolu-
ton, which is substantially embodied in the plat
form subsequently, adopted, binding the Democracy
to abide by the action of the National Convention.
This was received with great applause. Mr. James
Hand of Paterson followed with what be called an
antidote to Judge Mars resolution unequivocally
indorsng the Cincinnati platform and nominees.
Much the same followed this as had greeted
its rival it being difficult to tell which side the
stronger. But the Mercer delegation was still UNI
satisfied. One of them persisted, in the face of
perfect storm of hsses to denounce Greeley and do
mand a Democratic ticket, and would only DO
Quoted by threat of expulsion.
The Convention then proceeded IN much camer
manner to vote for delegates to Baltimore, with the
! result given below. The debate and tumult had
worked off large amount of bile, and all seemed to
feel better after ii. Of the delegates choseR it ID
perhaps sufficient to say that both elements sat
isfed. The platform pledges them to stand by the
action of Baltimore, and they are all men who will
carry out that instruction with zeal and heartiness.
whoever be the nominee. They are convinced now
that Mr. Greeley will be Endorsed. but they go into
| the Convention unpledged as independent Demo-
Gratis determined to do that which shall seem best
for the good of the State and the country While
the platform does not instruct the delegates or bird
the party TO any particular action, it instructs tho
State Committee TO cooperate with any other organ
ization working for Reform, and accepts tie moro
important features of the Cincinnati platform.
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
At - O'Clock the Convention was called TO
order by Col W. p. McAuchae, Chairman the state
| Committee, who nominated for temporary Chairman.
| Gen. Charles Haight OF Monmouth. The nomination
was enthusiastically adopted. and Gen. Haght being
conducted To the chair made the following brief speech
| GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: thank you for this
reception and feel grated at the honor which has been
conferred upon me in selecting 70 preside over the
temporary organization Of this large and enthusiastic
Convention The Democracy of New-Jersey have always
been conservative III principle, deliberate IN council and
prudent in action, and have every reason TO believe
such manner as to give satisfaction constltu-
ency you represent The issues that separate large
of the people OF the country from the party
| power are marked and weldehned. They demand hon
esty and integrity in the officials whom they select
TO manage and control the machinery OF Government
from the highest TO the lowest. lAppausel They are
opposed to Capitalization IN every form applause and
cheers believing that the action OF Congress and the
party power persisted IN and carried 10 It's lcgiti
mate results, will injure, II not destroy, the liberties OF
the people. (Applause.l They have no sympathy with
nep0tism eft-taking. lApplause.l They abhOr and
etest the corruption which has marked the present
ministration. they demand honesty, integrity, aud
universal amnesty that the public lands shall be held
| fort he bpupn homes